Foreigners presents La Cala will host a fair to mark Youth Day
La Cala Youth Association and the Town Hall have scheduled various leisure activities for the 18th, 19th, and 20th of September
its programme for autumn
Among the activities that will take place in the coming months are informative talks, charity tables, and meetings
On the evening of Wednesday 10th, the artist, a resident of Mijas, took to the stage at the Municipal Booth and dazzled a large audience with her performance NEWS/07
More than 7,300 Mijas students return to school after the summer holidays
This academic year, the number of students has increased slightly in some schools in the town compared to last year, especially in La Cala
The Mijas Fair brings fun for all
From the 6th to the 11th of September, Mijas Pueblo celebrated its festivities, full of tradition, musical performances, dance shows, tributes and plenty of fun at both the daytime and evening fairs. NEWS/06-07
An emotional night with the patron saint of Mijas
NEWS/04
cp mijas las lagunas plays at home this Sunday
The Third Division team will face C.D. Alhaurino at 19:00 hours at the Juan Gambero Culebra stadium in Las Lagunas
The Mijas Town Hall holds a draw for the 1,600 places on the upcoming senior citizens trip to Huelva
The final list of participants is now available on the noticeboard of the mijas.es website and at the offices of the Senior Citizens Department
Hotels in the municipality nearly fully booked in August
The hotel occupancy rate was 93.57% last month, making it one of the leading destinations in the province of Málaga
NEWS/04
The Mancomunidad wants to allocate 883,000 euros from the Joint Investment Plans to Mijas The entity wants to use the cash surplus for these investments, which will be chosen by the local councils
The patron saint of Mijas, the Virgen de la Peña, once again filled the town’s streets with her light and pure beauty during her traditional procession back to her hermitage in the El Compás on September 8th. Accompanied by thousands of residents, worshippers, and visitors, the perpetual mayoress paraded through the streets along a route marked this year by numerous surprises, tributes, and showers of petals / A. Gijón and I. Merino.
Foreigners
PROGRAMME for autumn Foreigners presents its
Highlights include informative talks in English and German, charity tables, and coworking and networking events
Report by María José Gómez / Design: Carmen Martín / Translation: C. Arroyo
The Mijas Foreigners Department continues the work it began more than 40 years ago, as highlighted on Wednesday 10th at a press conference by the councillor responsible for the department, Mario Bravo (PP): “From the department, we analyse the needs and offer activities to support all those citizens who have a different language and culture to ours, but of whom we are proud”.
Thus, on Wednesdays throughout September, the ‘Coworking for Women Entrepreneurs’ meetings are being held, organised by the international group Costa Women.
This month’s programme also includes a meeting where the Toastmasters International Costa del Soul Speakers association will be officially presented. “On the 16th of September, we are organising an open day at the La Cala Branch Office, where everyone can experience first-hand what we say is our motto: we want to enjoy public speaking”, explained the vice-president of the group, Minerva Quijera, who added that “it is a space to connect with other people and other cultures, to network; it is not just about public speaking”.
More activities
The department is continuing its charity tables this autumn. These are held on the last Wednesday
SOLIDARITY TABLES
OF THE ACTIVITIES TAKE NOTE
SEPTEMBER 16th
19 H.
Assembly hall of the La Cala Branch Office
Toastmasters Costa del Soul peakers presentation
Open Session
SEPTEMBER 17th AND 24th
FROM 10 TO 14 H.
14 H. Play Mijas Restaurat
Coworking for female entrepreneurs
Organised by Costa Women 30 euros per session
OCTOBER 4TH OCTOBER 25th AND 29th
From La Butibamba Park
British Legion Parade
Included in the Poppy Appeal charity campaign
SEPTEMBER 24th and 27th
FROM 11 TO 14 H.
La Cala Branch Office Square
Social and charitable groups participate in this initiative to raise funds SOLIDARITY TABLES
and Saturday of each month. For October, the programme also features the British Legion parade in La Cala de Mijas on October 4th.
“It is a very significant event for the British, who are the largest foreign nationality in Mijas. It was held last year and we believe it is very important for all residents, many of whom are members of the British Legion”, explained Bra-
NOVEMBER 26th AND 29th
OCTOBER 14th
In addition, as has been customary in the quarterly planning of this municipal department since its creation 40 years ago, the programme includes providing information to foreign residents on issues affecting their daily lives in Spain. On this occasion, the programme includes a talk in English, on the 14th of October, discussing updates to the Tourist Apartments Law. There will also be another talk in German entitled ‘How to enjoy life in old age’, which will take place on the 21st of October. Bravo clarified that, even though the talks are in different languages, “they are aimed at the general public” and Spaniards, as well as foreigners, “are welcome to attend”. Finally, there are two events in collaboration with the Lions Club in November: the 7th Walk Against Diabetes, which will take place on Sunday 2nd, and the Christmas Fair, scheduled for Sunday 30th in La Butibamba Park
