Properties for sale in Mijas, Malaga, Spain

This lovely area is very popular for the holiday home buyer, investor and the expats who want to live in a warm, sunny climate in beautiful surroundings on the coast of mainland Spain. Holiday home buyers and investors flock there to invest in property in Mijas they can choose stylish modern apartments and townhouses with the most amazing views in this much-loved upmarket area. Mijas is considered one of the jewels of the Costa del Sol this lovely little white washed village comfortably sits 400 m above sea level in the mountains approximately 10 km from the coast. Mijas is in a lovely area with a superb range of amenities that everyone can enjoy and the property prices of real estate in Mijas for sale are affordable. Here at propertyandspain.co.uk, we can help you to make your dream a reality of owning your own Mijas property. When you buy Mijas properties you are investing in one of the most up market areas in Spain as Malaga is one of the favourite destinations for holiday makers and investors.

About

Mijas

This delightful village is a treat to meander around its narrow cobbled streets and take in the lovely views. Over the years artists and writers made Mijas their home and felt truly inspired to paint and write here in this superb sunny climate. It’s quieter than its neighbouring coastal towns a mere 7 km down the mountain offering a traditional village atmosphere where you can relax and feel at peace. Nothing here is rushed and the village maintains it authentic Andalusian way of life. If you have a keen eye you can pick up some great finds in the craft shops which sell paintings, prints and hand made pottery. The artists Michele Lehman and Don Clarke who are local artists display and sell their paintings here. Avid golfers come in their droves to Mijas to play their beloved game with an abundance of excellent golf courses to choose from, some they say are the best in Spain. Wherever you stay in Mijas or close by you are never more than a few minutes away from a golf course. It is here the avid golfer usually invests in Mijas property for sale it’s a haven for keen golfers. In these areas you will find fabulous real estate for sale in Mijas central to the golf courses making access easy, it also means they provide a lucrative investment for rental potential. Properties in Mijas tick all the boxes. If you fancy a day at the art gallery you have quite a few to choose from, the Folk Museum exhibits local artists featuring photography, paintings and ceramics. The Tamisa gallery shows resident artists work and the Foto Art Mijas exhibit the work of the late photographer Jesus Jaime Mota (1964-2011) who was born in Mijas. Jesus travelled the world to far off destinations such as Tanzania, Burma and India.

What does

Mijas mean?

Mija is short for Mihija which means “my daughter”. However it can be used with any young girl even if she is not actually your daughter it’s a term of endearment.

What is the weather like in Mijas?

It’s a mild all year round climate and not too hot in the summer with 300 days of sunshine per year. The average temperature in springtime is between 20-23°C and an average of 29°C in the summer. The climate makes it the ideal place to invest in Mijas property for sale.

History of Mijas

Mijas was founded by the people from Tartessos, not much is known about this civilisation however it’s the name the Greeks gave to the first western civilization they knew, which inhabited the southwest of Spain. The Tertessians were vital trading partners of the Phoenicians, who were established on the Atlantic Coast of southern Spain since the 8th century BC. During the time the Romans settled in Spain, the village of Tamisa, as it was known by the Romans, was a flourishing little town. The marble from the quarries in Mijas was highly sought after and marble statues and other artwork can be found in several cities in Spain and even Italy. The ever present activity of pirates during this time continued into the 19th century and watchtowers, which can still be seen and visited along the coast of Mijas and other coastal towns along the Costa del Sol, were built to protect the population from piracy.

Property for Sale in

Mijas

The area of Mijas is

148.8 km² (57.45 sq miles) and it has many beautiful properties for sale offering extensive views across the mountains and coast. Mijas real estate offers luxury living and a lifestyle to match.

How to Get to

Mijas

Airports:

International flights to Malaga airport are daily and it takes just 45 minutes from Malaga airport to Mijas via the AP-7 road.

Buses:

The main bus service in Mijas takes you to Malaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola all on the AP-7 to name just a few of the larger towns, from here the rest of Spain is just a bus ride away.

By Car:

Along the AP-7 you can reach Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella and Malaga airport is just 45 minutes away.

How to Invest in the

Mijas Real Estate Market

For further information on Investing in real estate in Mijas check our website at ps.spotblue.com or contact us about buying real estate in Mijas, Spain.