services from12 to 19 hours
On Friday 26th and Saturday 27th, the old town will host the II Villa de Mijas International Tuna Competition, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce
NEWS/11
Libraries will offer lending Mijas rates the summer at the water park positively
According to the Town Hall, there has been no damage and maintenance services have not had to intervene
La Cala Lions Club recognised for 26 years of service
The reading centres maintain their usual opening hours offering study spaces, book consultation and Internet access
The charitable work of the Mijas-based association has been in the spotlight at the fourth edition of the Joan Hunt Awards.
A total of 542,000 euros will be allocated to paying invoices arising from waste treatment, mostly for Asian algae NEWS/06
From the 26th to the 28th of September, the public will be able to enjoy the products of 30 stalls set up on La Cala Boulevard, where there will also be workshops, tastings, cooking demonstrations and musical performances. At the fair, visitors will be able to purchase and taste oils, cheeses, cured meats, honeys, jams, chocolates and craft beers, as well as enjoy three cooking demonstrations by local chefs, who will showcase the unique characteristics and excellence of Mijas cuisine / Jacobo Perea.
The Viogenex group meets to assess and review progress in the fight against genderbased violence
The mayoress, Ana Mata, has raised her concern to the Government Subdelegation over the malfunction of the antiharassment bracelets
ACTUALIDAD/05
Unanimous agreement to request action from authorities on Asian algae
The council demands in the plenary session that the competent authorities implement “structural measures”, such as offshore containment systems
The programme of actions funded by the water levy is extended until the end of the year
The measure was approved in plenary session in order to include a project pending certification in the Monte Paraíso area
NEWS/06
Report by Jacobo Perea / Carmen Martín / Translation:
The seventh Sabor a Málaga Fair of the season comes to La Cala de Mijas this weekend with a full programme running from the 26th to the 28th of September. “This is a very important fair, as it represents all the agri-food sectors of the province, Sabor a Málaga captures the essence of many local producers”, said the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who was accompanied during the presentation of this event by the director of the brand promoted by the Málaga Provincial Council, Leonor García-Agua; the technical director, Ignacio Carmona ; representatives from, Miguel Escalona ; from La Catedral, Salvio Cantón y Miguel Ángel Almendral, and from El Panal de la Reina, Guadalupe Rodríguez
It is an unmissable event for lovers of fine food and local culture, featuring more than thirty producers from across the province, who will showcase the qualities and characteristics of products made in our towns. “Sabor a Málaga products stand out because they are crafted by our people,
is organised by the Provincial Council in collaboration with the Town Hall
livestock farmers, growers and fishermen, giving them enviable value and quality”, said the director of Sabor a Málaga, adding that “these products are also highly admired outside Málaga, and what Sabor a Málaga does is showcase everything we have”.
The fair will be open from 11 o 22 hours on both Friday and Saturday, and from 11 to 21 hours on Sunday.
More than 30 stands
Among the producers present in Mijas are Oro Al-Andalus, Cafés Mokasol, Bodegas Carpe Diem, Bodegas Kieninger, Mieles Agustín and the local company Mesura, which specialises in the producing and marketing of its own-brand liqueur. For its representative, Miguel Escalona, this fair is “a magnificent showcase” and at their stand visitors will be able to find “a cocktail line based on wines, two cocktails with fruit or stronger liqueurs, as well as a Banoffee-flavoured cream and an orange-flavoured cream with a hint of almonds”.
Show cookings
There will also be workshops, tastings and show cookings,
The La Cala Boulevard will host the seventh edition of this fair until Sunday 28th, bringing together more than 30 producers
Aceite Finca Rosa Alta
Oro Al-Ándalus
Bodega Cortijo La Fuente
More than 30
Bodegas Carpe Diem
Quesería artesanal Los Barrancos
Quesos El Porticatero
Flor Bermeja
Quesos La Laja
Lácteos El Pastor del Valle
Embutidos Colmenar
La Abuela Loli
Ibéricos Hnos. López
Carnes y Chacinas La
Torcaleña
Miel Agustín
Miel y Polen la Fraguara
Crema de Ajoblanco
Doña Amelia
Encurtidos Almario
Patatas Millán
Mermeladas TurboJam
Mermeladas Alma Melosa
Trafrut Cano SL (dulce de membrillo natural)
Panadería Cristo Rey
Panadería Pastelería Ortipan
providing a rich and varied experience for the whole family. The culinary demonstrations will feature La Catedral (Sunday 28th, 12 noon) and El Panal de La Reina (Friday 26th, 12 noon), alongside Dak Burger and Seixis (Saturday 27th, 12 noon). “The idea is to prepare three small appetizer dishes, and a fish dish cooked in different ways, from raw to fully cooked”, said Cantón from La Catedral, while Guadalupe Rodríguez from El Panal de la Reina, will present “rabbit cooked at low temperature with a honey reduction and accompanying vegetables”.
