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the INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL

arrives in La Cala on the 8th

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Plaza El Torreón hosts the 10th edition of this cultural event featuring music, dance and traditions, which will begin at 21:00 with a parade

Registrations can be made at the Town Hall, branch offices, the Seniors Citizens’ Office or via mijas.es

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Mijas Pueblo filled with Cuban

MIJAS SWIMMING CLUB

flavour at the Habana Vieja Fest

demonstrates its high standard

Until Sunday 9, Plaza Virgen de la Peña will be buzzing to Caribbean rhythms with the second edition of this festival, offering activities for all ages

The club has won several medals at the Andalusian Senior and Junior Championships and achieved good results at national level

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ECONOMY AND FINANCE

Mijas reduces its average payment period to 27.46 days, the best figure since 2018 According to the Town Hall, the implementation of mechanisms such as the Budget Management Body and the electronic office “have been key” NEWS/04-05 INFRASTRUCTURE

Tender re-launched for the renovation of the Las Lagunas swimming pool roof The tender is worth 1.2 million euros and has been issued as an urgent procedure to speed up the process NEWS/06

Mijas was the province's second destination with the highest hotel occupancy in July According to Aehcos, the town achieved a 92.26 per cent occupancy rate, demonstrating its tourism strength on the Costa del Sol NEWS/08-09

Basic Income publishes provisional list of admitted applicants for the second 2026 call

Tender launched for permanent roofing at

schools

The Mijas Town Hall will install roofing over the sports pitches at eleven schools in Mijas. This was announced by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, accompanied by the councillor for Education and Infrastructure, Juan José Torres Trella, following the publication of the call for tenders for the drafting of the project for the works. The deadline for submitting tenders expires on 14 August and the investment by the Town Hall amounts to around 96,300 euros. Once awarded, the selected company will have 90 days to submit it / NEWS / 02-03 / Jacobo Perea.

It can be viewed on the noticeboard at the Employment Promotion building or via the municipal website www.mijas.es NEWS/07

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Tender launched for the

drafting of a project to install permanent roofing at 11 schools in Mijas Report by Jacobo Perea / Design: Carmen Martín

The Mijas Town Hall will install roofing over the sports pitches at eleven schools in Mijas. This was confirmed on Wednesday 5th by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), accompanied by the councillor for Education and Infrastructure, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), following the announcement of a call for tenders worth 96,274 euros for the drafting of the Basic and Execution Project and Health and Safety Study for the works.

“The aim of this government team is for our schools to have the roofing that other municipali-

The investment by the Town Hall amounts to around 96,300 euros and the deadline for completing the document is 90 days

for the document

96,274

EUROS

The Public Sector Procurement Platform lists the tender for the drafting of the Basic and Execution Project and Health and Safety Study

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MAY

IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING TENDERS TO COMPETE FOR THE DRAFTING OF THE PROJECT

With these

works, the local government team is addressing the needs of the educational community ties already have, which provide shade all year round in the sports areas and protect against the sun and inclement weather”, explained the mayoress.

In Las Lagunas, the Virgen de la Peña, María Zambrano, Indira Gandhi, El Albero, Tamixa, Las Cañadas and Los Campanales schools will benefit from this measure, while in La Cala it will be the Los Claveles, Jardín Botánico, El Olmo and El Chaparral schools.

The project must include, among other requirements, a foundation system, structural framework and earthing; the pillars must respect the two-metre obstacle-free safety zone; galvanised steel sheet roofing, with the finish incorporating thermal and acoustic insulation; rainwater collection; an electrical installation with LED lighting; and accessibility. These covers will cover a minimum area, depending on the school, of 164 square metres and a maximum of 1,408, totalling more than 9,000 square metres. “Last year we held a meeting with the various headteachers; each one chose the best court where the roof could be installed, and that signed decision has served as the starting point for drafting the te-

TENDER

90 DAYS This is the timeframe within which the successful company must draft the project The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillor for Education, Juan José Torres Trella / Jacobo Perea.

Agreement with the

Regional Government of Andalusia

Consult the new AGREEMENT HERE

This investment is made possible by the cooperation agreement with the Regional Government of Andalusia, which will enable these sports areas to be used by the Town Hall “outside school hours, for educational, cultural, sporting or other social activities falling within its remit”, as set out in the agreement.

chnical and execution project”, explained Torres Trella.

