‘Mijas with soul by candlelight’ lights up the village
LA MALAGUEÑA SINFÓNICA PRESENTS
Until Sunday, candles will light up the streets of Mijas Pueblo as part of this initiative, which features a themed market, performances and workshops
MIJAS' BORJA GUTIÉRREZ,
The orchestra, which will perform for the first time at the Manuel España Theatre at 20:30, will bring orchestral music to the audience
The project, carried out by the inter-municipal body in two phases, has been made possible thanks to funding provided by the residents themselves NEWS/02
Acosol completes works to supply drinking water to La Majadilla del Muerto
Mijas is now flying its five Blue Flags
The town strengthens ties of friendship with the Bulgarian people
The Manuel España Theatre hosted performances by various artists and groups from Bulgaria and the province
The Youth Department is once again organising this series of screenings, which will kick off on the 8th of July at Torreón Beach in La Cala NEWS/04
Photography competition
took place at El Torreón in La Cala, alongside staff from the Beaches Department (headed by councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel), representatives of the lifeguard service and beach operators. It is also worth noting that these accolades are complemented by the Blue Centre at El Torreón and the Blue Trail, which recognises the Coastal Path / NEWS/03 / Beatriz Martín.
The Ciudad de Málaga player won the continental beach handball tournament, winning 16 of the 18 matches he played
The Coastal Path section in Las Mimosas opens following reconstruction works
Storms in March damaged a 160-metre stretch of the path and affected the wall of the neighbouring residential development
NEWS/05
The municipality improves the intertown shuttle bus service to facilitate mobility and parking
It will run from the parking areas designated by the Town Hall to the centres of Mijas Pueblo, La Cala and Las Lagunas
NEWS/04
The town exceeds 90% hotel occupancy in June, consolidating its position among the leading destinations
Anyone interested can photograph the Coastal Path and enter the competition until 31st July NEWS/06 NEWS/08
LAS LAGUNAS
FAIR AND FESTIVITIES
Las Lagunas enjoyed its main festive days with a packed programme full of music and tradition.
Mijas ranks as the third destination in the province with the highest occupancy rate, behind Torremolinos and Benalmádena
NEWS/06
Last Thursday 2nd of July, these five flags were raised at La Luna-Royal Beach, Riviera, El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Cala, alongside the other ‘S’ and ‘Q’ awards certifying the sustainability and overall quality of its beaches. The mayoress, Ana Mata, took part in the flag-raising ceremony, which
Acosol completes works to supply drinking water to La Majadilla del Muerto
A preliminary contract was signed at the handover ceremony, as the final contract will be signed on 6th July
Ed. Dept. / Design: A. Lago
Acosol, the local water supply operator in Mijas, handed over the project carried out in La Majadilla del Muerto to the residents’ association on Wednesday 1st. The project, executed by the public company, brings drinking water to more than 272 plots; once handed over, the association will take over its management, while Acosol will handle the domestic supply.
The ceremony was attended by Matilde Mancha, CEO of Acosol, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), councillor for Operational Services and representative of the Western Costa del Sol Association of Municipalities in Mijas, and neighbourhood representatives.
This project represents a significant step forward for the area, ensuring a safer, more efficient and higher-quality drinking water supply. The works, carried out by Acosol in two phases, have been made possible thanks to funding provided by the residents themselves, an example of collaboration
TRANSPORT
and commitment to improving the municipality’s infrastructure. In total, out of the 272 service connections, 237 have been completed by Acosol with advance funding of 1,600,770.96 euros.
The commissioning of this new network will provide homes with a more reliable water supply, reducing incidents arising from alternative supply systems and improving water pressure and the continuity of the service.
The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), highlighted the completion of a much-needed project that had been long requested by local residents,
“which demonstrates that institutional and civic cooperation, and management that prioritises the needs of those living in outlying areas, are very important to the Town Hall and to Acosol”. In this regard, the mayoress pointed out that the project underwent several improvements during its development, which have made it possible for a greater number of residents to benefit than originally envisaged in the first phase.
