Mijas to celebrate Labour Day with 700 kilos of free skewered sardines

As part of its Labour Day activities on Wednesday 1 May, Mijas with celebrate one of the Costa del Sol’s most iconic delicacies, the skewered sardine (espetos). The town hall has organised an afternoon of entertainment and fun in Plaza del Torreón in La Cala de Mijas from midday, where residents and visitors can tuck in to 700 kilos of sardines free of charge.

The event was announced by festivities councillor Silvia Marín, who said it was “one of the most popular activities in Mijas”.

“We encourage the participation of all residents and visitors in a day in which there will be no lack of live music in the large tent that will be installed in the square to offer shelter from the sun. A dozen municipal workers will be on hand to cook one of Malaga’s most popular dishes, which will be distributed among the citizens free of charge,” the councillor said.