The Virgen de la Peña Youth Group has been working for months on this ornamental portico, located on Avenida del Compás
SSPANISH. 12-15
Mijas Semanal takes a look inside the float of the Virgen de la Peña to know the history of its bearers
de la Pena
On Sunday 8th, from 21:15 hours, follow on Mijas Comunicación the procession of the patron saint of Mijas
SSPANISH. 29
First chess tournament of the float bearers a lecagy Mijas fair on Saturday the 7th will wear a dome in her honour passed from father to son
An archaeological site has been found in the Cortijo de Ahogadero area
According to the experts, this would be an area dedicated to industrial activities related to the salting process and pottery production NEWS 04-05
To a good fair!
Here’s to a happy Mijas Fair 2024. Without a doubt, there was no better reason for the more than 327 seniors, who participated in the celebratory dinner, to toast on Thursday night, the 4th. A day which also saw the inauguration of the day fair at La Muralla and the performances of La Caletera and Manuel Orta at the municipal booth. The festivities continue today, Friday, during the day and at night, with performances by Rebujitos and Los Tumbaos. On Saturday night, the show La Loka on Tour will take place, while the big day in Mijas will be Sunday 8th, with the procession of the Virgen de la Peña, after which the group Ziryab will perform. The festivities will conclude on Monday 9th with the concerts by Arcángel and Israel Fernández / J.Perea. NEWS 02-03
The event, organised by the Tarmina Club, will start at 10 hours in the Jardines de La Muralla with 60 players
Mijas exceeds expectations and registers 94.19% hotel occupancy rate in August
The municipality surpasses the initial forecasts by over 14 points, being one of the leading destinations on the Costa del Sol
NEWS/06-07
Over 450 children from 0 to 3 years old start the academic year in the municipal nursery schools
Gloria Fuertes Nursery School has 213 children, the Europa Nursery has 136, the one in El Limonar has 71 and the one in Mijas Pueblo has 34
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AFA Mijas thanks the work of the young volunteers who have collaborated with the association
This summer some 28 young people between 7 and 16 years of age have spent part of their holidays with the users SPANISH /19
Mijas Pueblo Fair 2024
The fairMIJAS
The area around the Plaza Virgen de la Peña is filled with attractions, music, charm and good company
Report by M. López / Photos: A. Gómez and J. Perea / Design: I.Merino
On Wednesday 4th the Mijas Fair opened with the parade that announced the beginning of the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Peñ. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), carried out the traditional ribbon cutting with the outgoing king and queen in their last official act, after which she pressed the button to switch on the almost 400,000 LED lights of the artistic lighting. Mata inaugurated the fairground together with the government team, the Junta de Festejos, local authorities, groups and neighbours. On this first day, the king and queen of the Mijas Fair 2024 were crowned, with Vidal Pagés Blanco elected as king of the Mijas Fair and Nuria de Rechter as
Mister Congeniality; Lucía Ruiz Burgos, Miss Congeniality; Carmen Jaime Galán, second lady of honour and Violeta María Mengíbar Pérez, first lady of honour.
The young singer from Seville, Marta Santos, winner of a gold record, rounded off a first day that invites you to continue enjoying the fair until Monday 9th of September.
Coinciding with the opening day, the mayoress visited the Mijas Comunicacion stand, where she said that “there is no fair like the one in Mijas Pueblo and that has this location. This Mijas fair does not conclude the circuit of fairs at an Andalusian level, but without a doubt there are many people who are watching it because here, fun, is guaranteed”. Mata stated that it is a fair that “at provincial and even regional level, is also very popular”, to which she added that “this is my first year as mayoress so I want everything to turn out well but, as always, I entrust myselfto the Virgen de la Peña so that everything turns out as it should, wonderfully”.
FRIDAY 6TH Day Fair
14:00 H. INAUGURATION OF THE DAY FAIR at La Muralla in Mijas Pueblo.
14:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY TRENZAO.
17:30 H. PERFORMANCE BY ALEJADOS.
FROM 16:00 TO 20:00 H. PLAY CENTRE SERVICE.
20:00 H. CLOSING OF THE DAY FAIR.
