The Birra & Art FEST comes TO La Cala from August 6th to 10th
Senior citizens
Mijas dances to the Cuban rhythms of ‘Habana Vieja Fest’
The second edition of this event will be held on the Boulevard, where you can enjoy craft beer, concerts, gastronomy and shows
The festival recreates the country's capital in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña until the 3rd of August and offers a programme featuring the country's cuisine and lots of music
Registration is now open for this year's expedition, which will take place on the coast of Huelva and will have 1,600 places available
Paralympic swimmers train
at the La Cala swimming pool
Mijas will promote the development of 1,652 subsidised housing units
The Plenary unanimously approves the municipality’s adherence to the Junta de Andalucía’s Decree-Law 1/2025 on urgent housing measures
corporation
The aim of this decision is to promote and encourage the development of new affordable social housing that facilitates access to decent and adequate housing, with a special focus on young people and vulnerable groups. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), assured during the plenary session that “we will take into account those registered on the housing demand list in order to understand their preferences, whether they want to rent or buy, in order to make the best use of these four plots of land, which belong to each and every one of the residents of Mijas”. These subsidised homes will be distributed throughout the municipality.
The coastal village hosted training sessions for swimmers from the Spanish national team, as well as a talk where they shared their experiences
The Mijas Town Hall
Plenary gives the green light to the new General Subsidies Ordinance
Neighbours and groups will have one month to submit their objections after the publication of the text governing this type of aids
NEWS/03
Mijas will call on the central government to study measures to halt coastal erosion
The municipal corporation unanimously approved a motion presented by Vox on this matter NEWS/03
The municipality continues to improve rural roads after its "most active winter for repairs"
More than fifty kilometres of roads have already been repaired in the districts of La Batana and La Alquería, among others
NEWS/04
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approved the adherence at the ordinary plenary session held in July / P.Murillo.
July ordinary plenary session
The Plenary gives the green light subsidies ordinance to the new general
Neighbours and groups will have one month to submit objections following the publication of the text, which will govern these types of subsidies and how they are awarded
Carmen Martín
On Wednesday 30th, the Mijas Town Hall Plenary initially approved the new General Subsidies Ordinance. This document will govern this type of subsidy as well as the administrative process for granting them.
According to the Town Hall, “the aim is for this ordinance to serve as the regulatory framework for the subsidy-related activity of the Town Hall, with a complete and updated wording”. In this regard, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), explained that “the previous regulatory framework had become obsolete, so with this new ordinance, we are complying with the Subsidies Law”.
The councillor for Citizen Participation, Silvia Marín (PP), pre-
ECONOMY
sented this item on the agenda, which was approved with votes from the government team and the abstention of Ciudadanos and votes against from the PSOE. The councillor explained that the Town Hall has a 2005 by-law that had to be adapted to current regulations. “We now have a more appropriate, updated and effective instrument to ensure the purpose of the proposal, aiming to adapt to current realities and to standardise the procedure for awarding, justifying, and monitoring subsidies ”, she said. “We want the awarding and justification of subsidies to comply with the principles of equality and non-discrimination, publicity, transparency, competition, objectivity, effectiveness in achieving objectives, and efficiency in the
allocation and use of public resources”, Marín emphasised.
