The voluntary tax payment period pires on November 20th
Juan Francisco Aguilera will announce the festivities today, Friday 22nd, at 21 hours at the municipal auditorium.
The Mijas Music Band
presents the concert ‘Pórtico de feria’
The 45th Mijas Race Fair will
take place this Sunday, 24th
Taxpayers can pay their bills through the electronic office or through the platform pagosexpress. mijas.es
The recital, organised by the UP in Mijas, will take place on the 31st of August at 20:30 hours at the Plaza Virgen de la Peña; admission is free
The maintenance contract for the Sierra de Mijas is about to be awarded
The service, which is being implemented for the first time in the municipality, will run from October 1st to May 31st with an investment of 1.2 million euros NEWS/02
The
Until the 31st of August, sampling this type of gourmet burger will be easier than ever thanks to The Champion Burger Smash Edition, a gastronomic event that began on Thursday 21st in our municipality. The Las Lagunas fairground is hosting the event, where 18 food trucks are serving their own take on burgers, with the public invited to vote for their favourite. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, together with the regional government’s employment representative, Carmen Sánchez Sierra, officially inaugurated the event. In the picture, The mayoress Ana Mata poses with a hamburger from Dak Burger Mijas, accompanied by the regional representative for Employment, Business and Labour, Carmen Sánchez Sierra; the deputy mayor of Las Lagunas, Eloy Belmonte; and provincial deputy José Luis Rodríguez del Pozo (right) / C.B. NEWS/03
The race, promoted by the Sports Department, will allow athletes to enjoy an urban route through the historic centre
The Mijas Town Hall accepts the works for the Gran Parque, located in El Ahogadero
Once maintenance and security have been awarded, an open day will be organised so that residents can get to know the site
NEWS/05
The mayoress meets with the members of the SAD (Home Care Service) works council
Ana Mata listened to their concerns regarding the new Home Care Service contract
Parks and Gardens beautifies the area around the La Cala municipal pool
A large number of flowers, shrubs and new trees have been planted in the area with the aim of maximising water and energy savings
The maintenance service for THE SIERRA DE MIJAS
is set to launch in October
The mayoress, Ana Mata, announces that the award of this contract, being carried out for the first time in the municipality, is imminent
With the aim of preserving the mountains and preventing possible forest fires, the municipal government team put the maintenance service for the Sierra de Mijas out to tender in May for a total of 1.2 million euros. The contract is expected to be awarded shortly. “This is the first time a contract has been put out to tender for the conservation, maintenance and preservation of public land, which is visited by many people and is a responsibility we all share”, said the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP).
The work covered by the contract includes forestry treatments, clearing through slashing, thinning and pruning (including the removal of invasive species to improve forest health and pre-
THE CONTRACT, in detail
The work:
FORESTRY treatments
CLEARING through slashing, thinning and pruning (including the removal of invasive species)
REFORESTATION and conservation
ANA MATA,
mayoress of Mijas
“Maintaining the Sierra is a responsibility we all share”
“This is the first time that a contract has been put out to tender for the conservation, maintenance and preservation of public land, which is visited by many people and is a responsibility that we all share”, said the mayoress.
Forest preservation AND FIRE PREVENTION
One of the objectives set out in the contract for this service is to carry out forestry work to prevent fires in public woodlands.
FROM OCTOBER ST ST MONDAY TO FRIDAY EIGHT-MONTH DURATION 1 31
Tender amount:
According to the BID SPECIFICATIONS the work will be carried out from Monday to Friday over eight-month periods. The area of operation will be Sierra Blanca and Sierra Bermeja. 1.21 MILLION EUROS
vent fires, with appropriate management of the resulting waste), reforestation in the natural environment and the conservation, maintenance and improvement of forest infrastructure (paths, signage, water troughs, etc.). “Seven companies have submitted bids for this tender, and we hope to have results soon so that we can carry out this much-needed work in October”, said the mayoress,
Maintenance and improvement of forestry INFRASTRUCTURE WASTE management
adding that this is particularly important “now that we are seeing much of Spain affected by these fires, some of which are deliberate and others not”.
The mayoress also noted that the service will run for eight months: from October 1st to May 31st. “The Mijas Town Hall has never before put out to tender a contract of this nature, which will cover very specific services du-
ring this period”, explained Mata.
As the government team pointed out last May, during the execution of the work, it will not be permitted to cut, uproot, prune or damage any flora species included in the Spanish Catalogue of Threatened Species, the Andalusian catalogue, or Annex V of Law 42/2007 on Natural Heritage and Biodiversity of Animal and Plant Species of Communi-
ty Interest which require strict protection. If any species listed in these documents are encountered, prior authorisation must be requested from the Regional Government of Andalusia before any action is taken.
