Mijas is just a few kilometres along the coast from the city of Malaga giving easy access to the airport. The Costa Del Sol has a fantastice year round climate with long sun hours and very mild winters. The village of Mijas is a good choice if your visiting this coastline as it offers a more relaxed traditional experience than some of the more tourist style resorts. The village itself has plenty to offer, lots of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants for every budget. A wide selection of accommodation options including apartments to top class 5 star hotels all of which are available year round. The coast is just three kilometres from Mijas and the many holiday towns including the famous resort of Marbella are all within easy access. The area has many sporting possibilities and is well known as a Golfers paradise. Mijas has managed to maintain an atmosphere of a small Spanish pueblo even though it has undergone many changes with moderern day tourism now being the main source of income for the area.
Along the the coast from Mijas lies the resort of Marbella (Spain). This town has had a famous past for many reasons, but it is still one of the most popular year round holiday destinations in Europe. The old town has a nice feel, offering a selection of small shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
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Puerto Banus is a magnet for the rich and famous, with its designer shops, cafes and many swankey restaurants. Further along the coast is the pleasant resort of Estepona which has a modern marina and some good quality hotels. Inland the other Pueblos Blancos towns of Ronda and Casares are well worth a visit or maybe combine a few days stay in each. This part of Spain is one of the top holiday areas to visit any time of the year and really can offer something for everyone.