For his part, the councillor for Operational Services wished to “thank the residents for the financial contribution they have made to en-
Intertown shuttle bus service improved to facilitate mobility and parking
E.D. The Mijas Town Hall is “improving” and “facilitating” mobility and parking in the municipality with the new shuttle bus contract. This public transport service will run from the parking areas designated by the Town Hall to the centres of Mijas Village, La Cala and Las Lagunas, including return journeys. The aim is to ease traffic, reduce journey times, make mobility easier and prevent overcrowding. The contract, awarded to the joint
venture (UTE) Mijas Lanzadera 2026, comprising the companies Paco Pepe, Sierra de las Nieves, San Sebastián and Daga Portillo Hermanos, runs until December 2027 and has a budget of 497,174 euros. In addition, an optional two-year extension is planned until the end of 2029, meaning the total value of the contract would amount to almost one million euros if executed in full. As explained on Saturday 27th by the councillor responsible for Ur-
ban Mobility, Marco Cortés (PP), “services will be contracted for a minimum of four hours and will run at a continuous frequency adapted to demand and the department’s specifications. If necessary, a system of timetables, stops and routes will be established”.
During June and July, the shuttle bus will operate for two hours longer each day compared to last year. In June, the timetable is from 11:00 to 17:00; and in July it will be
sure this project became a reality”. According to Gómez Teruel, “we at the Town Hall have been keeping a very close eye on the work being carried out there, as we needed to monitor all aspects of the water supply system, the reservoir, the elevations, the gradients, the inlet and outlet, and we have always worked hand in hand with the company carrying out the work”.
Mari Ángeles Fuertes, a resident of La Majadilla del Muerto, highlighted the long struggle the community has endured to secure this basic service. As she explained, the residents “have been fighting
from 10:00 to 13:00. However, from this Thursday 2nd until Sunday 5th, a special service will operate for the ‘Mijas with Soul by Candlelight’ event. Travel will be provided from 18:00 until 02:00, from
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and working tirelessly for years, ever since 2023, when the purchase of the land earmarked for the reservoir was finalised”.
Fuertes pointed out that the ceremony held on Tuesday “was a sort of preliminary agreement, as the final signing could not take place due to technical issues” and is scheduled to be completed next Monday, 6th of July. She also said that the community is looking forward to this moment with great enthusiasm. “They’re desperate to have water already”, she said. She also expressed her gratitude for the support received throughout the process.
the Puerto quarry to the centre of Mijas Pueblo, and there will also be connections from the Las Lagunas fairground, the La Cala fairground and the Osunillas Sports Centre to Mijas Pueblo.
The shuttle bus
“This
that cooperation
institutions and citizens, and management that prioritises the needs of those living in outlying areas, are very important to the Mijas Town Hall”
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
“We at the Town Hall have been keeping a very close eye on the works, as we needed to monitor every aspect: the reservoir, elevations, gradients, inlets and outlets, etc”.
DANIEL GÓMEZ TERUEL Councillor for Operational Services (PP)
Residents of La Majadilla del Muerto alongside representatives from the Mijas Town Hall and Acosol / A. Lago.
Beaches
FIVE BLUE FLAGS Mijas’ beaches now boast
These awards are in addition to the ‘S’ for Sustainability and ‘Q’ for Quality, the Blue Trail and the Blue Centre, which the municipality already holds
Report: Ed.Dept. and B.Martín / Design: C.Bejarano
The Mijas coastline now flies its five Blue Flags at La Luna-Royal Beach, Riviera, El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Cala, alongside the other ‘S’ and ‘Q’ awards that certify the sustainability and overall quality of its beaches. The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), took part on Thursday 2nd in the flagraising ceremony at El Torreón in La Cala, alongside staff from the Beaches Department headed by councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), representatives of the lifeguard service and beach business owners.
It is worth noting that these five Blue Flags are awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), based on a proposal from the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC), and will fly throughout 2026 and also in 2027. They recognise four key areas internationally: water quality, environmental education, environmental management (cleanliness)
and safety and services (lifeguarding, access).
