The municipality of Mijas has renewed its five Blue Flags, a mark of quality and sustainability awarded by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC), which represents a major environmental and tourism boost for its coastline, according to a statement made on Wednesday the 6th by thee mayoress of the city, Ana Mata (PP).
Thus, Royal Beach-La Luna (Calahonda), Riviera, El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Cala will retain these flags in 2026 and 2027, which internationally recognise beaches that excel in four key areas: excellent water quality, environmental education, environmental management (cleanliness, waste) and safety and services (lifeguards, access).
- Royal Beach-La Luna, Riviera, El Bombo, El Chaparral y La Cala continuarán en 2026 y 2027 con este distintivo de calidad.
- BEATRIZ MARTÍN
Exceptionally, this year the Blue Flags are being awarded for two seasons due to changes in international accreditation requirements and European Union regulations. Mata explained that for a tourist municipality like Mijas, “having five Blue Flags and being recognised for our quality is a source of pride and also recognition of the work we do all year round”. The mayoress pointed out that “the flags aren’t awarded simply because the sand and water quality are good; they come with a range of services that we provide throughout the year; these services are not only cleaning, sand sifting or beach maintenance, but also emptying litter bins and containers and working in constant harmony with each and every ‘chiringuito’ (beach bar) to ensure the area is fully adapted”.
Blue Centre
In addition to the five Blue Flags, ADEAC has also renewed the Blue Trail distinction for the Coastal Path and the Blue Centre for El Torreón, in recognition of the interpretation centre’s contribution to highlighting local ecosystems and raising public awareness of environmental issues.
Mijas, ‘Soludable’
Furthermore, Mijas has received the special ‘Soludable’ mention, awarded for its work in preventing risks related to temperature and the sun. “We’re talking about those islands of shade that have been prepared along our coastline to avoid the sun, which is so harmful, and because we also run that prevention campaign to shield ourselves from the sun and avoid any kind of problem related to skin cancer”, added the mayoress.
- Los distintivos reconocen aspectos clave como la calidad, la seguridad, la educación y la gestión ambiental.
- BEATRIZ MARTÍN
ADEAC reported that in 2026 its special mentions were assessed by specialist juries, a total of 58 professionals (24 doctors and 34 graduates).
Mata highlighted that with these distinctions, Mijas “Is once again in luck, as we are recognised for the quality, accessibility, services and comfort of our beaches. These mentions don’t just fall from the sky; they aren’t a matter of chance. They come after the demanding and continuous work carried out every single day of the year along our Mijas coastline. We face serious problems regarding beach regeneration, which is why we are also constantly demanding that the central government look after these beaches”, concluded the mayoress.
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