Municipal Booth
20:00 H. CHILDREN’S KING AND QUEEN CONTEST. Children can register for the draw from 20:00 hours at the Municipal Booth until half an hour before the start of the election.
21:00 H. PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN.
SATURDAY 7TH 11:00 H. BIKE RIDE. Day Fair
22:00 H. Raffle and crowning of the CHILDREN’S KING AND QUEEN 10:00 H. CHESS TOURNAMENT.
23:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY REBUJITOS.
01:30 H. PERFORMANCE BY LOS TUMBAOS.
Free entrance to the Municipal Booth until full capacity is reached
14:00 H. INAUGURATION OF THE DAY FAIR at La Muralla in Mijas Pueblo.
14:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY MR PROPER.
17:30 H. PERFORMANCE BY CALLEJÓN.
FROM 16:00 TO 20:00 H. PLAY CENTRE SERVICE.
FROM 17:00 TO 20:00 H. INFLATABLE GAMES.
INAUGURATION: Family photo after the inauguration of the fairground with the mayoress, Ana Mata, in front, members of the government team, the Festivities commission and the king, queen and companions of the fair 2023.
ART ON STAGE: The dance groups of Reme Fernández and Víctor Rojas performed on the stage of the municipal booth
PERFORMANCE BY MARTA SANTOS: The young Sevillian performed some of her hits such as ‘Las cosas pequeñitas’ and ‘Algo sencillito’
CHILDREN’S DAY: The rides had a reduced price of 2.50 euros
PARADE: The children enjoyed the traditional giants and cabezudos (big-heads) parade
CROWNING: The king and queen of the Fair 2024 and their companions pose for the family photo
ActualidadMijas
THE GARDENS OF LA MURALLA, epicentre of the Day Fair
The official inauguration took place on Thursday 5th of September, which was the kick-off to enjoy a cheerful atmosphere until Monday 9th of September
Julián Mata and Francisca Ramírez are the grandparents of the Mijas Fair 2024 who will be presented with a dinner for two
C.B./ M.L.. The second day of the night fair, Thursday 5th of September, was dedicated to the senior citizens. As every year, the Mijas Town Hall offered a tribute dinner for the elderly in which 327 residents of the village enjoyed a menu consisting of Iberian cured meats, prawns, gazpacho, delicious meat with sauce and an almond cake for dessert.
20:00 H. CLOSING OF THE DAY FAIR.
Municipal Booth
FROM 21:30 TO 00:30 H FREE AND FUN BOTHO BOOTH, to take home a souvenir of the Mijas Fair 2024. Courtesy of the Department of Festivities and Traditions.
22:00 H. SHOW BY LA LOKA ON TOUR with the performances of MELODY, SARA FROM LAS CHUCHES and RASEL.
Free entrance to the Municipal Booth until full capacity is reached
327 seniors enjoy
THEIR TRIBUTE DINNER
During the event, celebrated in the Municipal Booth, the attendees were also presented with a pot of Cyclamen to take home. On stage, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), addressed a few words to the seniors to whom she said that “you have a very young spirit. You are people who really want to have a good time, and we are at a dinner that the Town Hall has organised with great affection so that you can enjoy the fair and to thank you”, she also invited them to “be active and participate in this fair”. Finally, the councillor
SUNDAY 8TH Day Fair
13:00 H. INAUGURATION OF THE DAY FAIR at La Muralla in Mijas Pueblo.
13:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY REPICANDO.
16:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY INDIANA.
18:00 H. CLOSING OF THE DAY FAIR.
18:00 H. MUSIC BANDS PARADE from the door of the Town Hall to the Parish of the Inmaculada Concepción.
wished them “a happy evening and I hope you enjoyed it”. For her part, the councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marín (PP), said that “it’s a great night. The elderly are enjoying the evening, which is what we want, because this event is for them, so we have achieved our goal”.
To liven up the evening, the orchestra Ritmo Andaluz Show offered a musical performance that lasted around two hours, during which the guests were able to dance to some Spanish pop classics.
21:30 H. PROCESSION OF THE STMA. VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA along the usual route.
Municipal Booth
01:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY ZIRYAB.
