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The poster for

Holy Week 2026

will be unveiled this Saturday, 21st The event, where the work by Martín Zamora will be revealed, will take place at 20 hours in the Inmaculada Parish Church

W E E K LY

Free Copy. Nº 1.192. From the 20th to the 26th of February 2026

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MIJAS RETAINS BLUE TRAIL FLAG

La Cala will celebrate its

The MÁlaga Provincial

for the Coastal Path for another year Carnival party on Saturday 21st

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Mijas has held this distinction since 2016, which highlights its commitment to restoring and preserving the trails

The parade will begin at 11 hours at the Cultural Centre and end at La Butibamba Park, where the fancy dress SPANISH PAGES 30-31 competition will take place

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Council honours Paco Marín

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The Mijas Athletics Club coach was honoured at the 2025 Málaga Provincial Circuit Awards Gala

AWARDS

The city will present the ‘Mijas, Andalusian soul’ awards on 28 Feb Five awards will be presented; additionally, a proposal has been submitted to the Full Council to grant the Medal of the Town to the Archicofradía del Dulce Nombre de Jesús Nazareno NEWS/02-03 SPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Town Hall streamlines procedures to prioritise social housing and jobs The Local Government Board approves a new directive to simplify urban planning and eliminate unnecessary paperwork NEWS/05

The Rural Areas Department repairs the most damaged dirt roads to restore normal traffic flow The department is working in La Alquería, Gamonal, Puerto de los Gatos and Atalaya to ensure safety NEWS/08

La Cala football pitch to be completely refurbished The Local Government Board has already approved the project, designed by the company Sisener Cadisa, and will put the work out to tender this month. This was announced on Monday 16th by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillors for Infrastructure and Sports, Juan José Torres Trella and Mari Francis Alarcón respectively. They explained that the main works will include replacing the turf and constructing a new covered grandstand. In addition, a new cafeteria and changing rooms will be built, and both the landscaping and the car park will be improved. The works will cost more than 10 million euros / Irene Pérez. NEWS 04

400 students and 42 companies at

‘Conecta FP Costa del Sol’

Mijas hosted this event for the first time, focusing on connecting vocational training students with companies in the sector SPANISH PAGE/11

New edition of the

JOB AND

TRAINING Opportunities Fair It will take place on March 18th at the National Hospitality Reference Centre and CIOMijas SPANISH PAGE/16

Mijas denounces central Government's failure to allocate funds to combat Asian seaweed

It will take place on the 21st and 26th of February and the 1st of March at the branch office

The Town Hall criticises the fact that necessary aid is reaching the Caribbean instead of the municipality and the Costa del Sol

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La Cala welcomes the festival

ESTRELLAS DE IBERIA

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The Town Hall creates the ‘Mijas,

S OC IA L

Andalusian Soul’ awards

and announces the winners

The awards will be presented on the 28th of February at an official ceremony to at the Manuel España Theatre to mark Andalusia Day

T R A DITION

MAYORDOMOS de San Antón This association receives its award “in recognition of its tireless work to conserve, preserve, and promote one of Mijas’ most distinctive traditions: the Feast of San Antón, held every 17th of January”

Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: Cristina Bejarano

The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), announced on Friday 13th the establishment of the ‘Mijas, alma andaluza’ (Mijas, Andalusian Soul) awards, which the Town Hall will present to individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to the municipality on the 28th of February, at an official ceremony at the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, to mark the celebration of Andalusia Day. The awards, which will be presented annually, “were created with the aim of publicly recognising individuals, organisations, groups or initiatives that stand out for their contribution to the town and for embodying the values, traditions and spirit of Andalusia”, said Mata.

The winners are CP Mijas Patinaje (Sport category); Carlos Caravias (Culture); Idiliq Group (Business); Hermán Marcel Lunar (Community Spirit); Alba Aragón (Youth), and the Mayordomos de San Antón Association (Tradition).

The parish priest of Mijas Pueblo will be honoured for “his ability to mobilise and promote values of empathy, intergenerational cooperation and social commitment, setting an example of responsible citizenship”

S P ORTS

Y OUT H

ALBA Aragón The committee decided to recognise this Youth Department technician “for her role as a driver of citizen participation and a vital link between the local administration and the the municipality’s youth networks”

These names were chosen by the evaluation committee created for this purpose, chaired by the mayoress and composed of nine councillors from the government team, plus the secretary, which met on the 9th of February.

