IRENE CAÑAMERO COMES TO LA CALA reach the Cortijo de Acebedo
as part of the ‘Mijas with soul’ series
The coach will give a lecture on personal development. It will be on Friday 13th at 19 hours at the La Cala Branch Office
The Mijas Town Hall is organising guided visits to the site, which will take place on the 13th and 14th of June, with two tours per day
European Archaeology Days
LasLagunas Fair and Festivities 2025
The complete programme is now available on our website www.mijascomunicacion.com
Take note of the programme organised by the Department for Festivities and Traditions from June 25th to 29th
NEWS 05
The mayoress acknowledges
DThe Plenary approves a budget amendment of 15 million S
Ana Mata congratulates the women s team, which came close to promotion to the top division of national basketball
Mijas will allocate almost 6 million euros to works and infrastructures until the end of the year, and over 1 million euros to security and emergencies NEWS/02-03
Countdown to the Las Lagunas festivities
With the meaningful and emotional speech delivered by singer
on Tuesday 10th at the Manuel
the
from 25th to 29thof June, were declared open. Together with the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, Guerrero also unveiled the poster announcing the festivities, which this year are packed with activities for the whole family, as well as concerts by José Manuel Soto and Siempre Así, Sergio Contreras and DeCai, among others. / M.C. NEWS/04
The UP opens the ENROLMENT period for new students
Those interested can register until the 27th of June at the department's offices in the three centres SPANISH PAGE /30
SPANISH PAGE /05
The Town Hall approves a limited preliminary audit report in plenary session This is a new tool to reduce the average payment period and improve financial management procedures
the achievements of Unicaja Mijas
The Junta de Andalucía to tender this year the project to expand the IES La Cala
The project has a budget of over 4 million euros and will provide the secondary school with five additional lines for ESO and ‘bachillerato’
NEWS/07
Contract awarded for the collection, transfer, sheltering and management of animals
The company awarded the contract, which will run for four years, will actively promote the adoption of the animals taken in
Isabel Guerrero
España Theatre,
official events for the Las Lagunas Fair 2025, which will take place
May ordinary plenary session
Budget amendment approved of Over 15 Million Euros
Mijas will allocate almost six million euros to infrastructure works until the end of the year, as well as over one million euros to security and emergencies
Opposition reactions
At the plenary session held on Wednesday 11th of May, the government team of Mijas Town Hall approved the second budget amendment of the year, this time for just over 15 million euros, from the Treasury surplus. According to the councillor for Economy and Finance, Mario Bravo (PP), this credit modification includes investments and new projects which, he said, have been agreed upon with the various municipal departments, “which have justified their necessary and urgent nature, considering that it cannot be postponed until next year and, based on these criteria,
Around
thirty improvements projects are planned for streets and squares, among other initiatives
which this government team also shares, we are bringing it to the plenary session today”.
Regarding the budget allocations, the councillor for Economy highlighted those aimed at improving the machinery, equipment and work of the Local Police, those that will maintain the home care service, others that will increase subsidies for family aid and local groups, as well as funds for the maintenance of the Gran Parque, the new swimming pool in La Cala and municipal car parks, among other areas. There are also almost fifty project proposals, including the development of social housing on the Finca El Maro area, the restoration of the Los Malagueños and El Cortijuelo farmhouses, the improvement of the Centre for Active Participation in Las Lagunas and the construction of a new fire station in Mijas.
After this point was presented, the PSOE Mijas expressed surprise that this budget modification did not reserve funds to “immediately” repair the roof of the Las Lagunas swimming pool, “which currently prevents thousands of users from swimming or attending backstroke classes; however, it does include nearly half a million euros to sponsor three sporting events, and we will see what economic impact these have on the municipality”, commented the Socialist councillor Josele González
In response, Bravo explained that “the Infrastructure Department is already working on putting this work out to tender, which is more complex than it seems, and it may not be possible to award the contract before January 1st, so we prefer to use this credit modification for other actions and include this repair in the 2026 budget, with a future credit retention”.
For his part, the spokesperson for Ciudadanos, José Carlos Martín, criticised, among other things, that “the investment of 150,000 euros to redraft the project for the new fire station, when there was already one that was about to be implemented and has now been discarded”.
