From Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th of July, the historic centre will switch off its street lighting to host the third edition of ‘Mijas with Soul by Candlelight’, a multi-sensory experience now firmly established as one of the Costa del Sol’s key summer events.
The councillor for Public Space, Melisa Ceballos (PP), encouraged residents to immerse themselves in this event. “Mijas is beautiful when we see our streets without electric lighting, illuminated only by candles. I invite everyone to come and enjoy all the themed activities we have in the workshops and Children’s Day”, said the councillor.
- Ceballos junto al organizador del evento
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Traffic management plan
To manage the influx of visitors, the Town Hall has devised a special transport plan. “We have provided visitors with a shuttle bus to facilitate travel from La Cala and Las Lagunas. This way, anyone who wants to can come up and enjoy the event”, Ceballos explained.
Leandro Loza, cultural promoter at Malik Culture, the event’s organisers, outlined the technical and aesthetic aspects of this third edition, highlighting a comprehensive aesthetic overhaul. “We have revamped the decorations that will cover the whole town, from the lower area right up to the top of La Muralla. This, together with the candles, will create a truly immersive atmosphere”, he said.
The event’s expansion is evident in the addition of an extra day. “This year we’ve included an extra day. Although the event starts on Friday the 3rd, the streets will be decorated on Thursday the 2nd and there will indeed be candles in the La Muralla area”, Loza clarified. This first day, Children’s Day, will offer discounts in the children’s area in Plaza de la Constitución, which will feature “a wooden Ferris wheel, a Viking ship, a balloon game and a hand-cranked merry-go-round”, with attractions at a reduced price of 2.00 euros.
15,000 candles
Some of the most iconic spots in the historic centre of Mijas will be lit by candles, creating a unique atmosphere and a charming ambience, all thanks to the placement of 15,000 candles. Calle Málaga, Plaza de la Libertad, Calle San Sebastián, Plaza de la Constitución, Calle Los Caños, Avenida del Compás and the Paseo de la Muralla will be among the locations where an immersive and magical atmosphere will be created, highlighting and showcasing the charm of Mijas Pueblo.
Bigger and better
The themed market will also expand, exceeding fifty stalls and focusing on diversifying the culinary offering. “The large food and drink area is growing with a range of more original options, such as an Arabic restaurant”, added the organiser. The entertainment programme will be further enhanced with live blacksmithing workshops, belly dancing performances, Celtic music by Treefolk and productions by the La Galerna theatre company, while also tripling the number of the ever-spectacular fire shows.
Musical performances
The Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium will serve as the main venue for the evening musical performances. On Friday 3rd of July, the venue will come alive to the rhythms of Noche Andaluza; on Saturday 4th, it will be the turn of Tabletom’s iconic rock fusion; and on Sunday 5th, the Beatles tribute band Silver Beats will bring the musical programme to a close. All concerts will begin at 21:30.
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