Feels very Spanish
Review Submitted: June 29, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
We have visited Mijas Pueblo on a number of occasions but this was our first time on this side of the village. It feels much more like you are in Spain rather than a tourist destination. There is a Dance School just up the hill which provides lots of lovely Spanish music, foot stamping and castanet clicking.
The walk up to the village is slow and steady, so if you have mobility problems this maybe an issue. However, my 80 year old parents managed it. The first little bar by the side of the road, located under the 'White Bird' restaurant on the old square, is very good for coffee and a 'toasted sandwich'. Don't be fooled by the description, try one and enjoy. We also found the Parros Bar to be relatively low key despite the laminated menu.
Beware if you are hiring a car, as the Police have started to cordon off the access to centre of the village during the morning tourist rush. You can always get access by informing them where you are staying (so keep the details handy).
For those of you who like self catering and love seafood. Try the fish counter at the hipercor in Fuengirola (right at the Lidl roundabout) it is excellent and cheap.
The park by the bullring is a perfect place to sit in the heat of the day and you can reward yourself, for walking up there in the first place, with a little beer at one of the local bars. The apartments balcony also provides a shady retreat.
All in all, a well located and well stocked apartment. I would happily stay again and highly recommend it.
Owner's Response: Just to confirm that the Police cordon is normally only at fiesta times, there is usually no problem with driving through the village...
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