Winter time begins The Cheese and Wine festival kicks off this Friday 24th
on Sunday 26th
is organising a women's event this Friday, 24th, at which Ana Ramos will run a workshop and an interactive game Family and
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Virgen de la Peña Square will host the event until Sunday 26th, featuring Mijas restaurateurs and cheesemakers from the province
Clocks will go back one hour, so that at 3:00 am it will become 2:00 am on the night from Saturday to Sunday
Top flight derby at the Antonio Márqu Pitch
Ana Mata lays out “essential works” to improve mobility to the central government
The mayoress highlights the urgency of essential projects in a meeting held in Madrid with the Directorate-General for Roads NEWS/02-03
Commitment to “safeguarding” childhood
On Monday 20th, Mijas hosted the Third Andalusian Congress on Families, Childhood, Adolescence and Youth, a space for dialogue and reflection at the Manuel España Theatre (Las Lagunas), which focused on leisure and free time as tools to improve family wellbeing. The event was organised by the Ministry of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality of the Junta de Andalucía and was attended by the minister, Loles López, and the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, who highlighted the key role of families in teaching values and emphasised the importance of “safeguarding” childhood and adolescence. NEWS 07
Mijas announces Amigos de la Literatura y Culture are launching two short story competitions, one national and the other aimed at primary school students in the municipality
A perfect getaway to Matalascañas
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The 400 residents of Mijas in the third group of the seniors trip enjoy a stay in Huelva full of unforgettable moments
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Follow the CD Mijas vs CP Mijas-Las Lagunas B match live on Mijas Comunicación this Sunday 26th
Mijas takes first place nationwide in Ecovidrio's 2025 Green Flags Campaign
The city achieved the highest score to date, collecting more than 540,000 kilos of glass this summer
The city reinforces its international golfing profile with its participation in the IGTM
With 12 top-class golf courses, it is among the municipalities with the greatest number of facilities in Andalusia
The Mijas Town Hall announces 13 positions to reinforce the Local Police
Ten positions are available for new recruit officers and three for senior officers through internal promotion
Minister Loles López, alongside the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (2nd from left), addresses young people attending the conference / Beatriz Martín.
Mobility and transport
in Madrid “essential works” Ana Mata lays out to the Government
to Improve Mobility
The mayoress highlights the urgency of essential projects in a meeting with the Directorate General of Road
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), has presented the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility in Madrid with a series of essential measures to improve traffic flow both within the municipal area and on the access roads to the A-7 motorway. These initiatives include road widening, bypassing population centres to access the motorway and basic connections designed to alleviate daily congestion in the metropolitan area.
At the meeting, held with the deputy director general of Plan-
the need to minimise the traffic problems that local residents experience every day
ning and Operations of the Directorate General of Roads, Rosalía Bravo Antón , the mayoress was accompanied by the head of Infrastructure of the Town Hall, Fernando Jiménez . The most advanced of the projects is the widening of the A-387 (MijasFuengirola road), which received the relevant approval at this meeting. The project for this work has been drafted and, with this authorisation, is now entering its final contracting phase.
This work will convert the road into a boulevard with two lanes in each direction, separated by a central reservation, on the section between the Camino de Campanales roundabout and the AP-7 motorway junction. Currently, it is a single-lane road with no separation, which slows traffic and can lead to a higher accident rate.
Connection between residential areas
Another project discussed at the meeting is the connection between the Mirador de la Sierrezuela and Manzanilla residential
areas via an underpass beneath the AP-7 motorway. This project, which is essential for improving mobility between the two urban areas, must receive first authorisation from the Public Water Authority (DPH) of the Junta de Andalucía, after which the Directorate-General for Roads will process its approval. It will prevent the continuous use of the Camino de Coín and shorten journey times.
In addition, Mata stressed the importance of the Ministry of Transport approving the demolition of the Las Lagunas pedestrian bridge over the A-7, near the church of San Manuel González, and its replacement with a bridge for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This action will connect the urban areas to the north and south of this route.
Feasibility study
Furthermore, the Mijas Town Hall will shortly award the ‘Feasibility study for improving the permeability of the A-7 motorway in the urban agglomeration of Mijas Costa’, which will consist of a series of measures aimed at ensuring that access to this road does not necessarily have to pass through urban centres, as is currently the case, offering alternatives that avoid long delays.
In this regard, the councillor explained that one of the projects included in this study is the construction of an acceleration lane to join the A-7 from the La Cala roundabout towards Malaga.
Similarly, the Town Hall considers it essential to remove the solid line that currently prevents vehicles leaving the La Butibamba area from accessing the A-7 directly, forcing all traffic to enter the town centre and causing constant congestion. Mijas is requesting that a broken line be installed to allow traffic to bypass the town and join the motorway, as is the case in the area around the Fuengirola Castle.
Meeting with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.-
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, has travelled to Madrid where, together with the head of Infrastructure at the Town Hall, Fernando Jiménez, she held a meeting with Rosalía Bravo Antón, deputy director general of Planning and Operations at the Directorate General for Roads, in order to convey that “Mijas’ demands, which are fair, have been technically studied and justified, and will greatly help to alleviate the constant traffic problems experienced daily by tens of thousands of Mijas residents” / Mijas Town Hall Press Office.