MARCEL Lunar

This committee based its decision to honour CP Mijas Patinaje “on its particularly significant sporting, educational and social work, currently involving 39 girls and promoting essential values such as effort, perseverance and discipline”.

CP MIJAS Patinaje Awarded for “its particularly significant sporting, educational and social work, currently involving 39 girls and promoting essential values such as effort, perseverance and discipline”.

As for Carlos Caravias, the award is given “for his sustained contribution to the literary life of the municipality as an author based in Mijas and an active participant in the local cultural programme”.

The Mayordomos de San Antón (San Antón Stewards) Association, for its part, will receive the award “for its constant work aimed at the conservation, preservation and dissemination of one of the most characteristic expres-

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Medal of the Town

BROTHERHOOD Dulce Nombre de Jesús Nazareno The brotherhood has four centuries of history in the municipality, and the Council has proposed to the Plenary that it be granted this distinction as a custodian of the following: collective memory, traditions, symbols, and practices that have shaped our local identity.

ANA MATA MAYORESS OF MIJAS

In addition, it has contributed to cultural vitality by reviving and organising popular traditions, such as the Noche de San Juan; the creation of the first nativity scene organised by a brotherhood in Mijas; the promotion of the Living Nativity; the staging of theatrical performances and community events; and active participation in the conservation and restoration of the town’s artistic and devotional heritage”.

B U S I N E SS

These awards, which will be presented annually, “were created with the aim of publicly recognising individuals, organisations, groups or initiatives that stand out for their contribution to the town and for embodying the values, traditions and spirit of Andalusia”, said Mata.

CU LTURe

CARLOS Caravias

IDILIQ Group This award highlights the Idiliq Group’s “contribution to the local economy and employment, given its proven corporate dimension, with more than 500 employees at the Wyndham hotel, and the fact that its main location is in Mijas Costa” sions of Mijas: the festivity of San Antón”.

With regard to the Idiliq Group, the award highlights “its contribution to the local economy and employment, given its proven corporate dimension, with more than 500 employees at the Wyndham hotel, and the fact that its main location is in Mijas Costa”.

In the case of Alba Aragón, the committee has decided to highlight

“her role as a driver of citizen participation and a vital link between the local administration and the municipality’s youth networks”.

Finally, Hermán Marcel Lunar, parish priest of Mijas Pueblo, will be awarded for “his ability to mobilise and promote values of empathy, intergenerational cooperation and social commitment, setting an example of responsible citizenship”. The mayoress stressed that all

these individuals and institutions “have demonstrated their remarkable commitment to Mijas and Andalusia in their respective areas of activity, and for this reason, we are proud to honour them on the 28th of February”.

Mijas: A model of progress The mayoress explained that Mijas is today “part of Andalusia’s success, which is a land that exemplifies

Regarding the writer Carlos Caravias, the award is presented by the Town Hall “in recognition of his sustained contribution to the municipality’s literary scene as a Mijas-based author and an active participant in local cultural events” progress, equality and solidarity in Spain”, which is why the Town Hall has created these awards.

These awards are governed by the provisions of Articles 1 and 7 of the Mijas Town Hall’s Regulations on Honours and Distinctions, explained Mata.

Finally, the mayoress also announced that she has proposed to the Full Council that the Medal of the Town be awarded to the Brother-

hood Dulce Nombre de Jesús Nazareno, which has been actively involved in the life of Mijas for four centuries.

“This proposal is justified by the fact that the brotherhood is a custodian of our collective memory, traditions, and symbols that have shaped our local identity. It sustains a vibrant level of cultural activity within the municipality”, she explained.

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Sports facilities

the REDEVELOPMENT

MAYORESS OF MIJAS

NEW

ANA MATA

pitch and building

“Mijas is sp t and Mijas is moving f ward, as shown by these projects that are already underway and wi soon enter the construction phase. This wi ensure that Mijas residents can enjoy sp ts facilities that reflect the municipality’s imp tance and meet the needs of our many athletes”

The company Sisener Cadisa was responsible for the redevelopment project, while the Town Hall expects to put the works out to tender this month.

