Situated just 30 minutes away from Mijas is Malaga: the must visit spot for every tourist to Spain. As mijas is a small municipalty of Malaga, the tourist in Mijas is never far from the main activities and attractions: one major among them being golf:
Among its numerous attractions, Malaga boasts of an astonishing number of superb golf courses. In fact, the Costa del Sol prides itself on having the highest density of golf courses in all of Europe. Malaga is home to some of the most beautiful, charmingly designed golf courses in world. Many of these are designed by celebrated names such as Gray Players or Severiano Ballestros.
The mild climate makes golf a pleasure throughout the year. Malaga golf holidays are very popular and many enthusiasts visit Malaga solely for its classic golfing experience. Mijas too has its fair share of these courses and several of the villas in Mijas are located just next door to some of the most beautiful golf courses of Malaga. When the Costa del Sol experienced a revival as a winter golf resort in the late eighties, it also came to be known as “Costa del Golf”. The concentration of quality golf courses in Malaga combined with the unique sunny and warm winter climate, led to its becoming unrivalled as a year round golf destination for northern Europeans who were deprived of the opportunity to play during the harsh winter months. You can play on any of the world class golf courses in Malaga and some of them are situated right in Mijas. Santana , Mijas Olivos & Largos, El Chapperal and Torrequebrada are also close by.
We suggest you always book ahead in the peak seasons to avoid disappointment and to avail of discounts. All the golf courses are fully booked through the whole season here; so are the hotels and car hire. Look for companies who offer golf booking, hotel reservations and car hire- all three under one roof. All your holiday requirements should be well planned before you arrive for your vacation. It is much more convenient to let one company manage your holiday; they have a lot many package offers for individual as well as group bookings.
