The La Cala pool will be named Duane da Rocha Marcé
The plenary session unanimously agreed to name these facilities after the Olympic swimmer
Concerts, talks, parties and charity markets will take place in La Cala during the Christmas holidays Foreigners present its Christmas programme
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Virgen de la P on Sunday 30th
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Cortijo Don Elías will host the second edition of this event, starting at 12 noon, with the participation of seven 'pastorales' and two choirs
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Mijas hosts the Master nal of Andalusia in padel
The most exciting Christmas ever is coming, with a separate lighting display in each district
There will be 47 new or enhanced lighting areas, as well as innovative audiovisual shows. There will be 3.8 million LED lights NEWS/02-03
Mijas remembers the victims on 25N
On Tuesday, 25th of November, in San Valentín Square, the mayoress Ana Mata, together with part of the government team, the Local Police, the Civil Guard, women’s associations, members of the municipal corporation and representatives of other groups, released 42 balloons, one for each of the 40 women and their children who have died as victims of gender-based violence in Spain in 2025. This was one of the events organised to mark the 25th of November, as part of a week full of workshops, meetings and activities arranged by various associations in collaboration with the Family and Equal Opportunities Department /Beatriz Martín. NEWS 05
Agreement renewed with the Transport Consortium to fund the bus to the UMA
The M-114 line connects Mijas with the Teatinos campus in the afternoon
The eight best pairs in the Andalusian rankings in the junior categories will compete this weekend at two clubs in Mijas SPANISH PAGE /12
Biological spraying campaign against pine processionary is underway
Mijas receives the Green Flag after achieving the highest score ever recorded in Spain
The efforts made this summer resulted in 727 tonnes of glass recovered and an estimated saving of 70,000 euros for the Town Hall
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The Town Hall will allocate 860,000 euros to refurbish and expand La Purísima cemetery
A building will be constructed with two wake rooms, a cold room, a cremation oven and administrative areas
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Around 7,000 people visited the Grand Park during its pre-opening days
These visits coincided with the Spanish Parkour Championships, which took place last weekend
12,000 trees will be treated throughout the municipality
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Christmas in Mijas
Experience one of
most exciting
seasons
This year, the municipality will have three different Christmas light displays, featuring 3.8 million LED lights
Report by Ed. Dept./ Design: Isabel Merino / Translation: C.Arroyo
Mijas is already gearing up for the “most ambitious Christmas in its history”. This is how the mayoress of the town, Ana Mata (PP), described it, explaining that this year’s artistic lighting will feature 3.8 million LED lights, representing an increase compared to last year. In addition, as the main new feature, there will not be just a single switch-on, but three: in Mijas Pueblo on the 3rd, in La Cala on the 4th and in Las Lagunas on the 5th, a measure designed to ensure that each town centre plays a leading role.
“The aim is for everyone to feel that Christmas is already upon us and to enjoy it in the best possible way, because the-
se are very traditional and very special dates and, above all, very family-oriented. This government team works for and on behalf of families, while always putting Mijas on the map for those looking for something special at Christmas”, added Mata. Until this year, the switching on of the artistic lighting rotated, taking place in the village one year, Las Lagunas another, and La Cala the following year. However, due to its importance, there will now be three switchons on consecutive days.
Likewise, the lighting in each district has been improved, with 20 new or reinforced areas in Mijas Pueblo, 15 in Las Lagunas and 12 in La Cala, totalling 47 areas.
“Christmas is a very special time for everyone, which is why we wanted each district to shine on its own. We want these festivities to be unforgettable and we have put all our efforts into making this happen, with the help of all the people of Mijas”, explained the mayoress. Finally, Ana Mata expressed her wish that “this Christmas in Mijas will encourage everyone to
An innovative show audiovisual
The Town Hall has announced that, as a new feature this year, each town centre will host an “innovative audiovisual show. This is something completely new, designed to add an extra attraction to the already charming Christmas celebrations in Mijas”.
The shows will take place in the Virgen de la Peña Square (Pueblo), La Cala Boulevard (La Cala de Mijas) and Mijas Avenue (Las Lagunas) at three different times: 19, 20:30 and 22 hours. The mayoress did not want to reveal any details about these activities, although she did say that they are sure to surprise the public. In addition, each district will have its own programme to meet the requests of local residents.
stay here and not go elsewhere, always supporting our own, our traditions, our establishments, our restaurants, our streets, our markets and these spectacular
lights, which I am convinced will attract the attention of many to spend these festive days here, enjoying a special Christmas and time with their families”.
Christmas in Mijas
LA CALA
4/12, 18 h.