On this point, councillor Mario Bravo stated that “the project planned by the previous government team was going to cost several million euros, as it also included an emergency school, but I believe we have other priorities and, furthermore, this government team considers that this infrastructure would be better located elsewhere, specifically on the plot currently occupied by the vehicle impound on Camino Viejo de Coín”. Finally, the opposition voted against this point, citing, among other reasons, the unfavourable reports they claim were issued by the
40 DWELLINGS
Technical project drafting
150,000 euros
One of the most important initiatives, according to the government team, is the drafting of the technical project for the execution, by the council, of 40 dwellings on the site known as Finca El Maro, covering an area of 5,731 square metres. A sum of 150,000 euros has been allocated for this purpose. Once the draft has been prepared, and after the various projects have been submitted, they will be prioritised due to the social importance of this initiative, which the Town Hall describes as “the biggest boost to public housing in the last two decades”. PLANNED AT
MARIO
In addition to allocating funds to design a new building for Social Services, the budget amendment, which allocates more than €1,259,000 to this departmen, plans to increase the budgets for family financial aid as well as home care service benefits. ALLOCATED to social care
Councillor for Economy and Finance (PP)
“The different departments justify their necessary and urgent nature, they cannot be postponed until next year based on their criteria, a view shared by the government team, which is why we are bringing it to the plenary session”
Comptroller’s Office.
The amendment also includes a budget of 80,000 euros for the feasibility study of the new recreational park for the Mijas donkeys, which will provide these animals with more spacious stables and recreation areas, all
“You do not include the project to replace those roofs [at the Las Lagunas Sports Centre], but you do include three event sponsorships that we don’t know about. We will see what economic impact they have on Mijas”
on a plot of over 10,000 square metres next to the southern road of the town.
“Now 150,000 euro are being invested to redraft the project for the new fire station, when there was already one that was about to be implemented and has now been thrown away”
The amendment also includes the drafting of the technical project for the improvement of the Centre for Active Participation in Las Lagunas (80,000 euros), the repair of the roofs of the sports pavilion in La Cala (150,000 euros), as well as the drafting of projects to improve the adjacent football pitch in Las Lagunas (55,000 euros) and the football pitch in Osunillas (100,000 euros).
Report by Irene Pérez / Design: Isabel Merino
The item was approved with the votes in favour of the government team / C.Luque.
BRAVO
JOSELE GONZÁLEZ
Councillor for the Mijas Socialist Group
JOSÉ CARLOS MARTÍN Spokesman for Ciudadanos Mijas Group
May ordinary plenary session
HISTORIC INVESTMENT
TO STRENGTHEN security and emergency services
The Town Hall approved a budget amendment that includes a direct investment of over one million euros to strengthen security and emergency services in the municipality. This measure will significantly improve the resources available to the Local Police, Fire Brigade and Civil Protection.
The first deputy mayor and councillor for the Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas (Vox), described the approval as “a very important step towards meeting needs that have been pending for years”. Specifically, he pointed out that “over 800,000 euros are being allocated to the Local Police, including extraordinary credits (385,930 euros) and credit supplements (418,599 euros), which will allow us to renew equipment, strengthen service operability and improve conditions for the force”.
Cuevas detailed that this investment includes the purchase of body cameras, new breathalysers and speed measuring devices, mobile radars, surveillance drones, illuminated signalling systems for public roads, and modernisation of the shooting range. It also includes funds for maintenance of security systems in municipal buildings and improvements to the ventilation
system in the police headquarters garage.
Uniform renewal Funds will also be allocated for renewing uniforms and specific supplies, as well as reinforcing standard weaponry and ammunition, enabling the continuation of practical training programmes and ongoing exercises. This is in addition to materials already approved in previous budgets and soon to arrive, such as new motorcycles, a communications centre with its IT system, and bulletproof vests, all of which will further enhance the operability and safety of the Local Police.
Fire Brigade and Civil Protection
For his part, the councillor responsible for the Fire Brigade and Civil Protection, Francisco Jerez (Vox), expressed gratitude for the plenary’s support of a measure that also includes spe-
The Town Hall has recently submitted a request to the Junta de Andalucía for the repair of three rural roads that have been severely damaged by the rains: Camino de Entrerríos, Camino de la Alquería and Camino de la Fuente del Algarrobo. These actions, proposed for inclusion in the Andalusian Government’s in-kind subsidy plan, would improve not only the accessibility of these areas, but also the safety of residents, farmers and emergency personnel who travel through them.
ANA MATA
Mayoress of Mijas
“Our commitment is firm. We’re not talking about w ds, but about actions”
Greater security in rural areas on streets and squares
cific allocations for both services. “Investments of this scale haven’t been made for years. Thanks to this budget modification, we will be able to advance in modernising the services and improving the response capacity”, he added. Among the planned actions for the Fire Department, Jerez highlighted the purchase of new helmets and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as the drafting of the technical project for the future fire station building, with an initial investment of 150,000 euros.
Civil Protection will receive an investment close to 200,000 euros. Planned improvements include the supply of medical materials, emergency and intervention equipment, and road safety gear. Also included are the repair and modernisation of the high-pressure system, outfitting a logistics support vehicle, upgrading motorcycles, acquiring specific motorcyclist equipment, and a new drone for search-andrescue operations and emergency support.