The council clarified that this project will encompass all the work required for the calculations and design, which will enable the definition of the work units and details for the subsequent tendering and execution of the works.

San Sebastián School At San Sebastián School in Mijas Pueblo, the council noted, a different measure will be adopted. “After speaking with the school’s management, it became clear that the roof could not be

installed because the dimensions of the five-a-side football pitch did not allow for the installation to be carried out safely”, and they added that “given that the school’s fence is also very close to an embankment, other types of action will be carried out at that school, such as energy efficiency measures or replacing the windows”.

The deadline for submitting tenders is 14th August. Once awarded, the successful company will have 90 days to draft the project. Afterwards, as Torres Trella pointed out, the contract for its execution will be put

out to tender, “with an estimated cost of approximately 4 million euros, and, as has been communicated in meetings with the school managements, the installation of these structures will take place when there are no children at the schools”, that is, outside term time; therefore, the councillor noted, “we hope that the execution of the work will take place in the summer of 2027”.

Agreement with the Regional Government This investment is made possible by the cooperation agreement with the Regional Government of Andalusia, which will enable these sports areas to be used by the Town Hall “outside school hours, for educational, cultural, sporting or other social activities falling within its remit”, as set out in the agreement. In this regard, the document states that “the aim is to contribute to a greater integration of schools into the cultural life of the municipalities and to enhance their educational role, promoting it and involving the whole community in it”.

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infant and primary schools

to benefit

Tamixa Los Campanales El Chaparral Las Cañadas El Olmo El Albero María Zambrano Virgen de la Peña Indira Gandhi Jardín Botánico EI Los Claveles In any case, the mayoress emphasised that “the primary objective is for schools to be climate-adapted for any time of year, mainly during term time, but it is also true that the schools have spaces that can be used by the general public, particularly by young people who wish to take part in activities on these courts in the afternoons”.

For his part, the councillor for Education and Infrastructure stated that “this would not have been possible without the signing of this agreement for the use of the sports courts”, which enables the local executive to carry out this investment using its own funds.

According to the Town Hall, these covers are expected to be fully installed by next summer.

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THE PROJECT

4

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IN MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT

to adapt the sports pitches

Playground at CEIP María Zambrano / Archive.

THIS IS WHAT THE WORK on the sports pitches will look lik e

Once the projects hav e been drafted, the execution of the work s will be put out to tender. “ The estimated cost is approximately 4 million euros, and, as has been communicated in meetings with the schools’ managements, the installation of these structures will tak e place when there are no children at the schools” , that is to say, outside term time; conseq uently, the councillor for Education, Juan José Torres Trella ( PP) , expressed hope that the work s would be carried out in the summer of 2 0 2 7 .

Ana Mata, mayoress of Mijas ( PP) “ The aim of this gov ernment team is for our educational centres to have the roofing that other municipalities already hav e, which prov ide shade all year round in sports areas and protect against the sun and inclement weather” .

The Town Hall will install roofing over the sports pitches at elev en schools in Mijas. The project must include: A foundation system, structural framework and earthing.

The pillars must respect the two- metre obstacle- free safety z one.

Roofing made of galvanised sheet steel, and the finish must incorporate thermal and acoustic insulation.

Rainwater collection.

Electrical installation with LED lighting.

Accessibility.

These cov ers will cov er a minimum area, depending on the school, of 1 6 4 sq uare metres and a maximum of 1 , 4 0 8 ; in total, more than 9 , 0 0 0 sq uare metres.

Playground at Las Cañadas School / Archive.

ANOTHER MEASURE AT

CEIP SAN SEBASTIÁN

CEIP San Sebastián / Archive.

At the school in Mijas Pueblo a different measure will be adopted. “After speaking with the school’s management, it became clear that the roof could not be installed because the dimensions of the five-a-side football pitch did not allow for the installation to be carried out safely”, noted the councillor for Education, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), who added that “other types of action will be carried out at that school, such as energy efficiency measures or replacing the windows”.

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MEASURES IN PLACE Electronic 1 administration The implementation of e- gov ernment, the gov ernment team stated, has also been k ey in reducing the av erage payment period.

