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Free Copy. Nº 1.223. From 25th of September to 1st of October 2026
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NEWS
CULTURE
SPORTS
‘La pequeña Cuba’ festival comes to La Cala from 1st to 4th October
Mijas brings Torrijos’s story to life in a documentary
La Cala hosts the 5th Villa de Mijas Triathlon this Sunday
This gastronomic and cultural event will run from 12 noon until the early hours of the morning, featuring performances, food stalls and craft stalls NEWS 08
The film, produced by Mijas Comunicación, will be screened on 2nd October at the Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas at 20:00 SPANISH PAGE 26
250 male and female athletes will tackle one of Andalusia’s most demanding courses, contested in the non-drafting Olympic category SPANISH PAGE 31
INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKS
Comprehensive renovation of the drinking water network in Osunillas completed To reduce leaks and breakdowns, the fibre-cement pipes have been replaced with ductile iron ones, guaranteeing the water supply to over 400 residents NEWS/03 EVENTS
14 project designs awarded to remodel several streets and parking spaces The works include 13 roads, repairs to the access road to El Puerto hermitage and parking spaces in the racecourse area NEWS/02
The town invests 210,000 euros repairing damage caused by wild boars in gardens The council has allocated this money this year to repairs, replanting and labour in public green spaces NEWS/08
Sabor a Málaga chooses La Cala once again The fair returns to the town for its final event of the season, running from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September, opening at 11:00. This year, 36 producers, wineries and cooperatives from 20 municipalities in Málaga, including Mijas, will be taking part. There will also be an extensive programme of activities, including children’s workshops, tastings, cookery demonstrations and live music, giving residents and visitors the chance to sample and purchase more than 350 products bearing the authentic 100% Málaga label. / A.Moreno
SEE THE PROGRAMME
on pages
for the gastronomic event NEWS/04-05
EnRuta offers two new training courses in Mijas for unemployed people These comprise ‘Auxiliary Activities in Agriculture’ (210 hours) and ‘Receptionist in Tourist Establishments’ (310 hours) SPANISH PAGE/19
Mijas News
02 Infrastructure and works
Fourteen design contracts
awarded to overhaul streets and parking areas Works include 13 roads across the three urban centres, improvements to the access road to the Puerto chapel, and parking spaces near the racecourse
LA CALA
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Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: Carmen Martín
The Infrastructure Department at Mijas Town Hall has just awarded contracts for the drafting of 14 comprehensive street refurbishment projects across the municipality’s three main urban centres. The scheme also includes upgrading the access road and surroundings of the Puerto chapel, as well as creating parking spaces near the racecourse. According to the councillor res-
Streets
including San Benjamín, Río Odiel, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Cártama and Cómpeta, amongst others, to be renovated
ponsible for the department, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), these contracts will allow the projects to be drafted ahead of the actual construction work. The overall budget allocated to these measures amounts to 308,000 euros, covering 13 specific streets, the area around the aforementioned Puerto chapel, and the provision of parking spaces near the racecourse. “This represents a major boost to the municipality’s infrastructure, with comprehensive refurbishments of streets in the
Photo: Micaela Fernández.
three town centres and the creation of parking spaces around the racecourse”, the councillor emphasised. The streets included in these improvements are San Benjamín, San Braulio, Almería, Granada, Ciprés, Río Odiel and Río Guadiana in Las Lagunas; Pablo Ruiz Picasso in Mijas Pueblo; and Cártama, Cómpeta, Segovia, Paseo Fuengirola and Butiplaya in La Cala. Other projects Regarding the access road to the Puerto chapel and the restoration of its surroundings, Torres Trella highlighted that the contract for drafting the project has been awarded to Oluz, for 29,645 euros. The project to create parking spaces near the racecourse will be drafted by Roma Ingenieros Consultores SL for 24,198.90 euros. In addition to these two firms, contracts for the remaining projects have also been awarded to Consultora Aragonesa de Ingeniería SA, Ingeniería Atecsur SL, PRYDO Ingenieros Consultores SL, Roma Ingenieros Consultores SL, Idic Consulting Ibergroup, and Narval Ingeniería SA.
Councillor Juan José Torres Trella and the mayoress, Ana Mata / Archive.
LAS LAGUNAS
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308,000 euros For the drafting of the 14 projects
13 STREETS The streets included in these improvements are San Benjamín, San Braulio, Almería, Granada, Ciprés, Río Odiel and Río Guadiana in Las Lagunas; Pablo Ruiz Picasso in Mijas Pueblo; and Cártama, Cómpeta, Segovia, Paseo Fuengirola and Butiplaya in La Cala de Mijas.