Mijas
Christmas programme 2025
MIJAS PUEBLO | Virgen de la Peña Square
3/12, 18 h.
13/12, 16 h.
Switching on the Christmas lights
Until January 6th, there will be three shows from Monday to Sunday at 19, 20:30 and 22 hours
7/12, 19 h.
‘Zambombá flamenca’
Switching on the Christmas lights
Until January 6th, there will be three shows from Monday to Sunday at 19, 20:30 and 22 hours Boulevard
14/12, 16 h.
Boulevard car park
Santa Claus Village
LAS LAGUNAS
5/12, 18 h.
Switching on the Christmas lights
Until January 6th, there will be three daily shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 19, 20:30, and 22 hours, and two daily shows from Monday to Thursday at 19 and 20:30 hours Avenida de Mijas
19/12, 17:30 h. 24/12, 16 h.
19/12, 17:30 h.
21/12, 12 h.
Santa Claus Village Storyteller ‘Pastorales Festival’
Boulevard Square ‘Zambombá flamenca’ Royal Postman ‘Tardevieja’
Boulevard Square
Andalucía Park
El Juncal Fernán Caballero Park
Santa Claus Village Zambombá flamenca Storyteller Royal Postman 12/12, 16 h. 13/12, 19 h. 21/12, 17:30 h. 27/12, 16 h.
Candelaria Square
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, presented the Christmas programme last Tuesday, 25th / B.Martín.
Sustainability
Mijas receives the after achieving the highest score ever recorded in Spain Green Flag
The effort made this summer resulted in 727 tonnes of glass being recovered and an estimated saving of 70,000 euros for the Town Hall
Mijas has been awarded the Ecovidrio Green Flag with the highest score ever achieved in the ten-year history of the campaign, placing it ahead of the 181 participating municipalities across Spain.
During the summer months of July and August, 727 tonnes of glass were recovered in the municipality, representing a continuous year-on-year increase since Mijas began participating in the campaign.
This volume of recycling has resulted in an estimated direct saving of 70, 000 euros for the municipal coffers over the summer period alone, which would otherwise have had to be paid by residents in the form of landfill tax.
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The success of the collection is attributed to the involvement of the public and, in particular, the hospitality sector, whose participation has been almost 100%, demonstrating a high level of commitment to civic well-being.
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Additional
In recognition of its leadership, the municipality hosted a special clean-up day at El Chaparral beach , where 90 kilos of waste were removed with the help of students from the IES Sierra de Mijas secondary school.
On Thursday 27th, the Mijas Town Hall officially received the Ecovidrio Green Flag, after becoming the municipality with the highest score ever achieved in Spain within the Green Flag Movement this summer. The presentation took place at the institutional headquarters of the Association of Municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar, in a ceremony in which Ecovidrio highlighted the historic nature of Mijas’ achievement.
The event was attended by representatives from the municipalities recognised in this edition, La Línea de la Concepción, Algeciras, Barbate, Rota, Fuengirola and Lepe, as well as the Mijas delegation headed by the first deputy mayor, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), and the councillor for Street Cleaning, Eloy Belmonte (Vox). Also present were the president of the Association of Municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar, Susana Pérez, and the president of the Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol, Manuel Cardeña Belmonte received the flag on behalf of the municipality, emphasising that the achievement “be-
longs to all the people of Mijas”.
The councillor highlighted the joint involvement of the Beaches Department, Operational Services, Mijas Communication, schools, neighbourhood associations, taxi drivers and especially the hospitality sector, whose collaboration “has been almost a hundred per cent”.
Belmonte recalled that glass recycling has meant “a direct saving of around 70,000 euros in the summer months” and stated that this Green Flag “is not an end point, but an incentive to continue improving year after year”.
For his part, the area manager of Ecovidrio, Jesús Gutiérrez, explained that in the ten years of the campaign, “there has never been a score like that of Mijas” and highlighted that the city has placed itself “well ahead” of the 181 participating municipalities nationwide.
Gutiérrez praised the coordination between the Town Hall, the hospitality industry and the public, highlighting the environmental impact of the collective effort through the reduction of emissions, energy savings and the lower extraction of raw materials.
Similarly, the first deputy mayor, Cuevas Dawson, pointed out that this triumph “belongs to the
residents”, highlighting the civic awareness demonstrated this summer. He explained that this result is due to “the daily commitment of thousands of families, businesses and professionals who have made recycling a natural habit in our municipality, proving that when Mijas sets a goal, it achieves it”.
