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Hitting the brakes
STARTING from Saturday, July 1, several special traffic measures are coming into force in Mijas Pueblo and La Cala de Mijas for the busy summer season and to accommodate increased visitor numbers.
In Mijas Pueblo, Calle Malaga will be closed to traffic from 6pm until 12am during the summer. The pedestrianisation initiative aims to allow visitors and locals to explore more of the town without facing traffic.
Likewise, La Cala de Mijas is introducing traffic measures to ensure pedestrian safety and comfort. In particular, Calle Marbella will have a restricted number of vehicles permitted, and Local Police will enforce this regulation. These measures will be implemented during times of increased pedestrian activity in the town.
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ground floor, which will have three large entrances and where the 39 market stalls will be distributed, as well as a central hall covered with a skylight; the first floor, where there will be commercial premises to create gastro bars and a business incubator; and a second and last floor where there will be a terrace open to the public. The total built surface area will exceed 11,000 square metres.
Updated equipment
TORREMOLINOS Local Police have now updated their alcohol and drug detection equipment for vehicle drivers. The new devices replace others that were 20 years old.
The new councillor for Citizen Security of the Torremolinos Town Hall, Cristobal Molina, explained: “We will continue with the work carried out by the previous councillor responsible for the area, Francisco Cerdan.
“This work involves promoting improvements and the renewal of the
Smokin’ bbq party
SADDLE up for a wild ride as the La Cala Lions gear up to host a sizzling summer barbecue. The local service organisation is pulling out all the stops to bring a Texasthemed feast like no other to Mijas on Friday, July 7.
The Village Inn Restaurant on Calle Esmeralda in Mijas Costa will host the barbecue from 7pm onwards on the evening.
As well as the delicious barbecue, guests will also be treated to a social extravaganza. Entertainment will include a star quality performance by Harvey James and an exciting raffle with plenty of prizes to be won. material with which the Local Police work to facilitate their work, which has an impact on the safety of residents and visitors.”
And for those who want to embrace their inner cowboys and cowgirls, donning a fancy dress will not only add to the fun, but also gives guests a chance to win a special prize for the bestdressed cowboy or cowgirl.
Tickets to the event cost €20 and can be purchased from the Lions Charity Shop in La Cala or by calling the shop: 637 185 533.
This update is focused on guaranteeing greater road safety, especially during the summer season when the number of vehicles increases exponentially and more road checks are carried out with drivers, as this equipment allows the test to be carried out on the spot, without the need to be taken to police stations.
THE Marbella Fire Brigade extinguished a fire that broke out on Monday June 26 next to the industrial estate in San Pedro Alcantara, preventing it from affecting the surrounding houses.
The councillor for Security, Jose Eduardo Diaz, explained that “the fire had spread rapidly towards the north due to the easterly wind and the intervention prevented it from reaching the area of buildings and an agricultural field.”
The councillor confirmed that the area burnt was scrubland and that there was no material damage or personal injury.
Twelve vehicles, 18 firefighters and eight Civil Protection volunteers took part in the action, and later a helicopter and several Infoca units carried out refresher work.
THE community in Mijas spent the last week putting the final touches on preparations for its vibrant summer celebration, the Feria de Las Lagunas, which began on Wednesday, June 28 and lasts until Sunday, July 2.
Announcing the details for the fair, the mayor of Mijas, Josele González, described the fair as an unmissable event, saying, “The Feria de Las Lagunas has become an essential fixture on the Costa del Sol’s events calendar.”
The daytime fair, held at Cortijo Don Elías, is offering a delightful experience for all visitors with a wide variety of musical perfor