FURTHER PROJECTS access ACTIONS focused on improving
The ‘Feasibility study for improving the permeability of the A-7 motorway in the urban agglomeration of Mijas Costa’, which will be awarded shortly, promotes actions that minimise the impact of the A-7 passing through urban centres.
The projects
Mijas presents in Madrid
The widening of a section of the Mijas-Fuengirola road, the demolition of the pedestrian bridge over the A-7 in Las Lagunas and the connection of the Mirador de La Sierrezuela and Manzanilla residential areas are among the “key” projects.
Acceleration lane
for joining the A-7 towards Málaga from the La Cala roundabout
The aim of this measure is to ensure that vehicles arriving at the La Cala roundabout on Avenida Marenostrum, heading towards Málaga, do not have to pass through the town centre to join the motorway, thereby avoiding the disruption this causes for local residents.
Ed. Dept. / Design: Isabel Merino
Photo: Nuria Luque.
Mobility and transport
A large boulevard with two lanes in each direction. WIDENING OF THE A-387
Ana Mata Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
“Currently, vehicles arriving
CONNECTION OF RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Mirador de La Sierrezuela and Manzanilla via an underpass beneath the la A-7
Mijas is awaiting authorisation from the Junta de Andalucía in order to obtain authorisation from the Directorate General for Roads. The plan is to build AN UNDERPASS BENEATH THE AP-7 MOTORWAY, WHICH WILL PREVENT TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON CAMINO DE COÍN.
CONNECTION IN LAS LAGUNAS 1 3 THE MOST ADVANCED PROJECT 2
The improvement of the A-387 road linking Mijas and Fuengirola, specifically the section running between the Camino de Campanales roundabout and the AP-7 motorway junction, has been authorised by the Directorate-General for Roads to enter the contracting phase. The project has already been drawn up and WILL CONVERT THIS ROAD INTO A BOULEVARD WITH TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION SEPARATED BY A CENTRAL RESERVATION. Currently, this section has just one lane in each direction, which slows down traffic and increases the risk of accidents.
for vehicles joining the motorway from La Butibamba Direct access to the A-7
Currently, there is a solid line at this point, forcing vehicles to enter the town centre of La Cala in order to rejoin the motorway towards Málaga, causing constant traffic problems. In this regard, Mijas is requesting a solution similar to that in the Fuengirola castle area, where a broken line allows drivers to join the A-7 without entering the municipality.
The east and west areas of the town centre linked by a road bridge
In order to connect the urban areas of Las Lagunas separated by the A-7 motorway as it passes through this area, THE MIJAS TOWN HALL HAS REQUESTED GOVERNMENT APPROVAL TO DEMOLISH THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE THAT LINKS THE SAN MANUEL GONZÁLEZ PARISH WITH THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE The plan is to replace it with a bridge for vehicular traffic and pedestrian access.
The A-387 road will be converted into a large boulevard / Beatriz Martín.
Photo: B.Martín.
Photo: B.Martín.
Photo: Nuria Luque.
at the La Cala roundabout must pass through the town centre and drive along the boulevard, causing both traffic congestion and disruption for local residents”
PAD is holding a charity autumn market on Sunday 26th
M.Fernández. The Domestic Animal Shelter of Mijas (PAD) is organising a charity autumn market on Sunday 26th of October to raise as much money as possible to support its cause. From 11 to 15 hours there will be stalls selling clothes, decorations, accessories, books, sweets and a host of other items, set up in the La Cala Branch Office Square. The Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall is collaborating in the initiative.
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FROM 11:00 TO 15:00 H.
The La Cala Lions move against diabetes
The Lions Club will hold the 7th ‘Move Against Diabetes’ Walk on November 2nd
Cristina Luque
The La Cala Lions Club is organising a new edition of its popular ‘Move Against Diabetes’ walk, which will take place on the 2nd of November along the Coastal Path. In addition, the Lions have arranged a full day of festivities and awareness-raising activities to collect funds for their diabetes prevention group.
To mark World Diabetes Day, celebrated annually on the 14th of November, the club is organising the seventh edition of this walkathon to combat the disease and promote healthy living. The walk will start at 10:00 hours. It will cover a 2.5 km route along the path, followed by a large health festival featuring information stands, free glucose testing, stalls, musical performances, Zumba, batucada, and a market.
According to Mercy Chapman, one of the club’s volunteers, “we are organising this walk again because many people still do not know they have high blood sugar and have nerver had a glucose test. We invite everyone to attend this event to raise funds so the Lions can continue offering free tests. Any donation is welcome. Diabetes is a silent disease but can affect many parts of the body, such as the
CAC Mijas hosts ‘Visions of Andalusia’
I.M. On Friday 17th, the Mijas Contemporary Art Centre hosted the opening of an exhibition by Danish artist Kurt Ard, who will turn 100 in December. He has spent more than half his life in Andalusia, which his son, Peter Ard, describes as “a paradise, one of the best places to be”. The exhibition, which will be open until the 12th of February, consists of 19 works painted in acrylic on cardboard or wood, 18 of which depict typical Andalusian scenes from 40 years ago, while one is inspired by Denmark.
heart, eyes, legs, etc”.
