Best Weekly Markets on the Costa del Sol
From giant fruit-and-fashion markets to small artisan fairs in white villages, the Costa del Sol is full of weekly treasures. This guide features the 25 best markets across the region, organised by day so you can plan your week. Whether you’re after handmade crafts, second-hand finds, or just the cheapest strawberries in town — this […]
Casa Museo Municipal, Mijas Pueblo
Address: Pl. de la Libertad, 2, 29650 Mijas, Málaga The Casa Museo Municipal in Mijas Pueblo brings the town’s history to life through everyday objects and authentic spaces. Housed in the former Town Hall, this museum showcases traditional farming and fishing tools, olive oil mills, a winery, and a bakery, offering a real glimpse into […]
Museo Histórico-Etnológico, Mijas Pueblo
Address: Pl. de la Libertad, 1, 29650 Mijas, Málaga Located in the heart of Plaza de la Libertad, the Museo Histórico-Etnológico de Mijas offers a fresh look at the town’s rich history and traditions. Set inside the former Town Hall, this museum takes you on a journey through Mijas before tourism changed the game, showcasing […]
CAC Mijas, Mijas Pueblo
Address: C. Málaga, 28, 29650 Mijas, Málaga Hidden in the heart of Mijas Pueblo, the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo (CAC Mijas) is one of the most underrated cultural spots on the Costa del Sol. Housed in two beautifully restored 19th-century townhouses, this art museum punches way above its weight—home to the second-largest permanent collection of […]
Carromato de Mijas, Mijas Pueblo
Address: Av. del Compás, 22, 29650 Mijas, Málaga If you’ve ever wanted to see a naval battle on the head of a pin or The Last Supper painted on a grain of rice, the Carromato de Mijas is your next must-stop. Just off the main streets of Mijas Pueblo, this quirky miniature museum is packed […]
Ermita de Santa Ana, Mijas Pueblo
Address: 29650 Mijas, Málaga Tucked into the Santanas district—one of the most authentic corners of Mijas Pueblo—the Ermita de Santa Ana is more than just a charming Baroque chapel. It’s a quiet symbol of the village’s unchanged soul, surrounded by cobbled lanes, whitewashed homes, and Andalusian calm. Built in the 18th century, it recently got […]
Ermita del Calvario, Mijas Pueblo
Address: 29650 Mijas, Málaga Perched quietly above Mijas Pueblo, the Ermita del Calvario is one of those places that feels like a secret—until you see the view. Built in 1710 as a Carmelite retreat, it once served monks from the nearby convent (now the Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña). Today, it’s a peaceful […]
Plaza de Toros de Mijas, Mijas Pueblo
Address: Cta. de la Villa, 0, 29650 Mijas, Málaga Tucked into the heart of Mijas Pueblo, the Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción is a quiet powerhouse of local history. Built between the mid-1500s and 1631—contrary to popular belief, not on top of a mosque—this church became the spiritual home for Christian settlers after the Catholic Monarchs took […]
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción, Mijas Pueblo
Address: P.º de la Muralla, 29650 Mijas, Málaga Rising from the ruins of old Mijas and built brick by brick in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción is more than just a beautiful church—it’s the town’s historic soul. Located just off the main square, this stone-and-brick structure replaced earlier buildings (but not, […]
Iglesia de San Sebastián, Mijas Pueblo
Address: Pl. de la Libertad, 5, 29650 Mijas, Málaga Tucked along Calle Málaga in Mijas Pueblo, the whitewashed Iglesia de San Sebastián is easy to stroll past—but you shouldn’t. This 17th-century chapel blends understated elegance with deep-rooted local history, from its single nave and vaulted ceilings to the clock on its façade, added in 1902 […]