Photo: M.F.
ACCESS TO EL PUERTO HERMITAGE
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MIJAS PUEBLO
The contract for the repair of the access road to El Puerto hermitage and the restoration of its surroundings has been awarded for 29,645 euros.
PARKING The drafting of the project for parking spaces in the racecourse area has been awarded for 24,198.90 euros.
Photo: Cristina Luque.
Mijas News
03 Services
751,000 euros
investment 1,958 m2 work area 8 streets 130 connections 400 residents benefiting
Mayoress Ana Mata and councillor Mari Francis Alarcón with Acosol representatives and project technicians in the Osunillas neighbourhood / I. Pérez.
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The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), alongside the councillor from the government team, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), attended the handover ceremony on Thursday 24th September for the completion of the renovation works on the drinking water supply network in the Osunillas neighbourhood. This is a key project for improving the municipality’s water infrastructure, “which optimises the service for more than 400 residents”, the mayoress emphasised, adding that “the investment totalled 751,000 euros, with 130 household connections”. The works, covering an area of 1,400 linear metres, involved
drinking water network in Osunillas completed
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Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: C.Bejarano / Translation: C.Arroyo
Comprehensive renovation of the
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To reduce leaks and breakdowns, the fibre-cement pipes have been replaced with ductile iron ones with a larger diameter, ensuring the service for more than 400 residents across eight streets
A moment from the visit to one of the streets in Osunillas that has benefited from the project / I. Pérez.
Puerto El Pino Puerto de la Media Luna Puerto de los Pescadores Puerto de las Grajas
Puerto de la Breña, Puerto Málaga and Pasaje Puerto Blanco, as detailed by the mayoress. The work was carried out by Acosol, the public water company under the authority of the Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol, funded by Mijas’s improvement levy. As reported by the mayoress alongside Acosol’s chief executive officer, Matilde Mancha, “the new supply network is now fully operational and runs under-
Puerto de los Castillejos Puerto de la Breña Puerto Málaga Pasaje Puerto Blanco
ground beneath the carriageway alongside the kerbs”. In addition, 35 main network valves have been installed. The mayoress noted that these measures “will represent a significant step forward in terms of sustainability, as they will contribute to a more efficient use of water, reducing leaks and frequent breakdowns in the existing network”. 42 new inspection chambers Furthermore, as part of the same
project, work has been carried out to improve the sewerage system, with the construction of 42 inspection chambers for an equal number of homes, at connection points encountered during the installation of the water supply network that previously lacked access points. The Tow Hall emphasised that these measures will facilitate future cleaning and maintenance work on the main sewerage network.
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Sabor a Málaga in La Cala de Mijas
Local
delicacies
In La Cala, visitors will be able to sample a wide variety of products: Extra virgin olive oils Wines with the ‘Málaga’ and ‘Sierras de Málaga’ Protected Designation of Origin Artisanal Malaga goat’s-milk cheeses Traditional cured meats, ‘rulo malagueño’ and other meat products Olives, nuts and artisanal crisps Traditional breads Artisan sweets and chocolates Honey and pollen Jams, preserves and spreads such as packaged ajoblanco Natural cosmetics Ed. Dept. / Alicia Moreno Design: I. Merino and M. Fernández
From 25th to 27th September, the boulevard in La Cala de Mijas will host the ninth and final event of the season for the regional ‘Sabor a Málaga’ fair. On this occasion, 36 producers, wineries and cooperatives from 20 municipalities in Málaga, including Mijas, will be taking part, giving locals and visitors the chance to sample and purchase more than 350 products bearing the authentic 100% Málaga label. This was announced on Wednesday 23rd by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), and the director of Sabor a Málaga, Leonor García-Agua, during the event’s presentation. The mayoress highlighted the municipality’s leading role in the province’s agri-
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (2nd from the left), the director of Sabor a Málaga, Leonor García-Agua, and the councillor for Public Roads, Melisa Ceballos / A.M.
