Comic Convention

COMIC fans will be delighted to hear that the biggest comic convention in Spain is returning to Fuengirola in June.

Cosplay, photocalls, Kpop, anime, music, gastronomy and cinema will come together in the Fuengirola venue, for two days, to give prominence to the characters of the fictional comics.

The councillor for Culture, Rodrigo Romero, confirmed: “A host of well ­ known characters will take over Marenostrum Fuengirola on June 10 and 11 to surprise attendees with activities where they can learn more about the creation of these characters, and even have the chance to talk personally with some of them.

“There will also be photocalls, concerts and per ­ formances of K ­ pop and anime, illustration workshops, music and a lot of surprises.”

He added: “This event, which is aligned with the values promoted by Marenostrum Fuengirola, advocates culture, music, cinema, series and music around comics.

“The convention will be held at the venue over the weekend and is an opportunity to enjoy everything related to this fictional world, which will be more alive than ever, with your family, partner or friends.” made it a top international tourist destination and popular location for second homes, which has led to a surge in property value of more than 20 per cent. scends borders with a project that not only attracts thousands of people who love good music to our town, but also is leaving a positive footprint on the planet.”

Unfortunately, this has made it challenging for some people to find suitable housing, which has prompted the council to introduce the plan.

To address the issue, the council has already built 17 homes on Calle Salvador Rodríguez Navas and is currently constructing another development in Los Pacos to help local residents and families to find affordable housing.

The second edition of Cala Mijas will be held on August 31, September 1 and September 2, and already has artists such as Arcade Fire, Florence + The Machine, The Strokers, Foals and Amaia on its line­up. In the first edition alone, this festival attracted 107,000 people from more than 150 countries.