Performances
Finally, the mayoress recalled that the Mijas Town Hall will contri-
Friday 26th
UP DANCE GROUP, TEACHER REMEDIOS LEIVA.
VIOLA-JESÚS MIGUEL NAVAS
MERAKI FLAMECO FUSIÓN
Saturday 27th
Confitería Guzmán
Repostería Dulces del Mar
Bizcochería Lulapai
Las Delicias de mi Noe
Maychoco (obrador chocolate artesanal)
Cafés Mokasol
Cerveza EUKEL
Cervezas Gaitanejo
Gin Alborán
La Tradición de Arriate
Mesura
Revival Espirulina
Aceites Esenciales Eva Cítrica Pizarra
Items that can be sampled or purchased at the stands
Extra virgin olive oils
Sunday 28th
18:00 19:00 20:00 18:00 20:00 20:00 19:00 18:00
UP DANCE GROUP, TEACHER VÍCTOR ROJAS
DANCE GROUP FROM THE EXPRESIÓN ACADEMY. TEACHER MARÍA JOSÉ BUENO. VIOLA, JESÚS MIGUEL NAVAS
PIANIST, MARÍA VICTORIA MALDONADO (FORMER UP STUDENT)
PIANIST, IVÁN SANTIANDREU (FORMER UP STUDENT)
MAMI CURL SOLOIST
bute to this event, in addition to providing technical, organisational and security support, with performances by UP students.
More than 700 producers from the province are part of Sabor a
Málaga and this fair, organised by the Provincial Council, has previously been held in Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga and Nerja, and other towns across Málaga.
Wines with Protected Designation of Origin ‘Málaga’ and ‘Sierras de Málaga’
Goat and cow cheeses from Málaga
Traditional and Iberian cured meats
Prepared meat products
Olives and pickles
Potato snacks
Artisanal breads and sweets
Coffees from local roasteries
Chocolates
Honey
Jams
Preserves
Craft beers
26th to 28th of SEPTEMBER
From 11 h
MORE THAN THIRTY PRODUCERS from twenty municipalities in the province will offer attendees the best of Malaga’s cuisine and the excellence of its gastronomy.
26TH 11 to 22 h
OPENING OF THE FAIR
Opening of the SAM space and photo with the producers
INAUGURAL SHOW COOKING BY EL PANAL DE LA REINA
RESTAURANT
Chef Guadalupe Rodríguez showcases her culinary wealth with a local touch
CHEESE-MAKING WORKSHOP BY EL PASTOR DEL VALLE
Pepi Burgos shows us how to make magnificent artisan cheese: secrets and tricks
OFFICIAL INAUGURATION BY THE AUTHORITIES
Inauguration and institutional photo
TIME TO ENJOY LOCAL PRODUCTS
Lunch break featuring the finest local cuisine
MALAGA SWEETS AND PASTRIES WORKSHOP
The sweetest flavour in our region
UP DANCE GROUP, TEACHER REMEDIOS LEIVA
The students of this UP teacher dance to various songs
VIOLA CONCERT BY JESÚS MIGUEL NAVAS
The artist offers a wide repertoire featuring various styles
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY MERAKI FLAMENCO-FUSION
Feel and dance to great songs made with heart and soul CLOSURE OF THE FAIR
27TH 11 to 22
OPENING OF THE FAIR
SEIXIS CHEESECAKE, A DREAM COME TRUE
Presentation and preparation of this delicious dessert that is a musthave on your table
SABOR A MÁLAGA APPETISER, HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS
The favourite pairing of all Malaga locals
INTRODUCTION TO MALAGA WINE TASTING
Learn about and enjoy Malaga wines
TIME TO ENJOY LOCAL PRODUCTS
Lunch break with the best local cuisine
BEAN-TO-BAR ARTISAN CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Training and tasting of artisan chocolate made in Málaga
CONCERT BY PIANIST MARÍA VICTORIA
MALDONADO
Live musical performance by this young virtuoso, trained at the University of Popular Arts of Mijas
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY PIANIST IVÁN SANTIANDREU
Live concert by this young musician trained at the UP in Mijas
PERFORMANCE BY SOLO ARTIST MAMI CURL
Enjoy rock, blues and pop music
CLOSURE OF THE FAIR
OPENING OF THE FAIR
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
“This is a very important fair, as it represents all the agri-food sectors of the province, Sabor a Málaga captures the essence of many local producers”
LEONOR GARCÍA-AGUA Director of Sabor a Málaga
“Sabor a Málaga products stand out because they are crafted by our people, livestock farmers, growers and fishermen, giving them enviable value and quality”
LA CATHEDRAL FROM MIJAS, ITS BEST DISHES AND RECIPES
A show cooking event to discover the secrets of delicious cuisine
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP ON NOE’S MOST DELICIOUS COOKIES
The little ones learn and enjoy making sweets with Las Delicias de mi Noe
HONEY FROM THE PROVINCE, A VERY HEALTHY TREASURE
Introduction to honey for children and adults
TIME TO ENJOY LOCAL PRODUCTS
Lunch break with the best local cuisine
UP MIJAS DANCE GROUP LED BY TEACHER
VÍCTOR ROJAS
Professor Víctor Rojas guides the little artists
PERFORMANCE BY THE ACADEMIA EXPRESIÓN DANCE GROUP
María José Bueno coordinates the performance of her magnificent students
VIOLA CONCERT BY JESÚS MIGUEL NAVAS
Theartist from Málaga offers a new interpretation that spans different musical styles estilos musicales
CLOSURE OF THE FAIR
NOTE: THE PROGRAMME MAY BE SUBJECT TO LAST-MINUTE CHANGES
The programme will feature three demonstrations by local chefs, who will showcase the excellence and uniqueness of Mijas cuisine.