Sabor a Málaga
chooses La Cala once again
for its final event of the season The fair will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th, with around 40 producers, wineries and cooperatives from 20 municipalities across the province taking part , including Mijas food production sector, owing both to its coastal and inland terrain and to its exceptional location and potential for tourism. “Mijas is the perfect showcase for highlighting the quality and exceptional nature of our province’s locally sourced produce. Just like last year, I am convinced that this edition of Sabor a Málaga will be a resounding success”, said the mayoress, recalling that, in 2025, “this event held in Mijas generated a turnover of 120,000 euros”. For her part, García-Agua noted that over the course of three days, “as well as being able to purchase the artisanal products made by our
Sabor a Málaga
STALLS
Over 30
producers
A bountiful larder of locally sourced produce from around twenty municipalities: producers, visitors will be able to enjoy a varied programme featuring more than fifteen activities for the whole family”. Highlights of the programme include wine and cheese tastings, cocktail-making workshops, gourmet sandwiches, a masterclass led by chef Juan Carmona, as well as children’s activities, music and dance. This event combines the promotion of local produce, the celebration of Málaga’s gastronomic culture and family leisure as an essential strategy for economic recovery and job creation in key sectors for our province, such as the agri-food and hospitality industries. Fifth year in Mijas This marks the fifth year that ‘Sabor a Málaga’ has come to Mijas, bringing the 2026 season’s programme of regional fairs to a close in the municipality, having previously visited the municipalities of Torremolinos, Vélez-Málaga, Benalmádena, Torrox, Nerja, Ronda, Antequera and Rincón de la Victoria, where it enjoyed great success in terms of attendance and visitor numbers.
During this final stop in Mijas, locals and visitors will be able to purchase and sample a varied selection of the region’s most iconic products, such as extra virgin olive oils, wines with the ‘Málaga’ and ‘Sierras de Málaga’ PDOs, Malaga goat’s cheese, traditional cured meats and Iberian products, as well as olives and pickles, artisan breads and sweets, gluten-free baked goods, jams and marmalades, coffees from local roasters, chocolates, honeys, ice cream, subtropical fruits, craft beers, liqueurs and natural cosmetics made from citrus fruits from the Guadalhorce Valley. A bountiful larder that showcases the qualities and flavours of locally sourced produce, specifically from some twenty municipalities such as Alhaurín el Grande, Almargen, Antequera, Ardales, Arriate, Benamargosa, Coín, Colmenar, Faraján, Málaga, Mijas, Mollina, Periana, Pizarra, Rincón de la Victoria, Riogordo, Ronda, Teba, Vélez-Málaga and Villanueva del Trabuco.
Finca Rosa Alta Juan de La Madre Aceites Periana Oro Al-Ándalus Agro-Olivarera de Riogordo Almazara Terraverne Bodega Kieninger Carpe Diem Quesos Cabraline El Pastor Del Torcal La Cañada del Capitán Quesos Montes de Málaga y Quesos El Pinsapo El Pastor del Valle Carnes y Chacinas La Torcaleña Carnicería Aragón Ibéricos Langenal Embutidos Orozco Aceitunas Roldán Bema Tropik Miel Productores Hnos. Gallardo Miel y Polen La Fraguara Bizcochería Lulapai Obrador Tejeros, Panadería Confitería Cristo Rey
The Coven Obrador Celiali Gluten Free Las Delicias de Mi Noe De La Gitanilla Mermeladas Alma Melosa Chocolates Maychoco Capricho Helado Artesano Cafés Mokasol, Cafés La Hacienda Tostador de Café Cervezas Gaitanejo La Tradición de Arriate Mesura y Aceites Esenciales Eva Cítrica Pizarra
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Una feria para los cinco sentidos
Ana Mata
LA CALA BOULEVARD
mayoress of Mijas
25th to 27th S E PT E M B E R From 11:00
AROUND 40 PRODUCERS from twenty municipalities across the province will offer visitors the very best of Málaga’s produce and the finest examples of its cuisine
PERFORMANCES
at the fair Friday 25th 17:30 TRADITIONAL DANCES BY THE MIJAS UP
A PERFORMANCE DIRECTED BY REMEDIOS FERNÁNDEZ
Saturday 26th 18:30 DANCES BY THE UP, DIRECTED BY VÍCTOR ROJAS
EXPERIENCE THE DANCE AND PASSION OF THIS FLAMENCO TROUPE
19:00 DANCE AND ENJOY THE
MUSIC OF THE BAND MARCA BLANCA LIVE MUSICAL SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Sunday 27th
FREE ADMISSION
19:00 CLOSING CELEBRATION WITH
FLAMENCO BY RAFAEL LOSADA. FINAL CONCERT OF THE FESTIVAL
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“Mijas is the perfect showcase for highlighting the quality and exceptional nature of our province’s locally sourced produce. Just like last year, I am convinced that this edition of Sabor a Málaga will be a resounding success”
CHECK THE PROGRAMME FRIDAY 25TH 11:00 to 21:00
SATURDAY 26TH 11:00 to 21:00
11:00
OPENING OF THE FAIR SAM producers welcome you to the fair with their finest creations.
11:00
OPENING OF THE FAIR SAM producers welcome you to the fair with their finest creations..