The event is being organised in collaboration with the Foreigners and Sports Departments, with the aim of raising funds for the free glucose prevention and monitoring work carried out by the club’s diabetes support group.
The councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), stated that “the Town Hall is once again collaborating with the club, which
World
DIABETES DAY
is very active in diabetes detection. They carry out free glucose tests and, by organising this walk, they also raise awareness about this hidden and silent disease”.
The club conducts glucose tests on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month during the charity market held in front of the La Cala Branch Office, as well as in some establishments in the area.
World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the World Health Organisation and the International Diabetes Federation in response to growing concern about the increasing health threat posed by this disease. As every year, events are organised to highlight its importance. This day, November 14th, was chosen because it is the birthday of Frederick Banting, who, together with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922.
“Here you can see what life was like before, how people worked, what the festivals and fairs were like...”, explained Peter Ard.
Many people travelled to CAC Mijas to see the artist’s work, which stands out for its great realism and attention to detail, sometimes making the paintings indistinguishable from photographs. It was a visit of the centre’s management to Peter Ard’s museum that sparked their interest in his father’s work. “We were
The Foreigners charity tables return on the 25th and 29th
M.F. The charity tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this year’ will be set up again on the 25th and 29th in the square in front of the La Cala Branch Office. This initiative, in which various groups participate with the aim of raising funds for charitable causes, takes place on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month from 11 to 14 hours. Take note
11 TO 14 H.
very impressed by the enormous quality of the works”, explained the director of the
Presentation of the event on Wednesday 22nd/ C. Luque.
Peter Ard with CAC director Francisco Javier Fructuoso / M.C.
CAC Mijas, Francisco Javier Fructuoso
La Cala Branch Office Square
Soroptimist Leadership
Mijas hosts the first Academy for Women
Soroptimist International Costa del Sol will bring together 24 women of 17 nationalities from November 5th to 11th for training in Mijas
M. Fernández / B. Martín
This is a pioneering project and, for the organisation, “a dream come true”. Soroptimist International Costa del Sol is launching the Soroptimist Leadership Academy for Women (SLA), which will be held for the first time in the municipality from the 5th to the 11th of November. Mijas will host this transformative international event, with the participation of 24 young women of 17 different nationalities from across Europe, aged between 20 and 30.
“It is finally going to be a reality to organise a leadership academy for women in Mijas. It is a dream come true for me, and for the club too, because what we want is to create opportunities for young women. And as we are an international organisation, we invite women from all over Europe to participate”, said the president of SI Costa del Sol, Daphne Theunissen, at the presentation. For the Soroptimists, as the
FOREIGNERS
members of this women’s organisation call themselves, this programme represents the realisation of a dream that began in 2019 and was postponed due to the Covid pandemic. “Now, thanks to the collective efforts of the Soroptimist clubs in Spain and the support of Soroptimists from all over Europe, especially SI Germany, the academy is fi-
The women
will participate in training workshops as well as cultural and leisure activities
nally a reality”, added the president. The women who will participate in the academy will stay and train at Cortijo Alegría in Osunillas. They come from fields as diverse as law, engineering, psychology, architecture, education, tourism, science and the arts. With backgrounds ran-
ging from doctoral researchers to professionals in the non-profit sector, they embody the richness of the next generation of European female leaders. According to SI, “their diversity is not only geographical, but also academic, cultural and professional, making this academy a truly global and inspiring experience”.
“It’s going to be very interesting because it’s the first time SI has done something like this and, secondly, because it’s what we at SI believe is the destiny of all women’s associations; not just working in times of urgency, but preparing the women of the future to be better”, said SI Costa del Sol Vice-President Aura Roderick
Female leadership
“The SLA is more than leadership training, it is a celebration of di-
The German community receives a talk on how to live better in old age
This is a free initiative organised by the Mijas Foreigners Department
N.L. ‘Leben im Alter’ or how to live better in old age, is the name of the talk held on Tuesday at the La Cala Branch Office, aimed on this occasion at the German community and organised by the Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall.
“What will happen if one day I am old or have some illnes-
ses, or my partner perhaps passes away before me? These are tips for living better in old age”, said Katja Thirion, a technician from the Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall.
These talks are offered free of charge to residents of Mijas to help them solve their doubts or fears.
“Older people sometimes experience loneliness because they are not surrounded by a family or social support network, such as foreigners who moved abroad with only their partner”, explained psychotherapist
Christiane Rudigier
How to deal with the necessary paperwork in the event of leaving an inheritance, or how to cope with the death of a partner, are some of the legal issues that the lawyer helped to resolve.
“Today, the topic is how to make a will, to see how it works here compared to Germany, because there are other formalities, also regarding power of attorney, or if at some point I do not have legal capacity or am temporarily incapacitated”, said lawyer Jutta Tackmann
These are issues that people
versity, resilience and global sisterhood”, the organisation explains. The women will participate in workshops, mentoring sessions and collaborative projects “designed to help them discover their voice, strengthen their leadership skills
FEMALE leadership
and build lasting international networks”. The facilitators also form an international group, with some familiar local faces such as Ali Meehan from Costa Women, Adriana Caliri from Renaissance and Minerva Quijera, local manager of Toastmasters International.