Mijas approves works on La Cala football pitch worth over 10 million euros Report by Ed. Dept / Design: Carmen Martín / Translation: C. Arroyo

At its meeting on Monday 16th, the Local Government Board of the Mijas Town Hall approved the renovation of the La Cala football pitch, which includes major works to completely refurbish the complex.

The replacement of the turf, the construction of a new building with covered stands, a cafeteria and changing rooms, alongside improvements to the outdoor facilities and car park, are included in a budget of 10,322,218.22 euros.

Following the meeting, the mayoress of the city, Ana Mata (PP), provided details of a project that represents one of the government team’s key sporting initiatives. The project, drafted by the company Sisener Cadisa, involves an investment of 1,180,694 euros to completely replace the surface with state-of-the-art turf, and a further 5.2 million euros for the new grandstand and cafeteria building. “This is a fundamen-

The project involves replacing the turf, as well as constructing a new building with covered stands, a cafeteria, and changing rooms

tal project for La Cala and the entire municipality in general, as we will provide Mijas with a completely renovated and modern space that will facilitate sports, comfort and safety for users and visitors”, said Mata.

The Town Hall notes that the last renovation of this space was carried out more than ten

years ago. Mata, who was accompanied by the councilors for Works and Infrastructure, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), and Sport, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), added that the works also include the reorganization of the exterior space and the expansion of the car park, with a budget of 523,624 euros.

PLAYING SURFACE

10.3 million investment

1,180,694 euros

The following actions stand out from the total budget:

Photo: Cristina Luque.

NEW BUILDING

COVERED STANDS ENTRANCES WITH TICKET OFFICES RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING ROOMTION

5.2 million euros In the second phase of construction, the current building, which houses changing rooms, storage and a plant room, will be demolished to make way for a more functional design including:

The mayoress, Ana Mata (right), was accompanied by the councillors for Infrastructure and Works, Juan José Torres Trella, and Sports, Mari Francis Alarcón / I.P.

A state-of-the-art surface will be installed to provide superior performance and quality. It features high resistance to abrasion and UV rays, alongside optimal recovery capacity to ensure better ball bounce and roll control. According to the Town Hall, this will not only improve player performance but also enhance the image of the facilities.

OUTDOOR SPACE

CHANGING ROOMS WITH SHOWERS AND LOCKERS STORAGE ROOM ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TOILETS CAFETERIA AND TERRACE MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE FOR COMPLEMENTARY SPORTS ACTIVITIES

OTHERS

523,624 euros

REPLACEMENT OF 11-A-SIDE AND 7-A-SIDE GOALS

Plans include the reorganisation of the external space and the expansion of the car park. A total area of more than 4,500 square metres will be renovated to improve access and make it more convenient.

NEW DUGOUTS FOR SUBSTITUTES AND OFFICIALS NEW CORNER FLAGS DRAINAGE SYSTEM UPGRADE

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Urban planning

The Town Hall streamlines procedures to prioritise social housing and employment The Local Government Board approves a new directive to eliminate unnecessary processes and reinforce transparency Report by Ed. Dept./ Design: Isabel Merino

The Mijas Town Hall will facilitate urban planning procedures through a new directive, already approved by the Local Government Board, which prioritises social housing, the modernisation of the hotel sector, the installation of renewable energies, electricity self-consumption, and job creation within the municipality.

This was announced on Thursday 19th by the mayoress of the city, Ana Mata (PP), who reported that this modification is based on the Junta de Andalucía’s decree-law on administrative simplification and rationalisation, which aims to streamline procedures and eliminate unnecessary paperwork. “Mijas is taking another step forward to make it easier for citizens and

The mayoress, Ana Mata, provided details of the new directive affecting urban planning procedures / I.Pérez.

businesses to obtain licences, carry out projects and make investments for the benefit of the entire municipality”, she said.

The new directive, already in effect, seeks to improve the processing of licences with a guarantee of legal certainty, transparency and administrative

efficiency, “for the benefit of citizens, Mijas’ economic activity, and Urban Planning staff”, she added.