12:00
OFFICIAL INAUGURATION BY THE AUTHORITIES Institutional photo and a tour of the producers’ stands.
12:00
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GOURMET SANDWICHES, SIMPLE PRODUCTS OF UNRIVALLED QUALITY Enjoy combining the very best SAM products.
A VERY RESOURCEFUL CHEF: CHARCOAL GRILL, FISH AND ITALIAN CUISINE Cooking demonstration by Juanjo Carmona, chef at Flour Restaurant, Aviva Salitre
13:00
MÁLAGA COCKTAIL WORKSHOP: DISCOVER THE MÁLAGA MOJITO Mesura’s cocktails are packed with Málaga flavour
14:00
MÁLAGA GOAT’S CHEESES: SEMI-CURED, CURED AND ALL VARIETIES Product presentation and tasting led by the artisan cheesemakers
14:00
APERITIF WINES, MÁLAGA CITRUS FRUITS AND SOMETHING EXTRA A refreshing touch to whet your appetite.
15:00
ENJOY MÁLAGA’S CUISINE AND ITS PRODUCE Lunch break featuring the finest local cuisine.
20:30
LET YOURSELF BE CAPTIVATED BY THE VOICE OF MAMI CURL Live music performance.
15:00
ENJOY MÁLAGA’S CUISINE AND ITS PRODUCE Lunch break featuring the finest local cuisine.
21:00
CLOSING OF THE FAIR SAM producers say goodbye until tomorrow.
21:00
CLOSING OF THE FAIR SAM producers say goodbye until tomorrow.
SUNDAY 27TH Photos from Sabor a Málaga 2025/ Archive.
11:00 to 20:00
11:00
OPENING OF THE FAIR SAM producers welcome you to the fair with their finest creations.
13:30
CURED MEATS FROM THE PROVINCE OF MÁLAGA, RIGHT DOWN TO THE TROTTERS Taste and discover the wide variety of local meat products
12:00
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: NOE’S MOST DELICIOUS COOKIES The little ones learn and have fun making sweets with Las Delicias de mi Noe
15:00
ENJOY MÁLAGA’S CUISINE AND ITS PRODUCE Lunch break featuring the finest local cuisine CLOSING OF THE FAIR SAM producers say goodbye until the next fair
20:00
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Autumn programme
The III Costa del Sol Business
FOREIGNERS
Networking Event gathers around thirty companies This international event focused on the challenges companies face in terms of growth and the development of new projects Jacobo Perea / Alicia Moreno
Last Tuesday, 22nd September, Mijas hosted the 3rd Costa del Sol International Business Networking Event at El Chaparral Golf Club; a forum for companies, professionals and entrepreneurs to connect, share experiences and generate new business opportunities, organised by the Foreigners Department, headed by councillor Mario Bravo (PP), and networking groups from the Costa del Sol. The event focused on the challenges faced by international companies when it comes to growing and developing new businesses in the area. “The aim is to bring together various businesses on the Costa del Sol; they all share a common interest, which is to continue making progress, and common problems, such as a lack of funding, bureaucratic delays and other issues that some of us politicians are trying to resolve”, explained Bravo. Professionals and entrepreneurs value this type of initiative. “It’s very important because there are more and more international com-
Councillor Mario Bravo and Sandra García (left) alongside the Norwegian Ambassador, Lars Andersen (right), and other attendees / Mijas Press.
Sandra García appointed honorary consul of Norway for the provinces of Málaga, Granada and Cádiz
A moment from the event, which was attended by the councillor for Foreigners / A.M.
panies in the Technology Park, and what we do is bring them to events of this kind, which are held in English, because almost everything organised in Málaga for the general public is in Spanish; here, they feel a little more comfortable speaking English to do business”, explained Sandra García, head of international projects at Bic Euronova and recently appointed honorary consul of Norway. For her part, Lucía Melgarejo, wealth management adviser at BlackTower Financial Management, emphasised that “the end of summer is a time for local busines-
ses to connect and reconnect; there are always start-ups and people who need support or assistance, but above all, it’s about synergies and collaboration”.
SOLIDARITY
Charity paella on 18th October in aid of Mijas Felina M.F. Roberto’s Grill & Sports Bar will host a charity paella on Sunday 18th October, from 13:00 to 16:00, with proceeds going to the Mijas Felina charity. “If you can’t make it, your empty plate helps a lot”, explained the organisers, in-
viting anyone who wishes to contribute to make a donation of 8 euros, even if they cannot attend the charity lunch, by sending a Bizum payment to 666874741. The bar is located at 16–17 Calle Mérida de Jarales in Calahonda.