At the local level, the initiative has the support of Mijas Town Hall and Mijas Comunicación and is sponsored by HM Hospitales and the La Cala Lions Club. “All these types of initiatives are beneficial for Mijas and for Soroptimist International Costa del Sol, as the women who come can also join them”, said the Mijas Town Hall councillor Mari Francis Alarcón (PP).
In addition to the training, SI explained that participants will enjoy cultural and leisure activities in both Mijas and Malaga City.
There are currently 66,000 SOROPTIMISTS worldwide in 120 COUNTRIES
do not usually think about when they are young but that must be considered at a certain age. To ensure language is not a barrier,
the Foreigners Department organises these talks on the topics most frequently asked about by residents.
The presentation took place at the Mijas Town Hall / B. Martín.
Foto / N.L.
Mijas reinforces its tourism leadership with a “balanced model”
Editorial Department
The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), this week praised the strong health of the tourism sector in Mijas and its ability to adapt to new market challenges. At a recent technical conference on tourism held in La Cala de Mijas, Jerez highlighted the municipality’s strength as a leading destination on the Costa del Sol, thanks, according to the department, to “a balanced model combining tradition, freedom and economic development”.
“Mijas is a destination with its own identity, which has managed to maintain a balance between quality, proximity and innovation. We have shown that it is possible to grow without losing our essence or relying on other models”, said Jerez.
Offer
Jerez highlighted that tourism in Mijas is based on a diverse offering that reinforces both holiday and residential tourism and tourist accommodation. “This variety allows us to maintain stable occupancy throughout the year, distributing the benefits among
The councillor Francisco Jerez, states that it combines holiday tourism, residential tourism and tourist accommodation
A multidisciplinary EVENT
our local shops, restaurants and services,” he added.
During his speech, the councillor also stressed the importance of improving infrastructure and maintaining a smooth relationship between the public and private sectors: “The future of tou-
Youth organises
trip to Isla Mágica
The activity, scheduled for November 2nd, costs 22 euros and includes transport and admission
A.G. The Town Hall, through the Youth Department, has opened the registration period for local young people to participate in a trip to the Isla Mágica amusement park, located in Seville. The excursion is scheduled for November 2nd.
During this period, according
to the councillor responsible for this area, Melisa Ceballos (PP), the park is transformed into what is known as ‘Island of Witches, Zombies and Terror’ to mark Halloween. There will therefore be a special atmosphere and themed activities for all ages.
Tourism Department, in collaboration with Turismo y
organised a technical session on Thursday 9th at the La Cala Branch Office to reflect on the current state of tourism in the municipality, future challenges, and its strengths and opportunities
rism depends on cooperation, effective management and ensuring that investments go where they are really needed. That is the direction we will continue to take in Mijas”.
Jerez concluded by noting that “Mijas has a solid present and
The cost of the activity is 22 euros, which includes transport and admission to the park. As places are limited, the Town Hall recommends booking as soon as possible, which can be done at Viajes Mijas (634 505 729), Nautalia Viajes (669 491 852), Wanderlust Travel (635 379 691) and Costa Sirena (665 354 409). All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The trip schedule is as follows: departure at 8:00 hours from La Cala, 8:20 hours from Aquamijas and 8:45 hours from the Mijas Town Hall, returning at 21:00 hours.
a promising future. Our commitment is to continue consolidating a free, competitive and sustainable tourism model in the truest sense of the term: one that protects the employment and prosperity of the people of Mijas”.
GASTRONOMY
El Torreón beach bar celebrates its 10th Rice Week in La Cala
A.G. El Torreón restaurant in La Cala is celebrating its 10th Rice Week from the 27th of October to the 2nd of November. This gastronomic festival, now in its 10th year, offers daily menus for 30 euros, featuring the restaurant’s signature rice dish, accompanied by Delicias del Torreón (Malaga-style fried fish) and a drink. On the first day, the organisers will pay tribute to Juan Rodríguez Gutiérrez for his career as a businessman in La Cala. During the week, you can enjoy a variety of rice dishes, including seafood rice, surf and turf rice, black rice, ‘arroz caldoso’ with fish and seafood, rice with oxtail, rice with octopus and prawns, and the chef’s special rice with clams, mushrooms, chicken and prawns. For more information, call 952 494 050.
The programme November 2nd
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Departure from La Cala Branch Office
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Departure from Aquamijas
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Departure from the Town Hall
Reservations
Viajes Mijas (634 505 729)
Nautalia Viajes (669 491 852)
Wanderlust Travel (635 379 691)
Costa Sirena (665 354 409)
*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
The mayoress, Ana Mata, alongside the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (left), and the head technician for the area, Juan Carlos Acevedo / M.J.G.
The
Planificación Costa del Sol,
Mata commits to “safeguarding” childhood at the Families Congress
Report by Beatriz Martín and Nuria Luque / Design: Carmen Martín
On Monday 20th, Mijas hosted the Third Andalusian Congress on Families, Childhood, Adolescence and Youth, a space for dialogue and reflection at the Manuel España Theatre (Las Lagunas) which focused on leisure and free time as tools to enhance family wellbeing. Organised by the Regional Ministry of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality of the Junta de Andalucía, the congress brought together families, professionals and organisations from the social, educational, health and associative sectors to examine the “challenges and opportunities” involved in promoting healthy, inclusive leisure activities that fosters emotional bonds within families.
