Mijas
Climate
Mijas has a typical Mediterranean climate with pleasant summers, very agreeable winters, and 2,920 hours of annual sunshine. During winters, the temperature very seldom goes below 8°C/46°F, which makes it an excellent, good golfing destination throughout the year. The annual average low and high temperature typically varies from 11°C/52°F to 24°C/76°F.
Demographics
Around 89,000 people inhabit Mijas, which also includes a high number of Ex-pats (around 30%) as its residents. A significant population of English, Irish, Dutch and Italians also call the town their home.
Economy
Mijas's economy is mainly based on tourism, and its booming agricultural sector that revolves around avocados, cereals, and potatoes.
Beaches
The 12-kilometer-long coastline of Mijas is home to pretty and popular beaches of the region, including Playa de la Cala Mijas, Playa de la Butibamba, Playa de Calahonda, Playa El Bombo, and Playa Naturista de Playamarina.
Educational Institutes
The Centro Privado De Enseñanza San Francisco De Asís, St. Anthony's College, College St. Francisco De Asís S L, and The British College of Benalmádena are all within close proximity to Mijas. They are exclusive, private schools that also provide bus service for pick and drop.
Golf
The municipality of Mijas has seven golf courses, including Mijas Golf International SAU - Mijas Golf Club, 112 Mijas Golf, Santana Golf, Chaparral Golf Club, Cerrado del Águila Golf And Resort, Miraflores Golf, and La Noria Club Golf Resort.
Medical Facilities
The Intermedical ISS Quironsalud partner- Urgencias Medicas 24HR and Xanit Hospital are the two private medical centres nearest to Mijas.
Shopping
Centro Nordico, Parque Miramar, and Miramar Centro Comercial are some of the big shopping malls in and around Mijas for retail therapy and luxury shopping.
Restaurants
There are 12 Michelin Star eateries in and around the municipality that are ideal for digging into local and international delicacies. Some restaurants include El Lago, Charolais, Sollo, Los Marinos José, and Messina.