Tourism continues to strengthen its role in Mijas’s economy. According to the latest Social Security figures available, covering the second quarter of 2026, the municipality has 7,974 workers employed in the tourism sector, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.60 per cent.

Last week, the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), welcomed this growth, which confirms the sector’s importance as one of the municipality’s main drivers of the economy and employment. “These figures reflect tourism’s ability to create opportunities, maintain activity throughout the year and support thousands of families in Mijas”, he said.

Within the sector as a whole, accommodation and catering account for 5,539 jobs, 4.29 per cent more than in the same period last year. Catering employs 3,983 people, while ccommodation employs 1,556.

Jerez emphasised that behind these figures lies the daily effort of business owners, the self-employed, professionals and workers who help to maintain the quality and competitiveness of Mijas as a destination. “The trend in employment shows that the sector remains strong, but it also compels us to continue working hand in hand with those who have first-hand knowledge of its reality and needs”, he explained.

Hospitality sector

The hospitality sector currently comprises 409 businesses in Mijas, up 0.49 per cent from a year ago, and accounts for nearly half of tourism-related employment and the business fabric linked to the sector. For Jerez, these figures reinforce the need to maintain constant dialogue with the sector and to adapt municipal planning to the actual trends in the sector.

The councillor also highlighted the importance of continuing to make progress in reducing seasonality and promoting segments such as sports tourism, golf, gastronomy, rural tourism and cultural offerings. “Mijas has the potential to continue generating activity beyond the summer. Our challenge is to work alongside industry professionals to consolidate a competitive tourism model capable of creating stable employment and extending its benefits to the municipality”, concluded Jerez.

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