NEWS CULTURE SPORTS ‘La pequeña Cuba’ festival comes to La Cala from 1st to 4th October Mijas brings Torrijos’s story Mijas brings Torrijos’s story to life in a documentary to life in a documentary La Cala hosts the 5th Villa de Mijas Triathlon this Sunday 250 male and female athletes will tackle one of Andalusia’s most demanding courses, contested in the non-drafting Olympic category SPANISH PAGE 31 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 W E E K LY Free Copy . Nº 1.223. From 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 NEWS/06-07 SPANISH PAGE/19 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) NEWS/08 The council has allocated this money this year to repairs, replanting and labour in public green spaces The town invests 210,000 euros repairing damage caused by wild boars in gardens NEWS/02 The works include 13 roads, repairs to the access road to El Puerto hermitage and parking spaces in the racecourse area 14 project designs awarded to remodel several streets and parking spaces 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 Sabor a Málaga chooses La Cala once again SEE THE PROGRAMME for the gastronomic event NEWS/04-05 on pages 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 Bookings at: seminars@blacktowerfm.com or by phone on 952 816 443 29th Sept - 16:00 Conference Hall at La Cala Town Hall Branch TAKE NOTE OF THE UPCOMING EVENTS Living well in Spain starts with getting the essentials right 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 Infrastructure and works Works include 13 roads across the three urban centres, improvements to the access road to the Puerto chapel, and parking spaces near the racecourse The Infrastructure Department at Mijas Town Hall has just awar- ded contracts for the drafting of 14 comprehensive street re- furbishment projects across the municipality’s three main urban centres. The scheme also inclu- des upgrading the access road and surroundings of the Puerto chapel, as well as creating par- king spaces near the racecourse. According to the councillor res- 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 mea- sures amounts to 308,000 euros, covering 13 specific streets, the area around the aforementioned Puerto chapel, and the provision of parking spaces near the race- course. “This represents a major boost to the municipality’s infras- tructure, with comprehensive refurbishments of streets in the Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: Carmen Martín Fourteen design contracts awarded to overhaul streets and parking areas LA CALA LAS LAGUNAS MIJAS PUEBLO C/ Cómpeta C/ San Braulio C/ Pablo Ruiz Picasso 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. The drafting of the project for parking spaces in the racecourse area has been awarded for 24,198.90 euros. 308,000 euros For the drafting of the 14 projects 13 STREETS PARKING 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. ACCESS TO EL PUERTO HERMITAGE three town centres and the crea- tion of parking spaces around the racecourse”, the councillor emphasised. The streets included in these improvements are San Benjamín, San Braulio, Almería, Granada, Ci- prés, Río Odiel and Río Guadiana in Las Lagunas; Pablo Ruiz Picas- so in Mijas Pueblo; and Cártama, Cómpeta, Segovia, Paseo Fuengi- rola and Butiplaya in La Cala. Other projects Regarding the access road to the Puerto chapel and the restoration of its surroundings, Torres Tre- lla highlighted that the contract for drafting the project has been awarded to Oluz, for 29,645 eu- ros. The project to create parking spaces near the racecourse will be drafted by Roma Ingenieros Con- sultores SL for 24,198.90 euros. In addition to these two firms, contracts for the remaining pro- jects have also been awarded to Consultora Aragonesa de Inge- niería SA, Ingeniería Atecsur SL, PRYDO Ingenieros Consultores SL, Roma Ingenieros Consultores SL, Idic Consulting Ibergroup, and Narval Ingeniería SA. Fourteen design contracts awarded to overhaul streets including San Benjamín, Río Odiel, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Cártama and Cómpeta, amongst others, to be renovated Streets Councillor Juan José Torres Trella and the mayoress, Ana Mata / Archive. Photo: Micaela Fernández. Photo: M.F. Photo: Cristina Luque. 02 02 M ijas N ews 03 M ijas N ews 03 Services 751,000 euros 751,000 euros investment 1,958 m 2 work area 8 streets 130 connections 400 residents benefiting 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 with a larger diameter, ensuring the service for more than 400 residents across eight streets Mayoress Ana Mata and councillor Mari Francis Alarcón with Acosol representatives and project technicians in the Osunillas neighbourhood / I. Pérez. Report by Ed. Dept. / Design: C.Bejarano / Translation: C.Arroyo The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), alongside the counci- llor from the government team, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), at- tended the handover ceremony on Thursday 24th September for the completion of the reno- vation works on the drinking water supply network in the Osunillas neighbourhood. This is a key project for improving the municipality’s water