Mijas Pueblo Fair 2024
Report by Cristina Bejarano, Beatriz Martín and Juan Diego Sánchez
Mijas inaugurated on Thursday 5 its day fair in the gardens of La Muralla. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), together with other members of the government team, the king and queen of the fair, members of the Junta de Festejos and different groups, was in charge of cutting the ribbon at two o’clock in the afternoon, giving way to the party in this privileged setting of the town. “I can say that we are in a unique place, the area of La Muralla is unique in Andalusia and I would also say in Spain. We have the privilege of enjoying these days of the fair during the day and then continue in the afternoon and evening in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña. We must
enjoy and spend some time with our neighbors and with all those who come to visit us”, said Mata. For her part, the Councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marin (PP), said that “I want to invite not only the Mijeños but also all those who visit us to come here, we have a great atmosphere, with excellent views, everyone is invited”. On thursday, the party was enlivened by A Compás and Maníacos. The festivities have just begun, until Monday 9th you can enjoy the day fair.
Finally, during the evening there was also a draw to choose the Grandfather and Grandmother of the Mijas Fair 2024. Julián Mata and Francisco Ramírez were the two lucky winners who will be able to enjoy their gift, a dinner for two at a restaurant in Mijas valued at 70 euros.
Monday 9th Day Fair
14:00 H. INAUGURATION OF THE DAY FAIR at La Muralla in Mijas Pueblo.
14:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY OLIVETTI.
17:00 H. SWEET FRITTERS WITH CHOCOLATE.
17:30 H. PERFORMANCE BY COMPÁS.
18:00 H. Election of the ‘MARCHOSO’ AND ‘MARCHOSA’ OF THE DAY FAIR 2024.
19:00 H. RUNNING OF INFLATABLE BULLS.
20:00 H. CLOSING OF THE DAY FAIR.
Municipal Booth
21:00 H. PERFORMANCE BY THE UP DANCE GROUPS, led by the teacher Juan Jesús Leiva.
22:00 H. PERFORMANCE BYARCÁNGEL.
23:30 H. PERFORMANCE BY ISRAEL FERNÁNDEZ. Free entrance
Free entrance to the Municipal Booth until full capacity is reached
The PSOE councillors Belén Roca and Laura Moreno at the day fair / B.M.
The mayoress, Ana Mata, greeting the elderly together with the councillors of the government team Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (left) and Juan Carlos Maldonado / J.Perea.
The celebratory dinner for the elderly took place in the Municipal Booth / J.P.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, with members of the government team, the Junta de Festejos, the king and queen of the fair and their companions / B.Martín.
Mijas in
ancient times
the area CORTIJO DE AHOGADERO
The archaeological structures have appeared as a result of earthworks for the construction of a park in this area
support
On Wednesday 4th, institutional representatives travelled to the area of Cortijo de Ahogadero to show their support for the surveys that are being carried out in parallel to the work on the park. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, pointed out that “this site will contribute to giving more importance to the history of our municipality as well as the possibility of explaining to anyone who loves history what existed here in Roman times” / I.P.
the cortijo de ahogadero archaeological find at
The structures belonging to the new site have been detected during the construction of the leisure park, which is currently under construction
The Mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), and the Councillor for Historical Heritage, Lourdes Burgos (PP), announced on Wednesday 4th the finding of a new archaeological site located in the Cortijo de Ahogadero, which was discovered during the construction of the leisure park that is being built in this area of Las Lagunas.
The mayoress highlighted the work carried out for the conservation and dissemination of the historical and cultural heritage of Mijas, which is now enhanced by this site, which covers 350 linear metres. “During the progress of the works of the new park we have found this surprise.
In Mijas, we can boast of having these archaeological sites that enhance our municipality even more. We have a very important and interesting historical heritage that we always preserve and, of course, we are going to continue studying to find out what Mijas was like in ancient times”, explained Mata, who said that new discoveries are expected that will add value to the new park. According to the first analyses, everything seems to indicate that this was an area dedicated to industrial activities related to fish preservation (salting factory) and pottery production. In fact, both types of spaces are usually linked to settlements identified as
The Historical Heritage Department was already considering the possibility that this area could contain archaeological remains. For this reason, the contract with the contractor for the park project stipulated the presence of an archaeologist to supervise the work together with the project manager. The premise was not to carry out any work in the areas where remains were found, ensuring the conservation of the findings.
closer TO OUR PAST OF WORKING AREA
“In the future this area will be landscaped, it will have its identification signs and we will continue working on this ambitious project that we hope to unite in a few years with Cortijo Acevedo”
350 linear metres large
In this dig, ten test excavations have been planned over 350 linear metres, the main purpose of which is to obtain data for the contextualisation and identification of the space, knowledge of its extension, the definition of the functions of these structures and, finally, their adaptation to the current construction of the leisure park and their enhancement so that future visitors can get to know the site.