The Town Hall also congratulated La Línea de la Concepción, which was also awarded the Green Flag, as well as the municipalities that have renewed the accolade in this edition: Algeciras, Barbate, Rota, Fuengirola, and Lepe
In the 2025 edition of the Green
The Town Hall
Flag Movement, more than 66,800 tonnes of glass have been collected in Spain, with the participation of 165 municipalities and more than 14,000 hospitality establishments.
Outstanding town in Spain
Mijas has been recognised as the most outstanding municipality in the country and has also received, as a prize, a special beach cleaning day in recognition of its environmental leadership. It took place on the 13th of November at El Chaparral beach together with a hundred students from the IES Sierra de Mijas secondary school. During
Ed. Dept. The Mijas Town Hall has set up eight new glass collection points in Mijas Pueblo, a measure promoted by the Department of Street Cleaning to improve service in busy areas. The councillor responsible, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), explained that the new containers are already in place on Calle Carril, Calle del Pilar, Barrio Santana, Calle Cristóbal Alarcón, Calle Matadero, Calle Larga del Palmar, Avenida de Méjico and Calle Olivar Don Pablo.
the activity, 90 kilos of small waste were removed and educational activities were carried out to raise awareness of the impact of cigarette butts, wipes and plastics on the coastline.
The Town Hall emphasises that this recognition sets out a clear roadmap for the coming years: more environmental education, greater collaboration with the community and management that continues to directly benefit residents. The aim, they stress, is to “protect the environment, reduce costs and make every step forward another source of pride for Mijas”.
Belmonte stressed that making recycling easier is not only a matter of convenience, but also an economic one. “All the glass we recycle represents a direct saving for the municipality, as what is deposited in the green container is not subject to the tax that is applied to ordinary waste”, he explained. The councillor also linked this reinforcement to the recent award of the Ecovidrio Green Flag, emphasising that achieving the highest score in Spain brings with it the “responsibility” of continuing to expand the recycling network in order to maintain this level of excellence.
The first deputy mayor, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, and the councillor for Street Cleaning, Eloy Belmonte, with the Green Flag / Beatriz Martín.
In Mijas Pueblo, expanding the municipal network and improving access to recycling.
25N: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Mijas commemorates 25N by remembering the victims
On the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata, called for inclusive care, education in equality and social awareness at an institutional event
Beatriz Martín / Design: C.Bejarano
Next to the monument erected a few years ago to commemorate this day, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), surrounded by part of the government team, the Local Police, the Civil Guard and women’s associations, and in the presence of members of the municipal corporation and representatives of other groups, released 42 balloons, one for each of the 39 women and their children who have died as victims of genderbased violence in Spain in 2025.
This took place after the mayoress read a manifesto in which she called for inclusive care, education in equality and social awareness as the duties of institutions in improving the fight against abuse and protecting victims, “ensuring that all women, wherever they live, have real access to resources for prevention, comprehensive support and protection against gender-based violence”.
In 2024 alone, the mayoress pointed out, “Spain recorded 199,094 reports of gender-based violence, 50 women murdered, according to the Report of the State Prosecutor’s Office, and more than 101,000 active cases in the VioGén system. So far in 2025, murders due to gender-based violence have already claimed the lives of 40 women, 12 of them in Andalusia, the region with the highest number of women murdered, and of these 12, five were in our province, Malaga”, she said.
To eradicate violence against women, Mata detailed proposals included in the manifesto, such as strengthening coverage in ru-
ral areas, promoting institutional cooperation, promoting education on sexual and emotional equality from an early age, and highlighting the toxic influence of the manosphere.
Mata also stressed that “it is essential for all institutions and society as a whole to unite in the effort to transform the structures that perpetuate sexism and inequality, with the necessary and firm involvement of men”, and concluded by saying that “once again, we join in the commemoration of the day against genderbased violence. We want to live in freedom, we want to live in safety, we want to live in equal conditions, men and women”.
These commitments have been taken up by the Family and
GENDER- BASED violence figures
In 2024: 199,094 reports of gender-based violence in Spain
50 women murdered
So far in 2025: women murdered 40
Equal Opportunities delegation headed by the mayoress herself, so that the Mijas Town Hall can make progress in eliminating violence against women. “Mijas has a municipal information centre for women, which is supported by the Junta de Andalucía and, thanks to the work of its information officers, psychologists and legal advisers, carries out important work”, Mata explained.
Assessments by the corporation Tuesday 25th was also a day of hope, with the belief that tomorrow can be better. This was expressed by PP councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel: “I hope that one day we will no longer have to commemorate this day because
abuse will have been eradicated and we will be able to live in real equality and with affection between different sexes and with mutual respect, because the principle of respect is the most beautiful thing a society can have”.
