El Porton de Mijas

Our Lady of El Carmen honoured on the Costa del Sol 16.07.2010

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  Our Lady of El Carmen, the Patroness of fishermen,

  The seafaring traditions of Málaga Province, ever-present along the coastline throughout the year, are having their peak on July 16. For it is the Festival of Our Lady of El Carmen, the Patroness of Fishermen, who is considered to be the Queen of the Sea by the dwellers of all Mediterranean Sea-bound villages in Málaga.

  On Friday this year, then, there will be several processions on different coastal points, especially in those districts that are closely linked to fishing activities, such as Huelin and El Palo in Málaga City, La Carihuela in Torremolinos, Los Boliches in Fuengirola, and Caleta de Vélez in Torre del Mar, Vélez-Málaga.

  From end to end along the coastline, celebrations will be a recurring image while mirroring local traditions. Both in Málaga City and in the Western Costa del Sol and Axarquía, the climax will come with the procession into the sea: the image of Virgin Mary is placed on a fishing smack brimming with flowers, followed by little barges. The men carrying Our Lady of El Carmen wear the traditional marengo costume, consisting of a white shirt, black trousers, a red sash, and espadrille shoes.

CONFIRM YOUR PADRÓN!

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  Citizens from the UE registered on the local Padrón have to confirm their registration every 2 years.

  If you do not confirm your registration, you will be withdrawn from the list (losing your rights and the benefits that the Padrón entitles you to).

  In order to renew your Padrón, please visit your Town Hall offices from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm. provided with your original ID and the Certificate issued by the National Police Station stating your N.I.E.

  This administrative procedure is free of charge.

  Who has to confirm the registration?

  Citizens from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus (Greek part), Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungry, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Holland, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Rumania, Szech Republic and Sweden + Norway, Iceland, Liecthenstein and Switzerland.

  Remember: every 2 years!
  
  
  
   

Mixed Program - Mijas Events July to December

• July 11th – 12th

  Excursion to Granada – International Music and Dance Festival – David
  Barenboim and the Orchestra “Staatskapelle Berlin” - The excursion with the
  Costa del Sol Culture Bus is organised by VIA Reisen in collaboration with the For. Dept.
  - Information and Bookings: 952 217 599 – 175 Euro p.p.

  
  October 28th

  Informative Day for Danish Citizens – Informative Talks on subjects of
  interest to the danish population. CIO Mijas, La Cala, Mijas Costa.
   

  End of November

  XX Week of Cusine at the CIO Mijas – Each day a guest chef
  will prepare a demonstration and tasting. Bookings in October. Tel.: 952 58 90 10

  
  In November

  Excursion to Ronda, Andalusía Express Train and Visit of a Bodega – The
  excursion with the Costa del Sol Culture Bus is organised by VIA Reisen in collaboration
  with the For. Dept. - Information and Bookings: 952 217 599

  
  December 4th, 5th and 6th

  Christmas Charity Market– Typical Christmas food and drinks as
  well as handcrafts will be offered each day from 12hrs to 20 hrs. Also, there will performances
  and the visit of Father Christmas. La Cala, main street, infront of the Town Hall branch office.
   

  December 4th and 10th

  International Christmas Concerts– In the town hall office La
  Cala on 4th and in Mijas village on 10th. Christmas drink and cakes for all that attend the concerts.
  In December Christmas Excursion, Organised by VIA Reisen in collaboration with the For. Dept.

  FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US:
  Departamento de Extranjeros – Foreign Residents Department
  Ayuntamiento de Mijas - Pl. Virgen de la Peña – 29650 – Mijas Pueblo – Málaga
  Tel. 952 58 90 10 - Fax. 952 58 90 11 – email frd@mijas.es