Roman villas, of which there are numerous examples all along the coast of the province of Málaga. The current test excavations are being carried out in the pottery area, where superimposed wall structures have been detected, thus demonstrating that the site has several phases.
As for the period associated with the site, the councillor for Historical Heritage reported that “in the upper levels, the materials
found place it in the 4th century A.D.; for the deeper levels, i.e. the oldest, objects such as coins or fragments of fine ware pottery, which provide a specific chronology, denote dates up to the 1st century A.D., when the active life would have began in these facilities”. The councillor also pointed out that these are very important remains and that intensive work has been carried out to conserve any remains found, all coordina-
archaeological site
These research works will enable this archaeological site to be linked to other nearby sites such as, for example, the Cortijo de Acebedo.
ted by the director of the excavation, Alicia Benítez As the coordinator of the Historical Heritage Department, Desirée Piñero, indicated, “this new archaeological site, which is already part of Mijas’ historical heritage, is within the area of action of the General Research Project being carried out by the Historical Heritage Department and which focuses on the Cortijo de Acebedo”.
LOURDES BURGOS Councillor for Historical Heritage (PP)
The coordinator of the Historical Heritage area, Desirée Piñero, explains the typology of the findings to the mayoress Ana Mata and the councillors Lourdes Burgos and Juan José Torres / Irene Pérez.
Students from the University of Malaga are collaborating in the excavations / I.P.
discovery
a new site
The archaeological remains are dated between the 1st and 4th century AD and correspond to industrial activities related to fish reservationand otter rod ction.
close to the
amphiteathre
The remains found so far have been discovered in the test excavations carried out in the area close to what will be the amphitheatre of the park that is being built at this point. The idea of the government team is to keep the findings in this place, “taking advantage of this amphitheatre to narrate what happened here in Roman times”, as the mayoress stated.
OBJECTIVE
DISSEMINATION
MORE THAN A LEISURE park
Once the excavations have been completed, the aim is to dedicate part of the future park to publicising the findings a ong visitors.
“This park, as well as having sports, environmental and family areas, will also have a historical focus, with a space dedicated to the preservation of our heritage”
f inca c a e va e . his is ho the co nci or for Historical Heritage catalogued this new site, which “will serve to enhance the value of this park by adding a cultural and historical perspective, so that we all know where we come from and feel ro d of o r heritage .
In addition to green areas, sports courts, a cycle path, a navigable lake, ornamental fountains, a dog park, an amphitheatre with a capacity for 1,900 people, among other attractions, the future park will have a section dedicated to our past. To do this, it is planned to excavate an area of 350 linear metres “that goes beyond the park but borders it, it will take six years of excavation but that will remain for the future, so that everyone can learn about our wonderful past, for which we are unique”, said the councillor Lourdes Burgos.
The structures that appeared as a result of the earthworks that precede the construction of the park are related to a pottery complex as well as a salting factory from Roman times, which gives us very precise information about industry and commerce of the society of the coast of Malaga during the first cent ries of o r era.
DESIRÉE
PIÑERO
Coordinator Historical Heritage Dept.
“Like Cortijo Acebedo, this is an area where there have been no constructions, which allowed its preservation to the present day”
The elements found are, according to the coordinator of the Historical Heritage Department, “very common in a type of settlement that was established as a pattern in Roman times along the entire coast of Malaga”. According to Desirée Piñero, ‘Roman villas have a residential part consisting of the ‘domus’ and the baths, and an industrial part, which is the area we have discovered so far”.