For his part, the spokesperson for Por Mi Pueblo in the Mijas Town Hall, Juan Carlos Maldonado, assured that “we cannot forget this issue, quite the contrary; we have to be very aware not only on one day, but 365 days a year, because it is a scourge. For the councillor, “there are many murders and I would like to express my full support for women and the feminist movement, which is defending this cause, a cause that is not about confrontation but about joining forces”.
Meanwhile, it was pointed out that we cannot let our guard down because since 2003, more than 1,300 women have been murdered in Spain at the hands of their partners or ex-partners.
“We are facing a scourge and sexist terrorism that is killing women simply because they are women”, said PSOE councillor Natalia Martínez, who went on to say that “today we are here at a memorial site in Las Lagunas, where a few years ago we were fortunate enough to place this ribbon in memory of all the women victims and also their children, and which can be seen as the refuge and support that we in Mijas offer to all women who are victims of gender-based violence”.
Members of the government team, together with officers from the Civil Guard and Local Police, and volunteers from associations / B.Martín.
The event took place in the San Valentín passageway in Las Lagunas, next to the monument dedicated to the victims / B.M.
The PSOE councillors of Mijas together with members of the associations / B.M. Everyday should NOT hurt
Foreigners celebrates Christmas
with concerts, talks, parties and charity markets
This Sunday, the 30th, La Butibamba Park will host a party organised by the Lions Club starting at 11 hours
Club Christmas Fair on the 30th of November in the Butibamba Park from 11 to 16 hours.
On Tuesday 25th of November, the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), announced the Christmas programme of the department he heads, which will take place between the 30th of November and the 10th of December in La Cala. “We aim to meet the needs and entertainment of the large foreign community which exceeds 40% of the population in Mijas”, said the councillor, adding that the collaboration of groups, associations and entities is essential to carry out these activities.
Bravo stressed that “many of the foreigners who are here with us miss their families, and it is good that we are able to organise activities for socialising in our area, something that we have been doing at the Foreigners’ Department for 40 years”.
Programme of activities
The Christmas programme kicks off in style with the Lions
“We will have performances by Víctor Rojas, The Fabulous Phoenix Singers, children from the FAMA dance academy, rides in our magical tuktuk with Santa’s elves, craft stalls, as well as toys for the children”, said the representative of the La Cala Lions Club, Sandy Tavendale This activity will be followed by the Solidarity Tables in the La Cala Branch Office Square on December 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th and 31st and on January 3rd (from 11 to 14 hours), where different charitable associations will offer their products to the public, who will be able to find interesting gifts for their loved ones this Christmas. Once again, the TAPAS Choir will offer its International Christmas Concert on the 4th of December at the La Cala Branch Office at 17 hours, while on the 6th at 16 hours in the same space, the FAMA Academy will present its Christmas show. As
a new feature, the Czech Cultural Association is organising the ‘Czech Republic sings Christmas carols’ event, where there will be traditional food and mulled wine, they say, “to enjoy the true Christmas spirit”.
Conference
In addition to these activities, there will be an informative talk addressing legislative issues of interest to foreign residents, including tourist licences, inheritance and wills, tax residence, and how they will be affected by the British government’s budget. “From 2027 onwards, there will be a series of significant changes” affecting British citizens who have been living outside the UK for ten years or more, said Blacktower’s associate director, Tim Govaerts My Lawyers in Spain will also participate in these conferences, which will take place on Tuesday 2nd of December in the auditorium of the La Cala Branch Office, starting at 16 hours.
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Solidarity tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this year’
DECEMBER 4TH
International
DECEMBER 6TH
FAMA Academy Christmas Show
DECEMBER 10TH
The Czechs sing Christmas carols
DECEMBER 2ND
Talk: ‘Essential information for foreign residents’
La Butibamba Park (La Cala)
La Cala Branch Office
La Cala Branch Office Square
La Cala Branch Office
La Cala Branch Office
Branch Office Square (La Cala)
Lions Club Christmas Fair
Christmas Concert
The councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo, together with technicians from the area and members of some companies participating in the events / J.P.
around 7,000 people visited the Grand Park during the pre-opening days
In this way, capacity and safety tests of the facilities continue before their official opening
Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: I. Merino / Translation: C.Arroyo
According to estimates by the Mijas Town Hall, around 7,000 people attended the pre-opening days of the Mijas Grand Park this past weekend, which increased its open area by including children’s areas, cycle lanes and paths within the facility.