Budget

Mijas reduces its average payment

period to 27.46 days, the best figure since 2018

If this trend continues, the Mijas Town Hall The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata assures that “it will be able to make financially (PP), reported last Thursday 6th sustainable investments using the surplus” that the Mijas Town Hall’s average Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: Carmen Martín

payment period to suppliers stands at 27.46 days, three days below the legal requirement. According to the

According to

the local council, the introduction of mechanisms such as the Budget Management Body and e-government “have been key”

mayoress of Mijas, this demonstrates that the government team’s sound management continues to bear fruit, “as this is the best figure recorded since January 2018”.

Below the legal

requirement THE AV ERAGE PAYMENT PERIOD IS CURRENTLY THREE DAYS BELOW THE 3 0 DAYS SET

BY LAW . If this trend continues, it will not be necessary to draw up an Economic and Financial Plan, noted the mayoress, Ana Mata ( PP) . She went on to say that, prov ided regulations and other economic indicators continue to be met, which is currently the case, the local council can allocate its treasur surplus to financiall sustaina le investments, such as housing and improv ements to public roads, she concluded.

As the mayoress explained, this has been made possible by the

implementation of measures such as the Budget Management Body

last October, which is responsible for streamlining and optimising the

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The launch of the Budget Management Body in October, headed by Cristina Martí nez , has prov ed “ k ey” to achiev ing this objectiv e, according to the local executiv e. This body is responsible for streamlining and optimising the municipalit s financial administration. municipality’s financial administration. The roll-out of e-government, she noted, has also been key to reducing the average payment period, as has the creation of the Municipal Organic Regulations and the Anti-Fraud Plan, all of which were spearheaded by the government team.

Thanks to this, large companies are once again placing their trust in us and in our municipality’s potential, which is a priority for this government team. We have left behind the erratic financial management of previous administrations and are managing our resources effectively”, said the mayoress.

With a payment period of 27.46 days, the municipality complies with, among others, the Late

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The mayoress, with the head of the Budget Management Body/ Archive.

Town Hall

2 Anti-fraud Plan The approv al of the Anti- Fraud Plan, spearheaded by the gov ernment team, has also been decisiv e in reducing the av erage payment period.

W ITH A PAYMENT PERIOD OF 2 7 . 4 6 DAYS, THE MUNICIPALITY COMPLIES W ITH, AMONG OTHERS, THE LATE PAYMENT ACT, THE PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT AND ROYAL DECREE 1 7 / 2 0 1 4 ON FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES. The Mijas Town Hall therefore adheres to the legal framework established by central gov ernment. administració n central.

“Thanks to this, large companies are once again placing their trust in us and in our municipality’s potential, which is a pri ity f this government team. We have left behind the e atic financial management of previous terms and are now managing our resources effectively.”

Organic 4 Municipal Regulations The approv al of the Municipal Organic Regulations which is also req uired by law, has contributed to reducing the av erage payment period.

Payment Act, the Public Sector Contracts Act and Royal Decree 17/2014 on financial sustainability measures. The Town Hall therefore adheres to the legal framework established by central government.

Ana Mata also highlighted, when speaking about financial management, “that in 2026 we are no longer obliged to enter the supplier payment mechanism, as the average payment period has fallen below

Photo: Mijas Press.

ana mata MAYORESS OF MIJAS

60 days. This is the first time this has happened since 2022”, meaning that funds will no longer be withheld from the local Council.

Compliance with regulations Furthermore, as this is three days below the 30-day limit set by law,

and if this trend continues, it will not be necessary to draw up an Economic and Financial Plan, the mayoress noted. She went on to say that, provided compliance with regulations and other economic indicators continues, which

is currently the case, the council can allocate its treasury surplus to financially sustainable investments, such as housing, improvements to public roads and parks, and primary social assistance, among many others, she concluded.

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Infrastructure improvement

The public Tender re-launched for the renovation of the roof tender is worth 1.2 million euros and has been issued CORROSION OF BOLTS DETERIORATED under an urgent W ATERTIGHTNESS AND AUX ILIARY STRUCTURE INTERV ENTION PLAN SANDW ICH DEFICIENCIES DETECTED ISSUES procedure to PANELS Structural speed up the corrosion INSULATION ISSUES process Deteriorated Comprehensiv e

at Las Lagunas pool

Ed. Dept. / Design: F. M. Romero

The Mijas Town Hall has relaunched a public tender, under an urgent procedure, for the renovation of the roofs of the swimming pool and sports hall in Las Lagunas. The initial tender value is 1.2 million euros and interested companies have until Monday 10th August to submit their bids.