infras- tructure, “which optimises the service for more than 400 resi- dents”, the mayoress emphasi- sed, adding that “the investment totalled 751,000 euros, with 130 household connections”. The works, covering an area of 1,400 linear metres, involved the installation of a new supply network comprising ductile iron pipes with diameters of 200, 150 and 100 millimetres, to replace the previous fibre-cement and polyethylene network. The five- month completion deadline has been met, as work began last April. The streets where work has taken place are Puerto El Pino, Puerto de la Media Luna, Puerto de los Pescadores, Puerto de las Grajas, Puerto de los Castillejos, Puerto de la Breña, Puerto Málaga and Pasaje Puerto Blanco, as de- tailed by the mayoress. The work was carried out by Acosol, the public water com- pany under the authority of the Association of Municipalities of the Western Costa del Sol, fun- ded by Mijas’s improvement levy. As reported by the mayoress alongside Acosol’s chief execu- tive officer, Matilde Mancha , “the new supply network is now fully operational and runs under- 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 signifi- cant step forward in terms of sus- tainability, as they will contribute to a more efficient use of water, reducing leaks and frequent break- downs in the existing network”. 42 new inspection chambers Furthermore, as part of the same project, work has been carried out to improve the sewerage sys- tem, 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 facili- tate future cleaning and mainte- nance work on the main sewera- ge network. C/ PUERTO EL PINO C/ PUERTO EL PINO C/ PUERTO DE LA MEDIA LUNA C/ PUERTO DE LOS PESCADORES C/ PUERTO DE LAS GRAJAS C/ PUERTO DE LOS CASTILLEJOS PASAJE PUERTO BLANCO C/ PUERTO DE LA BREÑA C/ PUERTO MÁLAGA C/ PUERTO MÁLAGA CARRETERA A-368 POLIDEPORTIVO DE OSUNILLAS WORK ON 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 los Castillejos Puerto de la Breña Puerto Málaga Pasaje Puerto Blanco M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 04 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 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 cooperati- ves from 20 municipalities in Mála- ga, 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 Wed- nesday 23rd by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), and the director of Sabor a Málaga, Leo- nor García-Agua , during the event’s presentation. The mayo- ress highlighted the municipality’s leading role in the province’s agri- Ed. Dept. / Alicia Moreno Design: I. Merino and M. Fernández Sabor a Málaga in La Cala de Mijas food production sector, owing both to its coastal and inland terra- in and to its exceptional location and potential for tourism. “Mijas is the perfect showcase for highlighting the quality and excep- tional 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 producers, visitors will be able to enjoy a varied programme featu- ring 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 Car- mona , as well as children’s activi- ties, music and dance. This event combines the promo- tion of local produce, the celebra- tion of Málaga’s gastronomic cultu- re 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, brin- ging the 2026 season’s programme of regional fairs to a close in the municipality, having previously visi- ted the municipalities of Torremo- linos, 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 ico- nic products, such as extra virgin olive oils, wines with the ‘Mála- ga’ and ‘Sierras de Málaga’ PDOs, Malaga goat’s cheese, traditional cured meats and Iberian products, as well as olives and pickles, arti- san breads and sweets, gluten-free baked goods, jams and marmala- des, coffees from local roasters, chocolates, honeys, ice cream, sub- tropical 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, Bena- margosa, Coín, Colmenar, Faraján, Málaga, Mijas, Mollina, Periana, Pizarra, Rincón de la Victoria, Rio- gordo, Ronda, Teba, Vélez-Málaga and Villanueva del Trabuco. 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. 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 delicacies Local chooses La Cala once again Sabor a Málaga for its final event of the season 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 STALLS Over 30 producers Sabor a Málaga A bountiful larder of locally sourced produce from around twenty municipalities: 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 M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 05 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 Una feria para los cinco sentidos LA CALA AROUND 40 PRODU- CERS from twenty munici- palities across the province will offer visitors the very best of Málaga’s produce and the finest examples of its cuisine 25th to 27th 25th to 27th S E PT E M B E R S E PT E M B E R BOULEVARD From 11:00 From 11:00 F R E E F R E E A D M I S S I O N A D M I S S I O N at the fair at the fair PERFORMANCES Friday 25th Sunday 27th Saturday 26th TRADITIONAL DANCES BY THE MIJAS UP A PERFORMANCE DIRECTED BY REMEDIOS FERNÁNDEZ DANCES BY THE UP , DIRECTED BY VÍCTOR ROJAS EXPERIENCE THE DANCE AND PASSION OF THIS FLAMENCO TROUPE CLOSING CELEBRATION WITH FLAMENCO BY RAFAEL