In addition to the Blue Flags, ‘Q’ for Quality flags were also raised (nine in total, at La Luna-Royal Beach, Alhamar, Calahonda, Riviera, El Bombo, La Cala, La Dorada, El Chaparral and El Charcón) and the ‘S’ for Sustainability (at the same nine beaches); the Blue Centre, which recognises El Torreón as an interpretation centre for the watchtowers on the Mijas coastline; and the Blue Trail, which recognises the Coastal Path.
The councillor for Beaches emphasised that these awards “are the result of hard work carried out throughout the year, because here in Mijas we work all year round to keep our coastline in perfect condition. It is true that it is very challenging due to the issues we face with invasive seaweed, which is causing so much extra work for our beaches”.
Speaking on behalf of the Tourism Department, Edmundo Alarcón (Vox), emphasised that “thanks to the international pro-
motion carried out by the Tourism Department, we can see how every day there are more and more European visitors, above all, coming to see Mijas, shall we say, because of its versatility, and because of the beach, mountains and village that are so characteristic of our town”.
The chairman of the Mijas Beaches Business Association, Carlos Morales, stated that these results are down to “the work of everyone, not just business owners, but also the Town Hall, lifeguards, Operational Services, the Local Police… I’m very proud and very pleased”.
“Mijas stands for quality, and this is demonstrated in many ways, including through all these awards we are receiving today”
M.J.G. /C.L./ C.M. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), received the five Blue Flags on Friday 26th of June at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Andalusian Regional Tourism Board.
Accompanied by the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), Mata highlighted Mijas’s comprehensive commitment to quality tourism, “which is recognised through these flags”.
For her part, Gemma del Corral , Director-General for Tourism Promotion and De -
velopment at the Regional Government of Andalusia, stated that “we are in the top league when it comes to beaches. Málaga is the province with the most Blue Flags in the whole of Andalusia, and that benefits the entire autonomous community. We are a leading destination”.
For his part, Gómez Teruel stated that “in Mijas, we work on the beaches 365 days a year so that we can now reap the rewards of this effort and hard work in the form of these Blue Flags.
The Mijas Town Hall maintains a lifesaving and rescue service comprising 62 lifeguards who monitor the entire coastline; this is the best-staffed service of its kind in the whole of Andalusia. In addition to the team, one of the main new features of this service is the installation of a public address system to manage any emergency. Finally, the mayoress emphasi-
sed that the Beaches Department also stands out for its daily battle against the invasion of Asian seaweed, which requires staff and technical resources to work every night to clear thousands of kilos that wash up on the shores and have a wide-ranging impact, from environmental and tourismrelated effects to economic and purely visual ones.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, alongside representatives from various departments at the flag-raising ceremony on Thursday 2nd / Beatriz Martín.
Ana Mata MAYORESS OF MIJAS (PP)
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (2nd right), alongside the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (1st left), and the representatives of the Junta, Gemma del Corral and Carlos García / Cristina Luque.
The flag-raising ceremony next to El Torreón/ B.M.
The mayoress and the councillor responsible for Beaches during a visit to one of the adepted beaches, where a group of Adimi users spent the day/ B.M.
Mijas signs friendship link of Gorna Oryahovitsa
with the Bulgarian town
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), welcomed her counterpart, Nikolay Rashkov, mayor of the Bulgarian town of Gorna Oryahovitsa, last Wednesday 1st. The two municipalities signed a friendship agreement, which will form the basis for a future twinning arrangement between the two towns. “For us, this is a means of collaborating on various projects that we could initiate at European level”, said the mayoress.
For his part, Rashkov explained that “Gorna Oryahovitsa is a very beautiful town; it is a railway manufacturing centre, and we also have
an airport. It is a hub for the distribution of electricity, everything is very close by”.
The councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), accompanied Mata, alongside the country’s ambassador to Spain, Todor Stoyanov, and Boris Katsamunski, the embassy’s cultural attaché, as well as representatives from the Estreya Bulgarian-Spanish Cultural Centre in Málaga. “It is a pleasure for us to be here with the mayoress of Mijas”, said the ambassador.