Everything that has been found so far gives the researchers clues as to where the site is located. “Delicate objects such as a pin used to adorn Roman women’s hairstyles, a ring, coins... different objects that tell us about the history of the people who lived here in Mijas from the 1st to the 4th century AD”, explained Piñero.
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
MIJAS,
third municipality in Malaga with the
HIGHEST
HOTEL OCCUPANCY
rate in August
According to Aehcos, our town has been one of the six municipalities in the region that has exceeded 90%
Report by J.Perea / Design: C.Bejarano / Photos: Archive
The Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos) in its latest report states that hotel occupancy during the month of August was almost 91%, two points higher than in August 2023. They also point out that Mijas, with 94.19%, is among the six municipalities in the province with the best records, after Benalmádena (97.64%) and Fuengirola (95.22%). Torremolinos (93.76%), Marbella (92.55%) and Málaga city (92.48%) also exceed 90% occupancy. In the case of Mijas, the forecast for August was 80%, a figure that has been exceeded by almost 15 points. “These are good figures that corroborate that Mijas is a priority destination and very much in demand. We are a complete destination, with a huge and varied range of services and leisure activities of excellent quality, which is the result of the hard work carried out by everyone involved. It’s been a great summer”, said the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata (PP). On the other hand, the percentage of
On the other hand, the percentage of international tourists stands out, at 60%, compared to the percentage of national tourists (40%). Tourism
international tourists stands out, 60%, compared to the percentage of national tourists (40%). However, the average Gross Impact per Hosted Client, has decreased slightly by almost ten euros, being 135.76 euros in August 2024, compared to 143.51 euros in the same month in 2023.
“It has been a good month for the entire hotel sector in Malaga with up to six municipalities exceeding 90% occupancy”, said José Luque, president of Aehcos, who also called for prudence towards the end of the summer season. “Last minute bookings and the offers promoted by the hotel industry have helped to favour the good figures obtained”, added Luque.
Forecasts
Regarding the forecast for the coming months, Aehcos is cautious, estimating an occupancy rate of 88.74% for September, a figure slightly higher than last year (86.75%), while for October the association expects a drop of just over one point, from 83.71% in October 2023 to 82.34% in October 2024.
94,2%
occupancy
The Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos) reported in its data collection for August that three municipalities in the province exceeded the 90% occupancy rate milestone: Benalmádena, with 97.6%, Fuengirola with 95.2% and Mijas with 94.2%.
2,6%
increase
In its latest report, Aehcos states that hotel occupancy in August was almost 91%, two points higher than in August 2023.
TOURISM
national and international
Jose Luque
Visits to THE TOURIST OFFICE
As for the tourist offices of the municipality, during the month of August they received a total of 13,199 people, of which 5,689 were Spanish, 1,954 British and 1,749 from France.
From January to August a total of 97,039 people have requested some kind of information at these municipal offices.
Ana Mata mayoress of Mijas
“These are good figures that c rob ate that Mijas is a pri ity destination and very much in demand”
After knowing the results of this balance, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), offered an assessment in which she highlighted that “these are good figures that corroborate that Mijas is a priority destination and very much in demand”. The mayoress explained that “the increase in the number of visitors that Mijas has every year is exponential. We have an average far above other municipalities in the province, something that is positive not only at a municipal level but also for the businesses such as hotels, shops, restaurants and golf courses, which make a great effort to offer a quality service”. Finally, from her point of view, she pointed out that “we all have to continue pulling together, working hand in hand with this sector, to reach a peak that generates wealth in our municipality, so that we can offer employment to our neighbours so that they don’t have to move to other towns”.
THIS IS WHAT THE ENTREPRENEURS IN THE SECTOR THINK
President of Aehcos
“It has been a good month f the hotel sect in Malaga”
Carlos Morales
“It has been a good month for the entire hotel sector in Malaga with up to six municipalities exceeding 90% occupancy”, said the president of Aehcos, José Luque, who also called for prudence towards the end of the summer season. “Last minute bookings and the offers promoted by the hotel industry have served to favour the good figures obtained”, added Luque.