Reactions
From the opposition, the PSOE pointed out that local groups had not been consulted during the drafting of the ordinance, in breach of the Regulations on Citizen Participation. “You have not consulted
approved with votes in favour from the government team, abstention from Cs and against from the PSOE
any of these groups to hold the public hearing; you have breached the Regulations on Citizen Participation (...). I would ask that this ordinance be left on the table today [Wednesday 30th] so that a process of negotiation and dia-
Approval for payment to suppliers invoices totalling nearly 4.7 million
Ed. Dept. One of the extrajudicial credit recognition files that generated the most debate was one with disagreement and an amount of nearly two million euros. It included an item of 800,000 euros for the Home Care Service (SAD), but also covered invoices for the Lifeguard Service and last year’s senior citizens’ trip. “I believe you know, from monitoring the procurement platform, that the contract has al-
ready been awarded to a new company and will be formalised in the coming days”, explained the councillor for Economy, Mario Bravo (PP), with regard to the SAD. The opposition criticised the government team for the absence of contracts in these files. Regarding the SAD, the PSOE spokesperson in the Town Hall, Roy Pérez, criticised the government team for “making a fictitious contract” and
carrying it out via the “emergency procedure”, adding that they hope that “with this money, although late and not ideal, the workers’ salaries will be brought up to date”. For his part, the spokesperson for Cs, José Carlos Martín, criticised that they were “processing an emergency file that is not an emergency, with a deadline that they are not going to meet”. The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), stressed that “as soon as the
logue can begin… not the formal objections period that is about to open, but an information and consultation period with all the relevant groups”, said PSOE councillor Josele González Cs, for its part, focused on the process for awarding the subsidies. “We were struck by the fact that they are all competitive procedures. We are neither for nor against them, but we do have questions. For example, if subsidies were previously given to all parents’ associations, and we now switch to a competitive process, what does that mean? That not all parents’ associations will receive funding?”, asked the spokesperson for the party José Carlos Martín
Notification to groups
From the chair of the Plenary, mayoress Ana Mata explained that all relevant groups will be informed
contract with the new company is formalised, we will also meet with the workers to clarify the conditions under which they must work”.
The item was approved with the votes of the government team. The PSOE voted against and Cs abstained.
In addition, two other files were approved. The first, without objection, for 1,315,220.32 euros, was passed with the votes of the government team. PSOE and Cs abstained.
The second, with approval, for 1.4 million, went ahead with the votes of the government team. The PSOE voted against and Cs abstained.
of the ordinance and will have one month to submit objections after its publication: “Following consultation with both the Legal Department and the Plenary’s General Secretariat, they referred to case law, specifically Supreme Court ruling 1453/23, which permits the consultation process to take place after the initial approval of the ordinance. Each organisation will be formally notified and given the opportunity to submit comments on the text during this one-month period”, she explained.
The mayoress also clarified that the reason for introducing this ordinance is to comply with the Subsidies Act, which, she added, “establishes that, as a general rule, projects submitted by different associations must go through a competitive tendering process”.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS
September 8th and October 15th will be public holidays in 2026
J.P. Last Wednesday, the 30th, the Plenary Session unanimously approved the two local holidays for 2026. As in recent years, the 8th of September, the day of Mijas’ patron saint, the Virgen de la Peña, and the 15th of October, the feast day of Santa Teresa, a day os particular importance in La Cala de Mijas, will be maintained.
July ordinary plenary session
Mijas will promote the development
of 1,652 subsidised homes
Report by Jacobo Perea / Design: C. Martín
On Wednesday 30th, the Plenary unanimously approved the municipality’s adherence to Decree-Law 1/2025, of 24 February, issued by the ‘Junta de Andalucía’ (Andalusia Regional Government), which introduces urgent measures in the field of housing. The aim is to promote the development of new subsidised homes at affordable prices, facilitating access to decent and adequate housing, with a particular focus on young people and vulnerable groups. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), assured that “We will take into account those registered on the housing demand list in order to understand their preferences, whether they want to rent or buy, in order to make the best use of these four plots of land, which belong to each and every one of the residents of Mijas”.
These provisions, as reported by the councillor for Urban Planning, Lourdes Burgos (PP), would make it possible to develop 1,652 subsidised homes across the municipality. “With the necessary technical adjustments, we will have 1,652 affordable homes ready to
BEACHES
The Plenary
unanimously approves the municipality’s adherence to the Junta’s Decree-Law 1/2025 on urgent housing measures
begin the public or joint development procedures. The agreement we are voting on today transforms underused land into housing, without having to wait for lengthy amendments to the General Plan”, said Burgos. In fact, a document has already been drawn up listing the land that is suitable for this type of construction.
