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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , 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 95 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Granada takes 1h 24m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and NIZACARS , 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 95 miles and will cost you around $15. From Seville, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,761 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,544 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 16703 reviews)
$108+
Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2276 reviews)
$119+
Benalmádena Palace - Hotel Spa & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2637 reviews)
$117+
Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2765 reviews)
$166+
Hotel Best Benalmádena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2549 reviews)
$111+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, 4626 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Mijas

Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mijas, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mijas, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.