Juan Miguel Marcos
Vice presidente of Aehcos Mijas
“We can only be satisfied with the occupancy expenditureandresults”
“We are happy with a the w k we have had”
Delegate of the Mijas Beach Entrepreneurs Association
The beach bars have also noticed the increase of customers, in the case of Carlos Morales, owner of the Royal Beach Pirata and delegate of the Association of Beach Entrepreneurs of Mijas, said that, from his point of view, “the month of August has been very good. I am happy with all the work we have had”, he also explained that “there has been more attendance of foreign tourists, although the national tourists have also been there”.
For his part, the vice-president of Aehcos in Mijas, Juan Miguel Marcos, also has a positive assessment of the results: “We can only be satisfied with the results of occupancy and expenditure that tourists have made this summer in our establishments. We believe that the data confirms that our municipality’s promotional policies are having a positive impact and that the path we have taken is the right one”.
Domingo Gavira
President of the Mijas Golf Courses Association
“Mijas 500.000receives golf tourists a year”
For golf, September, October and November are the months in which most golf tourism takes place, so the president of the Mijas Golf Courses Association and managing director of Golf El Chaparral, Domingo Gavira, said that “this week we are already at 90% occupancy, which means that we are going to have a good season. Gavira also stressed that ‘Mijas is a great power in this type of tourism and receives 500,000 golf tourists a year”.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata. / Archive.
Protecting the seabed
S pecial Area of Conservation
The Calahonda SAC covers an area of 1,400 hectares (from El Ejido beach to the Calahonda La Luna-Royal Beach area), and its biological value is incalculable, singular and unique due to the variety of exotic African, European, Mediterranean and Atlantic species that converge in its waters. Hence the importance of promoting its conservation and protection, prohibiting certain practices and controlling activities such as scuba diving.
WHAT IS A SAC?
The designation of a site as a SAC is intrinsic to its inclusion in the European Natura 2000 network. Its main objectives are the maintenance and recovery of habitats and species of flora and fauna native to the area, with the Junta de Andalucía being the competent administration for its protection.
Are the different species that have been catalogued, including molluscs, decapods (crabs, shrimps and hermit crabs) and echinoder s rchins and starfish among others.
Posidonia meadows attract a multitude of molluscs and crustaceans that leave their larvae.
There are rocky outcrops of great ecological value that allow the settlement of numerous marine organisms, being one of the few that exist in the province of Malaga.
They are found just a few metres from the coast and need plenty of light and warm currents.
Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Calahonda
BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR of marine quality
The Posidonia oceanica meadows are the best biological indicator of the environmental quality of coastal and littoral waters. The restoration of these seagrass meadows, as well as coastal vegetation in general, and its associated fauna is one of the tools for mitigating the effects of climate change, acting as natural barriers to waves and storms, reducing the oss of sand fro eaches rod cing o gen fi tering and c arif ing coasta aters fi ing and sett e ents or areas of refuge and reproduction of an enormous marine and coastal biodiversity.
HOW TO PROTECT IT?
In order to preserve these meadows, it is essential that we all work together and contribute to caring for the environment, but how can we do this?
Promoting conservation actions
Not throwing rubbish and plastics into the sea es ecting arine fa na and ora
Raising public awareness and promoting environmental education
La Cala El Chaparral
Calahonda El Bombo
Faro
Protecting the seabed
MIJAS, AMONG THE BEST
subm ged f ts
The importance of the seabed in Mijas is outstanding, especially because it has authentic submerged forests where posidonias abound whereas they are practically extinct in the Mediterranean Sea. This week we dive into one of the areas where the marine biodiversity is spectacular, the Alhamar beach in Calahonda.
The need to preserve the natural heritage of the seabed should be an objective for all of us and should be in our minds every time we go to the beach. Gema Infante, who belongs to the Eco&Dive diving club, advised us: “It’s quite interesting that we are aware of the need for conservation, not to leave anything on the beach, not my bag, not my packet, not anything, and, of course, we’re very strict on the issue of cigarette butts”. She added: “If I leave something on the shore, it will reach the sea, but if I leave it in the rubbish and it is not properly covered, it will also reach the sea with the wind, just as if I leave it in a stream. So we also have to be very conscious of how we recycle and how we make sure that plastic is where it should be”.
Infante encourages us to see our sea from another perspective since “they are very shallow bottoms, just a few metres from the shore there is already the possibility of seeing posidonias, of seeing the marine biodiversity that exists, so it is something very easy to do”.