This regulation addresses two key issues. Firstly, it establishes extraordinary and urgent landuse measures to promote subsidised housing. “To begin with, it
The Town Hall will ask the Government to consider measures to halt coastal erosion
I.P. On the 30th, the corporation unanimously approved a motion presented by Vox calling on the central government to commit to protecting the Mijas coastline, which is “increasingly degraded”, emphasised councillor Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox). “We demand urgent action to provide the Mijas coast with protective infrastructure such as artificial reefs, breakwaters or similar systems to
allows for a change in the use of plots currently classified as office, hotel, or public and private facilities, so they can be allocated entirely to affordable housing, without needing to amend the General Plan, and the lengthy timeframes that would entail. It also permits a 20% increase in housing density and, where applicable, a 10% increase in buildable area on plots designated for social housing”, explained councillor Burgos, who stressed that “the resulting buildings must be 100%
halt erosion and promote the recovery of the coastline and its wildlife”, said the councillor, noting that this motion will be forwarded to the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, which is responsible for this matter.
The councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), stated that during the current term of office, meetings have already been held with the Coastal Authority to address the necessary stabilisation of the coastline, “as it is suffering from a serious erosion problem, and we
social housing”.
The decree also includes the creation of a land bank in coordination with local councils, and the incorporation of residential developments into the Accelerated Projects Unit.
The PSOE, despite voting in favour, raised several objections to the decree, which they consider “does not go far enough” to address the housing problem. In this regard, the socialist councillor, Laura Moreno, added that “it raises maximum prices, opens
are seeing that the sand replenishment currently being carried out do not really solve the problem in the long term”.
Cs also recalled the work done on this issue by the previous government team. Spokesperson José Carlos Martín pointed out that, in 2021, the Centre for Public Works Studies and Experimentation (CEDEX) proposed three solutions to this problem: “the sand replenishment, the construction of a breakwater in the Nanet area and a groyne at El Bombo, and a third option that included
the doors to market speculation, which is what we in the PSOE believe will happen, and lacks robusts mechanisms for social protection. There is no guarantee that these homes will remain social housing in the long term”.
The Ciudadanos Municipal Group , through its spokesperson, José Carlos Martín, emphasised its commitment to the rental model. “We have land, we have funds... Let’s rent”, he said, citing Málaga as an example, “where social housing rents range between 262 and 374 euros, prices that are affordable to any citizen. Later, once someone has secure housing, they can decide whether to purchase, but at least this offers access to homes with rents people can manage based on today’s wages
Finally, Burgos replied that, although this decree “is not perfec, it is helpful and I welcome the fact that you (referring to the opposition) support this motion”.
a detached breakwater”. Councillor Josele González (PSOE) added that in 2022, the central government was about to put out to tender the drafting of this project, “but there are contracts that remain unfulfilled, and that is what happened, despite the budget of around 60,000 euros was allocated for it”. The motion was extended to the entire Mijas coastline, as councillor Mario Bravo (PP) pointed out that there are other areas of the coast that are also of concern, including the one near the El Almirante building.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, during her speech at the plenary session / Patricia Murillo.
The item was approved unanimously / P.M.
Registration is now open for the senior citizens’ trip
TO THE COAST OF HUELVA
Applications can be submitted until the 13th of August at the Town Hall, branch offices, the Senior Citizens’ Office and at www.mijas.es
Jaocbo Perea / Design: C. Bejarano
Between the 30th of September and the 24th of October, four groups of senior citizens will travel to Matalascañas, Huelva.
Applications can be submitted until 13th of August in person at the Senior Citizens’ Office at the Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre (Hogar del Jubilado), or at the Town Hall and branch offices. Applications can also be submitted online.
RURAL ROADS
“We invite all seniors to sign up... it’s a trip to the coast of Huelva, to Matalascañas, and there will be four groups”, said the councillor for Senior Citizens, Silvia Marín (PP). To register, those interested must present their membership card and original ID card to complete the application form.
Each group will enjoy a fourday, three-night stay at a fourstar all-inclusive hotel in Matalascañas. “There are lots of
Mijas continues to improve rural roads after its “most active winter for repairs”
The current operation includes three specialised machines provided by the Town Hall: a grader, a water tanker and a road roller
activities planned, including excursions to Doñana and various parts of Huelva, but above all, we want our seniors to go with the spirit of having a great time”, said Marín.