FRIDAY 26TH | 12 H
Domi González, Salvio Cantón, from DAK Burguer and Seixis
SATURDAY 27TH | 12 H from La Catedral
SUNDAY 28TH | 12 H Guadalupe Rodríguez, from El Panal de la Reina
In addition, there will be cheese-making workshops, an introduction to Malaga wine tasting, and artisan chocolate and cookie workshops for the little ones.
Tourist Day 2025
This celebration thanks tourists for choosing the town as their holiday destination, offering flamenco and free paella at a large-scale event
Many choose Mijas as their holiday destination. Tourists who visit us enjoy the municipality for its landscapes, its cuisine, its beaches and even its people. On Wednesday, 24th of September, the Virgen de la Peña Square was filled with visitors and neighbours to celebrate the traditional Tourist Day, an event organised by the Town Hall, through the Tourism Department, which brought together hundreds of people around flamenco and gastronomy.
“Mijas is a cosmopolitan and welcoming town, home to more
than 120 different nationalities. We are also leaders in tourism, attracting people from all over the world. That is why we wanted to pay tribute to these visitors, as tourism is one of our main driving forces”, explained the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP).
For his part, the Councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), highlighted the importance of this day, pointing out that “Tourist Day is a tribute from Mijas to all visitors who choose our municipality as their destination. It is a way of thanking them and of showing them the best of our culture, traditions, and hospitality”.
“The event”, according to Luisa Machen, a representative from the Mijas Tourist Office, “is very successful year after year, and we at the office tell all the tourists who visit us that they can come and enjoy a plate of paella, sangria or Malaga wine while enjoying flamenco in this beautiful place that is Mijas”.
The programme featured a flamenco performance by the Mar y Arena group, which attracted an international audience under a marquee set up in the square, decorated with flags from different countries. Afterwards, a free paella tasting was offered, which was very
well received by attedndees. Jerez highlighted the massive turnout, with “a square full of tourists from around the world enjoying flamenco and our cuisine”. This, he continued, “is the best proof that Mijas continues to be a leading tourist destination on the Costa del Sol, capable of offering authentic and memorable experiences”.
Argentina, Chile and France
According to data from the Tourist Office, tourists from more than 150 countries visit us each year, and on the day of the event, people from at least 70 different nationalities gathered. Some of them explained
“Mijas is a cosmopolitan and welcoming town, home to more than 120 different nationalities. We are also leaders in tourism. That is why we wanted to pay tribute to these visitors, as tourism is one of our main driving forces”
“Mijas continues to be a tourist hotspot on the Costa del Sol, offering authentic and memorable experiences. Events like this help reinforce Mijas’ international image and consolidate its appeal as a year-round destination”
why they chose Mijas as a tourist destination: “This is my first time visiting Mijas, it’s beautiful and it’s a dream to be here. We have been lucky enough to travel to this place and we have fallen in love with it”, said Lila Gómez, a tourist from Argentina. Her friend, María Estela Díaz, said that she visits the town not only for its charms and gastronomy, but also for “the sense of safety; you can go shopping and leave feeling calm, which is not the case everywhere. It’s very nice to be able to stroll peacefully through the streets”.
We also have visitors from Chile: “We’re here on holiday because Mijas is so beautiful, fabulous. I loved Mijas, its landscapes, its houses, everything impressed me”, said Gladys Contreras, full of wonder. From South America to France, a little closer. Rosa Contreras, whose parents are Spanish and who came from Toulouse, told us that she has visited Mijas several times, “but we had never seen a flamenco show. I had a wonderful time because I have Spanish roots and from time to time I have to come to Spain to feel them again”. Finally, Jerez emphasised that “events like this help to strengthen Mijas’ international image and consolidate its appeal as a destination all year round”. The Mijas Town Hall would like to thank all participants for attending and reaffirms its commitment to continuing to promote activities that showcase the culture and identity of the municipality, always in collaboration with the tourism sector.
