Charity
Fuengirola to host night-time spinning marathon for Alzheimer’s charity
Held on Friday 18 September, the aerobatics cycling exercise initiative is part of the town hall’s healthy living programme
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Soroptimist International supports 500 families in Mijas with food bank donation
Essential food supplies worth 2,950 euros have been delivered to two local associations that help families who are struggling to cover their basic living costs
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Social
U3A Fuengirola returns with a wide-ranging programme
The organisation is offering a full agenda for the autumn season and registration will take place at Fogo Restaurant on Thursday 17 September
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Infrastructure
Fuengirola embarks on biggest investment in its history with construction of Los Boliches complex
Work begins with the demolition of the stadium, which will increase the site's floor area and accommodate a 1,070-space car park and the new courthouses
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Charity
Mijas residents launch this year's Eyedrop campaign to help the underpriviledged of The Gambia
The organisers are appealing to local shops and businesses to become drop-off points where customers can place their unwanted glasses or school supplies throughout October and November
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Take That announce 2027 Marenostrum Fuengirola concert
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen will return to the Costa del Sol on 11 July as part of the venue's 12th concert season, with tickets due to launch alongside their next single
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Culture
Fuengirola unveils September cultural programme
The schedule offers exhibitions, talks, original language films, a charity dance show and a body building championship
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Costa del Sol
Mijas to celebrate ‘tourist day’ with flamenco and free paella
Held in Plaza Virgen de la Peña on 23 September, the event coincides with the final part of the summer season
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Beaches
Mijas recognised for outstanding environmental awareness on its beaches
The organisation responsible for awarding Blue Flags praised the town’s commitment to coastal sustainability as Mijas maintains a range of environmental and quality distinctions
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Mijas town hall approves takeover of 96 historic housing developments
The measure ends decades of legal uncertainty for residents who have paid the same property taxes as those in the town centre without receiving equivalent public services
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Fuengirola honours Local Police officers for long service and bravery
The council said the awards underline the importance of cooperation between residents and the Local Police in helping to keep Fuengirola safe
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Costa del Sol
Fuengirola’s Calle Sevilla refurbishment to begin on 7 September
The work is being funded through a grant from Malaga provincial council and is expected to take 138 days to complete
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Environment
Mijas Local Police step up surveillance to combat illegal dumping
Following numerous complaints from residents in affected areas, officers will intensify checks, particularly in locations where the problem occurs repeatedly
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Beaches
Fuengirola accessible beaches welcome almost 8,000 users this summer
A total of 7,798 users with physical or visual disabilities visited one of the town’s four accessible beach areas between 1 June and 15 August
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Culture
Fuengirola brings back free ‘Sevillanas Express’ dance classes ahead of the Rosario fair
Five Tuesday sessions will give residents and visitors the chance to learn or brush up on the traditional Andalusian dance before October’s celebrations
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Costa del Sol
More than 1,500 children now have a tree plaque in Fuengirola
Launched in 1998, the ‘one child, one tree’ scheme allows children registered as residents of Fuengirola to have a personalised ceramic plaque placed beside a tree chosen by their family
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New scenic photo spot unveiled in Fuengirola
The new attraction has been installed next to the river park to strengthen the Costa del Sol town’s visual identity and promote the Fuengirola brand
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Fuengirola
More accessible, more shade and no fountain: the new church square in Los Boliches
Fuengirola town hall has put out to tender the contract for the renovation of the iconic Plaza del Carmen and has awarded the contract for the urban refurbishment of Calle Sevilla for 950,000 euros
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Food and drink
Travelling craft and premium beer festival returns to Mijas this weekend
The event is held in La Cala de Mijas between 20 and 23 August and will offer a variety of beers, food and live music