To register, applicants must be residents of the municipality of Mijas and hold a valid membership card from one of the active participation centres or senior citizens’ centres in the town. They must also have been registered as residents of
Ed. Dept. The Town Hall continues to carry out its Road Repair Plan (PRC), a key programme of the Department for Rural Areas, which is intensified each year following the end of the rainy season to ensure the longest possible lifespan of the work carried out. So far, the Town Hall has improved over 50 kilometres of dirt roads across the municipality’s many rural settlements, enhancing both safety and connectivity in these areas.
The councillor for Rural Areas, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), explained that the main aim of the plan is to condition road surfaces so that they are in optimal condition for vehicles to pass through. “This work is essential to ensure that livestock farmers, agricultural workers and residents can access their properties safely all year round. These roads also form a
1st GROUP:
From September 30th to October 3rd
2nd GROUP:
From October 7th to 10th 3rd GROUP:
From October 14th to 17th 4th GROUP: From October 21st to 24th
A TOTAL OF 1,600 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE
Mijas for at least five years, be able to manage their daily activities independently and not suffer from behavioural disorders or from any communicable diseases that could pose a risk of infection.
Once the registration period has ended, a provisional list of accepted and rejected applications will be published. A period of 10 working days will be granted to rectify any issues, after which the final list of accepted applicants will be released. “There are 1,600 places available. In the terms and conditions, we have stated that if the number of accepted applications exceeds the number of places available, a draw will be
key network for fire services to reach critical points in the event of wildfires”, he said.
To carry out this work, the department has its own team equipped with three specialised machines: a grader, a water tanker, and a roller compactor. This fleet allows for levelling the terrain, moistening it to facilitate the task, and then compacting it, extending the durability of the roads and improving their resilience to both daily use and adverse weather conditions.
A record-breaking winter
Despite the heavy rainfall in recent months, the condition of the rural road network is better than in previous years.
Belmonte highlighted that this improvement is the result of an unprecedented effort during the low season. “Despite the heavy winter rains, the roads are in
held and a date will be set for this”, said the councillor for the Senior Citizens, who called for calm, because “in the end, everyone gets to go, as there are vacancies for reasons beyond the control of the elderly and everyone will go, so don’t worry”.
The public price for the senior’s trip for senior citizens is 6.50 euros per person, per stay. Payment must be made by bank card or bank transfer once the places have been allocated (see dossier). Once payment has been confirmed, the travel ticket with the allocated place will be issued at the senior citizens’ offices of the active participation centres and the Senior citizens’ centre in Mijas.
better condition than in previous years, thanks to this being the most active season for machinery work during the winter months in the recent history of the municipality”, said the councillor. Works have already been completed in areas such as La Batana, the lower part of Osunillas, La Alquería, Cuesta Borrego and El Hornillo. At present, the team is focusing on the Arroyo Seco area, and in the coming weeks the plan will move on to other parts of the municipality, including Valtocado, the upper area of La Alquería, Atalaya, Entrerríos and Puerto de Los Gatos.. The councillor reaffirmed the local government’s commitment to the ongoing maintenance of this road network, stating that they will continue to push ahead with this work “so that no corner of the municipality is left isolated”.
Last year, one of the destinations where seniors travelled was Granada / Archive
Parks and Gardens carries out
pruning work on palm trees
The aim is preventive, to avoid possible pests and diseases, as well as keeping the municipality clean
Editorial Department
The Department of Parks and Gardens of the Mijas Town Hall is carrying out preventive palm tree pruning to avoid problems with pests and diseases, an action that is also essential to keep them healthy and improve the image of the municipality. “The pruning season usually falls between spring and summe, as the high temperatures at this time of year help the palms to heal more quickly”, explained the councillor responsible for this area, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), who pointed out that
“we are a municipality with more than 1,000 palm trees and (with this measure) we want to give residents and visitors the image of a clean and well-kept municipality”. This work, which involves removing withered or diseased leaves, was carried out on Thursday in Las Lagunas, in the area around Las Cañadas (Santa Gema, Santa Laura and San Juan streets), and has also taken place or is currently underway, as the councillor pointed out, in other parts of the town: “We have previously worked on Avenida de Mijas, as well as Avenida del Limonar, Pla -
La
and
Pueblo, given the proximity of the festivities in honour of our patron saint, the Virgen de la Peña”.