The document also adds that any plant waste generated must be removed or disposed of promptly, either by shredding, chipping or transfer to an authorised site.
Jacobo Perea / Cristina Bejarano / Translation: C. Arroyo
The mayoress of the municipality visited the Sierra de Mijas on Thursday 21st / J.Perea.
TO MAY
The Champions Burger
THE BEST SMASH BURGERS are in Mijas
The mayoress Ana Mata inaugurated the event on Thursday 21st alongside the Employment representative, Carmen Sánchez; it will be open until the 31st
Report
by Isabel Merino / Info: Nuria Luque / Photos: C.B and N.L. / Translation: C. Arroyo
The meat in a smash burger is cooked by pressing it against a hot griddle, forming a thin, crispy layer on the outside that keeps it juicy on the inside, creating a more intense flavour and a unique texture. That’s the theory, but if you want to try it for yourself, don’t miss The Champions Burger, a gastronomic competition featuring the best burgers in Spain, which you can visit at the Las Lagunas fairground until the 31st of August.
The event, which opened on Thursday 21st, is a paradise for lovers of these exclusive gourmet offerings, combining the most daring ingredients with inventive creations. “It is a pleasure to have the best bur-
Experience
The Champions Burger
IN MIJAS
In addition to Mijas, The Champions Burger is being held simultaneously in three other Spanish cities. . According to one of its organisers, José Antonio Morales, “we are very grateful to the people who know us, there are many fans of the brand, and we work hard to keep improving so that people can enjoy better burgers and experience a festival that is the best in Spain”.
An event FOR ALL AGES
gers here; these are people who have worked very hard, and each ingredient they use means that when we see one of these burgers, it is not a typical one. They offer such a wide range of burgers, and they comply with all health regulations, which makes this the perfect setting for young people and families in genera”, said the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP). She inaugurated the event alongside the delegate for Employment, Business and Self-Employment, Carmen Sánchez, who described The Champions Burger as “much more than a gastronomic event that showcases the creativity and talent of many people who have managed to combine
these synergies to make this an economic event from the point of view of employment and the creation of many jobs, both directly and indirectly”.
A total of 18 food trucks are taking part in this edition, where visitors can enjoy not only burgers but also chicken treats, desserts and other delicacies.
“We are very happy, we had no doubts, we knew that even though the Malaga Fair is on, it was going to work very well in Mijas because of the population, density and size. We would like to thank the people of Mijas and the local government team who have supported the event”, said José Antonio Morales, organiser of the championship. The opening of The Champions Burger was also attended by Vox councillor Eloy Belmonte, who said that “it is a source of pride for the residents of Las Lagunas to host a gastronomic event of this kind, where you can eat the best burgers in Spain and Europe”.
The event was inaugurated by the mayoress Ana Mata, the Employment Delegate Carmen Sánchez and the provincial deputy José Luis Rodríguez del Pozo.
The opening day had a great atmosphere.
Numerous influencers promoted the event.
The UP presents the concert
Pórtico de Feria
Alberto Lago / Info: P.Murillo
The activities leading up to the 2025 Mijas Fair are already underway, with the Pórtico de Feria concert serving as proof. The event will take place on Sunday 31st of August, starting at 20:30 hours, at the Virgen de la Peña square.
This was announced on Monday 18th by the councillor for the UP in Mijas, Silvia Marín (PP), and the director of the Mijas Music Band, Francisco Valcárcel. A concert in which “everything that will be played are new works across different genres such as tangos, pasodobles, and soundtrack music. In addition, for the second part, for the first time, we will play fair music with which we are going to enjoy great medleys”, said the director of the band. In addition, the musicians also promised surprises for this second part.
For her part, Marín invited “everyone to come to the Virgen de la Peña square at 20:30 hours on the 31st of August to enjoy these melodies, notes and scores that the Mijas Music Band will offer us”. This event is being organised with great care, effort, dedication and teamwork, and, as Valcárcel said, “the result will be wonderful”.