At the congress, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), highlighted the role of families as key to learning values and emphasised the importance of safeguarding childhood and adolescence. “We have to put all our energy
brought together professionals who examine leisure and freetime activities as tools to enhance family well-being The event
into addressing leisure-related situations in childhood and adolescence and, above all, provide families with the right tools so that, collectively, we can apply them within our environment”, said the mayoress.
The minister for Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality, Loles López, also emphasised the role of families as “schools of values” and advocated instilling
The mayoress of Mijas highlights the role of families in teaching values during this event
work–life balance and shared responsibility as a way to advance equality. “The internet does not teach values, these are instilled by the family, which is why we also thought it was important to address healthy leisure at this conference. We will also talk about another issue, equality, because without work-life balance and shared responsibility there is no equality”, stressed the minister, who also warned that “modern life cannot be limited to social networks; good childhood memories are built within the family, away from screens”.
Among the initiatives promoted by the Ministry of Social Inclusion in this area, López highlighted the First Andalusian Pact for Work–Life Balance and Shared Responsibility, which comprises 44 measures and an investment of 55 million
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euros, as well as the Iguales en Igualdad app, which offers coeducational materials developed by the Junta de Andalucía to tackle discrimination, inequality and violence affecting women and girls.
The event was also attended by the secretary general for Families, Equality, Gender Violence and Diversity, Concha Cardesa; the director general for Childhood, Adolescence and Youth, Paco Mora; the director general of the Andalusian Youth Institute (IAJ), Pedro Antonio Ramírez ; the director general of Benefits, Aid and Services, Clara Requena; the director general of Benefits, Aid and Services (IAM), Olga Carrión , and the regional delegate for Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality in Malaga, Ruth Sarabia, among others.
“We have to put all our energy into addressing leisure-related situations in childhood and adolescence and, above all, provide families with the right tools so that, collectively, we can apply them within our environmen”
MINISTER FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND EQUALITY
LOLES LÓPEZ
“The internet does not teach values, these are instilled by the family, which is why we are focusing on healthy leisure at this conference. We will also discuss equality, because without worklife balance and shared responsibility, there can be no equality”
Minister Loles López, alongside the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (2nd from left), addressing young people present at the event / Photos: Beatriz Martín.
MAYORESS OF MIJAS
Street Cleaning
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Mijas has been awarded the Ecovidrio 2025 Green Flag, placing it at the top of the national rankings ahead of 180 other coastal municipalities in Spain participating in the Green Flag Movement. With a total of 6,586 points, the municipality has not only taken first place in Andalusia, but has also far exceeded last year’s results, achieving a score 53% higher than that of the 2024 winner, which obtained 4,297 points.
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“Mijas
In this year’s edition, in which more than 180 municipalities from across Spain participated, “Mijas stood out for its high level of involvement, the quality of its awareness-raising actions and the response of its hospitality sector, becoming a national benchmark for sustainability and environmental management”, said the councillor for Street Cleaning, Eloy Belmonte (Vox), on Monday 20th.
The councillor for Street Cleaning added that “constant work and everyone’s involvement are the best guarantee for maintaining a cleaner, tidier municipality that is committed to its environment”. Belmonte also pointed out that “this recognition is not just an honour, it is confirmation that in Mijas things succeed when we work with rigour, proximity and common sense. This success belongs to all the people of Mijas”
for street cleaning
reinforces its position as an exemplary municipality in cleanliness and collective responsibility”
Mijas, first place nationwide in the
Green Flag campaign
sents a saving of
The councillor stressed that this recognition “is the result of the joint work of hoteliers, residents and the various municipal departments, which have made it possible for Mijas to be today an example of commitment to recycling and caring for the environment”. Similarly, Belmonte explained that the amount of glass collected during this period represents a saving of more than 70,000 euros for the municipal coffers, “which, otherwise, would have had to be paid by the residents of Mijas, due to the waste disposal tax that the municipality must pay if that glass had been deposited in the general waste containers”.
Belmonte expressed special thanks to the hoteliers for their daily efforts, as well as to the various local associations and groups that actively collaborated in the campaign, including the taxi drivers’ associations, the municipal fleet, the cleaning fleet and the street cleaning staff. “Mijas has demonstrated that when we work together with unity and responsibility, we can achieve results that transcend borders”, he said.
Communication
campaign
30,000 kilos
30,000 60,000 kilos more kilos more more than in 2024
541,856 kilos of glass
were collected during July and August
The city achieved the highest score ever recorded, surpassing 6,500 points, after collecting more than 540,000 kilos of glass this summer
ROLLOUT
The campaign featured an extensive and integrated range of communication actions, WITH ADVERTISING ON BILLBOARDS, BUS SHELTERS, BUSES, DIGITAL SCREENS AND IN THE MEDIA, as well as at local events such as the La Cala Fair and the Mijas Unión Basket Summer League. It was also consistently promoted on municipal channels and social media, achieving widespread involvement among residents.