During her speech, Mayoress Ana Mata (PP) praised the local government’s commitment to driving key projects for citizens, many of which had already been announced and which, by being allocated a budget, “demonstrate that our commitment is firm. We are not talking about words, but about actions”. She also took advantage of her final speaking turn to defend
the management of the current government team, “it requires order, seriousness and rigour to comply with the rules and legal certainty that every local administration must uphold”, while also reporting that “we have already begun working with the new comptroller to develop an economic and financial plan to optimise the Mijas Town Hall’s expenditure and investments”.
PUBLIC ROADS AND MOBILITY FIFTEEN DAYS
OF IMPROVEMENT WORKS
Drafting of plans for the construction of an underground car park in the La Vega area
150,000 euros
Drafting of plans for the construction of an underground car park in Las Cañadas
150,000 euros
/ Archive.
Drafting of plans for the construction of an underground car park on La Cala boulevard
200,000 euros
Plans for the construction of surface parking lots in the racecourse area
33,000 euros
Roundabout in Molino de Viento
350,000 euros
Comprehensive remodelling of the streets
Ciprés, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Cártama, Segovia, Júzcar, Butiplaya, Cómpeta, San Benjamín, San Braulio, Río Guadiana, Archidona, Cueva del Agua, Alemania, Butibamba o Manantial, among others.
Other projects:
- Improvement of the layout on Entrerríos Road - Doubling (dual carriageway) of the A-7053 between Venta La Morena and the Mijas Golf roundabout - New road connection between the Manzanilla sector and the Mirador la Sierrezuela - Remodelling of the roundabout at the entrance to the racecourse - Pedestrianisation of María Barranco Street
The councillor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas, during his speech at the plenary session / C.L.
The government team plans to build a car park on La Cala boulevard
Micaela Fernández / Translate: C.A.
“I open my heart to this blessed land, with a firm voice and without fear, I give you who I am. To the people of Las Lagunas, I offer you my soul today”. These were the words with which the flamenco singer Isabel Guerrero Alarcón concluded her speech, an emotional and elegant announcement of the Las Lagunas Fairs and Festivities 2025. The event took place at the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, in front of a packed audience devoted to the artist.
“It is a pleasure and a great privilege for me to be here today. Being the town crier for the Las Lagunas Fair 2025 is a gift that honours and fulfils me, but it is also a great responsibility. Today, I open my heart and my entire soul. My father was from Fuengirola and my mother from La Sierrezuela, and it is from these two great springs, these two rivers, that this heartfelt proclamation is born, one that unites two towns and their people with immense and genuine affection”, said the singer, who was accompanied by guitarist Andrés Cansino
An elegant proclamation Guerrero, daughter of the renowned flamenco singer Cristóbal Guerrero Escalona known as ‘Barquerito de Fuengirola’, delivered a truly elegant proclamation, combining recitation with singing. The speaker took the audience on a journey through the municipality, its streets, its squares and its people. Throughout her speech, Guerrero made several heartfelt mentions, beginning with her mother, who is no longer with her and to whom she paid an emotio-
The singer Isabel Guerrero gave an emotional and elegant proclamation of the
Fair
On Tuesday 10th, the official poster for the Las Lagunas Fair and Festivities 2025 was also unveiled, designed by Mijas Comunicación
nal tribute. “From La Sierrezuela comes the scent of my mother, whom, with your permission, I honour and dedicate this to today more than ever, because in her homeland, Mijas, her daughter Isabel Guerrero will deliver her proclamation [...]. Her son, Ángel Rayo ‘El Barquerito’, also had a special place in the proclamation, not only because she had some heartfelt words of admiration and affection for him, but also because the young artist sang for the occasion, to the surprise of many.
The speaker also had words of admiration for her father and for Las Lagunas, its streets, its corners and the laughter of its people, “for whom I lose my senses”. Guerrero mentioned the Peña Flamenca La Unión del Cante, where she tea-
ches flamenco singing. S he also paid homage to the patron saint of Las Lagunas, Nuestra Señora la Virgen de la Paz: “You are the flower, you are mother and
Congratulations
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), gave a speech to those present and thanked the singer for her proclamation. “It was a very moving proclamation, full of emotion, taking us on a journey from her childhood, remembering her father and mother. In the end, it is the people who make us who we are and those memories so deeply rooted in our land, in our Mijas, which is also part of the announcement of the upcoming Las Lagunas Fair which stirs so many fond memories”.
The councillor for Festivities, Silvia Marín (PP), also had words for the town crier: “Not only did I like it, I loved it”, said the councillor, adding that “the truth is we really enjoyed the event, not just the performances by Ginés and Salma, which were fabulous, but also that wonderful proclamation by Isabel Guerrero, with her melodious voice and the heartfelt emotion she brought to it”.
sovereign, the one who eases our pain. Virgen de la Paz, you are the queen of Las Lagunas, the one who lights a flame within us, full of light and tenderness”.
