Mijas
Mijas is a municipality in the province of Málaga, Andalusia, located on the Costa del Sol Occidental. It covers around 148.5 km² and sits at an average elevation of 428 m above sea level.
Population
The municipality includes three main population centers:
- Mijas Pueblo – the hillside village and administrative center.
- La Cala de Mijas – the coastal resort area.
- Las Lagunas – the largest and most modern district, forming a conurbation with Fuengirola.
As of 2023, Las Lagunas alone had approximately 50,300 inhabitants, making it the most populated part of Mijas.
Climate
- Average annual temperature: around 18 °C, with mild winters and warm summers.
- Annual rainfall: below 600 mm, concentrated mainly between November and January.
- Sunshine: around 2,920 hours per year.
Terrain and Landscape
The municipality includes coastal areas, valleys, and mountain ranges such as the Sierra de Mijas and Sierra Alpujata, with peaks reaching over 1,150 m.
Urbanisations in Mijas
Mijas is known for its large number of residential developments—over 200 urbanisations. Nearly 20,000 residents live in the first group of 39 urbanisations that officially received full municipal infrastructure.
Here’s a list of some notable urbanisations, grouped by general area:
Urbanisations with Municipal Infrastructure
- Cortijo Bajo
- Cielo Mijas
- La Alcaparra
- Espartales I
- Osunillas II and III
- La Loma
- Arroyo las Palmas
- Arroyo Pajares
- Carretera Coín I & II
- Arroyo del Cañadón
- Barranco del Conde I & II
- Carretera de Circunvalación
- Camino Fuente del Algarrobo
Coastal and Costa del Sol Urbanisations
- Calahonda – the largest urbanisation in Mijas, with around 7,000 homes and extensive green areas. It has a large expatriate community.
- Riviera del Sol – situated between Calahonda and La Cala de Mijas, offering a mix of sea and mountain proximity.
- Las Lagunas – modern district, largely developed since the 1980s, with commercial and residential areas.
- Campo de Mijas – includes La Sierrezuela, Mijas Jardín, Olimar, and Montebello, mostly consisting of family homes and low-rise apartments.
- Mijas Golf – residential zone built around golf courses, known for established communities and a quieter setting.
