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.

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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
Geography
Sierra de Mijas Spain
Location	Andalusia
Parent range	Penibaetic System
Geology
Mountain type	marble and limestone
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown

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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.

• Pérez, Eduardo (2005). Conocer la Sierra de Mijas. Juan Morente.

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