This continues the capacity and safety tests of the site in the process being carried out by the Town Hall before its official opening. The pre-opening day coincided with the Spanish Parkour Championship, a sporting event that brought together around 3,000 people at these leisure facilities, according to sources from the organisation.
Children’s playgrounds
The entrance available during the weekend was the main one, where the car park, with capacity for around 200 vehicles, was full during the main morning and
The Parks and Gardens Department, headed by the councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), also reported that there were no incidents. Security and the opening and closing of the gates at the established times functioned normally.
In addition to the sporting event, many residents of the municipality visited the Grand Park, with
LOAD AND
capacity tests
It is not the first time the Grand Park has opened its doors to carry out the necessary load, capacity and safety tests before its official opening. On the weekend of the 8th and 9th of November, the venue hosted the fifth round of the Pickle Pro Tour 2025. In the amphitheatre area, the official courts were set up for this sport.
a particularly high turnout at the playgrounds and areas adjacent to the lake. It should be noted that this facility has not yet been fully opened, as tests are still being carried out in preparation for its upcoming inauguration.
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which puts Mijas firmly on the national and international sporting map”
SPANISH PARKOUR
CHAMPIONSHIP
In addition to the 3,000 people who attended the sporting event, some 4,000 more went to the Grand Park to enjoy its facilities, bringing the total to approximately 7,000 people, according to municipal sources. The food truck offering and the national competition completed the attraction for Mijeños and visitors from other parts of Andalusia and Spain.
“We have had
perfect weekend for walking, bringing children to ride bikes, skating , families have been at the heart of, and above all, the stars of, this Grand Park, in addition to this championship,
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
Numerous families visited the Grand Park last weekend / M.C. afternoon hours.
The Spanish Parkour Championship, held in Mijas for the first time outdoors and featuring an unprecedented obstacle course in the country, attracted 3,000 visitors, according to sources from the organisation.
Infrastructure
The Mijas Town Hall will allocate 860,000 euros to refurbish and expand La Purísima cemetery in Mijas Pueblo. “The cemetery will be modernised to provide a better service and to have facilities befitting the importance of Mijas Pueblo”, explained the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP). The project plan, drawn up by Cadisa following a public tender, is already available to the Town Hall. Once the contract has been awarded, the completion period for the works will be six months, according to municipal sources.
The project includes the creation of a new building to house two wake rooms, a cold room, office space, a cremation oven and other ancillary uses, such as toilets, according to the councillor responsible for cemeteries, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP).
To this end, the administration room and the current toilet will be demolished. The chapel, which has an area of 64 m2, will be retained, and two larger wake rooms will be built, one measuring 45 square metres and the other 35.
The rear movement area of the space will also be expanded by means of a separate corridor, and a new 24-square-metre embalming room is planned.
Administrative area
In addition, the project includes a space for staff offices, where taxpayers and users can be attended to, equipped with a separate toilet with a shower and another separate room where a cremation oven will be located.
Moreover, the construction of another structure for the extension area is planned, which will have to take into account the roof slopes in order to align with the chapel roof. Likewise, the cremation oven area will have a hipped roof, adapting to the height of the toilet block.
to renovate and expand the cemetery Mijas will allocate €860,000
A
new building will house two wake rooms, a cold room, a cremation oven and administrative areas
Construction of a new building
The aim is to improve the services provided by the facility, respecting the existing design but updating its image. The project involves the creation of a new building to house two wake rooms, a cold room, office space, an oven for exhumations and other ancillary uses, such as toilets.
Embalming room
The text outlines a new 24-square-metre embalming room.
Wake
The project includes two larger wake rooms, one measuring 45 and the other 35 square metres.
“The cemetery will be modernised to provide a better service and to have facilities befitting the importance of Mijas Pueblo. We are going to invest 860,000 euros in a project to make the process of accompanying our loved ones in their farewell from life more bearable for their family and friends”
period of
Completion SIX MONTHS
The project plan, drawn up by Cadisa following a public tender, is already available to the Town Hall. According to municipal sources, once the works are awarded, the completion period will be six months.
Other uses
Other spaces, such as toilets, are also considered.
corridor
Rear rooms room
The rear circulation of the space will be expanded through a separate corridor.
Cold
A cold room is also included in the project.
Demolition of spaces
The demolition of the administration room and the current toilet is planned. The chapel, measuring 64 square metres, will be retained.
The refurbishment and expansion of La Purísima cemetery in Mijas Pueblo will require an investment of 860,000 euros from the Mijas Town Hall.
