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This weekend, there will be lectures by leading figures in caving, photographic exhibitions and screenings
Those interested can sign up from Tuesday 18th for activities such as music therapy or new technologies
Soroptimist LEADERSHIP Academy gathers 24 women
Technicians from the programme will assist anyone interested at the Employment Promotion building in Las Lagunas until July 31st NEWS/03
From the 6th to the 9th of November, Mijas experienced the thrill of top-level national pickleball thanks to the fifth round of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation’s official Pro Tour circuit, a sporting event that also served to test the facilities of Mijas Grand Park ahead of its upcoming opening. For the first time, this leisure complex opened its doors to the public, at reduced capacity, to host the semi-finals and final of this championship, which brought together players of eleven nationalities in the municipality / SPANISH PAGE 29
The experience focused on personal and professional growth, combining workshops, talks, round tables, and other activities
The Mijas coastline renews its tourism quality and sustainability certifications
The beaches have nine ‘Q’ for Tourist Quality, five blue flags, as well as the Blue Trail and the Blue Centre for the La Cala Watchtowers
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Mijas and Ecovidrio's Green Flag campaign promote recycling among young people
Around 120 students from IES Sierra de Mijas took part in a beach clean-up in El Chaparral
The Town Hall encourages farmers and livestock breeders to apply for Provincial Council grants These grants are intended to improve facilities, acquire equipment, and modernise agricultural and livestock farms
The beaches have nine ‘Q’ awards for Tourism Quality, five blue flags, the Blue Trail and the La Cala Watchtowers Blue Centre
Report by Editorial Department / Design: Isabel Merino
The 12-kilometre coastline of the municipality of Mijas has renewed its certifications for quality, sustainability, blue flags, Blue Trail, Blue Centre (the only one in the province of Malaga, the La Cala Watchtowers) and universal accessibility at the end of the 2025 campaign and ahead of the start of 2026.
In addition, the renewal of ISO 14001 (environmental certification) is scheduled for mid-month, as it is the only audit currently in progress.
a blue flag has been awarded, specifically to Riviera Beach
The checks to renew these distinctions (external audits) are carried out by Aenor and the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (Adeac), a non-profit organisation recognised by the Spanish Government through the Ministry for Ecological Transition. The councillor responsible for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), praised in a press release the work carried out during the 2025 campaign, which has led to the renewal of certifications “that guarantee an optimal service to users of coastal facilities in terms of comfort, usability, safety, access and environmental care”.
The 12 kilometres of beaches in Mijas have renewed the following AWARDS: accessibility certifications
at the beaches of La Luna-Royal Beach, Alhamar, Calahonda, Riviera, El Bombo, La Cala, La Dorada, El Chaparral and El Charcón. These same beaches also hold the ‘S’ for Sustainable Tourism 4 5 9 THE ISO 14001
according to the UNE 170001-2 standard at the beaches of La Cala, El Bombo, Riviera and La LunaRoyal Beach
In addition to the four already existing (at La Cala, El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Luna-Royal Beach), a fifth blue flag was added this season at Riviera
is due for renewal
with the audit currently underway. This standard recognises the optimisation of resource and waste management, the reduction of negative environmental impacts derived from its activity, and the minimisation of risks associated with accidental situations.
and looking ahead to the start of 2026”
The Watchtowers are an interpretation centre on the Mijas coastline, a cultural and tourist point of interest comprising three exhibition spaces that preserve and explain the history and ethnography of the municipality’s coast.
The service is intended for unemployed people registered with the Andalusian Employment Service
Mijas is once again offering the Andalucía Orienta programme, until the 31st of July. The service is aimed at unemployed people registered with the Andalusian Employment Service and provides assistance to users on the ground floor of the Employment Promotion building in Las Lagunas. There, three technicians and an assistant will advise unemployed people in their active search for a job. The professionals are available by appointment, which must be requested by calling 952 66 75 46 or 951 26 02 83. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), assured that “in Mijas we are very committed to offering
the best opportunities to our residents. That is why we attach great importance to supporting the people of Mijas in identifying their skills when it comes to starting to build or reorient their professional future”, said the mayoress. For his part, the councillor for Employment Promotion, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), recalled that “we are once again implementing this programme with a grant of 128,500 euros from the awarding body, the Andalusian Employment Service, which depends on the Regional Ministry of Employment, Business and SelfEmployment. Four people have been hired in different positions, which allows us to meet the objectives established for the service,
3,450 hours of direct assistance or a group of between 800 and 1,000 users during this time”. The councillor also highlighted that “the programme is very ambitious and has a fundamental objective, which is the integration of unemployed Mijeños into the labour market”.