From La Sierrezuela comes the scent of my mother, to whom I honour and dedicate my proclamation”
On stage, the mayoress of Mijas presented the town crier with a plaque on behalf of the Town Hall as a token of gratitude. After the proclamation, the poster announcing the Las Lagunas Fair and Festivities 2025 was unveiled by the town crier and the mayoress. The image, created by Mijas Comunicación, announces that the festivities will take place from the 25th to 29th of June. Ginés González from Málaga performed at the beginning of the event, while the young Salma brought the evening to a close. It was, without doubt, a night full of emotion.
Remember..
Registration is now open for the Fair’s King and Queen contest
The application period for the King and Queen contest of the Las Lagunas Fair 2025 will be open from the 13th to 18th of June. Applications can be submitted in person at the Mijas Town Hall or the Branch Offices in La Cala and Las Lagunas, or online via electronic registration (eventos@mijas.es).
The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), and Isabel Guerrero next to the poster for the fair / M.C.
Guerrero during his performance. On the left, his son / M.C.
Salma and Ginés González / M.C.
Wednesday 25th
Rides at 2.50 euros and from 19 to 21 hours fair without music or the characteristic sound of the rides.
Special Children’s Day Municipal booth
21:00H. PERFORMANCE BY THE UP DANCE GROUP, LED BY TEACHER FELI GABRIEL.
22:00H. INAUGURATION OF THE FAIRGROUND AND SWITCHING ON OF THE ARTISTIC LIGHTS. By local authorities.
22:30H. PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR QUEEN, KING, LADIES AND COMPANIONS OF THE LAS LAGUNAS FAIR 2025, with performances by Marisol
and Álvaro
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee.
Youth booth
17:00 H. CHILDREN’S DAY AND CHILDREN’S PARTY. Snacks, games, karaoke, ‘Just Dance’, face painting...
20:00 H. KARAOKE PARTY. Contest with a prize of a weekend trip to Europe.
Thursday 26th
21:00H. TRIBUTE DINNER FOR THE ELDERLY. Performance by a group of 10 elderly people from the Centre for Active Participation in Las Lagunas, led by teacher María José Bueno.
The seniors will be treated to a glass of Spanish wine as a welcome drink.
During the dinner, the Grandfather and Grandmother of the 2025 Fair will be presented with gifts.
ENTRY ONLY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF LAS LAGUNAS WITH INVITATION.
Las Lagunas Fair 2025
13:15H. PERFORMANCE BY DJ CRIS MORILLO.
LasLagunas Fair andFestivities 2025
14:00H. PERFORMANCE BY THE DANCE GROUP FROM THE APRENDE Y BAILA ACADEMY, LED BY TEACHER EVELYN BRAVO.
15:30H. PERFORMANCE BY ALBOREÁ GROUP.
Sunday 29th
Day fair. Av. Miguel Hernández
11:00H. THRESHING EXHIBITION at Cortijo Don Elías. Threshing exhibition and singing. Performance by a ‘verdiales’ band.
13:00H. OPENING OF THE DAY FAIR.
17:30H. PERFORMANCE BY DJ CRIS MORILLO.
Take note of the programme organised by the Festivities Department, offering five days packed with events
13:15H. PERFORMANCE BY DJ CRISTIAN GALÁN.
14:00H. DECIBELIOS GROUP.
*You can also find it on our website www.mijascomunicacion.com
18:00H. PERFORMANCE BY RONALD Y LOS YEYES.
19:30H. CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE BY QUIMIROCK.
21:00H. PERFORMANCE BY THE UP DANCE GROUP, LED BY TEACHER BERNI GABRIEL. Municipal booth
21:30H. ELECTION OF THE INFANT ADN BABY KING AND QUEEN OF THE LAS LAGUNAS FAIR. Children can sign up for the Children’s King and Queen draw just before the party starts.
22:30H. PERFORMANCE BY JOSÉ MANUEL SOTO AND SIEMPRE ASÍ.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee.
Youth booth
22:00 H. TRIBUTE TO MEDINA AZAHARA. FIESTA FLAMENQUITO with Dj Tony Alar.
Friday 27th
21:00H. PERFORMANCE BY UP DANCE GROUPS, LED BY TEACHER MARÍA JOSÉ BUENO.
23:00H. STAR PERFORMANCE BY GRUPO DECAI.
00:30H. STAR PERFORMANCE BY SERGIO CONTRERAS.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee.
22:00 H. ROCK BAND TRIBUTE. 80s PARTY with Dj Tony Alar.
Saturday 28th
20:00H. CLOSING OF THE DAY FAIR.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee.
18:00H. STAR PERFORMANCE BY ALBA DREID.