Belmonte councillor
(VOX)
Mijas strengthens its international golf profile with its participation in the IGTM
With 12 top-level golf courses, it stands out as one of the municipalities with the greatest number of facilities in Andalusia
Ed. Dept. / C.M. and Mediterranean cuisine”, explained the councillor.
This week, Mijas is strengthening its presence on the international golf tourism scene with its participation in the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), held in the French city of Cannes. This is the world’s leading event for the sector, bringing together destinations, tour operators and professionals from around the globe.
The councillor for Tourism at the Mijas Town Hall, Francisco Jerez (Vox), headed the municipal delegation at this strategic event, where he has held meetings with specialist tour operators and representatives of international agencies. “We have showcased Mijas’s potential as a first-class golf destination, offering a wide range of high-quality experiences that combine sport, nature, excellent accommodation
Mijas currently has 12 golf courses, making it one of the municipalities with the highest concentration of such facilities in Andalusia. Added to this is an excellent selection of hotels and complementary services that enable visitors to enjoy the municipality all year round. “Golf is not only a driving force for tourism, it is also a key tool for deseasonalisation and for attracting visitors with high purchasing power, who generate employment and wealth in the municipality”, emphasised Jerez.
Mijas’ participation in the IGTM was supported by Turismo y Planificación Costa del Sol, as part of a joint strategy to continue positioning the province of Málaga as an international benchmark in golf tourism.
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Mijas hosts the ACE Málaga Competition
Councillor for Tourism
“We have showcased Mijas’ potential as a first class golf destination, offering a wide range of high quality experiences that combine sp t, nature, exceent accommodation and Medite anean cuisine”
Friday 24th marks the start of the 7th Cheese and Wine Festival
C.M. From Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, the Virgen de la Peña Square in Mijas Pueblo will host the seventh edition of the Cheese and Wine Festival, an event that is now firmly established in the municipal calendar and will bring together 13 exhibitors from the local hospitality sector and 7 cheese makers from across the province.
Promoted by the Public Roads and Economic Development departments, the event will be complemented by musical performances held in the Virgen de la Peña Square itself, a formula developed
PERFORMANCES
24/10 14:00 Alvarock
24/10 17:30 Reme Fernández’s group
24/10 19:00 Mami Curl
25/10 12:00 José Lucena’s flamenco company
25/10 14:00 Ben James ‘One man thousands voices’
25/10 16:00 Nico Sabatini
25/10 17:00 Naked Covers
25/10 21:30 Los Fabrizzios
26/10 16:00 Alejados
26/10 19:00 Alokados
in previous years that has proven successful in combining culture and entertainment with gastronomic attractions.
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will host the III ACE Málaga 2025 Competition until Sunday 26th, an established event recognised as a benchmark for enthusiasts and breeders of psittacines, particularly lovebirds. This year, the competition will bring together around 600 specimens from various parts of Spain and Portugal, reinforcing its international character and attracting visitors from across Europe. It will be open to the public on Saturday 25th from 10 to 20 hours, and on Sunday until 13 hours, with the awards ceremony for the best specimens and breeders.
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Cortijo Don Elías
The shuttle buses from La Cala and Las Lagunas go as far as the Virgen de la Peña square, and the one from the village goes as far as the quarry
Councillor for Livestock, Eloy Belmonte | Press.
Nine establishments join the IV Las Lagunas Tapas Route
The new edition kicked off on Saturday 18th, and will offer a tapa and a drink for 3.50 euros during each establishment’s opening hours until 29th of November
The fourth edition of the Las Lagunas Tapas Route has already fired up the kitchens of the nine participating establishments. From Saturday 18th until the 29th of November, locals and visitors alike can enjoy a tapa and a drink (a small beer, a glass of house wine, water or a soft drink) for just 3.50 euros.
The initiative, launched by the Commerce Department of the Mijas Town Council in collaboration with the Federation of Associations of Mijas (FAM), kicks off this new edition with some new features, running every day for both lunch and dinner according to the opening hours of the participating venues. Year after year, these establishments improve their gastronomic offerings. “We are very happy with this fourth edition; the bars are getting better and better. This year the level is impressive, the tapas are delicious. I invite everyone to come along because it’s worth
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it”, said the president of the FAM, Rosario Cortés, known as Charo.
From the Mijas Town Hall, the councillor for Commerce, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), highlighted the municipal commitment to providing a bus for users. “We are also participating in the organisation with this logistical device, a bus that will run on Saturdays from 12 to 16
hours and from 19:30 to 23:30 hours with seven stops to cover the entire route”, said the councillor.