Guidance service
This programme provides citizens with a guidance service for the unemployed, the purpose of which is to support the active population in their integration into the labour market by advising them on their job search. These actions are carried out individually or in groups, taking into account the user’s profile, needs, and personal qualities
WITH A BUDGET OF
128,500 euros
“We are very committed to offering the best opportunities to our residents. That is why we attach great importance to supporting them in identifying their skills when it comes to starting to build or reorient their professional future”
The Andalusian Employment Service (SAE), which depends on the Regional Ministry of Employment, Business and Self-Employment, has awarded the Mijas Town Hall a grant of 128,500 euros to run this service until the end of July.
Four 3,450 hours professionals of direct assistance
The aim of the programme is to provide 3,450 hours of direct assistance over the coming months, or to assist between 800 and 1,000 unemployed people by the 31st of July.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9 TO 14 HOURS By appointment only at phone numbers: 952 66 75 46 951 26 02 83
If this is your first time using the Andalucía Orienta service in Mijas, you must make an appointment at the SAE office to register as a job seeker. Must be registered as a job seeker
The service will be active until July and, among the services it offers, are advice on job search techniques, information on resources and training, training guidance, monitoring of personalised job placement plans, and support in writing a CV and preparing for job interviews. Juan Carlos Maldonado encouraged all residents registered with the SAE to come by and make use of these services and join the Andalucía Orienta programmes, which, he added, “have a high rate of job placement”.
As of September this year, more than 120 residents of Mijas have joined the foundation’s care programmes
Report by Irene Pérez / Design: Isabel Merino
The Mijas Town Hall is set to reinforce its commitment to the Cudeca Foundation by launching new collaborations related to volunteer programmes, training and employability initiatives. These measures will complement the annual subsidy dedicated to home care for people with primarily oncological ailments.
This was announced on Tuesday 11th by the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), after meeting with the manager of the Cudeca Foundation, Marisa Martín, to review the foundation’s activity in the municipality bet-
ween January and September this year. The meeting was also attended by the councillor for Social Inclusion, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), and Cudeca’s grants manager, Nuria Rivas So far this year, 124 people residing in Mijas have joined the Cudeca Foundation’s care pro-
Somos Uno Festival postponed until December due to bad weather
grammes, “in addition to the 40 who joined last year”, explained the manager of Cudeca, “so we estimate that we will end the year with around 180 beneficiaries in this municipality”. Martín also stated that “in the last two years, there has been a 30% increase in users in Mijas”.
For her part, the mayoress recalled that in 2024, the Town Hall’s grant to the Cudeca Foundation amounted to 40,000 euros for activities related to home care for pa-
put
tients and their families. In this regard, she announced that under the new General Subsidy Ordinance, this amount could be increased depending on the project submitted, and encouraged Cudeca to expand its work proposals in areas that also promote training for employment. “The Town Hall renews its subsidy to Cudeca every year to guarantee resources that are then multiplied by the dedication and passion that employees and volunteers
Prints, engravings and jewellery are on display at the
The Tourist Office in Mijas Pueblo changes its exhibition at the beginning of each month. In November, artists Teresa Madueño, with prints and engraving, and Liana Popa, with costume jewellery, showcase the best of local craftsmanship. According to Madueño, “I started many years ago with engravings on di-
fferent themes. But I am a restless artist and I have continued to research and learn new techniques, which is how I came to printmaking”. Popa, for her part, explained that “I have been in the world of crafts since 2013. I work with both jewellery and leather goods. Here I have brought a sample of my bracelets, handmade piece by piece,
and my scarf necklace creations, which I want everyone to see”.
According to the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), “this room existed but was not being used to its full potential. What’s more, here we promote the artists and artisans of Mijas. Lots of people come in asking for information, maps and plans, and they
Joan Hunt’s legacy is eternal”, stressed the mayoress.
Mata praised the work of the care teams, made up of doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers, “who provide comprehensive care to people in need and also to their families, which is very important”. Finally, the manager of the Cudeca Foundation thanked the Mijas Town Hall for its “constant and unwavering support” and highlighted the municipality’s solidarity with the care programmes that are carried out throughout the year”.