Priority projects This new framework classifies as priority those files related to public or private social housing de-

velopments; the renovation and modernisation of hotel facilities to upgrade their category; works for the thermal use of renewable energy in homes; electricity selfconsumption of up to 100 kW, or electric vehicle charging points.

Public or private facilities will also be a priority, as will projects that contribute to the economic and social growth of the municipality (those with an execution budget exceeding€5 million euros or involving the employment of more than 50 workers); and projects that enhance architectural quality by showcasing historical or contemporary heritage, maintaining the cultural identity of Mijas through their integration into the land or landscape.

Furthermore, any works or activities that, due to their general strategic, social, economic, or tourist nature, are declared as priority processing by the Local Government Board will also be included. This renewed procedure will begin with the ve-

rification of the integrity of the application and the corresponding urban development project. If the documentation is incomplete or has formal defects, the applicant will be requested only once to complete the file within ten working days. Once the documentation is complete, the file will be admitted for processing, and independent tasks will be assigned for the issuance of: technical-urban planning reports; a report on the availability of necessary urban services; a technical report on installations; and a legal report.

These reports will conclude with a reasoned ruling, which may be favourable; conditionally favourable; a request for further documentation; or unfavourable.

As a result of this process, licences will be granted or denied.

The mayoress announced that works may begin once the licence conditions have been met; the execution project and the responsible declaration have been submitted; the health and safety study has been submitted; and when the land representation has been verified in cases where it borders plots designated for public use.

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Coastal Path

Mijas retains, for another year,

its Blue Trail Flag for the Coastal Path

Blue Trail

REQUIREMENTS FOR The Mijas Coastal Path is a pedestrian and cycle route that runs parallel to the sea, from La Cala to the Marbella municipal boundary / Archive.

It highlights the commitment of municipalities to restoring and preserving trails that promote environmental education and sustainable recreation

retaining the award

The Blue Trail Award, launched in 2011 as a pilot programme for twelve educational coastal trails that uniquely linked Blue Flag beaches, highlights the commitment of municipalities and local authorities to restoring and showcasing trails and paths that promote environmental education and the sustainable use of our natural surroundings.

Mijas has now held this recognition for ten years. To achieve this, the municipality meets the criteria and indicators assessed by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC), which are categorised into four key areas:

Trail characteristics and layout Information, signage and infrastructure Conservation and management of natural and cultural heritage Public use of the trails

Ed. Dept./ Cristina Bejarano

Good news for Mijas: the municipality has once again been awarded the Blue Trail flag. This distinction is granted annually by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (Adeac) and, in Mijas’ case, is awarded to the Coastal Path.

The municipality has once again received this recognition, which highlights the commitment of municipalities and local authorities to restoring and preserving trails and routes that promote environmental education and the sustainable use of our natural surroundings.

Mijas has held this distinction since 2016, consistently meeting a series of indicators and criteria divided into four categories evaluated by the organisation: trail characteristics and layout; infor-

DANIEL GÓMEZ TERUEL Councilor for Beaches (PP)

In the center of the image, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, alongside the councilor for beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (6th from left), and technicians from the area, next to the Blue Trail flag / Archive.

mation, signage and infrastructure; conservation and management of natural and cultural heritage; and public use of the trails.

The Mijas Coastal Path is a pedestrian and cycle route that runs parallel to the Mediterranean from La Cala to the municipal boundary of Marbella. In addition to being a key link, it offers great scenic value, allowing visitors to learn about the characteristics of the fauna and flora of the area through the information panels located at various points along the route.

Requirements In this regard, the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), recalled some of the criteria that the ADEAC considers when awarding and renewing these distinctions. These include accessibility, the presence of information panels, the promotion of educational and environmental awareness activities, and the protection of underwater biodiversity.

“We more than meet all the standards analysed to obtain this

“We more than meet all the standards analysed to obtain this distinction. This is the result of everyone’s hard work, as we are committed 365 days a year to maintaining the best possible facilities”

in the natural environment.

Blue Trails is an exclusive international initiative of the ADEAC, which was launched in 2011 as a pilot programme for twelve educational coastal trails that uniquely linked Blue Flag beaches. Over the last decade, it

The municipality

has held this distinction since 2016, highlighting its commitment to restoring and distinction. This is the result of preserving its coastal trails everyone’s hard work, as we are committed 365 days a year to maintaining the best possible facilities”, the councillor stated.

