There's no better guide to a town than someone who lives there, and if they've lived there all their life, even better. That's why, right in the middle of the tourist season, it's the people of Mijas themselves who are telling us what visitors shouldn't miss when they come to Mijas Pueblo.

It’s hard to put together a short guide because, as anyone who knows the village will tell you, it’s full of charming corners and attractions. The streets themselves are like an open-air museum, with flower-filled pots and picturesque corners that are sure to tempt you to take out your phone and snap that perfect photo so many Instagrammers are after. From north to south, east to west, Mijas Pueblo is packed with places that, according to the locals, simply shouldn’t be missed.

Neighbour Paqui Moreno points out: "The chapel of the Virgen de la Peña is a must, that’s the first thing. Then we’ve got some stunning views from La Muralla. You should also visit the Casa Museo, where you can see the old trades that were part of village life. And in the afternoon, try the 'buñuelos' by Peña, delicious fritters made here all summer long".

 

So, we're off to taste this typical Mijas sweet, which Peña Leiva has been making for years. She knows visitors' tastes well and also works as a tour guide. "I recommend first visiting the chapel of the Virgen de la Peña, which is the main attraction, as it is where our patron saint is, and then, if you like hiking, climb up to El Calvario, where there are spectacular views, and visit the Casa Museo, which is very beautiful. And, of course, try my 'buñuelos', the 'buñuelos' from the square (Plaza Constitución). I'll be waiting for you here all summer".

So off we go to try this typical Mijas treat, which Peña Leiva has been preparing for years. She knows what visitors enjoy, after all, she also works as a tour guide. “I recommend starting with the chapel of the Virgen de la Peña, our main attraction, as it’s where the patron saint is. Then, if you like hiking, walk up to El Calvario, there are spectacular views, and visit the Casa Museo, which is really lovely. And of course, try my 'buñuelos', the ones from the Plaza de la Constitución. I’ll be here all summer!”.

 

So, now you have a few must-see spots for your visit to Mijas Pueblo, but there’s more. “I recommend visiting the Virgen de la Peña (in the chapel), the parish church of La Inmaculada, La Muralla, where there’s also a bullring that looks like a ship, then go for a donkey ride and afterwards enjoy a quiet coffee or breakfast in one of the local bars”, says Salvador González

Just a few metres further on, we meet another local, Javier Martín, who sends us back to La Muralla, “an idyllic place with lovely views, the parish church, the bullring and the remains of the old wall, great spots to visit where you can look out over the village. There’s even a tower from which you can see the whole of Mijas”.

inally, we hear from María José Jaime, who adds: “We have such pretty streets with flowers in the old town, it’s beautiful, you have to see it. And there’s the Santana neighbourhood too, which is really charming and has a lovely little chapel”.

So there you have it, a very special tourist guide to Mijas, created by the people who know it best: its lifelong residents.

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