Parking in Mijas
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There is a lot of Parking in Mijas and If you don't attempt to drive through the centre it is very easy to navigate for parking. The best way into Mijas is on the A-387 or A368. The parking places we have chosen consider driving skills, pay and free parking. We suggest that if you do street park be very careful and have a good look for parking meters and restrictions to avoid parking violations which can result in fines and tow aways. If you do then please check the rules for parking and read general rules to street parking below. All the parking places on this webpage are pinpointed with an interactive google map. These maps will direct you to the parking place and help you find the parking place if you get lost while exploring Mijas using a smart phone. So save this page. Don't forget to have a look at the toolbar on the left for all the attractions in Mijas, all with interactive directional maps
This is the best parking place in Mijas. It's a multi story carpark underneath the Plaza Virgin de la Pena. It's easy to get to and avoids driving into the centre. It's a pay carpark but only a couple of euros per day. The only problem is it's very popular during the summer months. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Calle Olivar Don Pablo, Mijas. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Mijas.
Another parking place we have is the Plaza Virgin de la Pena. These parking spaces are free but with some are restrictions. The advantage of parking here is that you are a bit closer to the lower part of Mijas. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Plaza Virgin de la pena, Mijas. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring Mijas.
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General rules to street parking in the Costa Del Sol
A few years ago most parking in the Costa Del Sol was mostly free but that has now changed. There is still free parking available in most towns but you have to be careful. If you do get a parking ticket it can be paid at most ticket machines and you may get a 20% discount for prompt payment. If you are driving a hire car and get a ticket it will catch up with you which ever country you live in. Most towns have a free car park but finding them is not easy. Fairgrounds and bullrings tend to have the best free parking but thats not guaranteed. Below are 3 simple signs to watch out for when street parking but this is only a guide so be careful there are some rules that only local residents can know. The guide was correct at the time of publishing 2022 and is periodically checked so make sure it is still free if you park there, this website will not be held responsible for any parking violation's.
White lines
Parking spaces either with white painted bays or white lines generally means free parking. But read the third rule below.
Blue & green lines
Parking spaces either with blue or green painted bays or lines generally means it is paid parking with a time limit. There will be a pay meter near by again read the third rule below.
Yellow zig zag lines
Parking spaces with a yellow zig zag line means that there is a restriction to parking there and there will be a sign to explain. It can mean many things from disabled parking to only parking at certain times of the day to taxi's only. So find out the restriction before parking there. The yellow zig zag line can be on free or pay parking zones.
Attractions in Mijas
What to know before you go. All the best places to visit in Mijas Click / tap on the image for more information or the button for directions only.
Plaza de la Constitucion
Plaza de la Constitucion is situated in the centre of town. This Plaza is the heart of Mijas. For more information and directions to the Plaza click / tap the image
La Iglesia de la inmaculada Concepcion
The church is situated 5 minutes walk from the Plaza de la Constitucion. It was built in the 16th century and is the biggest church in Mijas. This is one of the best places to visit in Mijas with its stunning gardens and views. For more information,directions and a short video on the church click / tap the image.
Ethnological Museum
The museum is situated 2 minutes walk from the Plaza de la, Constitucion This great little museum cost 1 euro (2017) to get in and shows a great insight into the the world of the decendents of the area. It shows a time before tourism invasion in the 70's and a glimpse of living under Franco. For more information,directions and a short video on the Musuem click / tap the image
The Ermita del Calvario
The Ermita del Calvario is situated in the hills above Mijas. There is some parking near the chapel but it’s better to walk up from the village. For more information,directions and a short video on this small church click / tap the image
Plaza Del Toros
The bullring is situated near the Church of the immaculate conception in La Muralla. For more information and directions to the bullring click / tap the image.
Virgin de la Pena shrine
The shrine is situated in the lower part of Mijas central. This little shrine is set in a beautiful garden with impressive views of the Costa del Sol. For more information and directions click / tap the image.
Plaza de la Pena
Plaza de la Pena is situated in the lower part of Mijas central and is a great place to congregate during the summer months . For more information and directions click / tap the image
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The tourist information centre
The tourist information centre is situated next to the Plaza de la Pena. For more information and directions on the tourist information centre click / tap the image.
Costa del Sol markets
Most towns have an outdoor market on the Costa del Sol. click / tap below for more information on all the main markets.
Costa del Sol music
All the main venue's on the Costa del Sol for music concerts including Starlite in Marbella.
Fairs & festivals
There are over 3000 fairs & festivals on the Costa del Sol here is just a few
