It is perhaps not surprising that Mijas Pueblo is so popular with day trippers, as it’s just a few miles inland of the resorts of Fuengirola and Benalmadena. Despite being small, this attractive whitewashed village boasts some interesting attractions, including a 17th century shrine, a quaint, oval-shaped bullring, and a rather bizarre miniatures museum. The views along the coastline are pretty good too. However, many visitors miss out on the Casa Museo de Mijas, which provides an insight into the lives of local folk before mass tourism arrived on the Costa del Sol.  
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