| Sierra de Mijas | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of the Sierra de Mijas | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,150 m (3,770 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°37′32″N 04°39′24″W / 36.62556°N 4.65667°W |
| Geography | |
  Sierra de Mijas Spain | |
| Location | Andalusia |
| Parent range | Penibaetic System |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | marble and limestone |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
The Sierra de Mijas is a mountain range in southern Spain, part of the coastal mountain range that lies behind the Costa del Sol Occidental, in Andalusia. It separates the Valle del Guadalhorce region from the Costa del Sol.
The highest point is the Pico Mijas at 1,150 metres. Geologically it is located in the inner part of the Cordillera Bética. It is traditionally divided into two sectors (Complejo alpujárride and Complejo maláguide), and is mostly composed of marble and, to a lesser extent, limestone.
The Sierra de Mijas seen from Fuengirola harbour
View west from Pico Mijas
Sources
- Pérez, Eduardo (2005). Conocer la Sierra de Mijas. Juan Morente.
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