14 H.
Assembly hall of the La Cala Branch Office
Talk: ‘Update on the Tourist Apartment Law’
Delivered by José Luis Navarro, from Intercala
OCTOBER 21st
16 H.
Assembly hall of the La Cala Branch Office
Talk: ‘How to Enjoy Life in Old Age’
Delivered by Christiane Rudigier and Jutta Tackmann
NOVEMBER 2nd
10 H.
La Cala de Mijas Watchtowers
VII Walk Against Diabetes
In collaboration with the Lions Club
NOVEMBER 30TH
FROM 11 TO 16 H.
La Butibamba Park
Christmas Fair
In collaboration with the Lions Club
The councillor for Foreigners (2nd right), Mario Bravo, with the department’s technicians and the vice-president of Toastmasters, Minerva Quijera / M.J.G.
OVER 7,300 STUDENTS
return to school after the summer
After more than two months of holidays, students in the second cycle of nursery, primary, and special education across the municipality returned to the classroom on Wednesday 10th
Irene Pérez /Design: C.Bejarano / Translation: C. Arroyo
After more than two months of holidays, just over 7,300 students in the second cycle of nursery, primary and special education across the municipality returned to class on Wednesday. In most schools, the start of term was staggered, but the excitement of the first day, seeing classmates and teachers again, was palpable. With plenty of nerves, the occasional yawn, backpacks already half full, and, overall, a strong eagerness to return to class, the 2025/2026 school year got under way. “Almost all children adapt quickly to returning to class”, said the headmaster of CEIP Las Cañadas (Las Lagunas),
Paco León, adding that “it is true that some arrived in tears today, but as soon as they are with others, they settle down and the-
STUDENTSENROLLED
re is no problem”. It was a reunion with friends, but also with teachers, who used the first morning to review the
(YEAR 25/26)
in Mijas for the new academic year in the second cycle of nursery, primary and special education
STATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE SCHOOLS
BY AREA AND SCHOOL
5,005 LAS LAGUNAS
CEIP Las Cañadas: 850
CEIP Tamixa: 700
CEIP María Zambrano: 693
CEIP El Albero: 624
CEIP Virgen de la Peña: 597
CEIP Indira Gandhi: 520
CEIP Los Campanales: 475 Colegio San Francisco de Asís (semi-private): 546
EEI Los Claveles: 240 1,900 LA CALA CEIP San Sebastián: 398
CEPR El Chaparral: 580
CEIP Jardín Botánico: 543
CEIP El Olmo: 537
Academic year 2025–2026
JUAN JOSÉ TORRES TRELLA Councillor for Education (PP)
“It is in La Cala where the demand for school places is highest. In fact, we have had to increase transport services because many children from La Cala and surrounding areas must attend schools in Las Lagunas, making this transport option essential for families”
student list, discuss the year ahead and eflect on the summer holidays. Returning to school also means re-establishing routines for many families. “During the holidays, the usual happens: they go to bed later and get up later, and everything is a bit out of sync, so we were looking forward to getting back to our normal schedule”, said Sofía Cano, a parent at this school. Teresa Sánchez, added that “it’s true that so many holidays can be a bit tedious. Our daughter was already a little bored, even though we’ve been out and about a lot, but she needed this routine”.
New features for the 2025/2026 academic year
At the start of the academic year, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), said that “we have made every effort to ensure that all schools are in excellent condition for the return of students and teachers. I hope it will be a successful school year and that our children make the most of it”. Meanwhile, the councillor for Education at the Mijas Town Hall, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), visited several schools on the 10th and contacted many others to ensure the return to class went smoothly. “Until yesterday, we were finishing off some remaining work in certain schools, but everything is now in very good shape and practically complete. That is why we have conducted these visits, to check for anything still pending and to be able to address it in the first
“We have made every effort to ensure that all schools are in excellent condition for the return of students and teachers. I hope it will be a successful school year and that our children make the most of it” ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
few days”, explained the councillor.
Although figures are not yet final due to last-minute withdrawals or enrolments, student numbers have increased slightly in some schools, which has required the creation of new classrooms or the redistribution of students This occurred at CEIP Las Cañadas, “where we had to create two new classes, using the music room among other spaces, so that all children could be accommodated”, said the headteacher of this school.
In this regard, the councillor for Education noted that “it is in La Cala where the demand for school places is highest. In fact, we have had to increase transport services because many children from La Cala and surrounding areas must attend schools in Las Lagunas, making this transport option essential for families”.
Torres Trella also highlighted that this year the option of opening some school playgrounds “in the afternoons and posibly at weekends” is under consideration. This stems from the idea, he said, that “the children of the municipality should be able to play sports or use these facilities in the afternoons”.