LOSADA. FINAL CONCERT OF THE FESTIVAL 17:30 18:30 19:00 19:00 DANCE AND ENJOY THE MUSIC OF THE BAND MARCA BLANCA LIVE MUSICAL SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY PROGRAMME CHECK THE 11:00 12:00 13:00 FRIDAY 25TH FRIDAY 25TH 14:00 15:00 20:30 21:00 11:00 to 21:00 11:00 to 21:00 OPENING OF THE FAIR SAM producers welcome you to the fair with their finest creations. OFFICIAL INAUGURATION BY THE AUTHORITIES Institutional photo and a tour of the producers’ stands. GOURMET SANDWICHES, SIMPLE PRODUCTS OF UNRIVALLED QUALITY Enjoy combining the very best SAM products. APERITIF WINES, MÁLAGA CITRUS FRUITS AND SOMETHING EXTRA A refreshing touch to whet your appetite. ENJOY MÁLAGA’S CUISINE AND ITS PRODUCE Lunch break featuring the finest local cuisine. LET YOURSELF BE CAPTIVATED BY THE VOICE OF MAMI CURL Live music performance. CLOSING OF THE FAIR SAM producers say goodbye until tomorrow. 11:00 12:00 13:00 SATURDAY 26TH 14:00 15:00 21:00 11:00 to 21:00 OPENING OF THE FAIR SAM producers welcome you to the fair with their finest creations.. A VERY RESOURCEFUL CHEF: CHARCOAL GRILL, FISH AND ITALIAN CUISINE Cooking demonstration by Juanjo Carmona, chef at Flour Restaurant, Aviva Salitre MÁLAGA COCKTAIL WORKSHOP: DISCOVER THE MÁLAGA MOJITO Mesura’s cocktails are packed with Málaga flavour MÁLAGA GOAT’S CHEESES: SEMI-CURED, CURED AND ALL VARIETIES Product presentation and tasting led by the artisan cheesemakers ENJOY MÁLAGA’S CUISINE AND ITS PRODUCE Lunch break featuring the finest local cuisine. CLOSING OF THE FAIR SAM producers say goodbye until tomorrow. 11:00 12:00 SUNDAY 27TH SUNDAY 27TH 11:00 to 20:00 11:00 to 20:00 OPENING OF THE FAIR S AM producers welcome you to the fair with their finest creations. CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: NOE’S MOST DELICIOUS COOKIES The little ones learn and have fun making sweets with Las Delicias de mi Noe 13:30 15:00 CURED MEATS FROM THE PROVINCE OF MÁLAGA, RIGHT DOWN TO THE TROTTERS Taste and discover the wide variety of local meat products 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 PROGRAMME 11:00 to 21:00 11:00 to 21:00 “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” mayoress of Mijas mayoress of Mijas Ana Mata “ “ Photos from Sabor a Málaga 2025 / Archive. Autumn programme 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, sha- re 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 cha- llenges faced by international com- panies when it comes to growing and developing new businesses in the area. “The aim is to bring to- gether various businesses on the Costa del Sol; they all share a com- mon interest, which is to continue making progress, and common problems, such as a lack of funding, bureaucratic delays and other is- sues 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- This international event focused on the challenges companies face in terms of growth and the development of new projects FOREIGNERS Sandra García appointed honorary consul of Norway for the provinces of Málaga, Granada and Cádiz I.P./A.M. On Monday 21st, San- dra García Torres was introdu- ced 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 Mála- ga and was attended by officials from across the province, inclu- ding the president of the Málaga Provincial Council, Francisco Salado ; the mayor of Mála- ga, Francisco de la Torre ; the Norwegian ambassador, Lars Andersen ; and, representing Mijas Town Hall, the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP). Members of the Norwe- gian 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 Mi- jas, which hosted the 3rd Cos- ta del Sol Networking Event, organised by Mijas’ Foreigners Department and local networ- king 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 cou- ntries, 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 sig- nificant on the Costa del Sol; in fact, nearly 250,000 Norwe- gians choose this destination every year, according to Mála- ga Provincial Council. Further- more, around 2,500 have al- ready 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 qui- te pleasant and that, moreover, there are business opportuni- ties, so our province is a won- derful place for everything”, the consul concluded. The III Costa del Sol Business Networking Event gathers around thirty companies Charity tables 26th & 30th Sept. 28th & 31st Oct. 11:00 to 14:00. La Cala Branch Office Square Office Square Bookings at: seminars@ blacktowerfm.com or by phone on 952 816 443 29th Sept - 16:00 Conference Hall at La Cala Town Hall Branch Living well in Spain starts with getting the essentials right Maximising A.I. for your business Bookings at: frd@mijas.es 23rd Oct. - 09:00 CIOMijas Royal British Legion Parade 17th Oct. - 14:30 h Butibamba Park, La Cala 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 internatio- nal projects at Bic Euronova and re- cently appointed honorary consul of Norway. For her part, Lucía Mel- garejo , wealth management adviser at BlackTower Financial Manage- ment, emphasised that “the end of summer is a time for local busines- ses to connect and reconnect; the- re are always start-ups and people who need support or assistance, but above all, it’s about synergies and