Participants
The El Paseo Andaluz restaurant and Las Torres bakery are two of the participating venues, along with the Circo shop, Las Tablinas, Corte de Autor, Bar Gaby, Freidu-
The Mijas Craft Association presents its new charity calendar in aid of AFA
The distribution points for the calendars include the headquarters of both groups
C.L. On Thursday 23rd, the Mijas Craft Association (AAM) presented its charity calendar for 2026. On this occasion, all proceeds will go to AFA Mijas, a collective with which it has collaborated on
previous occasions and which it always keeps in mind. The calendar celebrates the process as much as the final pieces, the time, effort, love, and dedication that each artisan invests
to bring a creation to life. This is what the photographs in the 2026 calendar presented by the Mijas Craft Association show. According to its president, Sonia Lekuona, “This year we are going to show the hidden side of craftsmanship. We are going to highlight the work, the hours artisans devote to each piece, all the
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12 to 16 h and 9:30 to 23:30 h
It travels along the Las Lagunas Tapas Route with 7 STOPS
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ría Tikis Mikis, Heladería Sabor & Canela and Cafetería Alessandra. Mijeños and visitors have already started filling their tapaportes at these establishments. With just seven stamps from different establishments, they will receive a free gift while stocks last, which can be collected from the library at the Manuel España Theatre, Monday
costs involved, the daily effort, attending markets, loading and unloading merchandise. We want to show the day-to-day that people don’t see, because they only see the final piece”.
The association is once again producing its charity calendar with the support of the Culture Department, Mijas Comunicación and several sponsors. The councillor for Culture, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), thanked the artisans for their solidarity and highlighted “the important work of AFA Mijas, which reaches all families. I would also like to thank, on behalf of the Culture Department, the artisans for their ongoing collaboration, and Mijas Comunicación for producing and designing this calendar.
Destination of the funds
In this 2026 edition, all proceeds from this calendar will go to AFA Mijas to support its various social projects with the elderly. The director of the day centre, Mari Carmen López, thanked the artisans “for remembering our work. We are going to use the money raised to buy cognitive stimulation materials for the treatment of people with dementia”.
Lekuona assured that “AFA meets all the requirements to be beneficiaries. They are local, ac-
*Beer, glass of house wine, water or soft drink
to Friday from 8 to 20 hours. They will also be entered into a final draw with great prizes. “We come to the route every year”, said María Martín. The tapas are a real draw: “They offer great quality, and on top of that, a drink and a tapa for 3,50 euros. You can’t get that anywhere else”, said Isabel Becerra
Distribution POINTS
Calendars can be purchased at the association’s headquarters Puerta del Ágora, and at AFA Mijas on Avenida de Méjico number 11. Both groups request the support of all residents through a small or large donation when collecting their calendar. They can also be purchased at various partner establishments on Calle Málaga, Avenida del Compás and Calle Algarrobo in Mijas Pueblo; in Las Lagunas, at the guitar shop on Camino Viejo in Coín and during the craft market on Wednesdays in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña.
cesible, and we know about their outstanding work with the elderly. What’s more, all of us have someone in our family who has been or will be cared for here”.
Carmen Martín
The councillor for Commerce, Juan Carlos Maldonado, and councillors Juan José Torres Trella and Melisa Ceballos, with the president of the FAM, Rosario Cortés, and participants in the Las Lagunas Tapas Route / M.C.
The councillor for Culture, Juan Carlos Maldonado (centre), and the councillor Mari Francis Alarcón, with the president of the Mijas Craft Association, Sonia Lekuona, and the director of the AFA Mijas day centre, Mari Carmen López / Cristina Luque.
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On Friday 31st, the Halloween party will begin at 16:00 hours in Mijas Pueblo, at 17:00 hours in La Cala and at 17:30 hours in Las Lagunas
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With entertainment inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, as well as games, haunted houses, parades and performances, all free of charge, Halloween celebrations arrive in Mijas on Friday 31st. In Mijas Pueblo, the celebrations organised by the Youth Department will begin at 16:00 hours in the Virgen de la Peña Square, while in La Butibamba park in La Cala they will start at 17:00 hours and at the Las Lagunas fairground at 17:30 hours.
The department encourages young and old alike to dress up in traditional Mexican Day of the Dead costumes, such as mariachis and catrinas.
Mijas Comunicación will broadcast a special programme with the best moments of the festivities. You can watch it on Mijas 3.40 TV, Facebook, and YouTube.
I.M. In order to offer a fun yet terrifying activity, as well as to raise funds for its activities, the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer’s Patients in Mijas (Afa Mijas) is organising a haunted house on the 31st of October, open to all citizens. It will take place at 20:00 hours at the association’s premises, located at Avenida de Méjico, number
11, in Mijas Pueblo. “The volunteers themselves take care of everything, from the cost of materials to preparing the decorations... without them it wouldn’t be possible”, said the manager of Afa Mijas, Mari Carmen López. This year, as a new feature, the association will organise a costume contest through social media. The councillor for Social
Inclusion, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), encouraged “people to come to this haunted house. The donation is very welcome to the association, with it they can meet their demand and carry out the great work they do with the elderly”.
13 positions announced to reinforce the Local
Police
Ten positions are available for new officers to the workforce and three for internal promotion
Town Hall has launched a new call for applications to strengthen the Local Police force with a total of 13 positions, ten of which are for new recruit officers and three for senior officers to be promoted from within the force. This measure aims to strengthen security, ensure the operational continuity of the service, and maintain a solid and balanced command structure. These positions will fill existing vacancies in the workforce, ensuring, according to the Town Hall, “that the force maintains its full capacity across all areas of the municipality”. Currently, the Mijas Local Police has 144 officers and commanders, and as the councillor for the department, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, explained, “with the addition of new officers, we will stren-
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“this call for applications is very good news for Mijas because it will improve shift coverage, alleviate the workload of officers and offer a more agile and effective service to our neighbours”
gthen security in all areas of the municipality, especially those with the highest population and tourist activity, where police presence is essential for the peaceful coexistence and tranquillity of the residents of Mijas”. He also a dded that “the Local Police Department continues to work to ensure that Mijas has a solid, well-trained and well-equipped workforce, capable of responding quickly and professionally to any situation”.