20:00H. CLOSING OF THE DAY FAIR.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee. Municipal booth Municipal booth
21:00H. PERFORMANCE BY THE ANAMARI TINEO DANCE GROUP.
23:00H. PERFORMANCE BY JUANFRA CARRASCO.
00:30H. STAR PERFORMANCE BY MARÍA TERREMOTO AND ANABEL VALENCIA.
22:00H. PERFORMANCE BY FRAN OCAÑA.
00:30H. STAR PERFORMANCE LOS YAKIS GROUP.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee.
Youth booth Youth booth Youth booth Day fair. Av. Miguel Hernández
13:00H. INAUGURATION OF THE DAY FAIR.
22:00 H. QUEEN OF MAGIC TRIBUTE. DISCO PARTY with Dj Tony Alar.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED. Booth managers: The Festivities Committee.
22:00 H. ROCK. OLD SCHOOL REGGAETON PARTY with Dj Tony Alar.
María Zambrano School
Bizcocho
García.
The Town Hall awards the contract for the collection, transfer, shelter and management of animals
Editorial Department
The Mijas Town Hall has signed a contract for the collection, transfer, shelter and management of pets and other animals. This contract has a budget of 1,387,592.72 euros (including VAT) and will be valid for four years. The total cost is distributed over the following years: 173,499.08 euros in 2025; between 2026 and 2028, 346,898.18 euros per year; and in 2029, 173,499.10 euros.
This was announced by the councillor for Animal Welfare, Marco Cortés (PP), who explained that the aim is to ensure “the welfare of all animals in Mijas and their proper treatment”. In this regard, the awarded company will be responsible for collecting and sheltering animals considered abandoned or lost in public spaces, always following the principles of animal welfare at the centre and acting in accordance with the procedures established by law.
Cortés emphasised that this contract includes a 24-hour service every day of the week for urgent cases, that is, those that pose a real danger to people or cause severe suffering to animals. This service will be activated fo-
ENVIRONMENT
Among other actions, the successful bidder will actively promote the adoption of the animals taken in
llowing notification from the Local Police or, failing that, by the Municipal Health Service, “with all that this entails for speeding up police action”. The company will be required to collect animals when owners no longer want them, animals found on properties involved in judicial proceedings, or those affected by diseases that may pose a risk to people, among other situations.
Accommodation
Additionally, the contractor must provide shelter for collected animals at their facilities, where the animals may
be put up for adoption. During the shelter period, necessary procedures will be carried out to enable the recovery of lost animals. Regarding abandoned animals, the company will actively promote their adoption using its own resources, social media platforms, and collaboration with animal protection societies. In addition, veterinary treatments will be provided, and the contract also covers an emergency veterinary service that includes transport and a daytime emergency service until 22:00 hours and nighttime emergency service operational from 22:00 to 10:00 hours.
The Mijas coastline has a new information panel about posidonia
The informative display about this aquatic plant of special environmental importance is located next to the lighthouse viewpoint
B.M. After a beach clean-up at El Faro de Calaburras, all eyes focused on a spot on the lookout point, where the views couldn’t be better. Here, since Saturday 7th, as well as enjoying a privileged view of the coastline, visitors can read a new information panel created by the Aula del Mar Mediterráneo Foundation in collaboration with the Mi-
jas Town Hall, which tells us about posidonia. “Here we describe this marine plant, because not everyone is familiar with it and is present on the coast of Mijas. So, here we point out where it lives, in this Special Area of Conservation (SAC)”, said the coordinator of the Creamar groups,, Patricia Gutiérrez This marine plant is very “impor-
tant” for the environment “because it produces oxygen and absorbs large amounts of CO2. In fact, one square metre of Posidonia oceanica produces ten times more oxygen than one square metre of terrestrial forest. It is also a natural barrier against coastal erosion and is home to many species, as it is a refuge and breeding ground for hundreds
SOLIDARITY
Organisers and collaborators during the presentation on Thursday 12th in
The Automobile and Fashion Museum dedicates its 9th Solidarity Caravan to Adimi
M.J.G. The Malaga Automobile and Fashion in Malaga has been very clear this year in choosing the group that will receive the funds raised through its IX Solidarity Caravan, which will take place this Saturday, 14th of June, in the Tabacalera Square in Malaga. The afternoon will begin at 18:30 hours with a parade of fifty classic cars from the museum’s collection, led by the iconic Pink Cadillac, which will tour the centre of Malaga. The charity event will be centred in the square, where fun is guaranteed with children’s entertainment, magic shows, a parade by the 501 Legion, and performances by the Malacca Fusión choir, Batucada Barakatum and the Blues Brothers, among others. This year, there will also be a raffle with 130 prizes, including tickets to parks such as Isla
of them”, added Gutiérrez.