The Norwegian tourism market is one of the most significant on the Costa del Sol, with around 250,000 visitors I.P./A.M. On Monday 21st, Sandra García Torres was introduced as the new honorary consul of Norway for the provinces of Málaga, Granada and Cádiz. The event took place in the gardens of the Picasso Museum in Málaga and was attended by officials from across the province, including the president of the Málaga Provincial Council, Francisco Salado; the mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre; the Norwegian ambassador, Lars Andersen; and, representing Mijas Town Hall, the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP). Members of the Norwegian Church in Calahonda also attended the event. Among García’s first official engagements was the event held on Tuesday 22nd at the El Chaparral Golf Club in Mijas, which hosted the 3rd Costa del Sol Networking Event, organised by Mijas’ Foreigners Department and local networking groups. As she explained, her profession is closely linked to the role she will now play as consul, “because my work
mainly consists of supporting international companies and collaborating with other countries, so from now on I will focus all my efforts on those Norwegian companies wishing to come to Málaga to set up a new business or invest in the province”, she emphasised. The Norwegian tourism market is one of the most significant on the Costa del Sol; in fact, nearly 250,000 Norwegians choose this destination every year, according to Málaga Provincial Council. Furthermore, around 2,500 have already taken up residence in the province of Málaga, of whom 444 live in Mijas, noted the councillor for Foreigners. “Just today, while speaking with the Norwegian ambassador, I told him that the Costa del Sol is like Florida for Norwegians, because they see that life here is good, that the climate is quite pleasant and that, moreover, there are business opportunities, so our province is a wonderful place for everything”, the consul concluded.
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Autumn programme
Mijas welcomes
representatives of the German Economic Forum in Andalusia
During the meeting, the mayoress and the councillor for Foreigners learned how the German dual vocational training system works Editorial Department
Mijas Town Hall welcomed “with great interest” the visit from the Deutsches Wirtschaftsforum Andalusien (German Economic Forum in Andalusia), represented by its president, Fernando Frühbeck; the vice-president, Tomás Perez Benz; and the secretary, Carmen Soto. “The main purpose was to discuss the German Dual Vocational Training model, as explained by Malte Schmuck, academic director of FEDA Madrid German Business School”, stated the councillor for the Foreigners Department in Mijas, Mario Bravo (PP), who was present at the meeting alongside
the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata (PP). The German dual vocational training model is a system “that is widely established and boasts an employment rate of over 90 per cent”, added the councillor, noting that it is also being delivered in Spain through FEDA Madrid. “In Málaga, for example, the second cohort of the Hotel Management vocational course has just begun”, said the councillor. Educational model Established in 1969, it is the educational model chosen by over 60 per cent of young Germans and has become a success story due to the high rate of employment placement
in participating companies (sometimes exceeding 90%), the councillor explained in a press release, adding that “there are many key differences compared to the model we are familiar with in Spain”. “The first is the direct involvement of companies, to the extent that responsibility ddoes not lie with regional departments or the ministry, but with the chambers of commerce, which are the bodies that award the qualification. This ensures a perfect alignment between the training on offer and the demands of the labour market”, added Bravo. The councillor also noted that another distinguishing feature is the
According to
Bravo Mijas welcomed the German delegation “with great interest”
course workload, which is divided into 35 per cent theoretical content and 65 per cent practical work. Furthermore, companies are directly involved in designing the course content, and throughout the twoyear training programme, students undertake internships in all departments of the companies, which facilitates their integration into the firm. In addition, companies assign
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo, alongside representatives of the German Economic Forum of Andalusia / Mijas Press.
mentors who support and engage with the students throughout this period, and the results are assessed by a committee independent of the training centre. “The economic model is also a key factor; it promotes public-private partnership and enables students not only to have free access to high-quality education, but also to receive a stipend and contribute to social security from day one. Thanks to this model, young people can access training regardless of their financial circumstances”, said Bravo. “It is about shifting the culture from that of interns to that of apprentices. Efforts have also had to be made to clarify that the aim is not to create a workforce for abroad, but rather to provide highquality qualifications so that they
can develop their professional careers here in our region”, explained the councillor for Foreigners. “This project goes beyond simply organising a training programme: it involves forging a partnership between the Andalusian business community and the German business community in Spain. The German Chamber of Commerce in Spain, comprising more than 1,000 companies (many of which are global leaders in their sectors), is responsible for accrediting the qualifications, and its members form part of the management team at FEDA Madrid (Stihl, Siemens, Transfesa, Aerzen, etc.) alongside the German Embassy in Spain. It is therefore a unique opportunity for Mijas that we cannot let slip by”, concluded the councillor.