In the municipality, eight women are part of the Cometa programme, which protects victims from their aggressors using electronic monitoring bracelets
Report by Beatriz Martín / Design: I. Merino
Analysing the situation and the measures to be adopted in relation to victims of gender-based violence. This was once again the purpose of the quarterly meeting held by the Viogenex group to continue protecting women victims of gender-based violence, and not only of foreign origin. The meeting on Thursday 25th, which took place at the La Cala Cultural Centre, was chaired by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who emphasised that “we hold these meetings to organise ourselves, to see which actions will be carried out throughout the year, but also to review the actions that have already been carried out by each entity in coordination with the different departments of Mijas Town Hall”.
Ana Mata:
Both the Civil Guard and the Local Police closely monitor those restraining orders that exist and remain in force”
The meeting also addressed issues such as the national failure of anti-abuse bracelets that protect women victims of gender violence from their aggressors under restraining orders. In Mijas, there are currently eight women who are protected with these devices, which is why, according to the mayoress, Mijas has already conveyed its concern
The meeting was attended by representatives from the municipal departments of Family and Equal Opportunities, Social Inclusion, and Foreigners.
Also present were the Civil Guard, Local Police, Soroptimist, the Red Cross, Málaga Acoge and for the first time the Provincial Therapeutic Community, which currently cares for 22 women who are victims of gender-based violence and have some form of addiction, as well as the minor child of one of them.
M.J.G. In the section dedicated to matters concerning the Presidency of the ordinary plenary session, the mayoress Ana Mata announced that she had contacted the
about this issue to the Government Sub-delegation. ““I have requested information from the
Government Sub-delegation to request information on the number of women who could be affected by the malfunctions in the electronic bracelets, also known as anti-
Subdelegation to find out how many women may have experienced problems due to the mal-
abuse bracelets, in the town. Since news emerged that there were faults in the bracelets worn by abusers, which guarantee the safety of victims of gender-based violence by monitoring the location of the perpetrators and ensuring compliance with restraining orders, victims have expressed concern.
“We are closely monitoring the situation”, explained Mata, adding that “both the Civil Guard and the Local Police are closely monitoring these restraining orders, which are still in force”.
functioning of these devices”, the mayoress explained, adding that in Mijas they will be very atten-
“To reassure these women that they are safe, and that from the Municipal Women’s Information Centre we will continue to stay in contact with the Subdelegation of the Government to be informed of any anomalies regarding the operational bracelets in the municipality”
“This meeting has been extremely interesting because it has brought together different organisations that support victims of gender-based violence in Mijas; we have been sharing cases, opinions and, above all, coordinating our efforts”
tive “to ensure that everything works properly so that these women are protected”.
The psychologist from the Provincial Therapeutic Community, Rocío Torres, emphasised that “this meeting has been extremely interesting because we, the various services that support victims of gender-based violence in Mijas, have come together, shared cases and opinions, and, above all, coordinated our efforts, which is essential to provide proper care to these women”.
Viogenex continues to work on improving coordination between all the bodies involved in combating gender-based violence, such as the courts and security forces, which in Mijas assist 315 women who are victims of gender-based violence. The Civil Guard monitors 180 of these cases, while the Local Police monitors 135.
September plenary session
Editorial Department
On Wednesday 24th, the plenary session of the Mijas Town Hall approved a motion requesting that the Spanish Government create a specific state fund for municipalities affected by the presence of Asian algae. The text describes the algae as a “serious environmental, economic and tourist problem”, given that this type of algae proliferates uncontrollably in the Alboran Sea. The motion was passed unanimously.
The councillor responsible for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), presented the motion and stressed that the removal of this type of waste requires significant human, technical and financial effort. Proof of this is that in 2024, the Town Hall allocated almost 692,000 euros to these tasks, while between April and August this year, 2,221 tonnes of algae have already been removed, costing 516,545 euros.
“Despite these efforts, it is clear that the scale of this problem far
The proposal on the invasion of this marine plant along the coastline was submitted to the plenary by the PP, with five initial agreements
exceeds the municipality’s capabilities. The impact goes beyond the economic: the Asian algae deteriorates the environmental quality of the coastline, damages the tourist image of Mijas, affects the well-being of residents and visitors, and puts key infrastructure, such as the coastal path, at risk”, explained the councillor. For this reason, the motion submitted to the plenary session outlines several measures, including the urgent creation of a
I.M. The September ordinary plenary session approved the proposal from the Department of Infrastructure and Works to modify the programme of actions for the local improvement levy in Mijas for the period 20192025, which has been extended over recent years to include all the actions planned to improve the water infrastructure in the municipality. The programme,
specific state fund to financially support affected municipalities, with particular attention to those under high tourist pressure, such as Mijas.