A minute’s silence in Mijas honours those affected by Venezuela earthquake
The day also featured a Spanish-Bul garian festival at the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, where attendees enjoyed a cultural exchange featuring various performances. The event was organised by the Es treya Bulgarian-Spanish Cultural Centre in Málaga, in collaboration with the Mi jas Town Hall. Antonio Pérez , a member of the centre, noted that “the whole purpose of this event is to establish a twinning between the Bulgarian town of Gorna Oryahovitsa and Mijas”, adding that “our centre is dedicated to raising awareness of Bulgaria, which is a very beautiful country that is
Representatives from both towns expressed their willingness to maintain open channels of institutional communication and to explore, in the future, possible collaborative initiatives that would help strengthen ties bet-
mayoress, together with some members of the council and municipal staff, observed a minute’s silence outside the Town Hall / F.M.R.
perhaps little known, particularly in terms of its culture”.
The afternoon brought together Bul garian residents from across the province and local residents in general. Speakers at the event included local authorities, the mayoress Ana Mata (PP), the counci llor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), the mayor of Gorna Oryahovitsa, Nikolay Rashkov , as well as the Bulgarian Ambassador to Spain, Todor Stoyanov
The event also made room for solida rity, with the organisations Diksha Espa ña and Sembrando Sonrisas setting up stalls. “They invited our organisations so that we could bring our products here to this festival”, said Rosa Planelles, presi dent of Sembrando Sonrisas.
ween the two municipalities. Mata highlighted Gorna Oryahovitsa’s interest in strengthening ties with Mijas and welcomed this first step as a sign of a willingness to jointly explore projects that could benefit the residents of both towns.
Following the signing, the Bulgarian delegation took a tour of the most iconic sites in Mijas Pueblo.
pressed “his gratitude for all the international support, especially from Spain and even from Málaga, through the Firefighters’ Consortium, which always cooperates in such situations”.
F.M.R. On Monday 29th, members of the municipal corporation observed a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the earthquake that has struck Venezuela. The council expressed its official condolences and activated logistical aid protocols to channelling public solidarity.
The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), led the tribute. “From the very first moment, I was in contact with Father Hermán Marcel Lunar, parish priest of the Immaculate
Church, who works closely with an association through which he cooperates to provide aid”, she said.
The Mijas PP spokesperson, Mario Bravo, showed his support for this community: “We have ob-
served a minute’s silence to show our respect and affection for the over 600 Venezuelans living in Mijas”.
Por Mi Pueblo Spokesperson, Juan Carlos Maldonado, ex-
PSOE councillor Laura Moreno highlighted the terrible scale of the tragedy and conveyed “her condolences “to the over 1,400 families who have lost a loved one”.
On Thursday 2nd, Father Lunar held offered a mass for those affected.
Report by María José Gómez / Design: Alberto Lago
SPANISH-BULGARIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
The audience enjoyed performances by various artists from Bulgaria, as well as the Panda de Verdiales from Periana and the San Isidro Choir, who performed at the theatre / N.L.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (centre), alongside the mayor of Gorna Oryahovitsa, Nikolay Rashkov (left), and the ambassador, Todor Stoyanov (right), as well as municipal representatives from both towns / M.J.G.
The
following reconstruction Coastal Path section in Las Mimosas now open
The storms in March damaged a 160-metre stretch of the path and affected the wall of the neighbouring residential development
Ed. Dept. / Design: F.M. Romero
The Town Hall has reopened the section of the Coastal Path near Las Mimosas, in El Bombo (La Cala), following the completion a few days ago of the repairs required due to the damage caused by the winter storms between the 19th and 21st of March. The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), visited the area on Thursday 2nd, accompanied by the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP).
This is a 160-metre stretch that was severely damaged by the force of the waves, which also partially knocked down a section of the retaining wall of the Las Mimosas residential development, which borders the Coastal Path. The cost of the work, carried out by the company Sardalla Española, amounted to 304,000 euros.
