Mijas: holidays, weather, things to do and where to stay
Resort · Costa del Sol · Spain
Mijas is a resort in Costa del Sol, Spain. Nearby include Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Alhaurín el Grande. Sights worth the trip include Castillo de Suel, Castillo Monumento Colomares and Fuengirola Mosque. The weather is at its best from April to June and September. Fly direct from the UK to Málaga (AGP).
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Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo de Suel, Castillo Monumento Colomares and Fuengirola Mosque.
- Best weather from April to June and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 27°C with little rain.
- Direct flights from the UK to Málaga (AGP), about 10 min from the nearest resort.
- 4 resorts and towns to choose from, from lively to quiet.
Package holidays to Mijas
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights to AGP or GIB and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in Mijas with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in Mijas, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in Mijas: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
Resorts and towns near Mijas
Ranked by what there is to see and book. Each has its own page.
BenalmádenaProvincia de Málaga · 4 miles from Mijas
10 sights · 10 min from AGP · on the coast
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FuengirolaProvincia de Málaga · 4 miles from Mijas
28 sights · 17 min from AGP · on the coast
Compare hotels (opens Booking.com in a new tab)- Alhaurín el Grande
Provincia de Málaga · 4 miles from Mijas
1 sights · 15 min from AGP
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Top sights in Mijas
Ranked by how well known they are.
1castle
2castle
3mosque
4zoo
5amphitheatre
6lighthouse
When to go to Mijas
April to June and September: daytime highs between 22°C and 27°C with little rain.
- 15°CJan31 mm
- 16°CFeb68 mm
- 19°CMar90 mm
- 22°CApr14 mm
- 24°CMay35 mm
- 27°CJun28 mm
- 33°CJul1 mm
- 32°CAug7 mm
- 26°CSept33 mm
- 23°COct120 mm
- 20°CNov56 mm
- 16°CDec15 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full weather page: today, the 10-day forecast and every month
Getting to Mijas from United Kingdom
Málaga (AGP), Gibraltar (GIB) and Granada (GRX) have direct flights from the UK, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and Manchester.
Málaga (AGP)
About 10 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Gibraltar (GIB)
About 1 h 9 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Granada (GRX)
About 1 h 25 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Mijas by interest
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Questions people ask
Where is Mijas?
Mijas is a resort in Costa del Sol, Spain. The nearest airport is Málaga (AGP).
When is the best time to visit Mijas?
April to June and September, with daytime highs between 22°C and 27°C with little rain. See the month-by-month weather page for temperatures, rain and sea temperature.
Which airport do you fly to for Mijas?
Málaga (AGP), Gibraltar (GIB) and Granada (GRX) have direct flights from UK airports. The closest resorts are about 10 min from AGP.
Which are the main resorts and towns in Mijas?
Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Alhaurín el Grande. Each has its own page with sights, hotels and how to get there.
What is Mijas known for?
Castillo de Suel, Castillo Monumento Colomares, Fuengirola Mosque and Bioparc Fuengirola, and its beaches.