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Mijas spends 210,000 euros repairing damage caused by wild boars in gardens
Councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel / I.P.
The council has allocated this money this year for repairs
Report by Ed. Dept. and Irene Pérez / Design: Carmen Martín
The Parks and Gardens Department at Mijas Town Hall has spent over 210,000 euros since the start of the year on repairs, replanting and labour in the municipality’s urban green spaces due to a surge in wild boars. These animals destroy gardens in their constant search for food, forcing the department to deploy equipment and staff daily to repair the damage. This was announced on Tuesday 22nd by the councillor responsible for the department, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), who explained that 16 workers are tasked each day with assessing the damage caused by the animals and restoring the gardens. This work is vital from both an aesthetic and environmental
APPEAL
TO THE PUBLIC
Damage in an area / Mijas Press.
perspective, as the animals’ voracity also destroys technical irrigation systems, which must be replaced to ensure the plants’ survival. “Four gardeners in Mijas Pueblo, four in La Cala, and eight in Las Lagunas are responsible daily for repairing what sounders of wild boars destroy every night across numerous parts of the municipality”, explained the councillor. In addition, there
are weekend duty shifts. Plants, growing media, irrigation system components, water consumption and labour are the main items accounting for this 210,000euro expenditure since January. According to figures provided by Gómez Teruel and the director of Parks and Gardens, Diego González, the damage caused by wild boars is equally widespread across all three urban centres, with particular severity in urban
THE COUNCILLOR FOR PARKS AND GARDENS, DANIEL GÓMEZ TERUEL, took the opportunity to appeal to the public “TO PLEASE NOT LEAVE RUBBISH BAGS OUTSIDE THE BINS, as this is the first place wild boars go looking for food”. He also reminded residents that, in the presence of these animals, “it is recommended to notify the local police or environmental officerss”. areas such as the surroundings of the La Cala cultural centre, Calazul, Doña Ermita, the gardens of San Manuel church, Camino de Campanales, El Compás, and La Muralla, among many others. Wild boars also prefer the loose, damp soil of newly laid flowerbeds with ornamental plants. They also dig up lawns, destroying them while searching for irrigation systems, which
they break to get water, causing flooding, water pipe bursts, the destruction of entire plantations, and extensive property damage. Another of their habits involves digging up earth to create large hollows, which they fill with water from irrigation pipes, “and these occur so frequently that the damage has barely been repaired before they destroy them again”, reported Gómez.
PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES
The themed festival will set up next to the boulevard from 1st to 4th October C.L. From 1st to 4th of October, the ‘La Pequeña Cuba’ festival will be held, a themed cultural and gastronomic event running from 12 noon until the early hours of the morning. Organised by the Department of Public Thoroughfares and the Cubanos Unidos association, it will feature food stalls, cocktail bars, craft stalls and live performances throughout the day, as well as DJs with sets for all ages. According to the councillor for Public Thoroughfares, Melisa Ceballos (PP), “we have organised similar events in other town centres, but we also wanted to
comes to La Cala de Mijas bring it here to La Cala, which is a very special place, so that Cuban and Spanish families could enjoy themselves together”. The president of the Cubanos Unidos association and organiser
of the event, Mónica Delgado, outlined the extensive programme on offer. “We have entertainment, live music, DJs, stalls selling food, drink and crafts, and even a day dedicated to the youngest
Councillor Melisa Ceballos (centre), alongside members of Cubanos Unidos / C.L.
members of the family”. Family-friendly The festival will begin each day
at 12 noon, from Thursday to Sunday. The event is designed for all ages. Admission to the event is free of charge.
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A smile for tourism Once again this year, Plaza Virgen de la Peña provided the setting for this celebration / Mijas Tourism Dept.
Mayoress, Ana Mata, alongside councillors Francisco Jerez (right) and Mario Bravo / Mijas Town Hall.
Tourist i n M ijas da y turista Traditions, cuisine and hospitality The Tourism Department remains committed to deseasonalisation with the aim of generating economic activity throughout the year Alicia Moreno / Ed. Dept. Design: F.M.R.
A HISTORIC
CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE Tourist Day has been part of Mijas’s tourism calendar for many years and is a day to recognise the visitors who come to the municipality each season. The celebration combines elements closely linked to local identity and the local tourism offering, such as flamenco, gastronomy and crafts. The Tourism Department emphasises that it continues to work on promoting Mijas “as a destination capable of offering experiences all year round, capitalising on the diversity of its attractions and the unique character of a municipality that combines the coast, nature, culture, gastronomy, golf and one of the most recognisable white villages on the Costa del Sol”.