The local council points out that the swimming pool remains closed to the public for safety reasons and due to the poor condition of the roof, forcing users to travel to the La Cala swimming

roof panels

inspection and ov erhaul of the structural support

Lack of watertightness

Installation of new sandwich panels

Inadeq uate rainwater drainage

Renov ation of the rainwater drainage system

PROJECT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Initial budget: € 1 . 2 million

TOP 5 K EY FACTS ABOUT THE URGENT TENDER

Tender deadline: Until 1 0 August

Total prev entativ e closure

Status: Closed for safety reasons

Temporary relocation of users to La Cala

€ 1 . 2 million budget

DEGRADATION OF GUTTERS AND DOW NPIPES

Once the work

NECESSARY INSPECTION OF THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

has been completed, the rainwater drainage system will be renovated

pool to exercise.

In this regard, the local executive explains that, initially, the refurbishment was put out to tender and one company submitted a bid. After analysing the documentation, it was determined that the company did not meet the necessary financial solvency requirements to undertake the project; consequently, from an administrative point of view, the tender was declared void.

The Town Hall immediately set to work to re-tender the project on an urgent basis in order to speed up the process and begin the works as soon as possible, which is a commitment made by

Infographic: Mijas Semanal.

Current condition of the roofs The Mijas Town Hall also states that the inspections carried out have revealed significant deterioration in various components of the roof, including auxiliary structural elements, sandwich

Guarantee of safety and watertightness

Roof renovation

Las Lagunas Sports Complex

the government team, municipal officials stated in a press release.

Urgent tender process

panels, waterproofing systems and water drainage systems.

These deficiencies, as set out in the project commissioned by the Infrastructure Department, compromised the safety, watertightness and durability of the structure as a whole, with issues such as rusted bolts, deterioration of the roof, gutters

URGENT TENDER and downpipes, and problems with insulation, among other matters, having been detected.

For all these reasons, the government team has announced that the entire structural framework will be renovated and inspected, after which sandwich-type roof panels will be installed. These works will be

carried out on a localised basis, preserving components in good condition and ensuring the structural integrity of the existing system.

Once the structural work has been completed and the new roof has been successfully installed, the rainwater drainage system will be renovated.

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Basic Income publishes Acosol launches tender refurbish Cerros provisional list of admitted to del Águila wastewater MANCOMUNIDAD

APPLICANTS for second 2026 call

treatment plant

Excluded applicants may submit objections from 7 to 17 August, both days inclusive Irene Pérez

On Thursday 6th, the Human Resources Department published the provisional list of admitted and excluded applications for the second round of the 2026 Basic Social Income programme. It can be viewed on the noticeboard at the Employment Promotion building or on the website mijas.es.

A total of 318 applications were received, of which 185 have already been accepted. For the remaining 133 provisionally rejected applications, an objection period runs from Friday 7 to Monday 17 August, both days inclusive. Rejected applicants can rectify any shortcomings that led to their exclusion and submit missing documentation. Once these have been received and reviewed, the Town Hall will publish the definitive list on the noticeboards at municipal offices and on the local council website.

PROVISIONAL RESOLUTION Second call list This can be downloaded v ia this Q R code:

Period for submitting objections From 7 to 1 7 August ( both dates inclusiv e) at: TOW N HALL REGISTRY REGISTRY OF THE LOCAL COUNCIL BRANCH OFFICES in Las Lagunas and La Cala AT THE MIJAS SERV ICIOS COMPLEMENTARIOS OFFICE in the Training and Employment Building ON THE TOW N HALL’ S ELECTRONIC OFFICE mijas. sedelectronica. es

WWTP / Archive.

A.L. Acosol has begun the public tender process for the contracting of new projects and works forming part of the investment plan of the Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol. Among these, the comprehensive refurbishment of the Cerros del Águila Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) stands out; an initial project valued at 593,322 euros for the drafting of an alternatives study, environmental assessments and the preliminary design for the refurbishment of this infrastruc-

ture, which serves both Mijas and Fuengirola. The deadline for submitting tenders is 15 September.

Other projects In addition, the public body will put out to tender other projects with an investment of 14,524,578 euros related to the continuation of the overhaul of the bulk supply network, known as the ‘water motorway’; and the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of several sections of the sewerage network between Marbella and Estepona.