Mata recalled that barely a week after the storm, the Infrastructure Department had already issued the required damage report, after which an emergency contract was put out to tender. “We had to act quickly because the damage to the walkway was compounded by that of the develpment’s wall”, explained the mayoress. “The speed with which the project was
Cudeca celebrates the fifth anniversary of its charity shop in La Cala
J.P. In June 2021, Cudeca opened its first charity shop in Mijas thanks to the collaboration of the Town Hall, which provided premises in La Cala free of charge. It marks five years of solidarity and support for the work of the Cudeca Foundation. “It has been a wonderful journey during which a community has been built; what’s more, at our charity shop in La Cala we have many British people and residents
of other nationalities who already have this concept fully integrated into their culture and have welcomed us with open arms from the very start”, said the commu-
completed means that walkers can now enjoy the Coastal Path and that local residents are safe”.
Force 7 winds It was Storm Therese, the nineteenth major storm of the 2025–2026 season, which affected the Mijas coastline on the 19th, 20th and 21st of March. This adverse weather event was characteri-
nications manager for the Cudeca Foundation’s charity shops, Olalla Díaz, who emphasised that over the past five years, the opening of the shop “has enabled us to fund part of the palliative care provided by Cudeca”.
On behalf of the Foundation, Díaz once again thanked “the Town Hall for providing us with this space entirely free of charge”.
There are currently 30 volunteers supporting the shop. They play a vital role in the Foundation’s structure, as Díaz pointed out: “We want to pay tribute, above all, to the people who began volunteering five years ago and remain committed”.
sed by strong ‘Levante’ (easterly) winds, reaching force 7. The storm caused severe coastal conditions along the Costa del Sol, with wind gusts of up to 55 km/h and waves of between three and four metres high.
Mata noted that these coastal phenomena caused “significant damage to El Bombo beach, mainly in the form of sand loss and scouring of the foundations of the Coastal Path”. This led to the partial collapse of a section of the path and damage to the boundary wall of the residential development.
The reconstruction project involved dismantling and removing the wooden walkway affected by the storm; dismantling and removing the affected boundary wall of the Las Mimosas residential development; stabilising the ground on which the structure stands; and
driving wooden piles to a depth of at least one metre below sea level.
In addition, riprap protection has been installed below the sand level; the wooden structure has been erected, along with the decking, the handrail and the wooden bench; and, finally, the existing boundary wall of the urbanisation has been restored. The works took just over two months to complete.
The boardwalk resulting from this emergency intervention is once again three metres wide, as it was before the storm’s onslaught, Mata pointed out.
The mayoress indicated that it was also necessary to award an emergency contract to rebuild the section of the Coastal Path in El Capricho, which collapsed during the storms in late January and early February. In this case, it was reopened in mid-March following an investment of 224,000 euros.
New Paediatric Day Unit
Ed. Dept. Cudeca, together with the Unicaja Foundation, has celebrated the launch of the new programme at the Paediatric Day Unit, ‘Moving-pal: movement and life in every step’. This space is designed to complement the comprehensi-
ve care received by children, teenagers and families within the paediatric palliative care programme, and is integrated into the Cudeca centre in Benalmádena. In 2025, Cudeca treated 25 patients and carried out 2,706 specialised interventions. Eighty-three per cent of the children treated suffered from complex chronic conditions.
Mayoress Ana Mata visited the area accompanied by councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel (right) and Beaches technician Juan Antonio Peinado. / B.M.
The section was severely damaged by the storms but is now fully operational / B.M.
Miembros y voluntarios de la Fundación Cudeca / Cudeca.
IN JUNE Mijas exceeds 90 % hotel occupancy
Our town ranks as the third-bestperforming destination in the province
Mijas continues to consolidate its position as one of the Costa del Sol’s leading tourist destinations after closing the month of June with a hotel occupancy rate of 90.49%, according to figures published by the Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos). The town ranks as the third destination in the province with the highest occupancy rate, behind only Torremolinos and Benalmádena.
“Exceeding 90% occupancy in June confirms that Mijas remains a highly competitive and attractive destination for those choosing the Costa del Sol”, said the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), who noted these “are the result of the work carried out by the Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the sector, to promote the town and strengthen an increasingly diverse and high-quality tourism offering”.