Some of these species can be seen in the photos included on this panel, which not only informs about posidonia but also raises awareness of the need to care for these submerged forests.
World Environment Day
The unveiling of this panel on this aquatic plant was timed to coincide with the celebration of two important days: World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, and World Oceans Day, on June 8th. The installation was unveiled by the councillor for the Environment of Mijas, Marco Cortés (PP), and one of
Mágica and Aquamijas, dinners, hotel stays, and even tickets to concerts such as the one by Sebastián Yatra
Acknowledgements
On Thursday 12th, the organisers brought together collaborating entities and companies, as well as the heads of Adimi and the mayoress of Mijas. “I congratulate such an important museum for remembering Mijas, it is very important for us”, said the mayoress Ana Mata (PP). For his part, Cristóbal Moreno, president of Adimi, encouraged everyone to “enjoy this event, because Malaga is beautiful in summer, Adimi needs help and, as you have said, it is a home, and that home must be improved and expanded, and we are working on it”, he said.
the department’s technicians, Juan Luis Vega. The councillor stressed that “we felt it was vital to focus this event around these days and highlight their importance. We often focus on the importance of the environment, the one we touch, the tangible one we can see, but not the one we cannot see, which is the one under the sea”.
Next to this panel, an information stand was set up to showcase all the activities carried out by Creamar volunteers, who, under the Marine Protection Network of the Aula del Mar Mediterráneo Foundation, meet in four groups.
Malaga / M.J.Gómez.
The contract also includes emergency veterinary services / Archive.
THE Junta to TENDER THIS YEAR the project to expand the IES La Cala
The project has a budget of over four million euros and will provide five additional ESO classes and five Bachillerato classes at the school in La Cala
María José Gómez / Design: Isabel Merino
The Regional Ministry of Education and Vocational Training will put out to tender the project for the expansion of the La Cala Secondary School (IES La Cala) during 2025. This was announced on Friday 6th by the regional delegate, Miguel Briones, and the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who were accompanied by the councillor for Education, Juan José Torres Trella (PP); the headmaster of the school, Sergio Sánchez; and Luminita
Nicolescu, representative of the El Torreón Parents’ Association (AMPA EL Torreón).
The mayoress of Mijas expressed her satisfaction with this announcement, which, in her opinion, is a firm commitment from the ‘Junta de Andalucía’ to provide the municipality with infrastructure in line with its growth: “The population of Mijas has grown significantly. Many families choose to live in our municipality, which makes it necessary to have adequate infrastructure. In this regard, working with the various administrations is essential and, in the
specific case of the education department, this relationship is very close and we are working towards a common goal”. According to Mata, “the centre will go from having two Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) classes and two Bachillerato classes to having five ESO classes and five Bachillerato classes, that is, 12 more classrooms, in addition to a restructuring of the centre, which currently provides education for many children in the area. This restructuring will also be adapted to this growth”
During his visit to Mijas, Briones recalled that the IES La Cala,
Infranstructures and Education
which was built around 2006 with a D2 B2.2 structure (two lines of Compulsory Secondary Education and two lines of Bachillerato), “has gradually expanded its educational provision to meet the needs of the school population, which has led to the installation of temporary modular classrooms. At present, the school has 620 students”.
The planned expansion will provide the centre with five lines of ESO and five lines of Bachillerato through the construction of a new building adjoining the existing one, which will include 12 new classrooms for secondary and Bachillerato, along with the other teaching spaces required. Additionally, the existing building will be reconfigured and renovated to provide the rest of the necessary
The school will cover more than 10,000 square metres
facilities. In order to carry out the project, which has an estimated budget of 4.12 million euros, a new plot of land, similar in size to the current one, will be incorporated into the centre, bringing the total area to 10,575 square metres.
The headmaster of IES La Cala, Sergio Sánchez, expressed his gratitude that the project is “moving forward” and added that “little by little, we are making progress. What matters most is that we eventually recover the spaces we lost and, ultimately, it’s the students who benefitnts who benefit”.
Mayoress, Ana Mata (2nd left); regional delegate for Educational Development, Miguel Briones (centre); councillor for Education, Juan José Torres Trella (left); headmaster of IES La Cala, Sergio Sánchez (2nd right); and Luminita Nicolescu, representative of the El Torreón Parents’ Association. / M. José Gómez.
Ceramics and jewellery in the new craft exhibition at the Tourist Office
Mayka Hernández and María Vega showcase their work and process
jas Pueblo Tourist Office.
The Mijas Town Hall, through the Department of Tourism, inaugurated a new exhibition of local crafts on Friday 6th, featuring the creators Mayka Hernández and María Vega, members of the Mijas Craft Association. The exhibition can be visited throughout the month of June at the Mi-
The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), highlighted the importance of this type of initiative. “These exhibitions reinforce our cultural identity and support local talent. Mijas is a municipality with a rich craft tradition and it is essential that both residents and visitors can learn about and appreciate the work of our artisans”.