Two teams from the department specialising in this type of work are responsible for carrying out these tasks. “They are fully trained, and when winter arrives, we will continue to provide training because we aim for excellence in our services”, said Gómez Teruel, adding that in support of this work in the town’s gardens “we have a company that works for Parks and Gardens which also has its own pruning team”.
SOLIDARITY
‘Holidays yes, abandonment no’
P.M. ‘Vacaciones sí, abandono no’ (Holidays yes, abandonment no) is the name of the campaign being run by the Andalusian Association Against Animal Intolerance (ASACIA) during the summer months. The association stresses the importance of launching the initiative due to the high number of animals abandoned at this time of year. We spoke to the ASACIA president, Mar Selva, about how this summer is progressing: “It’s been a brutal summer in terms of abandonment. This situation is unacceptable. Animals are sentient beings and they don’t understand why they are left on the street or in shelters that are completely overcrowded. There are many cases of abandonment and many of them end in tragedy”. If you’re planning to go away on holiday, there are plenty of options for caring for your pet, as Selva said: “It’s very easy, if you go on holiday,
there are many pet-friendly destinations where you can take your animal with you. Or you can leave them at a kennel, with a professional carer, or even with family. There are many alternatives, but abandonment is never one of them”.
Given the high temperatures at this time of year, ASACIA also warns against a common but illadvised practice when trying to cool animals down. One of the organisation’s volunteers, Aaron Carvajal, explains that “you should use cool water, not cold from the fridge, and pour it over their paws and belly. This helps prevent more serious problems”. ASACIA recommends wetting the belly and paws with water to help regulate body temperature effectively.
If you would like to know more about the association, you can contact them by email at asociacionasacia@gmail.com.
In the centre, the councillor for Parks and Gardens with his team/ J.P.
Mijas has more than a thousand palm trees within its municipal boundaries / J.P. ya Marina,
Joya
Mijas
Mar Selva with one of the volunteers from the collective / P.M.
Great talents
the Mijas native who paints the light of galaxies far, far away Alba Sanchez Se ano,
pays off is a great motivation.
Cinema is silent magic woven frame by frame. Behind wonders such as Star Wars and Jurassic World lies the talent of specialists like the ‘Mijeña’ Alba Sánchez-Serrano. From Calahonda, her journey has taken her to the elite of visual effects, working as a compositor at the legendary Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the company founded by George Lucas. At just 29, her career already includes an Emmy Award.
-Your career is an example of Mijas talent succeeding on a global level. What prompted you to make the leap from Mijas to such a competitive industry?
-I’ve always loved drawing since I was little, and I became interested in digital art at 13, when I was given a drawing tablet. I knew I wanted to do something creative. But it’s been a very gradual process. The first step was moving to Madrid to study Digital Animation at U-tad University. At first, I was drawn to Pixar films, but it was when I gained a better understanding of how the industry worked that I decided to make the leap to visual effects.
-After Madrid, you moved to London. How difficult is it for a young Spanish talent to make their way?
-The good thing about London is that if you work hard, you can get ahead because there are so many opportunities. I started in a temporary position on minimum wage and trained in my spare time, as I had no real experience in VFX. It was tough because of the long hours and being alone, far from my family, but seeing that the effort
-Many people don’t know exactly what the job of a ‘VFX composer’ involves. Tell us about your dayto-day work.
-It’s an assembly line. To create a dinosaur, different artists design, model, texture, light and animate it. My job is to take all that, along with the real footage recorded on set, and integrate it. I take care of the shadows, ensure the sand moves when it steps, make colour adjustments... so that everything looks like it was filmed at the same time.
-You work at Industrial Light & Magic. Can you feel the history in the air?
-I love it because, at the end of the day, it’s a Disney company, which was my dream when I was little. What I like most is the collaborative atmosphere; I’m surrounded by very talented artists from whom you can learn. Here, everyone can express their opinions and contribute ideas, regardless of their position in the company. What’s more, the office is decorated with film memorabilia, item from when the effects were done by hand and, of course, Star Wars figures.
-You were part of the team that won an Emmy for ‘Chernobyl’. What did that awars mean to you?