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Tourism

Ed. Dept. / A. Moreno / B.Martín Design: Micaela Fernández

The Tourism Department at the Mijas Town Hall has welcomed the hotel occupancy figures for July published by the Costa del Sol Hotel Entrepreneurs Association (Aehcos), which rank Mijas as the municipality with the second-highest hotel occupancy rate in the province, reaching 92.26 per cent..

These figures once again highlight Mijas’ appeal as one of

“Our aim is

Gran Hotel Costa del Sol / A.M.

Mijas ranks second

in the province for

hotel occupancy in July The municipality continues to show its tourism strength with a 92.26% occupancy rate in July

for Mijas to remain MIJAS, an

a benchmark tourist destination all year round”

the leading tourist destinations on the Costa del Sol during the high season, at a time when the provincial average occupancy rate stood at 89.50 per cent, exceeding even the forecasts made by the hotel association.

Deseasonalisation The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), emphasised that “these figures once again demonstrate that Mijas is one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the Costa del Sol. Achieving an occupancy rate of over 92 per cent and ranking among the municipalities with the best figures in the province is the result of the work we have been carrying out to offer a high-

92.26 %

FRANCISCO JEREZ

Councillor for Tourism, Mijas Town Hall (Vox)

“Our aim is for Mijas to remain a leading tourist destination all year round. To this end, we are working on promoting the destination, diversifying our offering and implementing initiatives that will attract high-quality tourism that generates wealth and employment for the municipality”

Photos / J.P.

occupancy rate in Mijas in July, according to Aehcos

attractive 89.50 % destination

average occupancy rate in the province in July

Deseasonalisation, the municipality’s objective

Mijas, a diversified year-round destination quality, competitive destination that is well-prepared to welcome visitors”.

The councillor explained that these results are also the outcome of the strategy developed by the Tourism Department to strengthen the town’s positioning in the main source markets and to continue making progress in the deseasonalisation of the

destination.

“Our aim is for Mijas to remain a benchmark tourist destination all year round. To this end, we are working on promoting the destination, diversifying our offering and implementing initiatives to attract high-quality tourism that generates wealth and employment for the municipality”, said Jerez.

International market Data from Aehcos also shows that the international market continues to be the main driver of tourism activity in the province, “a trend that also benefits Mijas thanks to an offering that combines beaches, nature, heritage, gastronomy and a programme of activities capable of

attracting visitors with very diverse profiles”, explains the council.

The Tourism Department is optimistic about the rest of the summer season and emphasises that “we will continue to work alongside the sector to further strengthen Mijas’s position as one of the leading destinations on the Costa del Sol”.

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Hotel occupancy Gran Hotel Costa del Sol / A.M.

MIJAS CONSOLIDATES ITS POSITION AS A LUXURY

TRH MIJAS EXCEEDED AVERAGE

DESTINATION WITH AN OCCUPANCY RATE OF AROUND 85% CENT AT LA ZAMBRA

OCCUPANCY RATE, APPROACHING 95% Hotel TRH Mijas / A.M.

GRAN HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL, A.M. The TRH Mijas Hotel, located in Mijas Pueblo, exceeded

the municipality’s average occupancy rate during July, reaching 95 per cent, compared to the 92 per cent recorded in the area.

These figures confirm the strong performance of the high season and the destination’s consolidation as one of the Costa del Sol’s favourites. Bookings have maintained a steady pace throughout the summer, placing the establishment among those with the highest occupancy rates. This was confirmed

by Ignacio Oliva, deputy head of reception at the hotel. Looking ahead to August: “We’re going to keep improving; our challenge is to continue growing and enhancing customer service, always with the aim of achieving better results”, he said.

The British market remains the main source of tourists for this hotel, followed by visitors from Germany, the Scandinavian countries and the domestic market. This is a visitor profile seeking a quieter type of tourism, away from the most crowded areas. “It’s a very traditional, very authentic village, and these are the characteristics that attract tourists. Even though it is away from the coast, it has all the charm for people to enjoy their holiday”, emphasised Oliva.

ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHTAFTER DESTINATIONS A.M. /I.P. The Gran Hotel Costa del Sol, in La Cala de

Mijas, closed July with very good occupancy figures, noted its manager Manuel Camacho, “where we’ve achieved an occupancy rate of practically 97 per cent, with a huge number of guests and practically all hotel services operating at 100 per cent”, he highlighted, adding that “expectations for July have been more than met and we’re now working to ensure August is also a good month”. Of the total number of guests who stayed overnight at the hotel, the vast majority were foreign, pointed out Camacho, “with many British guests, followed by German, Nordic and French visitors, but July is when domestic tourism steps on the gas, particularly with last-minute bookings, which are working very well this year”. In fact, forecasts for August are similar to and even better than July, with an occupancy rate of 98 per cent, stated the manager.