Forecast for July
The forecasts for July maintain this positive trend, with an estimated occupancy rate of 87.88%, which once again pla-
June hotel occupancy
July forecast top destination
3rd
Estimated occupancy for the start of the high season in Málaga, behind only Torremolinos and Benalmádena
activity, wealth and local employment in hotels, restaurants, shops and service companies
ces Mijas among the municipalities with the best prospects in the province for the start of the high season. In this regard, Jerez noted that
The
Town Hall is organising a photography competition spotlighting the coastal path
Participants must post their photos on Instagram
“Exceeding 90% occupancy in June confirms that Mijas remains a highly competitive and attractive destination for those who choose our province and the Costa del Sol”
“we are heading into the summer with good expectations, but without letting our guard down, because we must continue working to maintain the quality of the destination and keep improving the experience of those who visit us”.
The municipal head of Tourism also emphasised the impact these figures have on the local economy. “High hotel occupancy translates into increased activity for hotels, restaurants, shops and service providers, generating wealth and employment in our municipality”, he explained.
Finally, Jerez reiterated his commitment to a tourism model based on quality, diversification and deseasonalisation.
“Our aim is for Mijas to remain a leading destination all year round, offering a unique experience that builds loyalty among our visitors and continues to attract new tourists”, he concluded.
Ed. Dept. The Mijas Town Hall wishes to promote the image of the Mijas Coastal Path and has launched a photography competition that will feature this route as its main focus. This was announced this week by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), accompanied by the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez (PP). The competition, as the mayoress explained, “aims to highlight the beauty of the path”, as it “hides gems that make our town unique”. Anyone wishing to photograph the Coastal Path or its immediate surroundings may take part.
The competition will be divided into two main phases: until the 31st of July, photographs taken on the western section, between El Bombo/Las Mimosas residential estate and the Marbella municipal boundary, will be eligible; and from the 1st to the 31st of August, photographs taken between Los Cordobeses/La Butiplaya and Fuengirola will be eligible.
Once you have chosen the photo you wish to enter, upload it
to Instagram using the hashtag #SendaLitoralMijas and tag the Town Hall’s official account (@ ayuntamientomijas). Your Instagram profile must be public for the duration of the competition. The terms and conditions can be found on the Town Hall’s website (www.mijas.es).
Prizes will consist of a dinner for two at any of the establishments partnering with this initiative. The judging panel will be made up of representatives from the participating establishments, who will select the winning photographs from among those submitted. The first phase features the beach bars La Luna Beach, La Lucera, Max Beach, El Juncal, Royal Beach Pirata, El Capricho, Panorama, Océano Beach, La Familia, Nacho Playa Beach, and Papa O. The mayoress thanked them all for their enthusiasm and cooperation.
Mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel / J.P.
Editorial Department
FRANCISCO JEREZ Councillor for Tourism (Vox)
International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day
Mijas reaffirms its commitment to equality
To mark International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day, the mayoress read a manifesto calling for a society in which everyone can live freely
Editorial Department
Mijas joined in the celebrations for International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day, which took place on the 28th of June. However, as early as Friday 26th of June, the town marked the occasion with the reading of a manifesto at the Manuel España Theatre, in which the town’s mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), stated: “We renew that commitment to respect people’s feelings; we are free, and within that freedom we choose how we feel”. The manifesto calls for a society in which everyone can live freely, regardless of their sexual orientation. It was an event through which the Town Hall, the Andalucía Diversidad Federation and Orgullo Mijas sought to promote tolerance,
equal rights before the law, nondiscrimination and the dignity of people from these communities. Mata stated that they are renewing this commitment, which, she emphasised, must “be upheld every day of the year”. For his part, the president of the An-
An artist painted a participatory mural open to all residents to promote diversity
dalucía Diversidad Federation, Antonio Ferre, reiterated this same idea: “We must work not only today, but 365 days a year, to raise awareness and normalise the LGBTI community. There are still many challenges to over-
come and achievements to be made; above all, we must educate people about the progress we have made. Equality is achieved, but it is very difficult to maintain, and that is what we are working on: to innovate, to sustain it, to foster empathy and to promote harmonious coexistence”.
