Mijas is a traditional white-washed Andalusian village perched high on a hill overlooking the Costa del Sol. The village is a maze of narrow streets and whitewashed houses with brightly-painted doors and window shutters. There are several small plazas with fountains and shady orange trees, and the views from the village are stunning, with dramatic mountains in the background and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Mijas is a popular tourist destination and there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops, as well as a thriving craft industry, making items such as rugs, pottery and leather goods. There are also several museums, including the Museo de Mijas, which tells the story of the village and its people.