Hotel La Zambra / J.P.

B.M./J.P. Mijas continues to establish itself as a luxury tourist

destination, as reflected in the occupancy figures for the La Zambra hotel, which stand at around 85 per cent this summer.

Figures that the hotel describes as “positive”, bearing in mind that its model does not prioritise quantity, but rather service quality and the guest experience. In this regard, the hotel’s manager, Joost Kruissen, explains that “in terms of occupancy percentage, for us this is a very, very good number because we’re not looking to fill our hotel completely; we prefer a good average daily rate to offer the best possible service”.

Furthermore, the hotel complex is recording better figures this year than last summer. This is detailed by Kruissen, who assures that “July has been positive. We’ve grown by almost 15 per cent compared to last year”. As for the visitor profile, La Zambra mainly receives international tourism, led by the US market, followed by the British, the Benelux countries and, in fourth place, domestic clients. “Now we need to build their loyalty so we can keep them for many years”, he added. Looking ahead to August, forecasts remain favourable, with very similar figures.

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Applications can be submitted until the 14th of August at the Town Hall, branch offices, the Senior Citizens’ Office or via mijas.es

Registration for the

SENIOR CITIZENS’ TRIP remains open until 14 August TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Alberto Lago / Cristina Bejarano

This year’s Senior Citizens’ Trip is fast approaching. The Mijas Town Hall reminds residents that the registration period for this year’s adventure, which will head to Chipiona on the coast of Cádiz, remains open until Friday 14 August. The activity will take place during the second half of October and will offer a total of 1,600 places, distributed across four shifts of 400 places: 12 to 15, 15 to 18, 18 to 21, and 21 to 24 October. Each stay will last four days and three nights on an all-inclusive basis.

Applications can be submitted in person at the Senior Citizens’ Office at the Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre, at the Mijas Town Hall or at any of the municipality’s branch offices.

They can also be processed online via the electronic office on the mijas.es website. To complete the application, it will be neces-

Hold Spanish nationality or a residence permit in Spain.

Be a resident of the municipality of Mijas.

Hold a membership card for one of the Activ e Participation Centres or the Senior Citiz ens’ Centre.

Hav e been registered on the municipal census for at least five consecutive years. e self sufficient in dail activities and not suffer from behav ioural disorders.

Not suffer from transmissible diseases posing a contagion risk Chipiona Lighthouse / Chipiona Tourism.

sary to present an ID card and membership card.

New features As a key new feature, those who applied for a place in the 2025 call, were included on the waiting list set out in Annex II of Decree

No. 2025-6270, and ultimately did not take part in the trip, will be entitled to priority allocation of a place in this call, provided they reapply.

Once the registration period has ended, a provisional list of admitted and excluded applicants

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Priority

this year is given to those who missed out on the trip in the 2025 call

blished. If the number of admitted applicants exceeds the places available, a public ballot will be held.

Price The price of the trip will be 6.50 euros per person. Once places have been definitively awarded, payment can be made by card at the senior citizens’ offices or by bank transfer. After making the payment, participants must collect the corresponding trip ticket from the municipal senior citizens’ centres.

Until 14th August IN PERSON At the Mijas Town Hall registry offices, the a ala and as agunas ranch offices, and the enior iti ens ffice at the as agunas mportant applicants must present their membership card and original card to complete the application) .

ONLINE ia the e office https mi as sedelectronica. es

SHIFTS

1,600 places available 1st SHIFT: 1 2 th to 1 5 th October 2nd SHIFT: 1 5 th to 1 8 th October 3rd SHIFT: 1 8 th to 2 1 st October 4th SHIFT: 2 1 st to 2 4 th October

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EVENTS

The 10th International Folk Festival comes to La Cala on 8 August

The councillor for Culture, alongside the president and vicepresident of the Sur de Andalucía Folklore Association, Rafi Cuevas and Carmen Jiménez respectively / A.M.

El Torreón Square will host a new edition of this cultural event, featuring music, dance and traditions from different countries J.A. The La Cala de Mijas International Folk Festival, to be held on the 8th of August, is putting the finishing touches to preparations for a new edition, which will once again bring together folk groups and culture lover around popular traditions.

