Start of the
Villa de Mijas Theatre Festival
Free Copy. Nº 1.162. 25th to 31th of July 2025
W E E K LY
Young people come together
for cultural diversity
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Culture is organising this event at Cortijo Don Elías on August 2nd, featuring performances, entertainment and various workshop
From Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th, the Miguel González Berral Auditorium will host four performances with free admission until full capacity is reached.
THE MÁLAGA SYMPHONY closes
the Piano Festival in Las Lagunas
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This Saturday, the 26th, the Manuel España Theatre will host the closing concert of this event, which brings together pianists, teachers and students from around the world
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The La Cala pool hosts a
Paralympic swimming event
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On the 28th and 29th of July, inclusive sport dives into Mijas, turning it into a training ground for medallists and champions
FESTIVITIES
The La Cala Fair shines with its own light until Sunday the 27th
The Town Hall gets public schools ready during the school holidays for the next academic year
On Tuesday, 22nd of July, the first day of the festivities took place, with the switching The actions carried out focus on painting, repairs, on of the artistic lighting and the traditional cutting of the ribbon NEWS/02-03
inspections, and pest control to keep the facilities in optimal condition NEWS/04
Xeriscaping implemented at the roundabout at the entrance to La Cala de Mijas This is a type of planter made up of low-wateruse plants designed to minimise water consumption NEWS/05
The mayoress, Ana Mata, in the centre, alongside the Grandparents of these festivities, councillors from the government team, members of the Festivities Committee and the king and queen of last year’s fair / J. Perea.
On the evening of Tuesday 22nd of July, the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, officially inaugurated the La Cala Fair with the switching on of the artistic lighting, accompanied by members of the local government team. The first day of the fair featured reduced prices on attractions for Children’s Day, the traditional dinner honouring the elderly, and a performance by Manuel Orta at the Municipal Booth, entertaining the crowd with sevillanas and rumbas. Wednesday 23rd, was dedicated to the election of the fair’s kings and queens, both adults and children’s categories, followed by a performance from the Sevillian duo El Tren de los Sueños. On Thursday, the spotlight was on Nacha Pop and the Tribute to Sanz concerts, marking the halfway point of the celebrations, with a full programme of activities planned throughout the coming days, both day and night.
Mijas allocates 800,000 euros in subsidies for local sports organisations Applicants can apply for these grants until the 8 th of August and must meet a series of requirements SPANISH NEWS/10