F.M.Romero. We will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the Somos Uno Festival. The forecast of rain and bad weather has forced the organisers and the Town Hall to postpone the event, which was scheduled to take place from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th of November. The new dates for this celebration of music and international cuisine will be from Friday 5th to Monday 8th of December. The festival, organised by the Cubanos Unidos association in collaboration with the Mijas Town Hall, will remain at its location in Andalucía Park in Las Lagunas, and the entire programme will go ahead as planned. This is free event seeks to strengthen ties between cultures and promote tolerance, celebrating International Day for Tolerance. It will feature traditional food, folklore and music from countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Peru, Argentina and Cuba, among others.
find a sample of the best of Mijas. This has become a meeting place, one of fusion, open to the public.
We also always invite people to visit their workplaces and buy the pieces they like”.
The funds were raised during a campaign carried out in October among the company’s employees and volunteers
It is not just 10,000 euros, it is the commitment of the employees of Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol and the Idiliq Foundation to the fight against cancer. That is the amount of the cheque presented on Monday by the company to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC). The funds were raised through the campaign the organi-
sation launches every October to mark World Breast Cancer Day, in which employees actively participated by contributing 5,000 euros, an amount that Idiliq doubled for this cause. “It’s already a tradition for us, and our staff and volunteers embrace it with such enthusiasm and interest that it’s a pleasure to repeat it. In addition, a few years ago we made a commitment that the Idiliq Foundation would match
the amount raised by the various activities organised”, explained the foundation’s president, Juan Miguel Marcos
The AECC is grateful for the collaboration. “I am delighted, because I have only just taken up the position”, said Carmen Gómez, president of the AECC Mijas, who added that “it is impressive how so many people working here get involved”.
The presentation took place at the Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol, and was attended by numerous representatives from the foundation, the AECC, the Málaga Provincial Council, and the Mijas Town Hall, as well as many of the company’s employees. “I am very satisfied as mayoress, because we are not only contributing to the AECC, but also to the Idiliq Foundation”, said the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who recalled that “together we are a big family working for the common good so that no one is in need”.
Alongside Mata, representing the government team, the councillor for Health, Marco Cortés (PP), and the councillor and deputy mayor of La Cala, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), were also present.
Struggle and hope
Last year, almost 1,300 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in Malaga, according to the vicepresident of the AECC Málaga, Alfredo Herrera. The association emphasises that every person facing cancer has a story of struggle and hope and that this type of collaboration is essential in order to stand up to the disease. “It is a great satisfaction and we are very grateful for Idiliq’s help because we know that they are always there”, said Herrera, who also pointed out that “in order to help people, we need financial resources: because we have psychologists, oncologists, doctors and all these things cost money. Without the support of companies and partners, it would be impossible”.
After Mijas took first place in Spain in Ecovidrio’s Green Flags campaign, the initiative continued on Thursday 13th in the town with a clean-up of El Chaparral beach. The campaing, which rewarded Mijas as the participating municipality that recycled the most glass during the summer, concluded with the participation of 120 students from IES Sierra de Mijas.
The objective was twofold. On the one hand, to remove waste; on the other, to use the Mar Nova app, as explained by María Cabrera from Paisaje Limpio, to catalogue it and send the data to the Ministry of the Environment to study its origin. Hugo Recio, from Ecovidrio, described the Green Flag campaign as
Around 120 students from IES Sierra de
take part in a beach clean-up in El Chaparral
a “healthy rivalry” between 51 Andalusian municipalities to promote the sustainability of glass, a material with “infinite lives”.
The students demonstrated their awareness. “I think a lot about animals, about the rubbish that accumulates in the sea and affects fish”, said student Kiara Giordano. Her classmate Adrián González added that he already takes action at home, using “glass bottles to reuse them” instead of plastic.
In total, 90 kilos of waste were collected, mainly cigarette butts, wipes and plastic fragments. The councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), described the clean-up as a “symbolic act”, as “we found the beach very clean
because we work on it all year round”, thanking the work of the Town Hall’s Operational Services and Basic Income departments.
Mijas’ victory in the campaign was due to the high level of participation, with 95% of hoteliers involved. Almost 542,000 kilos of glass were collected in the summer, 30,000 more than in 2024. The councillor for Cleanliness, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), highlighted the savings of 70,000 euros that this represented. Belmonte insisted on refuting “the stigma that we have that all waste is mixed afterwards. That is not the case”. The councillor concluded that Mijas has set itself the goal of “increasing these figures even further”.