He also stressed that the Tourism Department “is committed to initiatives that connect culture and art with the visitor experience. This exhibition is an opportunity to discover not only unique pieces, but also the stories and processes behind each work”.
Mayka Hernández presents part of her copper jewellery work. “I wanted to bring a small sample of
what my work as a craftswoman involves. Not only the final result, but also the process. We often see a piece and are not aware of the craftsmanship behind it”, she explained.
Mayka, who learned her technique in Chile, pointed out that “after fifteen years in the trade, I have focused on copper for the last four. I buy sheet metal, wire, profiles... and from scratch, with a saw, file, fire and hammer, I build each piece”. Her jewellery, inspired by nature, is marked by an organic aesthetic.
For her part, ceramist María Vega aimed to use this exhibition to showcase her hourney as a craftswoman. “I’ve focused on telling my story from when I first started out to where I am now. The pieces I’ve brought also reflect the people I’ve learned from and collaborated with. For me, ceramics is also about sharing”. María works with different techniques, such as the potter’s wheel, hand modelling and the use of moulds. “I enjoy
“We are committed to initiatives that connect culture and art with the visitor experience. This exhibition is also an opportunity to discover the stories and processes behind them”
creating tableware, things that are useful for everyday life. I think that brings tradition into the present so that a piece is not a luxury, but something that accompanies you in your daily life”, she said. “I also restore old objects, do some restoration work...”, she added.
The exhibition can be visited during normal opening hours and admission is free. With this initiative, Mijas continues to support the work of its artisans and promote craftsmanship as a cultural and tourist asset of the municipality.
Ludmilla Averanova
rediscovers the sound of the soul and the texture of the earth
The artist presents her exhibition ‘Origin Without End - The Universe Within’ at the Mijas Arts Centre, which can be visited until June 24th
immersion in painting, ceramic sculpture and free verse.
The Mijas Arts Centre has been a true gateway to an inner universe since Tuesday 10th. International artist Ludmilla Averanova, based on the Costa del Sol and with a career marked by the exploration of spirituality, opened her exhibition ‘Origin Without End - The Universe Within’, an expressionist
The inauguration was a sensory experience. A sound healing concert under the theme ‘Everything is Vibration - The universe is vibration’, offered by the doctor and president of the Arts Centre, Pernille Knudtzon, connected the audience with their deep frequency through singing crystal bowls and therabased
Soroptimist International shows its charitable side at its spring dinner
C.B. On Saturday 7th, Soroptimist International once again held its traditional spring charity dinner, which they organise every year to raise funds. Around 50 people gathered at the Benavra restaurant, where they enjoyed an evening among friends and members. The event highlighted the importance of community support, sustainability and women’s empowerment, demonstrating this group’s commitment to society.
One of its members, Giovanna Hurtado, told us that “Soroptimist brings together the common sense of a group of professional women who are sensitive to the
The group presented the fourth edition of their ‘Feed Your Optimism’ awards at the event
pain and needs of other women in less fortunate situations and their families, so we work together to raise funds for projects” and thus help improve their lives. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant dinner with live music by Gary Scott and a raffle, which was made pos-
sible thanks to the collaborating companies.
Soroptimist Awards
“We are raising money for our projects, specifically for the upcoming Soroptimist Awards, now in their fourth edition, and tonight
peutic harps.
The artist presented an expressionist blend of sculptures, poetry and paintings that invites visitors to discover themselves and transcend the limits of illusion. With a sensitivity that goes beyond the purely visual, Averanova’s work unfolds as a map to one’s inner self. With a gaze that probes the cosmic, she seeks to capture in her creations that “individually perceptible frequency” that we all carry within.
The exhibition will be open to the public, with free admission, until Tuesday 24th of June.
we are going to present the poster”, explained the president of the group, Daphne Theunissen. This is the Soroptimist ‘Feed your optimism’ Award. An awareness campaign focused on promoting sustainability that seeks to identify companies and organisations in Malaga that are leading sustainable initiatives by promoting responsible consumption and supporting local producers.
Other activities
Theunissen also clarified that “with the dinner we are also going
to raise money for our basketball team. The girls are now 12 years old and are playing very well. They don’t always win, but that’s something that happens in life. We are also preparing the leadership academy for women, which will be held in November and will feature 24 young women from all over Europe. We are working nonstop but we are doing well. It’s an evening with lots of friends, so it’s a joy to be here”. For more information or to collaborate, please contact the association atsoroptimist.costadelsol@gmail.com.
Members of the Foreigners Department during the dinner / M.C.
There was a raffle at the event / M.C.
Around 50 people enjoyed the evening / M.C.
Inauguration of the exhibition / Centro de Arte Mijas.