There is always the possibility of diving with professionals such as those at the Eco&Dive Diving Club, whose priority is training.
The posidonia meadows found on our coastline are of outstanding importance in the Mediterranean
“We offer this information because we need you to know about it so that you can love it, that’s what we always say. When you get to know this diversity, you identify the different species and the tour becomes very entertaining. We always keep your safety in mind, but our main goal is that you can get to know the marine ecosystem”, said Infante.
If you want to enjoy the marine phanerogams and the natural aquarium where there is an abundance of fish species, it is very easy, just a few metres from the shore you can admire the great marine ecosystem that we have in Mijas.
GEMA INFANTE Eco&Dive Diving Club
“It is quite interesting that we are aware of the need for conservation, not to leave anything on the beach, not my bag, not my package, nothing, and, of course, we are very strict about cigarette butts”
SEABED
The protagonists: Posidonia meadows
The Mijas coastline has a seabed that is home to a great biodiversity. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is at the limit of the natural distribution area of the habitat and has unspoilt stretches where abundant vegetation flourishes, especially oceanic Posidonia. Also of great value are the existence of gorgonias (a type of coral) and the fact that it is an area where cetaceans are present.
Just a few metres from the shore you can already see the great marine ecosystem that we have in Mijas. / P.M.
To get to know the meadows there is always the possibility of diving with professionals such as those from the Eco&Dive Club / P.M.
Report by C. Bejarano y P.Murillo
Image of a Posidonia Oceanica.
Over 450 children
start the new academic year in the
MUNICIPAL NURSE ES
Once again this year, the entrance to the schools has been marked by the excited faces and some tears of the little ones and their parents
Beatriz Martín / Design: I.Merino
Most of the children were very happy to start a new year at the Gloria Fuertes Nursery School. For many of them, Monday 2nd was their first experience at school. Some entered at a very early age, just a few months old, while others were already one or two years old. Here 213 children are starting a new stage “full of enthusiasm”, said the director of this centre, Alicia Castillo, “because every year, we come renewed, with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement, eager to start all over again, but also a bit nervous, always”.
The Europa Nursery School (La Cala) has started the 2024/2025 school year with 136 children; the Limonar (La Cala), with 71; and the Mijas Pueblo, with 34, making a total of more than 450 children who have started this stage of education in the municipality.
This week and next week, children in the three stages: 0 to 1 year old, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3, can take advantage of an adjustment timetable to facilitate the beginning of the school year and the farewell with their parents. “There is a bit of everything, as it should happen on the first day. Children who are very happy to go back to school, others who find it a bit difficult after the summer break, on the beach, with their parents, and others who are starting for the first time, so we have to understand that everything is new for them”, explained Castillo.
Sensory learning
So, from the 16th of September, they will all be ready to face the normal timetable of this school, which is open from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon. This year, they say, they will develop an educational project based on sensory
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The Gatos Huellas Solidarias Association launches a food collection campaign.-
Mijas is witnessing a new initiative to help the so-called community cats, i.e. those who live on the street and need help. The Asociación Gatos Huellas Solidarias has started a food collection campaign with the aim of collecting feed and cans. To this end, the group will be next Friday, 6th of September, at the Mercadona on Avenida de Mijas from 09:30 to 21:00 hours. Anyone interested in making a financial donation to buy food for the cats can contact the association by emailing gatoshuellassolidarias@gmail.com.
ALICIA CASTILLO Director of the Gloria Fuertes School
“For the parents it’s even harder than for the children because they leave them and maybe they see them a bit sad and they leave with a heavy heart. It’s normal, it just takes some time to adjust”
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learning. “We will work a lot based on direct experience, with things that bring them closer to their daily world, through the manipulation of objects, because that is how they learn the most and we we have our project, with which we worked last
year”, explained the director.
This centre still has places available in all three stages, all with access to municipal subsidies, so if you want to enrol your children in the nursery school, you still have time. Happy school year!
