Mijas Pueblo....

Every Wednesday. Weekly Flamenco Shows organised by the town hall at midday in the main square in Mijas village. The entertainers are the municipal dance group and spectators are offered a free glass of Malaga wine, courtesy of the Mijas Tourist Office.

Every Saturday from September to May. Free guided walks in the beautiful rural areas of the municipality organised by the Mijas Foreigner's Department. The walks leave Mijas town hall at 10am and last for between 2 and 4 hours. The rural guides, who speak English, have designed their own routes, which are designed for all the family, including dogs on leads. Just put your name down a few days in advance at the department in Mijas town hall or phone 952 48 59 00 Ext. 244, 242, 220.

In Mijas the following events take place each year.

June
La noche de San Juan (the night of San Juan) falls on the 24th of June, but sometimes the celebrations go on over a few days. This celebration of the longest night and the beginning of summer is held in San Sebastian Street in the Village and there is a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

Corpus Christi is celebrated in the traditional Spanish way, by covering the village streets in 'romero' (rosemary). The village takes on a somewhat mediaeval air with the wonderful smell of these herbs and the overall traditional atmosphere.

July & August
Due to the higher level of the mountain village than down on the coast, the hot summer months are a wonderful time to enjoy balmy nights at the many festivals and concerts on offer. Amongst the many things to do are;

  * The Flamenco Dance Festival in July, when you can see wonderful traditional dance displays by local and national groups.
  * A special Latin American Night in August turns the village square into a South American dance festival. You can join in the music and dancing for a hot summer night.
  * The Spanish Theatre Festival is also held in August in the Mijas open air theatre.
  * There is also a Rock night in the village, with music for the young at heart.

September
The annual Mijas Fair is a week long celebration, in honour of the patron saint of Mijas, The Virgin of the Rock, is from around the 8th of September, when the village concentrates on having fun. The main square is the hub of all the action, with various stalls and bars set up for the occasion, where there is plenty of food and drink to sample, while watching (or joining in) the traditional Sevillana dancing. This is the time to see beautifully turned out Spanish horses and an array spectacular flamenco dress, while sampling the traditional sherry.

Also in September the Town Hall organises a special day dedicated to The Tourist. Conscious of the importance of the many thousands of visitors each year to this enchanting village, a festival is laid on offering a taste of tradition in the form of wine and dancing.