It also urges all relevant authorities to implement structural measures, including scientific studies, offshore containment systems and coordinated strategies with other administrations. The motion also calls for investment to protect the coastline and infrastructure such as the
which allows the company Acosol to carry out actions to improve the water supply in the town under the supervision of Mijas Town Hall, funded through the amount that residents contribute via their water bills, has thus been extended until the 31st of December 2025, with the aim of including the certification of a water reservoir that has been built in Monte Paraíso. With this
coastal path, which are severely exposed to the effects of the algae invasion.
In addition, a motion was approved urging the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Regional Government) to continue working on issues affecting the situation of schools in the municipality, including replacing prefabricated classrooms by building new centres in La Cala and resolving leakage problems at the IES Villa de Mijas .
In the same plenary session, three budget amendments totalling 1.75 million euros were approved to cover outstanding invoices and ongoing services.
The first amendment will use 726,000 euros from reserves to pay invoices under contracts for 2024, which could not be paid from that year’s budget despite having been allocated, including 186,416.84 euros for public street electricity, 155,473.89 euros for electricity in municipal buildings and 310,362.35 euros for paving.
The second amendment will increase by 542,000 the funds
allocated for waste treatment, mainly Asian algae, at the recycling plant.
the opposition’s in voce amendments were accepted
In addition to these two budget amendments, a third was approved to transfer 500,000 euros from the contingency fund to chapter 1 in order to cover part of the Social Security contributions for employees hired by the Town Hall in 2020 and 2021 for employment programmes subsidised by the Junta de Andalucía. Bravo explained that this is because, following an inspection, the Social Security determined that these workers should have contributed at the same rate as other municipal employees and is now claiming the difference. In total, 692,000 euros must be paid to Social Security, 500,000 of which will come from this amendment, with the remainder covered by the 2025 Human Resources budget.
The La Cala de Mijas Lions Club was one of the main highlights at the fourth edition of the Joan Hunt Awards, receiving the accolade in the Solidarity category. The ceremony, organised by the Malaga Provincial Council and the Cudeca Foundation to recognise the contribution of foreign residents in the province, took place on the afternoon of Thursday 25th in the Edgar Neville Auditorium in the capital, where the extensive work of the group from Mijas was praised.
The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), attended the event, describing the award as “very well deserved”, and highlighting the close collaboration between the association and the Town Hall. “These awards are very important for the province, but also for Mijas”, said Mata, noting that “one has been awarded to an entity that works very closely with the Town Hall in all areas. More than 30 people are part of this association, carrying out charitable actions every day to support essential projects in our municipality. Therefore, I am very pleased that the name of Mijas is associated with the solidarity of the La Cala Lions Club”.
For his part, the club’s president, David Kay, described the recognition as “fantastic” and expressed that he was “very grateful and satisfied” on behalf of an organisation that, as was revealed during the gala, has raised more than one and a half million euros for charitable causes throughout its history. “Our work is to help all those in need, within our means”, he stressed.
In honour of a great person
These awards are inspired by the British figure Joan Hunt, founder of Cudeca, and her legacy in palliative care. The foundation’s manager, Marisa Martín, described the gala as “inspiring”, as it allows us to “see all the people who have
The fourth edition of these awards, which honour the founder of Cudeca and the contribution of foreign residents, has recognised the group from Mijas for its 26 years of dedication to helping others
made this land their home, this Malaga that so many people love, and everything they do to make it more interesting, fairer and more supportive”.
The president of the Provincial Council, Francisco Salado (PP), presented the award and praised the work of the Mijas club. “We want to recognise the work of those Malagueños who were born elsewhere and that give the best of their lives to help others”, said Salado, adding that the La Cala de Mijas Lions
Club has carried out “social work for many years, helping not only the foreigners living here, but also people at risk of social exclusion”.
Along with the award given to the Mijas collective, the gala also recognised the work of seven other individuals and institutions. In the Culture category, the award went to Chilean publisher Lorenzo Saval; in Sport, to Russian-born swim-
mer Nina Zhivanevskaya; and in Communication, to the English-language newspaper The Olive Press. The Sabor a Málaga award went to Paraguayan pastry chef Dora Ortiz; the Business Career award went to the Hotel Los Castaños in Car-
The Joan Hunt Solidarity Award has been presented to the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club, an organisation with a 26year history, largely made up of foreign residents who have made the Costa del Sol their home. Over the years, they have supported families in need, assited children with medical requirements, collaborated with schools and animal shelters, and cared for people experiencing homelessness. Their efforts also extend to international emergencies through Lions International. Thanks to the dedication of their members and the support of the community, they have built a solidarity network that inspires and transforms.
tajima, run by a German couple; the Diplomatic Work award went to the German Consulate in Málaga; and the Municipal Initiative award went to Estepona Town Hall for its ‘Sharing Cultures’ programme.
With the arrival of autumn, the water park closes its doors, having opened earlier than usual this year, in mid-June
Cristina Luque / Design: C.M.