collaboration”. Councillor Mario Bravo and Sandra García (left) alongside the Norwegian Ambassador, Lars Andersen (right), and other attendees / Mijas Press. The Norwegian tourism market is one of the most significant on the Costa del Sol, with around 250,000 visitors 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 proce- eds 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. TAKE NOTE Make solidarity your gift this autumn M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 06 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 to 12:00 A moment from the event, which was attended by the councillor for Foreigners / A.M. Autumn programme Mijas Town Hall welcomed “with great interest” the visit from the Deutsches Wirtschaftsforum An- dalusien (German Economic Fo- rum in Andalusia), represented by its president, Fernando Früh- beck ; the vice-president, Tomás Perez Benz ; and the secretary, Carmen Soto . “The main pur- pose was to discuss the German Dual Vocational Training model, as explained by Malte Schmuck, academic director of FEDA Ma- drid German Business School”, stated the councillor for the Foreigners Department in Mi- jas, Mario Bravo ( PP), who was present at the meeting alongside Editorial Department During the meeting, the mayoress and the councillor for Foreigners learned how the German dual vocational training system works The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo, alongside representatives of the German Economic Forum of Andalusia / Mijas Press. Mijas welcomes representatives of the German Economic Forum in Andalusia the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata (PP). The German dual vocational tra- ining model is a system “that is wi- dely established and boasts an em- ployment 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 edu- cational 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 (someti- mes exceeding 90%), the councillor explained in a press release, adding that “there are many key differen- ces compared to the model we are familiar with in Spain”. “The first is the direct involvement of com- panies, to the extent that respon- sibility 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 course workload, which is divided into 35 per cent theoretical content and 65 per cent practical work. Fur- thermore, companies are directly involved in designing the course content, and throughout the two- year training programme, students undertake internships in all de- partments of the companies, which facilitates their integration into the firm. In addition, companies assign 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-pri- vate partnership and enables stu- dents not only to have free access to high-quality education, but also to receive a stipend and contribu- te 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 ap- prentices. Efforts have also had to be made to clarify that the aim is not to create a workforce for abroad, but rather to provide high- quality qualifications so that they can develop their professional ca- reers here in our region”, explained the councillor for Foreigners. “This project goes beyond simply organising a training pro- gramme: it involves forging a partnership between the Anda- lusian business community and the German business community in Spain. The German Chamber of Commerce in Spain, compri- sing 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 ma- nagement team at FEDA Madrid (Stihl, Siemens, Transfesa, Aer- zen, etc.) alongside the German Embassy in Spain. It is therefore a unique opportunity for Mijas that we cannot let slip by”, concluded the councillor. According to Bravo Mijas welcomed the German delegation “with great interest” M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 07 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 The Parks and Gardens De- partment 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 spa- ces due to a surge in wild boars. These animals destroy gardens in their constant search for food, forcing the department to de- ploy equipment and staff daily to repair the damage. This was announced on Tues- day 22nd by the councillor res- ponsible for the department, Da- niel Gómez Teruel (PP), who explained that 16 workers are tasked each day with assessing the damage caused by the ani- mals and restoring the gardens. This work is vital from both an aesthetic and environmental Report by Ed. Dept. and Irene Pérez / Design: Carmen Martín The council has allocated this money this year for repairs perspective, as the animals’ vo- racity also destroys technical irrigation systems, which must be replaced to ensure the plants’ survival. “Four gardeners in Mijas Pue- blo, four in La Cala, and eight in Las Lagunas are responsible daily for repairing what soun- ders of wild boars destroy every night across numerous parts of the municipality”, explained the councillor. In addition, there 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”. APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC 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 direc- tor 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 areas such as the surroundings of the La Cala cultural centre, Cala- zul, 