Staff
offices oven
Cremation
These will allow for the attendance of taxpayers and users. The space will be equipped with a separate toilet with a shower. It will be located in another separate room.
Ed. Dept. / Design: Carmen Martín
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
Current façade of the cemetery / Archive.
Recreation of La Purísima Cemetery / Mijas Press.
euros in 2026 to draft the project for The executive will allocate 625,000 A high-resolution process centre
This was reported at the extraordinary plenary session convened at the request of the PSOE to debate the construction of a hospital in Mijas
The Mijas Town Hall’s budget for 2026 will include an item of 625,000 euros for the drafting of the project for the new high-resolution process centre planned for the municipality. This was announced on Wednesday 25th by the government team during the extraordinary plenary session.
The local executive explained that a 12,000-square-metre plot of land in Las Lagunas, near the IES Vega de Mijas secondary school, has already been set aside for this new healthcare facility proposed
by the ‘Junta de Andalucía’. In addition, an action protocol has been in place since last January, recalled the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), “in fact, in recent months we have had meetings with the Regional Ministry of Health to finalise the agreements and move forward with the drafting of the project for the new infrastructure”. Similarly, the councillor and spokesperson for the PP, Mario Bravo, added that “this agreement between the Junta and the Town Hall is divided into two parts and has been approved, pending the approval
The Local Police have processed 92 actions in the
past fortnight
Ed. Dept. Over the last two weeks, the Mijas Local Police have carried out a total of 92 actions corresponding to the various services provided by the force in the three centres of the municipality. The overall assessment includes 32 interventions related to ordinances and civic coexistence, including penalties for disturbing neighbours, drinking alcohol in public places, possession of substances, as well as fines for not diluting pet urine, dumping
waste and prunings, and causing noise disturbances.
In terms of preventive surveillance, officers carried out 21 actions in parks and green areas, intervening in family leisure areas, Doña Ermita parks, Las Lagunas green spaces and children’s areas distributed throughout the municipality, responding to neighbourhood reports and supervising the correct use of these public spaces.
of the 2026 budget, which we will do shortly, on the 17th of December”.
Health infrastructure
The new high-resolution process centre in Mijas would involve an investment of around 20 million euros and would take 22 months to complete. These figures were provided by the government team at the extraordinary plenary session called at the request of the socialist group, which demanded the construction of a hospital in the municipality. Socialist Josele González highlighted that
Likewise, 29 preventive checks have been carried out in strategic areas such as industrial areas, access roads to La Cala, residential sectors and the municipality’s entry and exit points, with the aim of checking documentation, supervising traffic and preventing offences on busy routes. The summary also includes seven reports related to accidents, three reports for offences against road safety, and one report concerning vehicle signalling.
In addition, there were ten reports for violations of Organic Law 4/2015, nine of which were for drug use in public places and one for disrespect towards officers.
Six arrests
In terms of particularly significant actions, the Local Police arrested six people with judicial search and arrest warrants during operations carried out on Avenida de Las Lagunas, Avenida de Andalucía and La Cala Boulevard, where five men and one woman were located. All were transferred to Civil Guard facilities to be brought before the courts.
this project is very necessary but, he stressed, has been stalled for more than two decades. “We should try to put aside for a moment the impositions made from above and think as councillors about what the city needs and what the residents are demanding”, insisted the socialist councillor during the presentation of this point, which was ultimately not approved in the vote. Regarding this motion, the councillor Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox) criticised it for being full of contradictions “because three of the five points are based on old land, reports that are not relevant, expired documentation and decisions that are not valid in
the current process and procedure”. For his part, the spokesperson for Ciudadanos, José Carlos Martín, described the Mijas hospital project as a collective political failure “despite the fact that it is essential from the point of view of mobility, population growth, health infrastructure and respect for the citizens of Mijas”. The councillor for Por Mi Pueblo, Juan Carlos Maldonado, reiterated the importance of pulling together on health issues, “and now we are going to have decent facilities that will ease the pressure on hospitals in the area, although we must not lose sight of the improvements needed in La Cala and Mijas Pueblo”.
EVENT Foreigners organises an essential information talk for residents
Ed. Dept. On December 2nd, the Foreigners’ Department will give a talk on essential information for foreign residents in the municipality. It will take place at 16:00 hours at the La Cala Branch Office.
Ed. Dept. / Design: I.Merino
The extraordinary plenary session called by the PSOE was held on the morning of Wednesday 25th / M.L.