Environmental commitment The Blue Trail programme rewards and recognises the conservation and restoration of paths and trails that have been transformed into valuable resources for environmental interpretation and education, as well as for sustainable recreation, sport, and tourism

has been supported by the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

The association is also responsible for other programmes such as Blue Flag, Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment and Green Key. It should be noted that the municipality currently holds five Blue Flags for its beaches and a Blue Centre certification for the Torreón in La Cala.

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Beaches

Mijas denounces central Government’s

failure to allocate funds

to combat Asian seaweeds The Town Hall criticises the fact that necessary aid is reaching the Caribbean instead of the municipality and the Costa del Sol Ed. Dept. / Carmen Martín

The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), reported on Tuesday 17th that the Spanish government has not allocated the funds that the Town Hall unanimously requested in September 2025 to combat the Asian seaweed plague on the municipality’s coastline and the Costa del Sol. The mayoress lamented that, by contrast, the State will allocate one million euros to the Caribbean Sea for the effective management of sargassum, another invasive species of seaweed in America.

The government team explained that this was confirmed in a report published by the Spanish Agency for International Deve-

Municipal investment 1.2 millions

was allocated by the council in 2024 and 2025 to clean the coastline of Asian seaweed.

Asian seaweed damages the image of the Mijas coastline / Archive.

lopment Cooperation (AECID), part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in November 2025, “just two months after the municipal plenary session requested a state fund to tackle the growing

threat of Asian seaweed in Mijas”. “We have no record of such a fund being created to date”, said the mayoress.

According to the Executive, official information regarding

“This obligation that we have to assume alone directly impacts other budget items; to this, we must add the damaged image of our tourism sector, the losses of affected companies, the damage to the fishing fleet and, ultimately, the general harm to Mijas as a municipality”

the AECID’s contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) “for the effective management and sustainable use of sargassum in Latin America and the Caribbean” can be found on the AECID website. “We have no news of funds for Mijas, but we do for the Caribbean”, the mayoress lamented.

Beach cleaning In 2024 and 2025, the Mijas Town Hall allocated a total of 1.2 million euros of municipalfunds to cleaning Asian seaweed from the beaches. Specifically, in 2025

ANA MATA

Mayoress of Mijas alone, more than 2,600 tonnes were removed from the coastline, according to data provided on Tuesday 17th by the Beaches Department, and this amount is expected to increase considerably in 2026.

The mayoress recalled that this problem is not new, as in 2022 the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) urged the Spanish Government to implement a national plan to help coastal municipalities deal with the invasion of Asian seaweed and, specifically, to provide financial support for the additional costs they face.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Helmet

Rules and mandatory equipment One person per vehicle

Reflective clothing

15 Minimum age: 15 years

(Mandatory at night or in low-visibility conditions)

Maximum speed: 25km/h 25km/h. Traffic rules must be obeyed

Bell Third-party liability insurance

Brake

Riding on pavements and pedestrian areas is prohibited

Front light

Use of mobile phones or headphones is prohibited Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited Must ride on urban roads only

Front reflector

Rear light EQUIPMENT

Mandatory

Recommended

Rear reflector

Prohibited on motorways, dual carriageways, inter-city roads and through-roads

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Rural Areas repairs roads

in Mijas to ensure accessibility and safety Editorial Department

On Monday 16th, the councillor for Rural Areas, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), reported on the work being carried out on various rural roads in the municipality, in response to the needs expressed by residents and the issues detected by the municipal department itself. Belmonte explained that “the Rural Areas Department is working continuously on the roads that show the most deterioration, prioritising sections that directly affect the safety and accessibility of residents”.

In the La Alquería area, work has focused exclusively on the removal of landslides from the road, with the aim of ensuring

The Town Hall takes action in La Alquería, Gamonal, Puerto de los Gatos and Atalaya safety and restoring normal traffic flow. “We have acted quickly to clear the affected sections and avoid unnecessary risks to residents who travel along these roads daily”, he said.

Work is also being carried out on the Gamonal road up to its junction with La Cala Golf, repairing the road surface at both the entrance and exit of the road.

