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San Juan Festival
SPANISH and foreign citizens alike will flock to the beaches on the evening of Friday June 23 for the annual festivities of the noche de San Juan (San Juan night). This cherished tradition captivates people of all ages, offering a delightful mix of ancient customs and modern festivities.
The Spanish San Juan festival is renowned for its captivating bonfires, symbolising the purification and renewal of the soul. Locals and visitors gather on the beaches, creating a mesmerising ambience that truly sets this festival apart.
At midnight the night sky is illuminated by dazzling fire works, set off from various locations all along the Spanish coastline from Cadiz, through the Costa del Sol and Almeria to the Costa Calida and Costa Blanca.
It is not uncommon to see lines of people waiting to jump over the embers of one of the many moragas (bonfires), an act based in the belief of fire warding off evil spirits and curing disease.
Whether taking a picnic and chairs down for a night on the beach, or enjoying a
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meal with friends in one of the many chiringuitos that the Spanish coast has to offer, food and drink will be a central feature, with espetos de sardinas and plenty of ice cold beer and tinto de verano consumed.
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FUENGIROLA is gearing up to defend its Green Flag for hospitality sustainability this summer. The town announced their goal to win the prestigious award again this year during a press conference on Thursday, June 15.
The accolade, awarded by Ecovidrio, aims to recognise the town that leads in glass recycling during the season, in Andalucia and nationally.
Councillors Javier Hidalgo and Antonio Carrasco shared Fuengirola’s plans to reclaim the national throne after clinching it last year.
With an ecoconscious com munity that has long embraced recycling and other environmental measures, Fuengirola certainly has a track record of environmental success, and the awards to match.
Hidalgo highlighted the vital role that the hospitality industry has to play in winning the award. During last year’s campaign, the local hospitality industry was responsible for 52 per cent of glass that was collected for recycling.
Fuengirola will take on 144 towns across the country and 43 in Andalucia, competing to demonstrate their environmental credentials.
THE Mijas Pueblo shuttle bus service returned on Thursday, June 15, linking the Puerto Quarry to the heart of Mijas Pueblo.
Nicolás Cruz, the local councillor for Transport and Mobility announced the news last week, just in time for the Latino Night party which was held on Saturday, June 17. Cruz added that for events like that, the Blues Night and the Celtic Night, the bus schedule has also been extended to run until later, until 2am on Saturday night.
The M122 bus service also ran additional services from Fuengirola to Mijas for Latino Night, which is likely to be repeated during other popular
THE Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, shared his confidence that negotiations over Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU will be finalised as soon as possible.
During the press conference on Tuesday June 20, Albares highlighted that the UK’s attitude has been constructive in all of the meetings so far. Albares’ positive attitude showed that the issue is still a priority for the government.
The minister highlighted his draft agreement that he presented in December last year.
His draft agreement addresses all the necessary aspects for a