It will be held at Mesón El Torillo in Fuengirola at 20 hours
J.Perea. Aristochat, the feline association dedicated to the rescue and adoption of cats in Mijas Costa, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. To mark the occasion, it has organised a charity dinner on Friday 14th at 20 hours at Mesón El Torillo in Fuengirola to raise funds to cover part of the costs
of its activities, as its facilities shelter an average of 200 abandoned cats, which are fed, given veterinary care and sterilised before being put up for adoption by responsible families.
The dinner costs 48 euros and includes an assortment of Iberian cold meats and oxtail risotto
as starters, plus a main course to choose from grilled vegetables, chicken churrasco, Iberian pork ‘secreto’, scallop and mushroom crepe or ‘rosada’ fish Alicante style. “There will also be live music, with my daughter Valérie singing, and we will hold a raffle”, said the president of Aristochat,
P.M.D. This week, ‘En la Corte del Rey Carmesí’ celebrates its 200th programme, a music show directed and presented by Paul Mroek Delclós, a music populariser, broadcast weekly on Radio Mijas (107.7 FM).
The programme began in January 2022, and over the course of these 200 episodes, it has covered the life and work of leading national and international artists of all genres and eras, explaining the lyrics and sharing anecdotes.
From the Canterbury rock group Caravan to the American singer-songwriter and poet Patti Smith, listeners have been able to enjoy the best songs from country (Johnny Cash), soul (Aretha Franklin), blues (B.B. King), Spanish pop (Gabinete Caligari), jazz (Ella Fitzgerald), Spanish rock (Burning), symphonic rock (King Crimson), hard rock (Scorpions), film soundtracks (Hanz Zimmer), Andalusian rock (Medina Azahara), blues rock (Ten Years After), singer-songwriters (Marwán), and many more.
There have also been special programmes dedicated to the Cala Mijas Festival, Christmas, No to War, and annual tributes to artists who have passed away (In Memoriam), among others The show is broadcast on Radio Mijas (107.7 FM) every week on Tuesdays from 20:00 to 21:00 hours, Thursdays from 15:00 to 16:00 hours, and Saturdays from 23:00 to 00:00. Podcasts of all episodes are available on ‘Radio Mijas on demand’ at www.mijascomunicacion.es. ‘En la Corte del Rey Carmesí’, a place to enjoy good music. Congratulations!
Chantal Lancelot. For more information and reservations, call 667 428 620. Aristochat reminds everyone that in case you are unable to attend, you can still
contribute by making a donation through the ‘mpty Plate’ initiative (PayPal: valerie.aristochat@ gmail.com or account number: ES90 0075 3184 97 0603181244).
Report by C.M. and B.Martín / Info: N.L. and J.P. / Translation: C.Arroyo
Soroptimist International (SI)
This is an experience aimed at personal and professional growth, combining workshops with other activities from 17 countries in leadership skills
Costa del Sol has recently empowered 24 women from 17 different nationalities. These young women, aged between 20 and 30, were able to grow personally and professionally thanks to the workshops, round tables, talks and other activities organised by the Leadership Academy for Women, which the club held from the 5th to the 11th of November at Cortijo La Alegría.
The participants, from fields as diverse as law, engineering, psychology and architecture, took part in various activities designed to help them discover their voice, strengthen their leadership skills and build lasting international networks. “It’s about finding tools to grow as individuals and to become future leaders, because we have said that we need more women in positions in organisations, companies and politics, because women think differently and there is a lack of balance”, said the president of SI Costa del Sol, Daphne Theunissen. “It is very important for scientists to know how to communicate, how to lead a group, how to manage emotions and conflicts... I couldn’t miss it”, said Mari Carmen Banqueri, one of the participants.
In addition to the various talks given by the facilitators, they also had time to learn about the mentoring programme, which is
coordinated by the vice-president of SI Costa del Sol, Aura Roderick: “Everyone will receive nine months of mentoring after the academy. Everything they have learned here will be reinforced during those nine months, and any questions they may have will be answered by their mentor, who will act as a mirror, so that they can talk and understand what is happening, because they are obviously going to go through a process of growth”, she explained.
Leisure time too
They also had time for leisure, with a visit to Mijas Pueblo followed by a tapas tour, an excursion to Málaga city and a ‘Sabor a Málaga’ event where they learnt traditional Andalusian dances.