“This festival began in 1990 as a national event; it was then suspended for a few years, and 10 years ago it was revived but with a more

will be published. Subsequently, a period of ten working days will open to rectify any errors or provide the required documentation, after which the definitive list of admitted applications will be pu-

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international focus”, explained Rafi Cuevas, president and director of the Sur de Andalucía Folk Association.

The event thus maintains its commitment to bringing different cultures together through folklore and making music and dance a meeting point for participants and the public. At 21:00 there will be a parade, and at 21:30 the performances will begin. “To start with,

we, the Sur de Andalucía Association, will perform, along with Herencia Colombiana, who are based in Fuengirola, and the Azabache Cultural Folklore Association”, noted Carmen Jiménez, treasurer and vice-president of the association.

The organisers are also working to finalize the last details of this edition, which may feature an international addition. “We may well have a group coming from Argentina or Mexico”, added Jiménez.

Cultural symbol The Mijas Town Hall highlights the value of this cultural gathering and the role of El Torreón as a venue for hosting initiatives that bring residents and visitors together. “This square is already a symbol of international cultural expression, enjoyed by many tourists and residents of Mijas and La Cala”, said the councillor for Culture, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP).

The councillor also emphasised the importance of culture as a unifying force between different communities. “Mijas is an example of coexistence between different cultures, and it is this mechanism that enables us to ensure that living together is as harmonious as possible”, said Maldonado.

Mijas Pueblo is brimming with Cuban spirit as Habana Vieja Fest returns From tomorrow 7th of August, Plaza Virgen de la Peña will host four days of music, dancing and activities for all ages B.Martín. Mijas Pueblo will once again be buzzing to the rhythm of the Caribbean with the second edition of the Habana Vieja Fest, which kicks off tomorrow and runs until Sunday 9th of August. Over four days, Plaza Virgen de la Peña will be transformed into a genuine slice of Cuba, offering a programme designed for all ages.

Locals and visitors alike will be able to enjoy live Cuban music, dance performances and entertainment, as well as tributes to major figures from the island’s music scene.

Added to this are children’s activities and entertainment, competitions, prizes and a festive atmosphere that promises to fill the heart of Mijas Pueblo with joy.

The event aims to bring Cuban culture to the town, offering a leisure experience that combines music, tradition and

and community spirit in a unique setting.

To make it easier to reach the village during the festival, the Town Hall will once again run a special shuttle bus service from the various urban hubs across the municipality, encouraging attendance and helping to avoid traffic and parking issues.

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The Cultural Centre spruces up ahead of the start of the UP academic year

Workers painting the façade, now white / J.P.

Photos / Mijas Press.

Mijas improves road markings in

various parts of the municipality Operations Services optimises road markings to create more parking spaces and improve traffic flow Alicia Moreno

The Mijas Town Hall continues to carry out work to improve road markings in various parts of the municipality. On this occasion, Operational Services has intervened on Avenida Descubrimiento (La Cala), where the road markings for parking bays have been reorganised to optimise the available space, gain new parking spaces and promote smoother traffic flow.

This work forms part of the road marking maintenance plan that the Town Hall is carrying out across various neighbourhoods and urbanisations. The councillor for Operational Services, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), explained that the initiative involved redistributing parking spaces to free up space and improve traffic flow.

In addition to this intervention, the Town Hall has been working in other areas of the municipality over recent days. In La Ponderosa and Polarsol, pedestrian crossings

DANIEL GÓMEZ TERUEL

Councillor for Operational Services (PP)

“We have carried out marking work on the parking bays to gain more spaces and try to re-organise traffic flow. The work we are carrying out in conjunction with the Traffic Department and the painters from Operational Services has enabled us to take action in various areas of the municipality”

have been painted and repainted, while in Calahonda, outstanding tasks relating to dropped kerbs and spaces reserved for motorcycles and people with reduced mobility have been completed. “The work we are carrying out jointly with the Traffic Department and the painters from Operational Services has enabled us to act in several areas of the municipality this week”, the councillor emphasised.

Work will continue over the coming weeks around school zones prior to the start of the new term, and subsequently in Mijas Pueblo once the fairground

structures have been dismantled.

“Next week we will start near the schools and, afterwards, we will carry out work around Plaza Virgen de la Peña”, said Gómez Teruel.