The officers have carried out traffic checks at strategic points in the town / Mijas Town Hall Press.
from Mijas and Estonia La Salacia connects businesspeople
on a networking platform
The meeting brought together local and foreign entrepreneurs to promote collaborations and new business opportunities
On Saturday 22nd, La Salacia restaurant in La Cala hosted the presentation of an international business networking platform that aims to connect local entrepreneurs with foreign businesspeople, especially from Estonia, a country with a growing community on the Costa del Sol. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, network and open up new opportunities.
This initiative plans to organise monthly meetings and seeks to strengthen the business fabric of Mijas, encouraging collaboration between businesses from different sectors and backgrounds. The organiser of this first meeting, Gertrud Lepik, highlighted the value of creating a strong working community on the Costa del Sol: “This platform is about bringing us together as businesspeople, supporting each other and connecting services. In Mijas, people of many nationalities live together and it is important to hold events where we can get to know each other”, she explained. “All entrepreneurs are welcome because these meetings give rise to great collaborations”, she continued, also thanking the Town Hall for its support, “which has been invaluable for us because whenever we have turned to them, whether for administrative or other matters, they have helped us one hundred per cent”.
ASSOCIATIONS
Upcoming events
This meeting is not the end of the story: the business platform organised by La Salacia will continue to hold regular meetings to connect local entrepreneurs with international partners and promote economic development in the area.
The event was attended by Janno Pajo, deputy head of the Estonian Embassy in Madrid, who stressed the importance of the Costa del Sol for the Estonian community: “It is a very important area for us.
Although we do not have a consulate here in the south, these meetings strengthen our community. Our organisers are like ambassadors in this area and we are very proud of their work”, he said.
The councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), also attended the presentation of this platform. For the councillor, “this meeting aims to be a gateway not only to Estonia, but also to other countries”, he said. For Mijas, according to Bravo, “Estonia is a benchmark in digitalisation and electronic management. We have a lot to learn from them and they also have much to learn from us”.
The La Cala Lions Club takes its campaign against diabetes to Mijas Pueblo
The Lions are also running the ‘Message in a Bottle’ campaign, which improves the care provided by healthcare professionals in emergencies
C.L./J.P. A group of volunteers from the La Cala Lions Club visited Mijas Pueblo on Friday 21st to raise awareness of their diabetes prevention campaign. The volunteer Lions carried out free glucose tests and also provided information about their new free campaign, ‘Message in a Bottle’.
The club’s diabetes group is made up of very active volunteers who work to promote the health of all Mijas residents and visitors. Their fight against diabetes, a widespread disease that affects more than 6 million people in Spain, is very important. It is
estimated that 11.1% of the adult population will have diabetes in 2025, according to the Internatio-
FOREIGNERS
nal Diabetes Federation. However, the prevalence may be as high as 14.1% and around 38% of cases
The 6th Malaga German Cinema Week comes to Mijas
This is the third year that the Town Hall has collaborated with Diario Sur in German on this event
M.F. With the aim of promoting German film culture, Mijas has hosted one of the screenings of the German Cinema Week in Malaga for the third consecutive year, this time in its sixth edition and organised by the German edition of Diario Sur. “Our main venue is the Cine Albéniz in Málaga, but this is the third time we have come to Mijas for a special screening, because Mijas is one of the most important centres for German residents on the Costa del Sol”, said the editor of Sur in German, Uwe Scheele , during the screening held in the plenary hall of Mijas Town Hall on the 27th.
The 6th German Cinema Week is supported by the Goethe Institute, the German Consulate in Málaga and the Mijas Foreigners’ Department, which offered the public free admission to the screening of the film ‘Impatience of the Heart’ by Lauro Cress. “For six years we have been collaborating with the German Consu-
are undiagnosed.
Loli Ruiz, secretary of the Mijas Pueblo Lions Club, which hosted the visit, highlighted the important work being done by the La Cala Lions against diabetes. “This group wants to raise awareness about diabetes prevention. They carry out tests to measure blood sugar levels so that it can be detected as early as possible. It’s a very good initiative”.
This group of volunteers against diabetes regularly sets up information tables in La Cala during the
late and the Goethe Institute to promote German culture. In Mijas, within the 40 per cent of the population that is foreign, there are 1,053 registered Germans, and this is the third year that our collaboration has grown, allowing us to include a screening of a new film”, said the councillor for Foreigners in Mijas, Mario Bravo (PP).
Screenings
will continue until the 29th of November
The screening in the municipality was also attended by the German Consul for Andalusia in Málaga, Franko Stritt, who highlighted the importance of this event: “German Cinema Week in Malaga is the biggest and most important event for us in German culture. I am very grateful to the Mijas Town Hall for lending us this venue and for bringing German culture to us”.
charity tables event. According to Ruiz, “these tests are carried out by several nurses from the group, so everyone can rest assured that they are perfectly controlled and there is no risk”.