-I was thrilled. It was one of my first projects. When it came out and got that reception, it was a joy. Our supervisor brought the Emmy to the studio so we could all see it. However, I think we’ve done better work that perhaps hasn’t received as much recognition. Awards are nice, but there are projects I’m just
A digital effects specialist, this 29-year-old from Mijas has already been recognised, together with her colleagues at Industrial Light & Magic, with an Emmy for their work on the series ‘Chernobyl’
as proud of.
-Such as?
-I’m very happy with the work we did on the series ‘Andor’. It’s probably my favourite project. I was really excited to be involved in something from ‘Star Wars’ and, on top of that, everyone was very committed. The atmosphere was great, pleasant, and the visual effects are really good because everything was filmed with integration in mind, using real references to make it look as realistic as possible.
-You’ve been involved in blockbusters such as ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘Mission Impossible’. How do
you manage nerves and deadlines in such a demanding environment?
-We always work to the same high standards. The difference with large productions is that they tend to have bigger budgets and, therefore, more time and resources. The only real pressure comes close to the deadline if we are running behind schedule. That’s when we might have to work overtime, but the industry is moving forward and is now concerned about people burning out.
-What new professional challenges are you setting yourself?
-My next goal is to continue clim-
bing within the company, start taking on more responsibility and, in the future, I would like to be head supervisor on a film or series. In terms of projects, rather than working on sequels, which I like, I would love to be involved in the next big new saga that comes along.
-Your professional life has taken you far away, do you still have ties to Mijas?
-Yes, of course. I go back several times a year because my parents still live in Calahonda. I love going home and going to the beach. I try to go mainly in May, June or September, and of course at Christmas.
Francisco M. Romero
as proud of. you manage nerves and deadlines
This young woman from Mijas dedicates her life to creating the miracles we see on our screens every day / Courtesy photo.
Numerous blockbuster films bear the mark of Alba Sánchez-Serrano’s work / Courtesy photo.
The Full Moon Equestrian Route
The route will depart on Saturday 9th from El Esparragal, featuring stops, tapas and a surprise gift for the first 100 people to register
Editorial Department
The Mijas Town Hall, through the Department of Livestock and Rural Areas, which is taking part in the organisation for the first time, according to a press release, presented the traditional Full Moon Equestrian Route on Friday 25th, together with the Peña Caballista Mijeña. This is a highly anticipated event for horse lovers, which will take place on Saturday 9th of August, departing from the peña’s hut in El Esparragal park at 20 hours.
The councillor for the department, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), highlighted this collaboration as a firm commitment by the Town Hall to promoting the municipality’s livestock tradition. “Mijas has something that few towns can offer: the chance to explore our mountains on horseback under the light of the full moon. It’s not just an equestrian route, it’s a visual and emotional experience that brings together nature, culture and conviviality”, he said. The route, which will last around four hours, will pass through natural landscapes
MUSIC
RETURNS TO MIJAS
such as the Las Pasadas river, the La Cala Hills residential area, the Cortijo de la Torre, the Molino de Ayala, the Finca Krimalina and the Arroyo Seco, before returning to the starting point.
The route will include up to four stops, during which participants will be able to enjoy drinks, tapas and a few surprises. “This initiative shows that Mijas not only offers sun and beaches, but also rural heritage, living culture and unique activities for all audiences. Enjoying our municipality under the full moon is a true privilege that we want to share with residents and visitors”, said Belmonte.
For his part, the president of the ‘peña’, Juan López-Ayala, pointed out that this is a new edition that maintains the traditional spirit but incorporates some variations. “We will pass through beautiful and well-known paths, but we always
Hevia to headline Folk Night
J.P. After ‘Blues Night’, the Department of Tourism of the Mijas Town Hall presents a new musical event, this time focusing on a genre that emerged in the 1940s in the United Kingdom and spread to other countries in the 1960s: folk music. “At the first meeting, they told me that they wanted quality above all else, and we had no doubts. Hevia is quality, and so are Jones & Kid”, said the artistic director of the promoter SIE
Palandaluz, José Francisco García
This musical event in our town also has a charitable purpose. “Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to contribute a kilo of non-perishable food or personal hygiene products, which will be donated to Caritas and the Food Bank”, said the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox)
On the 9th of August at 22 hours, Hevia, the Asturian mu-
try to add a little twist to improve the experience. The route is designed to be enjoyed, we are not in a hurry. There will be drinks, tapas and, no doubt, some spontaneous singing”, he explained. López-Ayala encouraged everyone to take part in what promises to be an unforgettable night: “We want people to feel part of this tradition that is now ours. There will also be a surprise gift for the first 100 people to sign up”, he added.