The event will take place on Sunday 31st at 20:30 hours, at the Plaza Virgen de la Peña
Celia Romero at the start of the events in honour of the patron saint
‘s emotional proclamation
M.J.G. The first official event organised to celebrate the festivities of the Virgen de la Peña brought together numerous worshippers, residents and representatives of the municipal corporation, brotherhoods and groups on Sunday 17th at the beautiful balcony of El Compás. María de la Peña Leiva, the 2025 Holy Week town crier, was in charge of presenting the event,
while Francisco Alarcón, ‘Corro’, last year’s town crier for the Virgen de la Peña, introduced Celia Romero who, representing the Mijas Local Police, delivered a speech marked by respect, emotion, and gratitude. “I am here to announce not only a festivity, but also a legacy, a devotion that unites us generation after generation. Today I am not speaking to you only
ANA MATA MAYORESS OF MIJAS (PP)
I.M. On Friday 22nd, the Miguel González Berral municipal auditorium will be filled with a festive atmosphere with the official proclamation of the festivities, starting at 21 hours. Juan Francisco Aguilera, a resident of Barrio Santana, will announce the 2025 fair in a ceremony open to all citizens, featuring performances by the singer Tamara Jerez and the Mijas Music Band. In addition, the official poster for the fair, which this year will be held from the 6th to the 11th of September, will be unveiled, along with the activities and concerts organised to celebrate the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Peña.
with my voice, but I am proud to represent the Mijas Local Police, to which I am proud to belong”, said the town crier, adding that “I have always been with her and from the moment I passed the Local Police exam, it was my dream to carry her on my shoulders. For the last four years,
“We have chosen someone who has been very active in everything that happens in Mijas since a young age, and whose grandfather instilled in him a devotion to and love of music. Someone who knows Mijas so well and lives it so intensely will give us a wonderful proclamation”
The proclamation of
the Mijas Pueblo
Fair this Friday, 22nd
PORTRAIT OF a town crier
Aguilera is an administrative assistant by profession, president
with various groups.
PRESENTATION OF THE POSTER FOR THE EVENTS
every 29th of August I have carried her through Mijas”. For 30 years, it has been the members of the Local Police who have carried the image of the Virgen de la Peña. “Today, Celia has represented all those voices, but mainly that of a girl who has felt close to the Virgin since she was very young and who is also part of all the traditions of Mijas Pueblo”, said the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP).
The councillor for the UP, Silvia Marín, and the director of the Mijas Music Band, Francisco Valcárcel, presented the concert / P.M.
of the Peña Santana Cultural Association, member of the Brotherhood Cristo de la Columna, and collaborates
PATRON SAINT
Members of the Mijas government team accompanied the town crier on this day / M.C.
Celia Romero during the proclamation / M.C.
The council plans to organise an open day so that residents can see the facility
Ed. Dept / Design: I.Merino / Translation: C. Arroyo
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), announced on Monday 18th that the Town Hall has now taken delivery of the Gran Parque works. The local council is therefore taking over the infrastructure, which the local executive highlights as “set to become the green area of the Costa del Sol”. “This is great news as it means the works have been completed. We have made some modifications to the initial project to improve operational efficiency and ensure that the result is what we all expect”, explained the mayoress.
Regarding the maintenance of this large infrastructure, it should be remembered that the Town Hall put it out to tender for a total of 2.7 million euros per year for three years. The tender was divided into three lots: gardening maintenance (2.35 million euros per year), security (392,000 euros) and conservation and maintenance of facilities and equip-
The Town Hall accepts the works of the Gran Parque
ment (544,000 euros). The aim is to reduce costs by distributing the operation of services across different concessions. Once the three lots have been awarded, an open day is planned so that local residents can visit the facility.
Features
The Gran Parque covers an area of 270,000 square metres, with more than 2,900 trees. The type of trees and shrubs has been changed to reduce water consumption from 1,350 cubic metres per month to around 350.
In terms of facilities, the Gran Parque includes basketball and five-a-side football pitches, a dog park in the southern area and an
amphitheatre with capacity for 1,500 people for cultural and festive activities. There are also five children’s play areas, a skate park,
“This
completed. We have made some modifications to the initial project to improve operational efficiency and ensure that the result is what we all expect”
second phase
improvements
The Gran Parque stretches in lenght from the cemetery grounds to the Cerros del Águila residential area and in width as far as the vicinity of Venta de La Morena.
In a second phase, with the project due to be approved in September, access will be improved with two bridges over the Fuengirola River.
a splash park and bio-healthy equipment throughout the area. All this is complemented by a large navigable lake.