Mijas Felina will collect cat food on Saturday 7th at Kiwoko Mijas.-
From Mijas Felina they claim that, on a daily basis, they feed “around 2,000 cats” which are distributed among the different colonies that exist in Mijas, which means a “monthly expense of approximately 7,000 euros”, which, translated into kilos, is around 3 tons. This money, they point out, is to a large extent provided by the association, which is once again asking the public to donate dry food or cans at the stand that they will set up at the Kiwoko shop in Mijas, in the Miramar Shopping Centre on Saturday 7th, from 10 to 22 hours. Finally, they point out that anyone who wants to collaborate can make a donation via Paypal (mijasfelina@hotmail.com).
Charity begins at home.-
Ed. Dep. The ACE Dog Shelter, founded in La Cala de Mijas in 1999, would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the La Cala de Mijas Lions Diabetic Support Group, for being a drop-off point for animal food at their Autumn Bazaar in La Cala de Mijas on Saturday, 7th of September. The event, which takes place from 11 to 15:30 hours on the terraces in front of Snack Attack and Bar Tuta, at Jardines Botanico in La Cala de Mijas, features a tempting line-up of arts and crafts stalls, live music, raffles and all the fun of the fair. Lunch with quiz tickets costing 10 euros each are also available from the Lions Shop and Bar Tuta. The ACE Dog Shelter, which has saved and rehomed more than 31,000 dogs plus many cats, is in desperate need of tinned food for the 600+ dogs, puppies, cats and kittens currently in their care.
Children will have a few days of adjustment period / B.Martín.
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WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 6TH
Flamenco night
Peña Flamenca del Sur, 22 h
María Barea singing and Javier de Ana María playing guitar
Food collection for community cats
Mercadona in Avenida de Mijas from 9:30 to 21 h
Organised by Asociación Gatos Huellas Solidarias
SATURDAY 7TH
Cat food collection in aid of Mijas Felina Kiwoko in the Miramar Shopping centre in Mijas From 10 to 20 h
La Cala Lions Club Autumn Fair At the terrace located between Snack Attack and Bar Tuta in La Cala, from 11 to 15:30 h Music, food, raffles, stands... More information on 607 879 450
SUNDAY 8TH
Procession of the Virgen de la Peña
18 h: Marching bands parade
From the Town Hall gate to the parish church of the Inmaculada Concepción
21:30 h: Procession of the Virgen de la Peña Departure from the parish church of the Inmaculada Concepción towards the Compás hermitage
DO NOT MISS
Mijas Fair 2024
From September 4th to 9th
See the programme on spanish page 2-3
Juan de la Loma guitar and singing workshop
Peña Flamenca La Unión del Cante (Cortijo Don Elías)
Every Monday from 20 to 22 h
Photography exhibition by José Moreno: ‘Street Sanjuanero’ Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo. Inauguration at 20 hours
Until the 16th of September
Charity concert ‘Todos con Adán’
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
SALUD RESPONDE (Doctor’s prescriptions etc.)
september 6th & 7th
CalaPop El Charcón Beach El Charcón Beach bar, Maxy night club and Cafe Teatro More information calapop.com
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EMERGENCIES 24H
OFFICE, MON - FRI 8:00-14:00
FIREBRIGADE 24H
CIVIL GUARD 24H
MIJAS TOWN HALL - MIJAS VILLAGE
TOWN HALL BRANCH LAS LAGUNAS
FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00)
SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES (MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00)
WOMEN’S CENTRE
FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION
Manuel España Municipal Theatre in Las Lagunas, 18 h Tickets: 8 euros in advance and 10 euros at the box office. More information: 672 140 978
Frank T, Sutil & Co., Amiga 500, El Cid, Dj Dragmatic
Group photography exhibition ‘El 5º elemento’
La Cala Cultural Centre
With works by photographers Cecilia Mazurenco, Teresa Lorenzoni, Graciela Pérez, Sergio López, Omar Maraury and Federico Eiras
Until the 23rd of September
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Solidarity Tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’ Branch Office square in La Cala, last Wednesday and Saturday of each month from 11 to 14 h
Photography exhibition by Nani Hernández ‘Habitus’ CAC Mijas
Until the 3rd of October
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sundays of the month
Rosé Experience. Rosé wine tastings led by experts in the field and with guest wineries
Picador Restaurant (La Zambra Hotel), every Wednesday at 19:00 hours
