Mijas Village Private Tour from Malaga and Surrounding Areas
Overview
Enjoy this 4-hour private tour with us discovering the old Town of Mijas Village and its most interesting places. Inhabited since ancient times, a small village Mijas was devoted mainly to agriculture and fisheries to the explosion of the tourist boom in the 50s of last century. Since then, tourism and construction sector have been the engines of local economy, triggering at the same time the population and per capita income, albeit at a high environmental cost. Today it is a multicultural city with a high percentage of residents of foreign origin and a major residential centers of tourism in Andalusia.The visit is with official Tour Guide in Mijas and Car with Driver. Pick up available from the port and many hotels of Málaga and Surrondings Areas.
Inclusions
- Professional art historian guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Pueblo, Mijas, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Mijas offers travelers the contrast between the traditional image of the area and adaptation to current times, all without losing the essence. The walk around whitewashed corners, courtyards, gardens, shrines. The village retains the leisurely pace and charm of the past, sheltered by the mountains and looking out to the countryside and sea. Besides the tourist attractions, such as the donkey-taxis, Mijas Village offers visitors several monuments that are interesting to know.
Visit the tiny bull-ring Plaza de Toros ( just outside photostop, 10mins), with its irregular shape; two Mudejar style churches; remains of the old Arab wall where your can enjoy beautiful gardens and the very interesting sanctuary of the “Virgen de la Peña, ” patron of the town. The Church of the Immaculate Conception was built by the Muslims in 836, being converted into a Christian church after the conquest, when a Moorish-style tower was added in 1510. From almost any point of the village you can see the white chapel of Calvary, located at a somewhat higher level.
Program :
• Pick up from your hotel or from the port of Málaga :
• To request a specific tour time please contact local supplier
• Drive to Mijas
• Walking Tour with Historian and Official Tour Guide 1h30m
• Free time 1 hour
• Drop off to your hotel or at the port
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Pueblo, Mijas, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Mijas offers travelers the contrast between the traditional image of the area and adaptation to current times, all without losing the essence. The walk around whitewashed corners, courtyards, gardens, shrines. The village retains the leisurely pace and charm of the past, sheltered by the mountains and looking out to the countryside and sea. Besides the tourist attractions, such as the donkey-taxis, Mijas Village offers visitors several monuments that are interesting to know.
Visit the tiny bull-ring Plaza de Toros ( just outside photostop, 10mins), with its irregular shape; two Mudejar style churches; remains of the old Arab wall where your can enjoy beautiful gardens and the very interesting sanctuary of the “Virgen de la Peña, ” patron of the town. The Church of the Immaculate Conception was built by the Muslims in 836, being converted into a Christian church after the conquest, when a Moorish-style tower was added in 1510. From almost any point of the village you can see the white chapel of Calvary, located at a somewhat higher level.
Program :
• Pick up from your hotel or from the port of Málaga :
• To request a specific tour time please contact local supplier
• Drive to Mijas
• Walking Tour with Historian and Official Tour Guide 1h30m
• Free time 1 hour
• Drop off to your hotel or at the port
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The primary objective of this purchased product is to provide a guided tour, and not the transportation. The tour package includes a spacious rental car, provided by our company, AparTrip SL. This rental car comes with comprehensive and all-risk insurance, diesel fuel, and covers all expenses required to reach the tourist destination without any extra charges. Our tour guide, who also acts as the driver, will be responsible for offering insights about the selected destination. Additionally, if desired, they will ensure to provide explanations about all the landscapes encountered along the journey.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Suffolkjan53
May 2018
Mijas is such a delightful Spanish town. Just love visiting this place. Lots of restaurant s and shops. Gardens up by the bullying is a must visit Ice cream shops are so lovely too.
Mijas is such a delightful Spanish town. Just love visiting this place. Lots of restaurant s and shops. Gardens up by the bullying is a must visit Ice cream shops are so lovely too.czu
August 2017
Mijas is a beautiful town and was one of the high points of our trip to Spain. We enjoyed the breathtaking views,the rich history, the people and the delicious food. Out tour guide Silvina was personable, knowledgeable, and she held our interest during the entire tour. Even our teenage childr...
Mijas is a beautiful town and was one of the high points of our trip to Spain. We enjoyed the breathtaking views,the rich history, the people and the delicious food. Out tour guide Silvina was personable, knowledgeable, and she held our interest during the entire tour. Even our teenage children were fascinated with the the rich history and the customs of the town. We definitely would visit Mijas again!!