Exterior view of Gran Parque / Jacobo Perea.
is great news, as it means the works have now been
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
Payment of taxes in the voluntary period IS
OPEN UNTIL THE 20TH OF NOVEMBER
To date, the municipal coffers have collected 52.3 million euros in IBI, vehicle tax and rubbish tax payments
Jacobo Perea / Design: C.Bejarano
As of August 19th, municipal revenue from Property Tax (IBI) stands at 45 million euros; 6 million euros from the Rubbish Collection and Solid Waste Treatment Tax and 5 million euros from the Motor Vehicle Tax (IVTM), totalling 52,392,724 euros. “The percentages have increased, we are at 65% for IBI and 70% for rubbish, although we are still close to 32% for road tax”, said the councillor for Finance at the Mijas Town Hall, Mario Bravo (PP), who reminded residents that the voluntary payment period ends on the 20th of November, after which bills will be subject to surcharges and penalties.
Pino&Pino, Andrés Pino and his Latin Orchestra, and Lázaro Contino were the stars of the evening
C.B. Last Saturday, the 16th, the Torreón de La Cala hosted one of its liveliest evenings with the celebration of Latin Night.
Organised by the Tourism Department, this event has become a municipal tradition, drawing a large audience each year to a festive atmosphere filled with music and dancing.
The evening began with the legendary duo Pino&Pino, father and son Andrés Pino, who, with their versatility on stage, introduced the audience to a variety of Spanish and Latin American musical genres.
“We give an exceptional image to the world because there are so many nationalities here that people are impressed when they hear these voices and, above all, what we Spaniards are and what we represent with this music”, explained the deputy mayor of the municipality,
Regarding these figures, Bravo wanted to “thank all those taxpayers who have made it easier for us to collect payments and, in return, receive a 5% discount”, referring to those citizens who have opted to pay these bills by direct debit (of the 52 million euros collected so far, almost 31 million euros have been collected via direct debit). He also encouraged those who have not yet done so to consider it for next year, highlighting that, “as a new feature”, this procedure can now be carried out completely “securely through the new electronic office”, rather
than, as previously, “via emails” sent to the relevant Town Hall department “where citizens had no guarantee that their data had been processed correctly”.
Although these three periodic taxes are the most significant, the Town Hall also manages fees for the occupation of public roads with tables and chairs, kiosks, noparking areas loading and unloading zones, the municipal market and bank ATMs.
How to pay taxes
There are two much quicker and more convenient ways to pay
online. With a digital certificate or electronic ID through the Electronic Office; and without a certificate, via the Pagosexpress platform, which is only valid for the payment of outstanding bills during the voluntary period.
In addition, taxes and fees can be paid in person at the Citizen Services and Tax Collection Offices of the Mijas Town Hall and at the branch offices in Las Lagunas and La Cala.
Bravo highlighted the importance of paying these taxes, which, together with “the collection of urban development
La Cala, a Caribbean hub during Latin Night
Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), during the event. With the unique backdrop of the La Cala watchtower, rhythms such as bachata, merengue and salsa took centre stage thanks to Andrés Pino and his Latin Orchestra and Cuban ‘tres’ player Lázaro Contino
“It’s a wonderful evening, I love it. Besides, I’m of Latin American origin, so what could I do but come to an evening like this?” said attendee, Miguel Ángel Portillo, who came with his
wife, Blanca Domínguez, who added that the evening “is very pleasant, they sing wonderfully. We already knew about this event and here we are”.
The Caribbean vibe had the audience on their feet, filling the dance floor. Ana Loro, a tourist who spends her summers in Mijas, said, “I come every year and I think these events are well worth it”. Without a doubt, this is an event where, in addition to the music, local businesses also benefit.
taxes and the share of State revenue” are essential for providing various services, including the maintenance of green areas, streets, street lighting, and water supply. “All this can be seen on the Town Hall’s website in the budget section, where there is a detailed breakdown of how we spend the money received from all the residents of Mijas”, he added, noting that “the growth of the municipal register in Mijas is ensuring that this increase in revenue is constant and continuous, and we will soon reach 100,000 people”.
“We give an exceptional image to the world because there are so many nationalities here that people are impressed when they hear these voices and, above all, what we Spaniards are”
JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS DAWSON First deputy mayor, Mijas Town Hall (Vox)
In photographs: 1. The duo Pino & Pino performing at El Torreón.- 2. The event with the La Cala watchtower as a backdrop.- 3. Andrés Pino and his Latin Orchestra.- 4. A large audience attended Latin Night / Mijas Comunicación.
“Tax
MARIO BRAVO Councillor for Economy and Finance (PP)
Citizen Services departments of the Mijas Town Hall and at the branch offices in Las Lagunas and La Cala.