Diabetes
affects more than 6 million people in Spain
In addition, the Lions Club is promoting its new campaign, ‘Message in a Bottle’, in which they are distributing free containers for storing personal and medical information in an easy-to-find place in case of emergency (the frige). If healthcare professionals enter the home, they can quickly obtain the patient’s medical information, such as whether they are diabetic or suffer from any allergies or other illnesses.
Anne Bowles, right, is the founder of the La Cala Lions Club diabetes group / M.C.
Alberto Lago
Bravo alongside representatives of the group / M.C.
Left: Scheele; right: Councillor Mario Bravo (PP) and F. Stritt / M.C.
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 28TH
Christmas Market
Plaza de la Constitución in Mijas Pueblo, every day from 11 to 19 h until the 5th of January
It has nine stalls selling crafts and traditional seasonal food, as well as space for the AFA Mijas and Piache associations
Inauguration of the exhibition ‘Ana’s World II’
Espacio Escandi Design, located at kilometre 3.5 of the Mijas road, from 17 to 21 h Monday to Friday from 10 to 19 hours and Saturdays from 10 to 14 hours
Until the 26th of December
Presentation of the book ‘Fantasía y leyenda’ by Carlos Caravias Restaurante Paseo Andaluz de Las Lagunas, 18:30 h Free admission
Flamenco night
Peña flamenca El Gallo, 21:00 h Singers: Rosario de Córdoba and Jesús León. Guitarist: Antonio de Miguele
SATURDAY 29TH
Zambombá flamenca
Peña flamenca Unión del Cante, 18:00 h
Free admission
Charity dinner in aid of AFA Mijas
Bodeguita El Tejo, Mijas Pueblo 20:00 h
The price of the dinner is 20 euros plus a 5 euros donation to the association. Reservations: 951 06 88 49
Andalusian Circuit of Flamenco Clubs. Gregorio Valderrama singing and José J. Pantoja playing guitar Peña Flamenca del Sur, 21:00 h
SUNDAY 30TH
Christmas market organised by the Lions Club
La Butibamba Park, from 11 to 16 hours
II Cultural Gathering of the Pastorales Groups Virgen de la Paz Cortijo Don Elías de Las Lagunas, from 12:00 to 18:00 h
There will be a book presentation, a charity market and performances by pastorales groups and choirs
FINISSAGE - Exposición DARK LIGHT. Closing of John Koltran’s painting exhibition Mijas Arts Centre, from 15:00 to 18:00 h Dance, jam, rap and slam. More information via Whatsapp on 614 614 240
MONDAY 1ST
Workshop series: ‘Self-esteem and personal growth’
Mujeres Mijitas, 11:30 hours
Free workshops. Advance registration at centrochara@gmail. com or by telephone on 694 219 454
TUESDAY 2ND
Talk in English: ‘Essential Information for Foreign Residents in Mijas’
La Cala Branch Office, 16 hours
Limited capacity. Reserve your place at seminars@blacktowerfm.com or by calling 952 816 443
CHRISTMAS
Wednesday 3rd: Mijas Village Virgen de la Peña Square, 18 h
Thursday 4th: La Cala
La Cala Boulevard, 18 hours
Friday 5th: Las Lagunas
Avenida de Mijas con Camino del Albero, 18 hours
Pastorales, audiovisual show and switching on of the lights in the three centres. In Las Lagunas there will also be dances by the UP group
DO NOT MISS
Make solidarity your gift this Christmas
La Cala Branch Office Square, 11 to 14 hours
Second-hand market
Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Sunday Roast at La Cala Resort
British Sunday Roast every Sunday from 12 to 18 hours at The Clubhouse
Every Wednesday and Saturday until the 3rd of January. On Saturday 29th of November, there will be a market as part of the autumn programme
Exhibition by Teresa Henry Mijas Dental Care Clinic, on Camino de Coín, from 9 to 19 hours
Until the 30th of November
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month
Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
With live music and a great atmosphere Menu: • Main course: 25 euros • Two courses: 30 euros
• Three courses: 35 euros
Reservations are only accepted for 1 p.m. Call +34
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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
FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00) SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT SOCIAL
(MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00) WOMEN’S CENTRE
International Christmas Concert. T.A.P.A.S Choir
Thursday 4th, La Cala Branch Office, 17 hours Free admission until full capacity is reached
