Shore to impress

Betty Henderson

MARATHON season is here, and Estepona is joining in the fun with the second edition of its popular half marathon, the Media Maratón Senda Litoral de Estepona ‘Trofeo IKOS Andalusia’, which is set to take place on Sunday, April 30. More than 700 runners will hit the tarmac in this epic 21.1 kilometre race from Cancelada to the Estepona Athletics Stadium.

The race features varied terrain which will challenge the most experienced of runners, but there will be a team of marshalls to ensure the race runs smoothly.

The race will start at 9.30am sharp from Calle Montemayor in Cancelada, taking participants past residential areas before hitting the first refreshment stop at the five kilometre mark. From there, runners will take in beautiful sea

MIJAS is gearing up to host its first ever Iberian jamón ham cutting competition. On Sunday, May 7 the town will host the ‘Liga Nacional de Cortadores de jamón’, featuring some of the country’s finest ham and experts in the culinary field.

It’s time to witness the best Iberian ham cutters from all over Spain compete for the ul­