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
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Costa del Sol
Fuengirola’s ‘Sports Mountain’ project reaches halfway point
The project will eventually transform the existing Parque de la Cantera into a 27,000-square-metre recreational and sporting area
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Food
The Champions Burger competition returns to Mijas with 200,000 visitors expected
The event will take place at the Las Lagunas fairground from 20 August to 6 September, bringing together 17 contestants competing for the public’s vote to decide the best burger
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Charity
Mijas branch of the Spanish cancer association launches second charity golf tournament
Organisers say the tournament has already reached around 70 per cent capacity, reflecting strong support from golfers across the Costa del Sol
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AECC Mijas to hold second charity golf tournament later this month for cancer research and patient support
The local branch cares for almost a hundred patients and families a year, offering free psychological, social and physiotherapy support
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Crime
Man left in wheelchair by 2002 shooting killed in Mijas knife attack
The 25-year-old victim, who had a long criminal record, had barricaded himself inside his home on two occasions in recent years and had even shot a Guardia Civil officer
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Crime
Man robs burger restaurant in Fuengirola after convincing staff he had a firearm
The suspect was actually carrying a large knife, which he used to threaten a delivery driver as he left the premises; hours later, he carried out a robbery at a hotel in the town
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Costa del Sol
Mijas unveils new grant scheme to support families with children
Applications open on 20 August and close on 10 September and can be submitted online through the council’s website or at municipal registration offices