Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73 787, Mijas is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 342
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 342
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around AED 118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 13m and costs around AED 118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, iryo and FlixBus. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Seville, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around AED 436 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 805 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 454+
Benalmádena Palace - Hotel Spa & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 422+
Hotel Best Benalmádena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 399+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 294+
Royal Costa
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 206+

Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay AED 6.54 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.54 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mijas, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.