The councillor stressed that “this is a strategic point for many residents and workers in the rural area, so it was necessary to take action to improve access and prevent further deterioration”.

Work also continues on the

main road in Puerto de los Gatos, where repairs to the road surface that began several weeks ago are being completed. “Our aim is not to limit our actions to oneoff interventions, but to provide continuity to the work until these sections are in optimal condition”, he stated.

Drainage ditches Finally, the department is carrying out repairs to ditches and crossings in the Atalaya area, a fundamental action to improve water drainage and prevent future damage to the road surface. “The maintenance of ditches

Workers operating on rural roads in Mijas / Mijas Town Hall Press Office.

and crossings is key to preventing rainfall from damaging the roads again. It is not just a matter of patching up, but of acting with proper planning”, Belmonte pointed out.

The councillor concluded by reiterating the government team’s commitment to the rural environment: “We continue to listen to residents and plan interventions based on the real priorities of the territory. Rural areas are an essential part of Mijas and must have roads in decent and safe condition”.

ELOY BELMONTE

Councillor for Rural Areas (Vox)

“The Rural Areas Department has acted quickly to clear the affected sections and avoid unnecessary risks to residents who travel along these roads on a daily basis”

GROUPS

La Cala Lions Club celebrates Valentine’s Day with charity and remembrance Different groups from the club took part in organising a charity market in La Butibamba Park M.J.G. Valentine’s Day can be celebrated in many ways, and the La Cala Lions Club did so with the Memory Tree and a charity market to raise funds to continue their altruistic work.

“We organise this commemorative day for people who are no longer with us, so if you have lost a loved one, it is a way to remember them, but it is also part of our dementia and Alzheimer’s support club”, explained the president of the La Cala Lions Club, David Kay. “This is our Valentine’s Day ceremony. Many people are alone on that day because their partners have passed away, their families are no longer there, and we even remember our

Several volunteers next to the MeThe councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo, with the president of the La Cala Lions, David mory Tree / La Cala Lions Club.

Kay, and staff from the department / M.C.

people, and to dedicate more resources to research”, said the Mijas councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP).

The stalls offered a wide variety of items / M.C.

pets”, explained Sandy Tavendale, secretary of the club, who explained that “the Memory Tree is for people to write messages to their loved ones, hang them on the tree and then our Alzheimer’s Club turns them into a mosaic that we keep in our shop”.

“The Lions Club, together with the Mijas Foreigners’ De-

partment, is organising this second fair dedicated to those who are no longer with us, either because they have passed away and remain in our memory, or because, due to illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, they no longer react as the people they once were.

The aim is to raise awareness of this issue, to encourage society to show solidarity with these

Charity market On Sunday, La Butibamba Park also hosted a charity market, where attendees could support the club by purchasing a wide variety of items. There was also an extensive display of international cuisine and various performances. In addition, some animal welfare associations set up their own stands and the Phoenix Singers performed. The club’s Diabetes and Dementia

and Alzheimer’s support groups collaborated on the initiative.

“We are here to raise money to help the community, which is what the Lions Club is all about.

We also have the Memory Tree, where people can leave a message for a loved one who is no longer with us”, explained Caroline Zartsh Lloyd, from the Dementia and Alzheimer’s support group.

“We want to thank all the associations that take care of others and, today especially, the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club for the great work they do”, concluded the councillor for Foreigners.

TALK

Soroptimist International to host an online meeting on Sunday 22nd N.L. Soroptimist International Costa del Sol invites you to ‘Soroptimist Online.es’, monthly meetings in Spanish organised by the group for the first time this year. This month’s speaker is Elena Enciso, winner of the 2021-2022 Soroptimist Scholarship, who completed her doctorate earlier this month. Enciso will discuss ‘Migration Centres

on the Southern Border of Spain’.

The talk will take place on Sunday 22nd at 10 hours. Soroptimist awarded the SIE scholarship, worth 5,000 euros, to this UMA student. Her project focused on studying the temporary emergency accommodation provided in Spain to migrants arriving by sea. Her social vision of architecture was key to her being nomi-

QR code f the link to participate via Zoom nated by Soroptimist and selected by the scholarship committee of the Soroptimist International of Europe (SIE) Federation.