The aim of these measures is to continue improving road safety throughout the municipality. In this regard, the councillor announced the upcoming launch of the contract with the road marking company. “Sooner rather than later we will have the contract with the road marking company in place, and this will give the municipality a major boost”, he concluded.

J.P. The Cultural Centre in Las Lagunas is getting a makeover and sprucing itself up ahead of the start of classes at the UP this coming September. The Operational Services Department is in charge of this maintenance work. “The façade, part of the roof and the outdoor areas hadn’t had any work done for nearly eight years, and it was very much needed, as the image we want to project is that of a clean, orderly and well-maintained building”, said the councillor for Operational Services, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), adding that “a thorough cleaning of the building is also being carried out, along with repairs to water leaks”.

Specifically, work has been underway at the centre for three weeks, so it is expected to be completed this week, as indicated by the councillor, following similar work at the La Cala Cultural Centre.

This work was necessary, as pointed out by the councillor responsible for the UP, Silvia Marín

(PP), addressing the needs of students and teaching staff, all the more so given that around 4,000 registered users will be using this space during the coming academic year. “2,900 have renewed and the rest are new users. We believe and understand that the cultural centre, UP Mijas, must have properly conditioned spaces”, explained Marín.

Furthermore, the councillor also announced that investments will be made in equipment. “We are in the process of purchasing ballet barre equipment for ballet classes, as well as missing materials and equipment for some of the other classes”.

Finally, the UP has announced that enrolment is open until 10 September during office hours: from 09:00 13:30 on Mondays and Thursdays in Las Lagunas, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in La Cala. In any case, Marín explained that places are almost filled due to high demand from participants, which she described as good news.

PP councillors Daniel Gómez Teruel and Silvia Marín / J.P.

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WHAT´S ON FRIDAY 7TH

SATURDAY 8TH Verbena ‘La Loma 2026’ AV La Loma, 21:00 A live performance by Miguel Botana, a great evening with the neighbours, a prize draw and lots of surprises

Azz House Painting Exhibition Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo.

Inauguration at 18:00 Until the 14th of September Talk: ‘Cáncer colorrectal: nociones y prevención’, presented

by Dr Almudena Rodríguez Mijas Town Hall, 19:30 Free admission Organised by the Piache Association and Mijas Town Hall

Verbena El Juncal El Juncal neighbourhood (opposite the Neighbourhood Association’s headquarters) Children’s games; sardines from 19:30, Miss and Mister contest; performances by Enrique Heredia and Moni Kabana, and a tribute to Manuel Marín

La Habana Vieja Fest Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo, 18:00 Art, gastronomy and music, recreating the essence of Cuba

Verbena El Juncal El Juncal neighbourhood (opposite the Neighbourhood Association’s headquarters) Children’s games; paella from 14:00 at 20:00, a tribute to local residents, a performance by the Santiago choir and DJ Ertitipier

La Habana Vieja Fest 10th La Cala de Mijas International Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Folk Festival Pueblo, 18:00 Plaza del Torreón, La Cala. Parade, Art, gastronomy and music, 21:00; performance, 21:30. recreating the essence of Cuba Free admission

Summer Cinem: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Plaza Virgen de la Peña (Mijas Pueblo), 22:00

do not miss

Performance by Silvia Porras ‘La Porrita’ Peña Flamenca del Sur, 21:30 h.

Free admission

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

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

‘Miró’ Exhibition CAC Mijas Organised by the Remedios Medina Foundation Until the 12th of November Opening of Daaf Zwiers’s painting exhibition La Cala Cultural Centre Until the 7th of September

SUNDAY 9th

wednesday 12th

La Habana Vieja Fest Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo, 18:00 Art, gastronomy and music, recreating the essence of Cuba

Flamenco Mijas Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mondays at 22:00 and Wednesdays at 12:00 Plaza de la Constitución, Saturdays at 12:00 Free admission

‘Professions’ group photography exhibition, by Nuevo Enfoque Mijas Nuevo Enfoque premises (urb.

El Coto. Conjunto residencial Los Olivos fase, local 25) Free admission Dancing at Active Participation and Senior Citizens’ Centres Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre. Friday, 20:00 to 22:30 La Cala Senior Citizens’ Centre, Sunday,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 26th and 29th of August Summer night market Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Monday to Thursday, 20:00 to midnight Until the 20th of August

Organic market La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office. 9 and 30 August, from 09:00 to 14:00