Costa del Sol, Spain

Mijas

A hilltop gem between mountains and sea. Whitewashed streets, world-class golf, and a thriving international community on the Costa del Sol.

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320+

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About Mijas

Mijas blends traditional Andalusian charm with modern comforts, offering everything from a picturesque pueblo blanco to a bustling coastal strip. With excellent golf courses, family-friendly beaches, and easy access to Malaga Airport, Mijas has become one of the most popular residential destinations on the Costa del Sol for international buyers seeking quality of life and solid investment potential.

Pueblo & coast lifestyle

Choose between the charm of Mijas Pueblo in the hills or the vibrant beachfront life of Mijas Costa.

Golf paradise

Home to renowned courses including Mijas Golf, La Cala, and Santana Golf within minutes.

International community

A well-established expat community with international schools, healthcare, and services.

Strategic location

20 minutes to Malaga Airport, central to the entire Costa del Sol coastline.

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How Mijas scores

based on 1 promotion

100

Education

100

Green

Safety

Climate

How the overall area score is built

Overall area score 75.0 · 75% data coverage. The overall score weights every factor equally, including the weaker ones — the transparent, objective view. The profiles above show who the location fits best.

Climate 87/100

Source: AEMET OpenData — valores climatológicos normales

Safety 96/100

Residential offences356
Rate per 1,000 inhab.14.97
Population95104
MunicipalityMijas
Periodenero-marzo 2026

Source: Ministerio del Interior — Balance trimestral de Criminalidad (PC-Axis) · Población: INE Padrón (DPOP)

Green 100/100

Supermarkets5
Restaurants25
Bars & cafés15
Pharmacies2
Health points2
Schools8
Parks33
Culture & leisure0
Bus stops1
Green space (m²)296598

Source: OpenStreetMap

Education 100/100

Education centres7
Public centres7
State-assisted centres0
Private centres0

Source: Junta de Andalucía — Directorio de centros docentes no universitarios (CC-BY 4.0)

Services 55/100

Supermarkets5
Restaurants25
Bars & cafés15
Pharmacies2
Health points2
Schools8
Parks33
Culture & leisure0
Bus stops1
Green space (m²)296598

Source: OpenStreetMap

Healthcare 52/100

Nearest hospitalHelicópteros Sanitarios Hospital
Distance to hospital (km)11.206
Hospital beds (province)4818
Hospitals in province31

Source: Ministerio de Sanidad — Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales (CNH 2025)

Value 76/100

municipio: Mijas

Source: MIVAU/MITMA Valor Tasado de Vivienda (Tabla 4)

Income 61/100

municipio: Mijas

Source: INE — Atlas de Distribución de Renta de los Hogares (ADRH, op. 353), indicadores de renta y demografía por sección censal (Tempus3, sin API key)

Demographics 58/100

Average age41.7
Over 65 (%)16.3
Under 18 (%)18.7
Average household size2.4
Spanish nationality (%)51.5

Source: INE — Atlas de Distribución de Renta de los Hogares (ADRH, op. 353) + Censo de Población y Viviendas 2021 (indicadores por sección censal)

Official public sources: AEMET OpenData — valores climatológicos normales · Ministerio del Interior — Balance trimestral de Criminalidad (PC-Axis) · Población: INE Padrón (DPOP) · Junta de Andalucía — Directorio de centros docentes no universitarios (CC-BY 4.0) · OpenStreetMap · Ministerio de Sanidad — Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales (CNH 2025) · MIVAU/MITMA Valor Tasado de Vivienda (Tabla 4) · INE — Atlas de Distribución de Renta de los Hogares (ADRH, op. 353), indicadores de renta y demografía por sección censal (Tempus3, sin API key) · INE — Atlas de Distribución de Renta de los Hogares (ADRH, op. 353) + Censo de Población y Viviendas 2021 (indicadores por sección censal).
Data snapshot: 2026-07-30.