The Town Hall beautifies the area around the La Cala pool
The Parks and Gardens Department has used xeriscaping techniques to maximise water and energy efficiency
C.Luque / P.Murillo / C.Bejarano
The Mijas Town Hall, through the Parks and Gardens Department, is improving the area around the La Cala municipal swimming pool following the completion and acceptance of the works. The work is still ongoing, as it is being carried out in several phases, but the first results are already visible. The project is based on xeriscaping principles, aiming for efficiency and savings in both water and energy. The surrounding area is being completely transformed. The opening of the municipal swimming pool in La Cala has revitalised the area, and with the arrival of users, the Town Hall saw the need to enhance and beautify the surroundings.
According to the councillor for Parks and Gardens, Daniel Goméz Teruel (PP), “after opening the swimming pool in La Cala, we saw that that the surrounding area needed a touch of colour and greenery, which is already characteristic of our municipality. We are continuing in the same vein, using lowmaintenance, fast-growing trees and plants that will provide shade quickly and enhance the area”. Specifically, a large number of flowers, shrubs and new trees have already been planted in the area, sourced from the municipal nursery, thanks to compensation for
tree felling or relocation. According to the councillor, “we have planted more than 600 oleanders grown in our municipal nursery, and we have paulownia trees, which are very fast-growing, broad-leaved trees that we obtained as compensation for felling carried out by the Town Hall. In addition, we have reused trees that were removed during the renovation of the roundabout at the entrance to La Cala”. Improvements to the area will continue for the rest of the month, with the priority being to save as much water and energy as possible, and always using drip irriga-
IMPROVEMENTS
XERISCAPING
ADELFAS Y PAULOWNIAS
More than 600 oleanders grown in the municipal nursery and paulownias, fastgrowing, broad-leaved trees that provide shade, HAVE
tion and careful water management. In addition, this department is also working with Operational Services to coordinate the movement and management of soil in the area. Gómez Teruel stated that “there is still
some work to be done in the area. We have to continue installing drip irrigation to keep water consumption to a minimum. We remain very committed to energy savings and to achieving zero water leaks”.
BEEN PLANTED
THE AIM is not only to beautify the area by adding a touch of colour and greenery, but also to save as much water and energy as possible by using drip irrigation and water control.
Area around the municipal swimming pool in La Cala enhanced / P. Murillo.
The councillor for parks, Daniel Gómez Teruel, visiting the works / P. Murillo.
FRIDAY 22ND
Proclamation of the Mijas Pueblo Fair and Festivities
Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium, 21:00 h
Presented by Juan Francisco Aguilera Villanueva. Tamara Jerez will perform during the event, and the poster announcing this year’s festivities and programme will be unveiled
Inauguration of the painting exhibition by Lali Casillas Salcedo
Folk Museum in Mijas, 20:00 h
Until the 15th of September
SATURDAY 23RD
‘Zambombas al fresquito’
At the Plaza de los Siete Caños in Barrio Santana, Mijas Pueblo, from 21:00 h
Organised by the Amigos del Zambombeo collective
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
EVENTS IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA
Sunday 24th, 20:30 h, outside the Virgen de la Peña Hermitage XIV Poetry Evening in honour of the Virgen de la Peña
Thursday 28th,9:30 to 20:30h, Virgen de la Peña Hermitage Offering of tuberoses to decorate the throne on which the Holy Virgen de la Peña will be carried. At 20:30 hours, a Eucharist will be celebrated to mark the start of the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Peña
Friday 29th, 20:00 h, Virgen de la Peña Hermitage Transfer of the image from its hermitage to the parish church and subsequent floral offering. At 12 noon, ringing of bells announcing the festivities
From August 30th to September 7th, Inmaculada Parish
Solemn novena. At 20 hours, Holy Rosary, novena prayer, prayers for the deceased and floral offering. At 20:30 hours, Holy Mass and singing of the hymn and the Salve Regina
DO NOT MISS
The Campions Burguer Smash Edition
Las Lagunas fairground, until the 31st of August. From 18 to 00 hours Monday to Thursday and from 12 to 00 Friday to Sunday Seventeen burger joints will offer their culinary creations based on gourmet burgers, and attendees will be able to vote for their favourites
Exhibition: ‘Colours of the land’, by Jessica Persson Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office Until the 29th 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
Summer night market Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Monday to Thursday from 20 to 00 hours
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
Flamenco show
Wednesday at 12 h
Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
by
La Cala
Until the 25th of August
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The President’s Dinner La Cala Lions Club September 6th, El Olivo de La Cala restaurant, 19:00 h
The price: 45 euros per person. Dinner will consist of three courses and will also include half a bottle of wine while enjoying Laura Elen’s performance. There will be raffles and prizes. Tickets are available at the Lions Club charity shop or by calling 663 52 92 80.
