Mijas has still preserved some of its customs. One of the most unusual is the donkey-taxis, which can be found on the central plaza.
There is a blooming arts and crafts movement in Mijas, particularly linen and wicker items and the locally made bread and honey is definitely worth trying.
The traditional local fare includes gazpachuelo (an egg soup) and for those with a sweeter tooth, there are the typical cakes made with almonds, called bunuelos and homazos.