On Wednesday 23rd, Mijas celebrated its traditional Tourist Day with an event organised by the Town Hall, through the Department of Tourism, in Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo. Flamenco, gastronomy and crafts came together in a celebration through which the municipality recognises the importance of those who choose Mijas as their destination. The programme began at 12:00 with a flamenco show, followed, from 13:30, by free paella and sangria. The event also coincided with the traditional craft market held every Wednesday in the square. The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), highlighted the significance of this event for Mijas and its economy. “We are a predominantly tourist-oriented municipality on the Costa del Sol, and a very significant part of our economic and business fabric depends on
Flamenco and gastronomy attracted numerous visitors who expressed their gratitude / Mijas Town Hall and A.M.
this sector. That is why it is important to celebrate this day and thank our visitors for continuing to choose Mijas as their destination”, he said. Jerez also emphasised that one of the main objectives of the Tourism Department is to extend tourism activity beyond the summer months. “The challenge lies particularly in the winter: we want our hotels, restaurants, taxis, shops and golf courses to remain active outside the peak season as well, because many jobs and a fundamental part of the municipality’s
economy depend on this”, he explained. For his part, the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), recalled that “Mijas’s progress would be inconceivable without the growth of tourism since the 1960s” and highlighted its impact on the economy and employment. “There are many of those tourists who one day decided to stay here with us”, he noted. As he explained, “there are already 40,000 people in Mijas who once arrived as tourists and now live among us”.
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Mijas joins the campaign
‘No is no longer an answer’
on World Alzheimer’s Day
A moment after the manifesto was read out, with representatives of the association, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and members of the local council / C. Luque.
AFA Mijas read the CEAFA manifesto outside the Town Hall, calling for the first drug to slow the progression of the disease to be released on the market C.Bejarano / C.Martín / C.Luque
On Monday 21st September, AFA Mijas marked World Alzheimer’s Day by reading out the manifesto drawn up by the Spanish Confederation of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias (CEAFA) outside the Town Hall. Joining the association’s representatives were the ma-
Volunteers Humildad Escalona and Margarita Ruiz at the collection tables / C.L.
yoress, Ana Mata (PP), members of the government team and opposition councillors. The associations therefore took the opportunity to call, through the manifesto, for the first drug capable of slowing the progression of the disease to be marketed after 525 days, as it was on 15th April 2025 that the European Commission approved it.
ART
The Mijas Arts Centre hosts ‘Transformation’ by Karen Brinck M.F. Attending and, above all, taking part in the opening of the exhibition ‘Transformation’ by the Danish artist, sculptor and designer Karen Brinck, will be a true experience for all five senses. The exhibition will open to the public on Monday 28th at 18:00 at the Mijas Arts Centre. Se-
veral paintings will be repainted and transformed live throughout the exhibition. It will thus be an interactive installation where, in the artist’s own words, “Anything is possible”. During the exhibition, Brinck invites all visitors, children and adults alike, to add a small canvas in their favourite co-
‘No’ is no longer an answer Under the slogan ‘No is no longer an answer’, the Spanish confederation, of which the Mijas group is a member, condemns the “apathy and passivity” of the Interministerial Commission on Medicines Pricing following the approval of two new innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s. Its president, María Rosario Cabello, explained
that “our slogan this year is ‘No is no longer an answer’ because we believe we need medication now. A great deal of research is being carried out into Alzheimer’s which has yielded results; there are some drugs that have been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s in its early stages, and what we want is for these medicines to be available on the National Health Service”. From the lectern, Cabello called for the following: “that approved treatments be funded without further delay; that the right to decide, together with healthcare professionals, whether or not we wish to receive them be respected; that all autonomous communities have the necessary resources to provide them on an equitable basis; that no one should be excluded on financial grounds or because of where they live; that the authorities stop postponing decisions; and that innovation reaches people while it can still make a difference”. Institutional support Standing alongside her was the mayoress of Mijas, showing her support and stating that “we at Mijas Town Hall will always stand by this association, which does such excellent work and which, thanks to all these therapies and support services, brings relief to many families from a suffering that science seems to be proving, day by day, can be overcome”. The councillor for Social Inclusion, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), also pointed out that “it is very important to carry out research, but if we do not then provide the financial support required, it is all for nothing. What they are asking
An interactive exhibition in which the Danish artist will invite visitors to transform it live lour. “Together, the canvases will form part of a special installation created by everyone”, adds the artist, so “everyone is invited to take part”. And judging by what the Danish artist has already re-
vealed in her invitation, it will be an abstract exhibition dominated by colour and freedom of expression. You can find out more about the artist, who is also a teacher, at www.karenbrinck.dk.
