Mijas Transportation

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From Torremolinos you may take bus no. 121 to Mijas via Benalmadena. The journey took about an hour going there and about 40 minutes coming back. It all depends on the traffic. You can buy your ticket from the driver and in January 2011 it cost only Euro 1.40 one way.

From the bus window Benalmadena center looked also like a worthy stop and also a bit further along towards Mijas you will see a big Buddhist stupa on your left. Later the road is winding its way up the mountain with great views to your left, but the left side was also the sunny, hot side.

We went there on a Sunday in off-season but the bus seemed to run every half hour.

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A fun, but stinky way to get around Mijas is the MIJAS BURRO TAXI. I asked what the cost was and it was 10 Euros on a burro and 15 Euros for the burro & cart, for about a 20 minute tour through town. The burros were so cute, but like I said "STINKY". I'd rather walk.
Horario invierno de 10 a 5:30

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As is now a tradition with us, we again made the trip to the beautiful village of Mijas. It's so easy to get there by bus from Torremolinos. It only cost 1.25 Euros each way and takes about an hour to get there. Buses usually go there every hour and leave from the bus terminal in downtown Toremolinos.

Update: February, 2009
Again took the bus to Mijas. It now costs 1.30 Euros each way and you just pay the bus driver.

There is so much to see in Andalucia, that we found having a car was a big plus. While we did take the train to Sevilla and Cordoba, the car got us to the Malaga train station, Granada, Marbella, and back and forth to Mijas from our rented villa. We booked a car through Auto Flores (Leamington Cars) in Malaga. It was very simple, the car rental was very reasonable, and there were absolutely no hassles.

We gave our credit card in advance and reserved a car - we got exactly what we requested. Instructions are posted on their website and in their email confirmation. Be sure to print these out before you leave. You pick up the keys and instructions for returning the car at a window (some tourist office window) (not a car rental window) near the exit to the parking lot. There was no line at window, and we received our keys immediately, along with confirmation that my credit card had been charged. The envelope tells you exactly where the car is located.

I definitely recommend this company for car rentals if you are flying into Malaga. Pay a little extra for a GPS system if you are planning on driving on the back roads through the mountains and hills. This was a huge help for us, and we never got lost.

TOO MANY PRIVATE VEHICLES @ the Costa del Sol

The new system is aimed at making public transportation more convenient and less expensive, in an effort to increase use. Currently 80 per cent of travelling in the Málaga metropolitan area is done in private vehicles and 20 per cent on public transport, according to the consortium, which was created in September 2003 to co-ordinate and integrate public transportation systems in the area. It is starting with the buses and will later address Cercanías trains and the city's future metro system, and says its objective is to change the private-to-public transportation ratio to 60-40.
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To be honest, I rented a car - from MALAGA airport ---- much better and was happy with the brand new wheels I got :)

CAR HIRE

Auto Fores > Paseo Maritimo,63, Edf. Lubina I - Fuengirola (just on the coast off Mijas)

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During our VT Winter Warmer meet , a small group of us decided to visit Mijas by bus. There are regular services here from Torremolinos 50 minutes+ away (which passes through Benalmedina) and from Fuengirola (25 minutes). The main bus company in the area is Portillo - Click for timetables/routes etc

We were informed that we had to catch the bus (services 14,16 or 121) from Torremolinos bus station, which is located on Calle Hoyos so that's where we headed on Sunday morning.

The 121 was waiting in its bay. Checking the time-table and with fellow passengers, we had a short wait, so we had time to grab a pastry from the nearby supermarket, and I grabbed a coffee at the bar of the adjacent cafe.

A ticket to Mijas costs 1.40 Euros one way, which you can buy from the driver- the correct money is appreciated!
As we set off, the bus did stop at a few places in Torrie, where it might have been nearer to our apartment.

It was quite a pleasant drive, passing through Benalmadena, and away from the coast, up on hairpin bends to Mijas. Look out for Benalmadena Cable car and Bull Ring(pic 3)on the Right side going from Torrie to Mijas, and for the Buddhist stupa (pic 5) on the Left side.

There were roadworks with traffic lights, but we timed it right, and passed through with no problems. I should imagine that in summer, this road gets pretty clogged up with traffic. It is a popular destination for tour buses.

At Mijas bus station (Don't expect a Bus Terminal/garage etc- it's in a quiet square opposite the Town Hall), there is a time-table-check this out before your return, and double check with the driver!

From the bus station, its a short walk to the attractions of Mijas.

If you are just wanting to visit Mijas, you can take a day trip from Malaga or Torremolinos by bus. There are also regular buses running from Benalmadena Costa and Fuengirola. If you are driving you will need to take the E15 motorway and then follow the signs to Mijas.

Mijas Costa is only around 20 mins from Mijas Pueblo via A7 motorway.

Mijas is very well connected by public transport. We went by car from Marbella, we took the A-7 towards to Málaga and took the exit 210 and took the A-387 to Mijas. Trip its take about 30 minutes.

Mijas tiene buena conexión con autobuses desde la costa y desde el interior. En este caso fuimos en coche desde Marbella, cogimos la A-7 sentido Málaga y cogimos la salida 210 para seguir por la a-387 dirección a Mijas.