Finally, the councillor reported that, after the summer, the Education maintenance team has been reinforced again, “we have brought in ten people for maintenance and caretaking work in Mijas schools, all to ensure that the centres are in excellent condition for day-to-day use”.
Students of CEIP Las Cañadas on their first day back / I.Pérez
booked during August Mijas almost fully
The hotel occupancy rate was 93.57% in August, making it one of the leading destinations in the province of Malaga
Ed. Dept. / Design: M. Fernández
Good news for the tourism sector in Mijas: during August, the municipality recorded an occupancy rate of 93.57%, making it one of the leading destinations in the province of Malaga. According to data provided by the Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos), the average occupancy rate for the province is 92.14%, 1.26 points above the average recorded during the same period in 2024. Mijas exceeds this figure.
As for the forecasts for September, the hotel association places Mijas at 90.63%, which would
SENIOR CITIZENS
Photos / Archive.
FRANCISCO JEREZ Councillor for Tourism (Vox)
“Mijas is once again at the forefront of the province, which shows that our tourism model is attractive and competitive. These figures are the result of a joint effort between the administration, business owners and the sector”
once again place the municipality among the towns with the best records in the province. In fact, the forecast for this month is 87.65% for Malaga as a whole. By nationality, the number of domestic tourists is expected to decrease to 30% of the total, compared to 70% from the international market. For October 2025, the hotel association forecasts occupancy
The draw for the 1,600 places on the seniors trip has taken place
The allocation starts from file number 13,271
C.M./M.F./M.J.G. The trip organised each year by the Senior Citizens Department for Mijas pensioners is fast approaching.
On Tuesday 9th, a public draw was held to allocate the 1,600 places available, which will be divided into four groups and will travel to Matalascañas.
The plenary hall of the Mijas Town Hall was the venue chosen for the drawing of the balls that determined the last four digits of the file number from which the list of successful applicants will be drawn in ascending order,
starting with number 13,271. The Mijas Town Hall explained that of the 2,045 applications submitted, 1,798 met the requirements and were included in this draw. However, they wanted to reassure all applicants
of 74.13%, compared to 86.70% in October last year.
For her part, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), wanted to thank the tourism sector for its work. “The month of August has once again confirmed the strength of the Costa del Sol as a first-class tourist destination, which is the result of the perfectly coordinated work of all the segments that
make up the sector and which have the full support of the Town Hall. We will now continue working to consolidate these figures”, explained the mayoress.
The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), highlighted that “Mijas is once again at the forefront of the province, which shows that our tourism model is attractive and com-
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
WHERE TO FIND IT?
The list of successful applicants for the trip can be viewed on the noticeboard of the Town Hall’s website (www.mijas.es), in the Seniors section, or via this QR code.
WHERE AND WHEN TO PAY FOR THE TRIP?
BANK CARD: at the senior citizens offices:
LAS LAGUNAS
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION CENTRE
12th and 19th of September, from 9 to 14 h.
From September 15th to 18th, from 9 to 14 and from 16 to 19 h.
MIJAS PUEBLO
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION CENTRE
22nd and 23rd of September, from 9 to 14 h. 23rd of September, 16 to 19 h.
LA CALA DE MIJAS
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE
24th, 25th and 26th of September, from 9 to 14 h.
“Usually, everyone who meets the requirements ends up travelling, as there are often withdrawals among those admitted”, said the councillor for Senior Citizens, Silvia Marín (PP), who stressed that the trip has been awarded this year at a cost of 652,912 euros. This means that the Town Hall’s investment per person for this trip is 408.07 euros.
petitive. These figures are the result of a joint effort between the administration, business owners and the sector”.
Jerez also stressed that “international tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of our local economy, but we must not forget the importance of the domestic market, which continues to trust Mijas as a safe and high-quality destination”. Finally, the councillor pointed out that “we are working to strengthen the cultural, gastronomic, leisure and sporting offer throughout the year. We want those who visit us in September and October to find the same level of excellence in Mijas as in the high season”.
Public fee to be paid from the 12th to the 26th of September: 6.50 per person per stay
WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR TRAVEL TICKET?
Once payment has been made, the travel ticket confirming the allocated place will be issued at the senior citizens offices in the Active Participation Centres and at the La Cala Senior Citizens Centre.
The councillor specified that the first 400 applications, starting from number 13,271, will go in the first shift; the next 400 will go in the second shift, and so on until all the places are filled. However, the Senior Citizens Department clarified that when the list of applications reaches the last one registered, number 14,682, the allocation will continue with the first one, number 11,238.
