Virgen de la Peña (Virgin of the Rock) is the patron saint of Mijas and is venerated in this chapel. Inside, the image of the patron looks next to the shells that decorate the walls and a rich ornamentation. According to a legend, the image was hidden for five centuries and was discovered in 1586 by a bricklayer, father of two shepherd children, who were guided to the site by a dove. Admission in the Virgin of the Rock hermitage is free every day of the year and there is a parking a few meters.
Next to the Virgin of the Rock hermitage, we find the a landscaped garden with fountains and restaurants for the many tourists who come attracted by the spectacular views from the lookout. From the Compás Viewpoint, the view of the entire coast and the Málaga mountains is spectacular. If you have the opportunity to visit the beautiful and typically Andalusian village of Mijas, be sure to get up here.