The president of Orgullo Mijas, Alberto Ortega, emphasised that “we are proud and delighted to be here today representing the community, even though it has only been 15 days since we were officially registered as an association by the Regional Government of Andalusia , the first association [of its kind] in the history of Mijas. Thank you to the mayoress, the government team and the entire Town Hall for allowing us to be here representing Pride
mayoress of Mijas (PP) ANA MATA
“On this day, we renew the commitment of a Mijas residents that in Mijas no one is left behind because of their sexual identity, and the town’s commitment to respecting the feelings of everyone”
In addition to the reading of the manifesto, on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th of June, an artist created a participatory mural open to all members of the
public to promote the visibility of diversity. On Thursday, an information stand called ‘Breaking Labels’ was also set up, which similarly promoted free expression, reflection and advocacy on these issues.
A moment after the reading of the manifesto with the mayoress, representatives of the local government and the community / C.L.
Socialist councillors attended / C.L.
A mural was also unveiled / C.L. with a visible presence; we are therefore very pleased”.
A fair for everyone
Las Lagunas enjoyed five intense days of festivities with activities for the whole family and to suit all tastes
M.Fernández / Photos: A.L., C.B. and M.L.
THE MAGIC RETURNS WITH...
Las Lagunas enjoyed five days of the fair with activities for the whole family. “It’s a fair where, year after year, we introduce new features; this year, for example, we have brought back the horse parade, so the streets of Las Lagunas have also been a major attraction. And we have organised the Daytime Fair at Cortijo Don Elías, where locals have been able to enjoy, in that huge marquee which looked spectacular, with plenty to see and do”, said the town’s mayoress, Ana Mata (PP).
The mayoress highlighted that Las Lagunas kicks off the fair season in the town, “where we have three fairs: this one, which heralds the start of summer; the one in La Cala halfway through the summer;
tivities, including crafts, gastronomy, attractions, music, shows and entertainment for the whole family.
Friday evening
The official opening will take place on Friday 3rd of July. The craft stalls will open every day at 12:00, while a grand parade will take place at 20:00.
Over the weekend, locals and visitors will also be able to enjoy juggling buffoons, belly dancing shows, musical performances and fire shows. In addition, the Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium will host the Andalusian Night from 21:30.
and the one in Mijas Pueblo to mark the end of summer”. “They are not just a tourist attraction but a celebration for local residents to enjoy, because at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about: having a good time”, she concluded.
Security arrangements
The fair featured extensive security provisions, including the Local Police, Civil Protection, the Mijas Fire Brigade and the Red Cross; as well as a cleaning operation to keep the fairground and Cortijo don Elías in top condition. The Department for Family and Equal Opportunities also set up a ‘Punto Violeta’ where, under the slogan ‘Respect without excuses’, information and advice were provided to ensure that people could enjoy the festivities free from violence and abuse, and in a spirit of respect.
derful to see the village lit up by candles and to be able to enjoy all the activities, the fire shows and the workshops, set up both in La Muralla and throughout the rest of the village”, said the councillor. Among the traders setting up their stalls at this year’s event is David Arca, head of Plantas Medicinales de Andalucía, who praised the atmosphere created by this event. “Every year we try to showcase all the good things we have to offer. Mijas is a beautiful place and, at night, with the candles, it creates an atmosphere that invites people to come and visit us”, he explained.
The official opening will take place this Friday 3rd of July
Last Thursday 2nd of July, the craft market and the first parades wound their way through Mijas Pueblo. Until Sunday 5th of July, the town centre will offer a wide-ranging programme of ac-
The councillor for Public Space, Melisa Ceballos (PP), invited “everyone to come and enjoy this medieval market, ‘Mijas with Soul by Candlelight’. “It’s won-
Shuttle bus
To facilitate access to Mijas Pueblo, the Town Hall has set up shuttle buses running between 18:00 and 02:00.
On the left, the councillor for Public Space, Melisa Ceballos, alongside councillor Mari Francis Alarcón / N.L.
A.L./N.L. The third edition of ‘Mijas with soul by candlelight’ is already filling the town with magic.