The Las Lagunas Water Park closed its doors on Monday 22nd of September after a busy summer with many users and visitors. The Department of Parks and Gardens praised residents for their care and respect for the facility. The key to enjoying this attraction throughout the summer was everyone’s civic behaviour, which meant it never had to close for maintenance or system blockages. From now on, the leisure areas and children’s playground will remain open.
The councillor responsible, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), assured that “we are closing this water play area, but the rest of the park will remain open all year
round. Everything has worked very well this summer. I would like to thank the residents and all the users for their exemplary behaviour. We have not suffered
any damage. Together with the maintenance company, we have been constantly monitoring the park, and everything has worked perfectly. We haven’t had as
M.F. More and more people are recognising the work of animal shelters, most of which are run by volunteers. For this reason, and with the aim of lending a
in aid of Suspiros de Cuatro Patas. Many families
The Las Lagunas Water Park has been open since mid-June and closed its doors on Monday 22nd of September with the arrival of autumn. Now it is time to prepare it for next year.
many water balloons this year, which has helped a lot”.
This year, the park opened on the 16th of June, earlier than usual due to the high temperatures, and closed on the 22nd of September with the arrival of autumn and the return to school for the children. The park has kept its water area open from 10 to 20 hours, seven days a week. There was no damage to the equipment
contributed by donating secondhand items.
“This initiative arose from the need to support Suspiros de Cuatro Patas, which looks after many dogs and relies almost entirely on voluntary work. We also realised that, as we live in such abundance, we could organise this charity market with the help of Cañadón, which offered us the venue”, explained Irene Barrosa, one of the project’s promoters.
A second life
Clothes, jewellery, books, toys...
There was a bit of everything at this charity market, and some people even took the opportunity to donate food to the shelter.
“I am a volunteer at the shelter and I am very happy to have come to this market. The truth is that volunteers are always needed. We walk the dogs, clean the kennels, spend time with the animals... and that’s what keeps an animal shelter going, volunteers and people who get involved. Today we have also received food donations”, said Mariluz Cerrudo, a volunteer.
According to Cerrudo, the shelter currently has around 20 homeless dogs. Anyone interested in adopting a pet or volunteering can contact the shelter via social media or WhatsApp (633 714 223). The animals are simply looking for a home where they will be loved and cared for.
or the gardens, the maintenance services did not need to intervene due to system blockages, and there were no acts of vandalism.
According to Teruel, “children, young people and their families have come to enjoy this water park, and we are already working to ensure that next year we start with everything in order, painted, renovated and in perfect condition”.
Farewell to the ‘American blond’ who
Actor Robert Redford, who sought refuge in our town in 1966, passed away on Tuesday 16th at the age of 89 at his home in Utah
Ed. Dept. The legendary actor Robert Redford passed away on Tuesday, September 16th, at the age of 89 at his home in Utah. Beyond his brilliant film career, Mijas holds a special connection with the actor, as in 1966 he chose this town as a refuge during a decisive moment in his life.
Accompanied by his family, Redford stayed for seven months on a property in the mountains, seeking to escape the pressure of Hollywood and
reflect on his future. In Mijas, he even considered giving up acting to dedicate himself to painting, one of his great passions.
Decades later, the actor himself fondly recalled that period, during which he enjoyed the town’s tranquillity and his contact with local life. His stay left a mark on some residents, who still remember the stay of a young heartthrob who, for a time, made Mijas his home. Rest in peace.
The international wellness event offered more than 70 free activities. Over its weekend in La Cala, it brought together associations, professionals, residents and visitors to bid farewell summer with yoga, dance, talks and alternative therapies
Last weekend, La Cala de Mijas became the epicentre of wellbeing thanks to the World Wellness Weekend, held in the town for the first time. The event, promoted locally by the Association Círculo de Mujeres Casa Luna, took place on Saturday 20th along the La Cala boulevard and on Sunday 21st at various locations the town centre. “For the first time, we have brought the global wellness event to the municipality”, announced the president of the association and coordinator of the event in the town, Silvia Mengíbar. What better way to end the summer than with “alternative therapies, massages, yoga, meditation, bachata or salsa”, added Mengíbar.
Under the slogan ‘Make wellness your superpower’, this event brought together hundreds of residents and visitors in a programme featuring more than 70 free activities. In addition to the activities mentioned, Pilates, Zumba, meditation and coaching were combined with talks on self-care, sustainable fashion workshops and activities for the whole family.
The Vik Gran Hotel Costa del Sol was one of the venues hosting yoga, salsa and even a talk on personal growth. “Thanks to the hotel for opening its doors to us so that we could present all these activities”, said Paula Lissandrello, also a coordinator for World Wellness Weekend in the town. On Sunday,
The
Cala
had a lively debut and aims to return
Photos / A.L. y M.C.
the programme included activities such as “yoga and a talk entitled ‘Honour your dreams’. We also danced salsa”, she added.