Until the 29th of October
RULES
The rules for the ten new officer positions have been published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Málaga (BOPMA) and for the three senior officer positions in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements: Among the criteria to qualify for the new officer positions are having Spanish nationality, being at least 18 years old, holding a Baccalaureate or Technical qualification, and possessing A2 and B driving licences, as well as passing the physical, psychotechnical, medical, and theoretical tests set out in the rules.
FURTHER INFORMATION
All information, the complete rules and access to the registration form are available on the municipal website (www. mijas.es), under the ’Empleo Público’ section, as well as on the Town Hall notice board.
REGISTRATIONS
Exclusively through the Mijas Town Hall’s electronic office
At Cortijo Don Elías, next to the Las Lagunas fairground, a haunted house called El Maizal, will be set up, open to visitors aged 12 and over.
Councillor for Social Inclusion, Mari Francis Alarcón, with the manager of Afa Mijas, Mari Carmen López, and staff from the centre / C.L.
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The councillor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, at a working meeting with police commanders / Mijas Press.
JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS DAWSON Councillor for Local Police (Vox)
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 24TH
‘Humorista de guardia’ with José Luis Calero
Manuel España Theatre, 20:30 h
Tickets: 16 euros and can be purchased at enlacocheraentradaas.
com and, from one hour before the performance, at the theatre
Music in Feminine: Women’s Days with Music Journalist, Writer and Singer Ana Ramos
La Cala Branch Office, 18 h
Free admission until full capacity is reached
Free shuttle buses to the event, departing from Mijas Pueblo (Town Hall) at 17:00 h and from the Ford roundabout at 17:30 h
Photography exhibition by Francisco Plaza and Antonio Martín
Folk Museum in Mijas, inauguration at 20 h
Until the 17th of November
Guided tour on the 10th and 14th of November 20 h, for those interested
saturday 25th
‘La ratonera’ by the Cultural Association of Theatre Techniques
Manuel España Theatre, 20 h
Tickets: 8 euros in aid of the Red Cross
Flamenco Evening
Peña Flamenca del Sur, from 17 h
With Carlos Brias singing and Javier de Ana María playing guitar
SUNDAY 26TH
Paella in aid of Mijas Felina
Roberto’s Grill & Sports Bar restaurant, 13 h 8 euros. Reservations at Roberto’s, Mini Market La Siesta or by Bizum to 666 87 47 41
‘Los viajes de la tripulación sonrisas’ by Cuchara Teatro
Manuel España Theatre, 12 h
Advance tickets 9 euros and 10 at the box office
‘El raro de los 90’s’ with David Domínguez
Manuel España Theatre, 18 h Price: 15 euros
Pad Autumn Market
La Cala Branch Office, 11 to 15 h
Stalls selling clothing, decorations, books, sweets and much more
ornithological exhibition
III ACE Competition in Malaga Saturday 25th, 10 to 20 hours, and Sunday 26th, 9 to 13 hours, at Cortijo Don Elías
On Saturday, free-flight macaw display in the mid-morning
Cheese and Wine Festival
Virgen de la Peña Square
Friday 24th:
14:00 h: Alvarock
17:30 h: Reme Fernández
19:00 h: Mami Curl
Saturday 25th:
12:00 h: José Lucena Flamenco Comapny
14:00: Ben ‘one man thousands voices’
16:00 h: Nico Sabatini
17:00 h: Naked Covers
21:30 h: Los Fabrizzios
Sunday 26th:
16:00 h: Alejados
19:00 h: Alokados
HALLOWEEN FRIDAY 31ST
Las Lagunas
Las Lagunas fairground, 17:30 h
Haunted houses for adults and children, photocall, performances, parades, workshops, games and inflatables
El Maizal haunted house at the Cortijo Don Elías, For ages 12 and up
Mijas Pueblo
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, 16 h La Cala
Butibamba Park, 17 h
Haunted house for children, photocall, performances, workshops, games and inflatables
DO NOT MISS
Solidarity tables: ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’
La Cala Branch Office Square, last Wednesday and Saturday of each month, from 11 to 14 h
Exhibition by artisans Amador Angulo and Marina Florentina González
Mijas pueblo Tourist Office
Until the 31st of October
Second-hand market
Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Flamenco show
Exhibition
Mijas
Exhibition ‘Ensueños’ by Blanca León
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 20 h
Until the 27th of October
IV Las Lagunas Tapas Route
Every day until the 29th of November
A tapa and a drink for 3.50 euros at the participating establishments
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month
Rice Week
From the 27th of October to the 2nd of November at El Torreón restaurant in La Cala Menus priced at 30 euros. Reservations: 952 494 050