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International Festival ‘Estrellas de Iberia’ Auditorium of the La Cala Branch Office, 18 h Free admission

WHAT´S ON FRIDAY 20TH

SUNDAY 22ND

Verso Libre painting exhibition, by Jorge Rivas Mijas Folk Museum, 18 hours Until the 15th of March Presentation of the book ‘La gastronomía de Al-Andalus’, by Francisco de Borja García Duarte ‘Paco Arbadulí’ Mijas Pueblo Library, 18:30 hours Organised by the Enharetà Ethnological Collective

Carnival in La Cala Departure from the boulevard (Cultural Centre) at 11 hours Arrival at La Butibamba Park, where the children’s and adults’ fancy dress parade will take place II Matt Mcgurk Festival in aid of the Cudeca Foundation Manuel España Theatre, 17 h Tickets: 10 euros. At entradium. com and at the theatre from two hours before the performance

THURSDAY 26TH

‘Parodia para llevar’, by Polifacético, with Carlos Pariente Manuel España Theatre, 20 h Advance tickets at lacocheraentradas. com, 15 euros and at the box office one hour before the show, 18 euros

Ballet ‘Swan Lake’, by Classic Stage Manuel España Theatre, 20:30 h Tickets: 30 to 36 euros. At elcorteingles.com and, from two hours before the show, at the theatre Presentation of Mijas Holy Week 2026 poster La Inmaculada Concepción Parish Church (Mijas Pueblo), 20 h Free admission

Photography exhibition by Enrique Moya Las Lagunas Cultural Centre Until the 26th of February Exhibition ‘Echoes beyond mind’

by Victoria Tsekidou and Shirin Moarefi La Cala Cultural Centre, 20 h Until the 23rd of March Ecological market La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month

SATURDAY 21ST

Zumba Masterclass Cortijo Don Elías, Las Lagunas, 11:30 h In aid of Cudeca. Donation: 10 euros.

DO NOT MISS

Second-hand market Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h

Solidarity tables La Cala Branch Office Square Last Wednesday and Saturday of each month until the 30th of May Exhibition: ‘War Generation’ Ukrainian Cultural Centre ‘United Family’, Calle Río Darro, Las Lagunas, premises 20/21 Organised by the ‘Espacio Cultural’ Association and the Ukrainian Cultural Centre ‘United Family’ Until the 8th of March Photography exhibition ‘The Necropolis of Oblivion’ by Jesús Valle Corbacho Nuevo Enfoque Mijas, El Coto residential area; Los Olivos residential complex, block b, entrance 2, premises 25

International Festival ‘Estrellas de Iberia’ Auditorium of the La Cala Branch Office, 18 h Free admission

FOREIGNER’S DEPARTMENT MIJAS TOWN HALL USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS SALUD RESPONDE (Doctor’s prescriptions etc.)......................................... 955 54 50 60 EMERGENCY/DOCTOR, AMBULANCE ANDALUSIAN HEALTH ............................ 061/112 LOCAL POLICE - MIJAS EMERGENCIES 24H........................................................... 952 46 08 08 / 952 46 09 09 OFFICE, MON - FRI 8:00-14:00.................................................................. 952 19 70 97 FIREBRIGADE 24H...................................................................................... 952 58 63 82 CIVIL GUARD 24H....................................................................................... 952 47 40 30 MIJAS TOWN HALL - MIJAS VILLAGE......................................................... 952 48 59 00 TOWN HALL BRANCH LAS LAGUNAS......................................................... 952 59 36 44 FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00).............................. 952 58 90 10 SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT ............................................................. 951 06 20 05 SOCIAL SERVICES (MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00)........................................... 952 47 66 91 WOMEN’S CENTRE..................................................................................... 952 58 90 01 FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION .................................................................. 648 960 541

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY 24H............................................. 016 HELPLINE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE - ANDALUSIAN GOVERNMENT 24H........................................... 900 20 09 99 MIJAS TAXI....................................................... 952 47 82 88

The Guadalhorce Association Eco-Market Sunday 22nd, La Cala Branch Office, from 9 to 14 hours For more information 646 797 737 and guadalhorceecologico@gmail.com