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 invol- ves 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. Councillor Daniel Gómez Teruel / I.P. Damage in an area / Mijas Press. Mijas spends 210,000 euros repairing damage caused by wild boars in gardens comes to La Cala de Mijas 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 gas- tronomic event running from 12 noon until the early hours of the morning. Organised by the De- partment of Public Thoroughfares and the Cubanos Unidos asso- ciation, 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 organi- sed similar events in other town centres, but we also wanted to 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 program- me on offer. “We have entertain- ment, 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. PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 08 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 09 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 On Wednesday 23rd, Mijas ce- lebrated its traditional Tourist Day with an event organised by the Town Hall, through the De- partment 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 tho- se who choose Mijas as their des- tination. The programme began at 12:00 with a flamenco show, fo- llowed, from 13:30, by free paella and sangria. The event also coin- cided with the traditional craft market held every Wednesday in the square. The councillor for Tou- rism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), highlighted the significance of this event for Mijas and its eco- nomy. “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 Alicia Moreno / Ed. Dept. Design: F.M.R. 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. 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Jerez also emphasised that one of the main objectives of the Tou- rism Department is to extend tou- rism activity beyond the summer months. “The challenge lies parti- cularly 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 funda- mental part of the municipality’s 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 muni- cipality each season. The celebration combines elements closely linked to local identity and the local tourism offering, such as fla- menco, 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”. CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE A HISTORIC economy depend on this”, he ex- plained. For his part, the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), re- called that “Mijas’s progress would be inconceivable without the growth of tourism since the 1960s” and highlighted its impact on the economy and employment. “The- re 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 tou- rists and now live among us”. Flamenco and gastronomy attracted numerous visitors who expressed their gratitude / Mijas Town Hall and A.M. M ijas N ews M i j a s W e e k l y 10 25th of September to 1st of October 2026 ART The Mijas Arts Centre hosts ‘Transformation’ by Karen Brinck An interactive exhibition in which the Danish artist will invite visitors to transform it live 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 exhibi- tion, Brinck invites all visitors, children and adults alike, to add a small canvas in their favourite co- 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 expres- sion. You can find out more about the artist, who is also a teacher, at www.karenbrinck.dk. ‘No is no longer an answer’ 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 Mijas joins the campaign 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. 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 Demen- tias (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), mem- bers of the government team and opposition councillors. The associations therefore took the opportunity to call, through the manifesto, for the first drug ca- pable 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. ‘No’ is no longer an answer Under the slogan ‘No is no longer an answer’, the Spanish confede- ration, of which the Mijas group is a member, condemns the “apathy and passivity” of the Interminis- terial Commission on Medicines Pricing following the approval of two new innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s. Its president, Ma- ría 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 medici- nes to be available on the National Health Service”. From the lectern, Cabello called for the following: “that approved treatments be funded without fur- ther delay; that the right to decide, together with healthcare profes- sionals, 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 finan- cial grounds or because of where they live; that the authorities stop postponing decisions; and that in- novation 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 Mi- jas 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 fa- milies from a suffering that science seems to be proving, day by day, can be overcome”. The councillor for Social Inclu- sion, 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 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 depu- ty 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 diag- nosis; 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 d