On Monday 10th, the young
SI Costa del Sol, with 22 members, held its monthly meeting on Wednesday 12th, during which THE CREATION OF A SPANISH-SPEAKING CLUB WAS DISCUSSED.
women presented the projects they had been working on, covering sustainability, gender equality and education, among other topics, at the Mijas Town Hall, where they were joined by the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), and the councillor for the government team, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP). “I am sure that their projects and objectives will become a reality thanks to the commitment, effectiveness and energy they have shown today”, said Bravo, who also attended the subsequent presentation of diplomas.
The organisers thanked all the facilitators and Soroptimists clubs from across Europe for their collaboration in developing this academy, as well as local associations such as Avatés and Sembrando Sonrisas, sponsors HM Hospitales and the La Cala Lions Club, and collaborators Mijas Comunicación and the Foreigners Department.
The participants stayed at Cortijo La Alegría from Wednesday 5th to Tuesday 11th, where they took part in various activities.
1. President Daphne Theunissen at the ‘Sabor a Málaga’ event.- 2. On Friday 7th, they went on a tour of Mijas.- 3. They also learned to dance sevillanas.- 4. On Saturday, they visited the city of Málaga.- 5. Aura Roderick coordinates the mentoring programme.- 6. In one of the workshops, energy was shared.- 7. Minerva Quijera during her presentation.- 8. With the girls sponsored by Mijas Unión Basket.- 9. Councillor Mari Francis Alarcón attended.- 10. Councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo, at the diploma presentation / Photos: N.L.
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FRIDAY 14TH
Guided tour of the photography exhibition by Francisco Plaza and Antonio Martín
Mijas Folk Museum, 20 h
The exhibition can be visited until the 17th of November
Charity Dinner for Aristochat
Mesón El Torillo (Avda. Ramón y Cajal, 37 Fuengirola), 20 horas
The price of the menu is 48 euros per person. Information and reservations on 667 428 620
Performance by Antonio Reyes with Nono Reyes Peña Flamenca Unión del Cante, 22 hours
Organised and sponsored by Rocío Molina. Free admission
III Mijas Lions Club Gala Hotel Ilunion Hacienda de Mijas, 21 hours
Price per person: 80 euros. With live music, dancing, prize draws, raffles, auctions and much more. Reservations on 617 77 62 58 (Loly)
17th Charity Lunch in aid of Adimi Peña Los 7 Días (Fuengirola fairground), 14 hours
Organised by the Autism Charity Lunch Association. Menu: 40 euros per person (there will be live music and a prize draw). Information and reservations on 617 417 154.
WEDNESDAY 19TH
Patio de Ensueño poetry circle meeting
Hall of the Manuel España Theatre, 18 hours Free admission
THURSDAY 20TH
IV Las Lagunas Tapas Route
Every day until the 29th of November
A tapa and a drink for 3.50 euros at the participating establishments
Painting exhibition ‘Oscura luz’, by John Koltran
Mijas Arts Centre (Mijas Pueblo)
Until the 29th of November
‘Nos vemos en tu peña’ cycle, with Carmen Corpas singing and Antonio Centenera playing guitar, in tribute to Juan Antonio Piña
Peña Flamenca El Gallo, 21 h Free admission
SATURDAY 15TH
9th ‘Castañada’ of the Sector 31 Neighbourhood Association
María Zambrano Park, 16:30 hours
Christmas afternoon for neighbours with ‘pastorales’ and performances
II Encuentro Coral Malacitano
Manuel España Theatre, 18 h
Free admission until full capacity is reached
SUNDAY
Mijas en corto. Screening of works by CineMijas Manuel España Theatre, 19 h Free admission until full capacity is reached
Autumn literary cycle. Presentation of the book ‘Mi niña Lola, serás lo que quieras ser’, by Beatriz Cantarero Muñoz
Upper hall of the Manuel España Theatre, 19 hours Free admission
Solidarity tables: ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’
La Cala Branch Office Square, last Wednesday and Saturday of each month, from 11 to 14 h
Photography exhibition ‘Minimalism’, organised by the Nuevo Enfoque Mijas Association
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre
Until the 19th of November
Painting exhibition by Ana Ordóñez: ‘Azz House’
La Cala Cultural Centre, 18 h
Until the 9th of December
Second-hand market
Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Exhibition ‘Visions of Andalusia’ BY Kurt Ard
Mijas Contemporary Art Centre (CAC Mijas)
Until the 12th of February
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month
Craft market with live music at La Cala Resort
Sundays 16th and 23rd November, 12 h. The Clubhouse, La Cala Resort
More information at www.lacala.com
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