for is access to these medicines to try to improve their quality of life and slow the progression of the disease. We at the Town Hall are calling on the Government to take action, to pay for these medicines and make them available to those who really need them”. The deputy mayor and PMP spokesperson at the Town Hall, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), praised the work of AFA Mijas and stated that “Alzheimer’s does not only affect the person who receives the diagnosis; it affects the whole family, those who care for, support and stand by that person every day, which is why it is so important to raise the profile of this disease, to continue raising awareness and, above all, to support the families living with it”. For their part, several PSOE councillors also expressed their support for the Mijas-based association. “As one would expect, we are getting involved and offering our support to help and do our bit to continue raising awareness of these diseases. We would like to thank all the associations for the work they do and, finally, we wish to emphasise the need to continue investing in medical research, early diagnosis and new treatments”, said the Socialist Nicolás Cruz. Fundraising tables In addition to reading out the manifesto, AFA Mijas took to the streets that morning to raise awareness of the disease, educate the public about it and raise funds to support its users by setting up fundraising tables outside the Casa Museo in Mijas Pueblo and the health centres in Las Lagunas and La Cala.
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WHAT´S ON
saturday 3rd Mijas History and Ethnography Conference Town Hall Auditorium, from 10:30 am to 17:00 Free admission until full capacity is reached
sabor a Málaga 25th to 27th September La Cala Boulevard, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00. Sunday, from 11:00 to 20:00
VILLA DE MIJAS THEATRE FESTIVAL Friday 25th: ‘Yo solo quiero irme a Francia’, by Contraporducions S.L. Saturday 26th: ‘Survival’, by Hemisphere Films S.L. Sunday 27th: ‘The Opera Locos’, by Yllana Miguel González-Berral Auditorium, Mijas Pueblo, 21:00 Free admission until full capacity is reached
friday 25th Workshop talk on human trafficking of women for sexual exploitation and book presentation by María González Pineda Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 19:00
saturday 26th Charity Tables Square in front of La Cala Town Hall Branch, from 11:00 to 14:00 Also on Wednesday 30th September; 28th and 31st October; 25th and 28th November
do not miss
4th Charity Lunch in aid of Cudeca Bar la Palma, c/ San Bernardo, 18, from 13:00 Paella, charity raffle, live music with Simón Cortés
ACE Shin Autumn Lunch El Jinete Restaurant, 14:00 Admission: 50 euros per person (includes a 10-euro donation to ACE) Live music with singer Harvey James, charity raffle, welcome drink, three-course menu and two drinks Tickets on sale at El Jinete Restaurant (Tel: 952 119 170). Also available at Ibex (Fuengirola) Bookings: 711 039 124 (Martyn), 647 647 671 (Carolyn) and by email info@ace-charity.org
Flamenco Mijas Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Wednesdays at 12:00 Plaza de la Constitución, Saturdays at 12:00 Free admission Exhibition: ‘400 Years of the Consular Corps in Málaga: 1641– 2026’ La Cala de Mijas Boulevard During September
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Eugenio Patrakov’s exhibition Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office Until the 30th of September Dancing at Active Participation and Senior Citizens’ Centres Mijas Pueblo Active Participation Centre, every other Sunday from 19:00 to 21:30. Next session: 27th September Las Lagunas Active Participation Centre. Every Friday, 20:00 to 22:30 La Cala Senior Citizens’ Centre, every other Sunday from 19:30 to 22:00. Next session: 4th October No prior registration required Fotofilia Photography Series: VI Afopriego League Photography Exhibition Venue: Nuevo Enfoque Mijas. El Coto Estate. ‘Los Olivos’ residential complex, phase 1, unit 25. Until 30th September
sunday 27th Mass in honour of St Michael Church of San Miguel Arcángel, 12:30 Organic Market La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office. 27th September, from 09:00 a 13:30 horas
monday 28th Exhibition: ‘Transformation’, by Karen Brinck Mijas Arts Centre, opening at 18:00 Until 18th October
A Tribute to A.M. Jackson and Queen Manuel España Theatre, 20:00 Tickets available at dentralia.com and Álora stationers
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
Talk in English: ‘Living well in Spain starts with getting the essentials right’ Conference hall at the Town Hall Branch in La Cala, 16:00 Limited seats. Bookings at seminars@blacktowerfm.com and on 952 816 443 Drinks and nibbles to follow Organised by the Foreigners Department