Registration
Registration is available by calling 635 976 703. “The Town Hall will continue to support initiatives that enhance the value of our heritage and help to project the best image of Mijas. This collaboration with the Peña Caballista Mijeña is an example of how we can join forces for the benefit of the municipality”, concluded Belmonte.
sician currently celebrating his 25th aniversary in music, will take to the stage alongside the talented guitarist Kid Carlos, who will join forces with Txako Jones to form a duo that will leave no one indifferent. The event will take place at the Municipal Auditorium in Mijas Pueblo.
Mijas Pueblo comes alive with the ‘Habana Vieja Fest’ this weekend
A.L. /P. M. Cuban culture is distinguished by its vitality and diversity. It is an authentic expression of identity that comes to life in festivals full of colour and rhythm. One such festival is the ‘Habana Vieja Fest’, “being held in the Virgen de la Peña square in Mijas Pueblo until the 4th of August”, said the councillor for Festivities, Silvia Marín (PP). This festival brings to a close “the cycle we have been celebrating both in La Cala and Las Lagunas with the Gastrolatino festival, in this case with a tribute to Old Havana”. From 19:30 hours, attendees will be able to enjoy cuisine not only from Cuba, but also from many other corners of Latin America.
CUISINE
The
The Mijas Town Hall has also arranged a shuttle bus service to facilitate parking for attendees. “I would like to inform residents and visitors that they can take the shuttle bus, which will run every day until 3 hours, allowing them to park comfortably at the quarry and get on and off at the Virgen de la Peña square”, explained Marín.
Birra & Art festival comes to La Cala de Mijas
N.L. Last Friday 25th saw the presentation of the Birra & Art beer festival, an event where visitors can sample a wide range of craft beers and enjoy several days of great drinks, music and food. The second edition of this event will be held from the 6th to the 10th of August on the La Cala boulevard. An event featuring more than 55 varieties of beer, concerts, and live shows.
“We have two grills, as well as the typical German sausages, which are a must at any beer festival. We’ll also have gourmet burgers and Mexican food”, said the festival promoter, José Miguel Macías
This is an unmissable event
for craft beer lovers and will also give a boost to tourism. The festival will take place from 19 to 1 hours. The councillor for Public Roads, Melisa Ceballos (PP), noted that it will be held “in a lovely area, on the boulevard, with trees and open space, ideal for the beer stands and perfect for creating a more welcoming atmosphere”.
The councillor for Livestock, Eloy Belmonte (1st left), during the presentation of the activity. Next to him, the president of the Peña Caballista Mijeña, Juan López-Ayala / A.L.
Councillor for Public Roads, Melisa Ceballos, together with José Miguel Macías, promoter of the festival. / A.L.
La Cala Fair, a celebration with its own flair
For the mayoress, La Cala fair was a “complete success”. On Sunday, the festivities closed with a performance by Paco Candela, which drew a large crowd, during the Day Fair, El Callejón once again filled the venue
Micaela Fernández / Cristina Luque
Both during the day and at night, the La Cala Fair was packed with people. On Sunday 27th, the final day of the maritime festivities, the municipal booth at the fairground brought its programme of performances to a close with a full house, thanks to the concert by Paco Candela, which drew a large crowd of flamenco fans. Sunday also marked the final day of the Day Fair, which wrapped up with an energetic concert by El Callejón, an ever-popular fair favourite who kept the audience captivated and dancing non-stop. The daytime celebrations came to an end with a session that many enjoyed until the very last minute. In fact, very few were willing to say goodbye to the festivities.