Institutional support
The Mijas Town Hall also participated in this initiative. The councillor for Sports, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), emphasised the importance of this municipal collaboration. According to the councillor, Sports “is a department that fits in perfectly with this event, because wellbeing and health are closely linked to sport”. It was a weekend focused on wellbeing, with strong participation, a family-friendly atmosphere, and the possibility that the municipality has taken its first step towards putting Spain on the world map of wellbeing. “The Town Hall is committed to continuing with World Wellness Weekend year after year, if this year goes well”, concluded Alarcón.
The La Cala Lions Club is preparing various events for this autumn
A charity bazaar will be held on Saturday the 27th, and a communal lunch on the 3rd
zaar to raise funds for the Diabetes Support Group of the La
This event takes place “in more than 150 countries, where everyone works towards wellbeing to highlight the importance of both mental and physical care. It’s wonderful because, in addition to collaborating with the community, attendees gain an understanding of the need for physical and emotional care. Beyond that, we work closely with all the local professionals”, said Lina Badouca, for World Wellness Weekend in Mijas.
Cala Lions Club. There will be more than 30 stalls, many featuring new items. “Our nurses, Fay and Mercy, will offer diabetes advice and carry out tests if needed. There will also be food, music, raffles and even a competition to encourage support for the cause”, the organisers explained.
The Lions Club will also run the ‘Message in a Bottle’ initiative, designed to save lives.
The
Youth Association organised activities for all ages at various locations
M.F./A.L./I.P. For three days, the La Cala Youth Assocaition organised a variety of activites for the whole family, including a bingo game with prizes on Saturday 20th, which proved great fun. The closing party for the first La Cala Youth Fair took place at the La Cala Branch Office, with support from several local businesses.
“People really liked the idea, we are very satisfied with having organised this fair and people are asking us for more. Today, with the closing party and the bingo to liven things up, everyone is really enjoying themselves”, said the president of the youth association, Paula Moreno.
Bingo was the main attraction on Saturday night, but attendees also enjoyed the food and music. “I love the party, this is really cool, I wasn’t expecting it and it’s super fun”, said local resident, Ana Lozano. Another attendee, Manuel Jesús Toledo, agreed: “I think this is perfect, I’d have the bar open all year round”.
This is the first edition of this initiative, which has the support of Mijas Town Hall.
The councillor for Youth, Melisa Ceballos (PP), commented:
“We are grateful for this event, which brings together people of all ages, young children, older
Information will be provided about a support group for carers of people with Alzheimer’s.
The La Cala Lions Club also reminds the public that their charity shop in the centre of La Cala has “big sales with great offers”. For more information, call 607879450.
Annual dinner
On the 3rd of October at 14:30 hours, the La Catedral Restau-
people, grandparents... Everyone is enjoying the music and the activities. It’s about enjoying time with your family, which is what it’s all about. This is the first time this fair has been held and it has been very well received. We hope that next year it will be even bigger and better”. On Friday 19th, the Butibamba park hosted a children’s party with numerous activities for the little ones. The councillors for Youth and Citizen Participation, Melisa Ceballos and Silvia Marín (PP), respectively, were present.
rant in Las Lagunas will host a lunch open to anyone who wishes to attend. The price is 40 euros and “includes a fabulous tasting menu with wine pairings from Vinos de la Luz, to truly delight your palate. To make it even more special, the renowned violinist Estefanía Sorroche will provide the entertainment”. Reservations can be made at friends@lacalalions.org.
The town has been chosen by the Biodiversity Foundation as a venue for learning how to preserve marine areas
On Friday 19th, Mijas hosted a day of snorkelling and science aimed at protecting our natural aquatic heritage, particularly one of its key species, posidonia. The initiative sought to encourage citizen collaboration with the scientific community through the submission of photographs and observations to support various studies.
Organised by the Biodiversity Foundation along the coasts of Spain, and in Mijas by Life A-Mar, with the collaboration of Sema Entornos and the Mijas Town Hall, the day was divided into two parts: a theoretical session, held at the La Cala Branch Office and a practical session on Calahonda Beach. During the first hour, participants learned about the emblematic natural elements of our coast and the scientific applications. The purpose, highlighted the director of Sema Entornos, Alberto Sema, was to learn “how to identify the most important species and, above all, how to photograph them and upload them to citizen science apps such as Minka, iNaturalist, and Marine Litter Watch, so that the research team at CSIC and others can use these observations”.
More than 20 participants joined the initiative, including the councillor for the Environment, Marco Cortés (PP), and the councillor for Beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), who noted that the audience attended the event “to see both the flora and fauna that we must conserve within the marine areas so that future generations can enjoy this treasure of Mijas and that, on behalf of the Town Hall, we work all year round on these beaches and this coastline to ensure that conservation is as comprehensive and long-lasting as possible”.