FRANCISCO JEREZ Councillor for Tourism (Vox)
Mayka Hernández with her pieces / M.J.G.
María Vega shows some of her pottery / M.J.G.
Editorial Department
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 13TH
Mijas con Alma series: lecture by nurse and coach Irene Cañamero
La Cala Branch Office, 19 h Free admission with prior registration at inscripciones.igualdad@mijas. es, 952 589 001
Free transport service from Mijas Pueblo at 18 h, and from Las Lagunas at 18:30 h
Exhibition ‘Mitate, sueños que despiertan’, by Elisa María Pablo La Cala Cultural Centre, inauguration at 20 h
Until the 7th of July
Photography exhibition by UP students of Professor Paco Rosado Las Lagunas Cultural Centre. Inauguration at 20 h
Secret Chamber Cycle: Concert by the L’Academico Baroque Orchestra Format
Manuel España Theatre, Las Lagunas, 20 h Free admission
Sunset Market Marbella
La Cala Resort, 18 to 23 h
An evening of entertainment, the best brands, fine dining and live shows for all ages
Grand Gala Dinner in aid of AFA Fuengirola-Mijas Costa Lew Hoad, 21 h Donation: 70 euros. Tickets available at the Adolfo Suárez Day Centre (AFA headquarters) or by calling 952 46 44 26 and 627 86 61 53
Flamenco night with singer Rosi Campos and Carlos Haro on guitar
Peña Flamenca del Sur, 22 h
SATURDAY 14TH
Ballroom dancing exhibition by students of UP teacher Juan Jesús Leiva
Miguel González Berral Auditorium, Mijas Pueblo, 20 h
Play ‘Al final no voy a cenar’, a cargo by Lazeta Teatro Manuel España Theatre, 20 h
Advanced tickets 12 euros and on the day 15. They can be purchased at www.lacocheraentradas.com and at the theatre one hour before the show
IX Solidarity Caravan in aid of Adimi
Start of the classic car parade in Plaza de la Tabacalera, Malaga, 18:30 h.
Organised by the Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum. There will be additional activities, such as a batucada, Star Wars Legion 501, live music, entertainment, children’s games, food trucks and a charity raffle
SUNDAY 15TH
End-of-Year Festival of the Dance Workshops of UP teacher Berni Gabriel
Manuel España Theatre, Las Lagunas, 19 h Free admission
Flamenco dance performance by students of UP teacher Reme Fernández
Miguel González Berral Auditorium, Mijas Pueblo, 20 h
WEDNESDAY 18TH
La Noche en Blanco. Dinner for members of the Mijitas Association Bar La Palma, Las Lagunas, 20:30 h
THURSDAY
19TH
Workshop: “Create your Instagram content strategy”, led by Mailen Saia CADE Mijas, Employment Promotion Building, 10 h Free admission with prior registration at cade.mijas@ andaluciaemprende.es
Spring 2025 Literary Cycle ‘Letras compartidas’. Presentation of the book ‘Permiso para perdonar’, by Emil Pacheco Sandrea
La Cala Cultural Centre, 19 h Free admission
Acebedo
Guided Tours of the Cortijo de Acebedo Archaeological Site
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th, tours at 10 and 11:30 h
Sign up at patrimoniohistorico @ mijas.es and 952 485 900
PIRATE MARKET
Friday 13th
Carrefour car park on La Cala Boulevard, 18 h
Last show at 21:30 h
Saturday 14th
Carrefour car park on La Cala Boulevard, 11 h
Last show at 22h. Stands close voluntarily from 14 to 17:30 h
Sunday 15th
Carrefour car park on La Cala Boulevard, 11 h
Last show at 20:30h. Stands close voluntarily from 14 to 17:30 h
DO NOT MISS
Tribute Dinner for the Elderly at the Las Lagunas Fair
Thursday 26th, María Zambrano School, 21 h
Registration until 17th of June, from 9 to 13 hours at the Senior Citizens Department in the Centre for Active Participation in Las Lagunas
Exhibition ‘Following in the footsteps of Dalí and Picasso’ CAC Mijas
Until the 14th of June
Exhibition by Maika Hernández and María Vega
Mijas Tourist Office, 12 h
Until the 30th of June
Amnesty International exhibition: ‘Climate Crisis’ Folk Museum, at 20 hours
Organised by Ecologistas en Acción Mijas as part of its 39th Environment Conference Until the 23rd of June
Exhibition by artist Ludmilla Averanova
Mijas Arts Centre, Algarrobo 2 building, Mijas Pueblo Until the 24th of June
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sunday of each month
show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña,
FRIDAY 13TH
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Midsummer Madness Miraflores Golf, 19 hours With David James and Sandie. Music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. More information: The La Cala Lions charity shop (calle Torremolinos) or by calling 663 529 280