WHAT´S ON
MIJAS WITH SOUL
BY CANDLELIGHT
3rd, 4th and 5th July
Mijas Pueblo
SATURDAY 4TH
WEDNESDAY 8TH
Summer Cinema: ‘Jurassic World’ Torreón Beach, La Cala, 22:00 Free admission until full capacity is reached
SUNDAY 12TH
Costa del Sol Card Show
Las Lagunas Sports Centre, 10:00 to 20:00
Tickets available at ticketing.cat
Dancing at Active Participation and Senior Citizens’ Centres
Mijas Pueblo Active Participation Centre, alternate Sundays from 19:00 to 21:30
Craft market, workshops and live craft demonstrations, children’s area, street entertainment, fire shows, food and drink stalls, and candlelit atmosphere
Concerts at the Miguel González Berral Auditorium at 21:30. Friday 3rd: Andalusian Night; eSatuday 4th: Tabletom, and Sunday 5th: Silver Beats. Tickets at www.giglon.com
Further information on page 14 of Mijas Semanal
FRIDAY 3RD
La Malagueña Sinfónica Summer Concert
Manuel España Theatre, 20:30
Tickets available at tickettailor.com and at the theatre box office on the day of the concert, two hours before the start
SATURDAY 4TH
Flamenco Night with Meraki Peña Flamenca del Sur, 22:00
Villa de Mijas Folk Festival Torreón de La Cala de Mijas, 21:30
Organised by: Asociación MúsicoCultural Coros y Danzas de Mijas. Featuring: AMC Coros y Danzas de Mijas, Tierra Roja Folk Association (Almagro) and Panda de Verdiales ‘La Panda Chica’ (El Valdés)
MONDAY 6TH
Charity Watercolour Exhibition by Emilio Guitián in aid of Adimi
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, opening at 12:00
Until the 3rd August. Open from 08:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday san fermín
Saturday 6th
Casa Navarra Mijas, floral tribute at 11:00, ‘chupinazo’ at 12 noon and street party at 21:00
Monday 7th
Casa Navarra, San Fermín celebrations and a traditional Navarran meal at 14:00
FOREIGNER’S DEPARTMENT MIJAS TOWN HALL
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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
TOWN HALL BRANCH LAS LAGUNAS
FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00)
SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES (MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00)
WOMEN’S CENTRE FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION
Valtocado get-together
Community Days in honour of Ntra. Sra. Inmaculada Concepción
Friday 10th
21:00: UP Dance Group led by Remedios Fernández; 21:55: Progress Dance Group; 22:00: Magic Mota (Magician); and 23:00: Katrina
12:00: Transfer of the Virgin from the chapel to the venue, where a mass will be held accompanied by the Unión del Cante choir. Followed by paella. The traditional pilgrimage route has been cancelled this year.
SATURDAY 11TH
Surdígenas End-of-Year Gala Manuel España Theatre, 19 h
Flamenco Soy featuring Carlos Brías singing, Manuel El Yunke on guitar, and Susana Solera and Azahara Alcaine dancing Peña Flamenca del Sur, 21:30
DO NOT MISS
Territorio Juventud Torreón Beach, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August, from 17:00 to 20:00
Free registration every Wednesday from 10:00 at experiencias.es. For further information, call 606 417 609
‘Professions’ group photography exhibition, by Nuevo Enfoque Mijas Nuevo Enfoque Association premises (urb. El Coto. Conjunto residencial Los Olivos fase, local 25) Free admission
Exhibition ‘Between Light and Colour’, by Livia Yolanda MolinaBailén Luque
La Cala Cultural Centre, 20:00
Until the 19th of July
Organic markert
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch office. Second and last Sunday of the month, 09:00 to 14:00
Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre. Fridays, 20:00 to 22:30
La Cala Senior Citizens’ Centre, alternate Sundays, from 19:30 to 22:00
No prior registration required
Solidarity Tables Square in front of the La Cala Branch Office, 11:00 to 14:00 15 and 18 July, and 26 and 29 August
‘Between Two Souls’, a photography and bodypainting exhibition by María Márquez and Luisa Machen