Positive assessment
Sunday was undoubtedly the perfect finale to a week of celebrations in Mijas, marked by a strong tourist presence and thoroughly enjoyed by locals. “These have been unforgettable days for both the people of Mijas and the thousands of visitors who joined us. Everything went off without a hitch; the concerts were a success and both the day and night fairs were a complete triumph. This is the result of the tireless efforts of the municipal employees, to whom I am deeply grateful for their full commitment”, said the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP).
The councillor for Festivities, Silvia Marín (PP), also gave a positive assessment of this week of festivities, which the Town Hall had prepared with great enthusiasm and dedication. According to Marín, “it has been a major organisational effort, with many meetings involving the police, fire brigade, and other services, all of whom I wish to thank for their full commitment and support. Thanks also to all the municipal staff who make this fair possible and, of course, to the Festivities Committee”. She went on to highlight the high level of participation: “Every day was a full house, with strong turnout from both Mijas locals and tourists”.
Now, attention turns to the third and final fair of the season, the Mijas Pueblo Fair, which will be held in September.
The traditional tug-of-war contest between married and single people.
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Javi Medina
LA LOKA ON TOUR
Paco Candela
Nacha Pop
Tributo Sanz
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 1ST
Sunset Market
La Cala Resort, from 19 to 00 h Food and live entertainment
Group exhibition ‘Vulva’ Hotel TRH, Mijas Pueblo, inauguration at 22 h
SATURDAY 2ND
Flamenco Night
Peña Flamenca del Sur, 22 h
Singing: Carlos Brias; guitar: Pepe Ortega; and dancing: Solera Chica and Laura Cano
Manuel El Yunke
Peña Flamenca Unión del Cante, 22 h
Bookings: 660 883 924
Free admission until full capacity is reached
Youth Meeting for Cultural Diversity
Cortijo Don Elías, 18 h Performances, children’s entertainer, book presentations and workshops on Zumba, bachata, creative writing, fashion therapy and social media management.
Clay Pigeon Shooting Championship
Finca El Cerrajón, 09 h 20 euros / members 15 euros. Valid federation card required Organised by the Hunting Sports Society
WEDNESDAY 6TH
Summer Cinema: ‘Wonka’ Plaza Virgen de la Peña, 22:30 h Free admission
THURSDAY 7TH
Festival ‘All for Antonio’ Cortijo Don Elías, 18 h Singers, DJs, influencers, performances. Limited capacity Donation:10 euros+drink
Verbena el juncal
Friday 8th
El Juncal, 20:30 h Performances, elections for grandparents and children’s queen, and recognition of residents Saturday 9th
El Juncal, 11 h Games, paella and performances Sunday 10th El Juncal, 14 h ‘Sardinada’ and performances
cuban FESTIVAL
Friday 1st, from 19:30 to 02 h
Saturday 2nd, from 19:00 to 02 h
Sunday 3rd, from 19:30 to 00 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña
Cuban music DJ, entertainment shows, live music, Latin food area and much more
From August 6th to 10th
La Cala Boulevard, 19 to 01 hours Craft and International Beer Festival with concerts, shows, and more than 55 varieties of beer.
territorio juventud
Kayak, Paddle Surf, Volleyball Fridays and Saturdays in July and August
Free activities
For more information and to register, every Wednesday from 10 h at experiencias.es. Limited places
DO NOT MISS
Exhibition: ‘Colours of the land’, by Jessica Persson Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office Until the 29th of August
Exhibition by Alicia Ramos La Cala Cultural Centre Until the 25th of August
Exhibition: ‘Arqueología Emocional’, by Celia Jiménez Las Lagunas Cultural Centre Until the 18th of August
Exhibition ‘Dicotomía’, by José Manuel Jiménez Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo Until the 18th of August
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
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución,
Make Solidarity Your Gift This Summer
La Cala Branch Office Square, August 27th and 30th, from 11 to 14 h Info: frd@mijas.es / 952589010
DEPARTMENT MIJAS TOWN HALL
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SALUD RESPONDE (Doctor’s prescriptions etc.)
EMERGENCY/DOCTOR, AMBULANCE ANDALUSIAN HEALTH
LOCAL POLICE - MIJAS
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
Suspiro de Cuatro Patas Camino de Campanales, from 17 to 20 h
Flea Market, information for volunteers, information on adoptions
Flamenco show
Mijas Pueblo
birra art