Mijas is the largest municipality on the central Costa del Sol, stretching from the famous white village of Mijas Pueblo perched in the mountains down to the long coastal strip of Mijas Costa. This range gives buyers genuine choice: traditional mountain charm in Mijas Pueblo, family-oriented coastal living in La Cala de Mijas, and golf-focused communities in Calahonda and La Cala Golf. Mijas is roughly 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and offers some of the most accessible new development pricing on the central coast.
Living in Mijas
Restaurants & Dining
Mijas Pueblo has traditional Andalusian restaurants with mountain views. La Cala de Mijas has the strongest beachfront dining cluster â Cala Mijas Boulevard now hosts the Cala Mijas Festival each summer, drawing international restaurants. Calahonda and Riviera del Sol cluster bars and restaurants are oriented to the international resident community.
Beaches
Mijas Costa has approximately 14 kilometres of beaches including La Cala de Mijas beach, Calahonda beach, and Riviera del Sol beach. All are connected by the Senda Litoral coastal walking path.
Mijas Pueblo
The white village is a unique selling point â donkey taxis, bullring, the Virgen de la Peña chapel carved into rock. Many new developments specifically market the proximity-to-mountain-village angle.
International Schools Nearby
Sunny View School in Torremolinos (British), Phoenix College in Mijas Costa (British, GCSE/A-Level), and the larger cluster in Marbella (Aloha College, Swans) within 20-30 minutes. Public Spanish schools are well-rated in Mijas; many international families combine Spanish public schooling with English tutoring.
Healthcare
Hospital Quirónsalud Costa del Sol (Mijas) is the closest large private hospital. Vithas Xanit International Hospital in Benalmadena is 10-15 minutes east. Public healthcare via Centro de Salud Las Lagunas and Centro de Salud La Cala.
Shopping
Miramar Shopping Centre (Fuengirola border) and El Corte Inglés Costa Mijas are the two major shopping anchors. Costa Mijas in Las Lagunas opened recently and is the largest single shopping development on the Mijas coastal strip.
Transport
Málaga Airport is 25-30 minutes via the AP-7 toll road or 35 minutes via the free A-7. The FuengirolaâMálaga commuter train runs every 20 minutes and stops at Fuengirola (10 minutes from Mijas Costa) â useful for car-free trips into Málaga city.
Why Buy a New Development in Mijas
Mijas offers the best value-for-money among the central coast municipalities. La Cala de Mijas in particular has emerged as a primary target for international families relocating, due til the combination of safe small-town feel, beachfront access, and proximity to schools and airport. The mountain village adds tourism rental appeal for second-home buyers.
Available New Developments (42 Projects)
Below is the current pipeline of new development projects we list in this area. Each project links through to full details including plans, prices, and availability.
- Limitless Resorts Mijas Hills
- Bella Vista
- Horizon La Cala De
- Bv 11
- Coral Mijas Residencial
- Buena Vista Hills
- La Reserva De La
- Luxury Golf
- Sunrise Golf Residences La
- Villa Evania Europa Golf
- 16 Collection
- Horizonte Village The Villas
- 360 By Cordia
- Europa Nova
- Residencial Mijas Costa
- Villa Entrelagos I
- Residencial Coto Homes
- La Cala Valley La
- Valley Views
- Villa Aitana
- Navigolf Suites 2 La
- Villa Daniella
- Senora Gardens
- Seven Pearls Villas
- Villa Entrelagos Ii
- Celere Sunrise
- Hacienda El Sueno
- Villa Ainoa
- Villa Azahar Reserva Golf
- Boutique Project La Cala
- Calanova Collection
- Villa Camino 45
- Balance
- Elysea Suites
- Helvet Green
- Balance Nova
- Grupo Tierra Nueva
- Villa La Ermita
- Oceanic Garden
- Villa Cordoba 21
- Royal Palms Mijas La
- Elara Residences La Cala
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Independent Resources
For municipality information see the Mijas Town Hall and for tourism information Visit Andalusia.