Mijas to host series of events to mark World Tourism Day

The festivities to mark international tourism day, which is held around the world each year on 27 September, will begin at midday with a flamenco dance show. This will be followed at 1pm by the award ceremony of the winning establishments of the recent Ruta del Tapa, an initiative that the councillor for Tourism, José Carlos Martín, said highlighted the town’s “excellent gastronomic tradition”.

Visitors will also enjoy free paella and a programme of activities “aimed at highlighting the most genuine and traditional customs of Mijas”.

“We use this traditional day to honour our tourists and visitors. It is a means of recognising and thanking the trust that all these people have placed in us, knowing that it is a totally safe destination. We want to pay tribute with this special day because they represent, not only a strong economic engine, but a social and multicultural push that enriches life in Mijas,” Martín said.