THE BEST ON THE COAST

Italian La Cucine di Nico , where the osso bucco is the best I’ve had on the coast.

The pizzas are also amazing, while the salad selection is also highly rated.

Heading downhill from the pueblo, a great place to stop is Casa Navarro , which has been serving the area for decades.

Everyone from Lady Diana to Julio Iglesias have dined there and it’s a true family affair, open since 1990 and with an amazing collection of wines in its cellar going way beyond that.

“We’ve had everyone eating here from Lady Diana to the Rolling Stones and both Julio Iglesias and his son Enrique on lots of occasions,” explains owner Carlos.

On the beach it certainly does not get any better than at wonderful El Oceano , a hotel restaurant which is glamour personified.

Luxurious in the extreme, its use of light and views across the Med are incredible.

The beef tartare is the ‘tete de cuvee’, marinated overnight, then rolled in peppercorns, seared for 30 seconds and rested in the fridge before being served. I also liked the tempura prawns with wasabi and the excellent scallops with ham while my winning pick would be the original take on Manchego Arancini, rice balls seasoned with saffron. The restaurant offers front row seats right on the beach and, after a multi-million euro overhaul, is even more glamorous than before.

Four Decades Of Experience

Mijas Properties has been helping people with their property dreams since 1984

TOP DISHES: Artfully created at El Oceano

TAKING the leap to selling your beloved local property is a big decision.

We know that well having sold homes around Mijas for four decades.

Our team at Mijas Properties are well trained and trustworthy and know the town like the back of their hands. Founded in 1984 by Susanne Terés the agency also handles rentals for both holidays and long term stays.

This nearly 40-year business makes Mijas Properties the longest-serving agency in the area, and this brings with it invaluable expertise and insight into the market. Years of service have built this family-run business a reputation as well respected and honest, meaning you can put your home buying journey in their hands with total peace of mind.

Susanne and her husband, Ian, run the show alongside the brilliant Nina, who is now the office manager. Along with experience, passion is at the heart of Mijas Properties operation.

Susanne insists she herself would never live anywhere other than Mijas and finds every day waking in this beautiful part of Andalucia a blessing.