“The month of August has once again confirmed the strength of the Costa del Sol as a first-class tourist destination, which is the result of the perfectly coordinated work of all the segments that make up the sector”
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
Mijas shines in its festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Peña
From September 6th to 11th, the town held its fair, featuring an extensive programme of events, with the highlight being the procession of the patron saint
Saturday 6th
Tribute dinner for the elderly
María Roca and Jesús Villar,
Grandparents of the fair
Mijas Fair 2025 Justo Gómez and Rocío Cortés filled
Sunday 7th
Isabel Merino / Mónica López/ Cristina Bejarano / María José Gómez / Photos: J.P., I.M.,
Monday 8th
An emotional night with
the patron saint
Wednesday 10th
‘Dioses de Egipto’ party
Parade of bands
Group.
Melody, a diva on stage
Inflatables
Thursday 11th
for the family
Hours before the procession, the streets of the historic centre were alive with music as the marching bands paraded through.
The Las Lagunas Music Group, the Mijas Municipal Band, the Nuestra Señora de la Paz Band, the Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo Band and the Marbella Music Group all took part.
During the afternoon, a running of inflatable bulls provided the perfect ending to the last day of the daytime fair. In addition, visitors enjoyed live performances by the Rompeolas band, which had everyone dancing to its varied repertoire of popular music, and the group Twingo. In the evening, the Mijas Fair concluded with a grand finale featuring performances by Mago de Oz and the group Hechizo
Las Lagunas Music
12th to 18th of
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 12TH
Exhibition ‘Macro’, by the Nuevo Enfoque collective Collective headquarters, Los Olivos residential complex, phase 1, unit 25, inauguration at 20 h
Exhibition of the summer children’s workshops at the Mijas Art Centre
Mijas Art Centre, inauguration at 17 h
SATURDAY 13TH
Role-playing game ‘Bakeneko’ Manuel España Theatre, 17 hours
In aid of Aristochat
For ages 14 and over, or under14s accompanied by an adult
Registration on a first-come, first-served basis: at the Youth Department (mobile: 606 417 609) or via the QR code on the poster Limited places available
Circuito Andaluz de Peñas 2025
Peña Flamenca El Gallo, 22 h
With Antonia Contreras singing and Juan Ramón Caro on guitar
This event is organised by the Provincial Federation of Flamenco Clubs of Málaga
Moisés Vargas presents his album ‘De la raíz’ Peña Flamenca del Sur, 21 h With Antonio Soto on guitar Event presentation by Sebastián Fuentes
TUESDAY 16TH
Toastmasters Costa del Soul Speakers Open Session
Assembly Hall of the La Cala Branch Office, 19 hours
‘Walkathon for water’ Departure from Torreón de La Cala de Mijas, 9 h
Organised by the We Are Water Foundation. Registration: 5 euros at wearewater.org or on the day of the event
THURSDAY 18TH
Autumn literary cycle
Upper hall of the Manuel España Theatre, 19 hours
Presentation of Arita Aronaigo’s book ‘Aaron y Naia en la naturaleza’
Youth Fair: Bubble Football Francisco Santana ‘Paquirri’ football pitch (La Cala), 19 h Ages 7 and up
FRIDAY 19TH
Cheese and wine pairing
La Terraza at La Cala Resort, 18 hours
65 euros per person. Four types of wine and eight types of cheese
DO NOT MISS
Calapop Weekend 2025
19th and 20th of September, El Charcón beach
With The Speedways, The Pages, Howlin’ Ramblers and Angela Hoodoo, among others, on Friday 19th, and with The Peawees, Ian Kay, Pelazo, The Laser Society and other artists on Saturday 20th
More information at calapop.com
Tourist Day
24th of September, Virgen de la Peña Square, Mijas Pueblo 12 h Flamenco show 13:30 h Free paella
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sunday of each month
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
Coworking, by Costa Women and Play in collaboration with the Town Hall Play Restaurant, every Wednesday in September, from 10 to 14 h
Price: 30 euros per session and 100 euros for all five sessions Advance booking required at play@costawomen.com
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Exhibition by artisans J.J. Martín Quiroga and Seita Van Den Eeden Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office Until the 30th of September
Painting exhibition by Lali Casillas Salcedo Folk Museum in Mijas
Until the 15th of September
Exhibition ‘Tormenta, caos... creación’ by Rafael Carmona CACMijas
The exhibition will be open until the 16th of September
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WOMEN’S CENTRE FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION
The La Cala Lions hold an event to support their new president, David Kay.-
Recently, more than 100 Lions attended an event held at Restaurante El Olivo to support the new president of the La Cala Lions Club, David Kay. During the presidential dinner, organised by Sandie Tavendale, Kay sincerely thanked “everyone who supported and sponsored the event”. Thanks to this evening, the Lions raised 1,642, euros which will allow the club to continue helping those in need.