After the theory, it was time to get into the water in search of Posidonia, “one of the emblematic species and one of the main habitats in this area”, emphasised the marine biologist and scientific diver Lolo García, who explained that
“we are also going to look for that endangered limpet, which is in the same category as the Iberian lynx, the ‘Patella ferruginea’, commonly known as the rusty limpet”.
Posidonia oceanica is as important for our seas as the holm oak is for terrestrial ecosystems. The environmental educator from Life A-Mar, Jonathan Sánchez, explained that the “holm oak, in the sea, is Posidonia. It buffers the waves, cleans the water, and provides oxygen so that other species can thrive. Posidonia itself serves as a refuge for many other species”.
Mijas in the Natura 2000 Network
Due to the presence of Posidonia and the Kentish plover on its coast, Mijas is included in the Natura 2000 Network, a setting that is also very attractive to biologists and lovers of aquatic environments.
The ‘tunas’ will take to the streets of Mijas
The town is hosting the second Villa de Mijas competition, organised by the Tuna de Medicina of Málaga and the Town Hall’s Culture Department C.Bejarano. Music, tradition and plenty of singing by young students will fill the streets of Mijas Pueblo on the 26th and 27th of September with the II Villa de Mijas International Tunas Competition. This initiative, organised by the Tuna of the Faculty of Medicine of Malaga together with the Culture Department of the Mijas Town Hall, returns for two days following the success of last year’s participation and atmosphere.
On the first day, Friday, there will be a parade and serenate that will conclude at the Casa Museo, after which the singing will continue through the streets of the town.
On the second day, the performances and the musical contest will take place, starting at 17:30 hours in the Virgen de la Peña Square. Prizes will be awarded once the event concludes.
There will be two days of fun and rhythm, featuringa total of nine groups participating, around 180 tunos in all. Three of the participants come from the Netherlands (Maastricht and Eindhoven), one group is female and the rest come from different parts of Spain, including Albacete. The province will also be represented by the Medicine tunas (male and female).
FRIDAY 26TH
Theatre ‘Nada’, by La Cochera Producciones
Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, 21 h
Tickets 18 and 20 euros.
Available at lacocheraentradas.com and at the box office two hours before the show.
Exhibition ‘Ensueños’ by Blanca León
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 20 h
Until the 27th of October
SATURDAY 27TH
Exhibition ‘Polos opuestosEl Universo Interior’ by Karola Kalcsai
Mijas Arts Centre, 19 to 22 h Open from the 29th of September to the 15th of October
‘Aidalai: tributo a Mecano’, by La Máscara Producciones
Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, 21 h Tickets from 18 euros
Autumn Bazaar
On the terraces next to Snack Attack and Bar Tuta, La Cala de Mijas, from 11 hours
Live music, stalls, food, raffles...
More information: 607 879 450
Celebration of Saint Michael 12:30 h, Mass at the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Calahonda
13:15 h, departure of the procession from the church
Once the procession has ended, the traditional social lunch will take place in the parish gardens
THURSDAY 2ND
Nexo: ‘Equipos de trabajo con éxito’ Conference hall of the La Cala Branch Office, 09:30 hours Speakers: Kiko Vegas and Pedro Belmonte
Autumn literary cycle Upper hall of the Manuel España Theatre, 19 hours Presentation of Noemí Rodríguez Lares’ book ‘Mamá, papá, el amor duele’
SATURDAY 4TH
British Legion Parade
La Butibamba Park, 14 h
Included in the Poppy Appeal charity event
SUNDAY 5TH
Family show ‘Chiqui - clan’, by Cosquillas Group
Manuel España Theatre in Las Lagunas, 12 h
Tickets 8 and 10 euros.
Sabor a Málaga Fair organised by the Málaga Provincial Council
La Cala de Mijas Boulevard
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th from 11:00 to 22:00 hours
Sunday 28th from11:00 to 21:00 hours
II International Tuna Contest of the TMM Villa de Mijas
Mijas Pueblo
Friday 26th, 18:00 hours, parade and serenade at the Casa Museo and in the Virgen de la Peña Square
Saturday 27th, 17:30 hours, performances and competition in the Virgen de la Peña Square
Second-hand market
Las Lagunas fairground and Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, opposite the branch office, on the second and last Sunday of each month
Exhibition ‘Tormenta, caos... creación’ by Rafael Carmona CACMijas
Until the 16 of October
Exhibition by artisans J.J. Martín Quiroga and Seita Van Den Eeden
Mijas pueblo Tourist Office
Until the 30th of September
Painting exhibition by Lola Serrano
La Cala Cultural Centre
Until the 29th of September
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
Plaza Virgen de la Peña,
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
Exhibition ‘Macro’, by the Nuevo Enfoque collective Collective headquarters, Los Olivos residential complex, phase 1, unit 25
Until the 12th of October
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