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More than 150 personnel will ensure safety in Mijas during Holy Week
April 11, 2025
- A shuttle bus service has been set up from Saturday the 12th until Easter Sunday to avoid traffic and parking issues in Mijas Pueblo
- The beaches are fully prepared for the start of the season
- Forecasts from the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (AEHCOS) place Mijas as the leading municipality between April 16 and 20 with an 87.47% occupancy rate
Mijas, April 11, 2025 – The Mayor of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the Councilor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas, presented this morning the special operation that will be implemented during Holy Week to ensure everything runs smoothly.
There will be 170 personnel dedicated to overseeing the proper conduct of Holy Week, including 150 local police officers and about twenty Civil Protection volunteers who will be deployed along the various routes and points of interest.
«We are fully prepared not only to welcome all visitors but also for those of us staying to enjoy our Holy Week,» said Ana Mata.
In addition, data provided by the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (AEHCOS) positions Mijas as the leading municipality in occupancy forecasts between April 16 and 20, reaching an occupancy rate of 87.47%. The Mayor highly values these results and attributes them to the promotional activities carried out by the Tourism department, especially the promotion of Holy Week at the last Fitur edition: «Mijas has a very special Holy Week, with unmistakable characteristics. When actions are undertaken with defined objectives, results are achieved, as we can see with these Holy Week forecasts.»
The Mayor also encouraged residents and visitors to opt for public transport during Holy Week as a way to alleviate traffic congestion, especially in Mijas Pueblo. To facilitate this, a shuttle bus service will be operational in Mijas Pueblo from Saturday, April 12, until Easter Sunday with uninterrupted hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 am, departing from Cantera del Puerto. Additionally, bus frequency from Fuengirola will be increased.
It is important to note that due to the processions, parking of vehicles will be prohibited in the following areas:
Mijas Pueblo
- Friday, April 11 (7:00 pm to 8:00 pm): Inmaculada Concepción Church, Alegre Street, Charcones Street, Plaza de la Paz, and Plaza de la Libertad
- Sunday, April 13 (11:00 am to 3:00 pm): Inmaculada Concepción Church, Alegre Street, Charcones Street, Plaza de la Paz, and Plaza de la Libertad
- Wednesday, April 16 (7:00 pm to 1:00 am on Holy Thursday): Inmaculada Concepción Church, Alegre Street, Charcones Street, Plaza de la Paz, and Plaza de la Libertad
- Thursday, April 17 (7:00 pm to midnight): Inmaculada Concepción Church, Alegre Street, Charcones Street, Plaza de la Paz, and Plaza de la Libertad
- Friday, April 18 (6:00 pm until completion): Inmaculada Concepción Church, Alegre Street, Charcones Street, Plaza de la Paz, and Plaza de la Libertad
- Sunday, April 20 (From midnight until completion): Inmaculada Concepción Church, Alegre Street, Charcones Street, Plaza de la Paz, and Plaza de la Libertad
Las Lagunas
- Friday, April 11 (2:00 pm to 2:00 am on Saturday): Lirios Avenue, from Fucsia Street to San Valentín Street
- Sunday, April 13 (From 11:00 pm on Saturday to 2:00 pm): Lirios Avenue, from Fucsia Street to San Valentín Street
- Thursday, April 17 (2:00 pm to 2:00 am on Good Friday): Lirios Avenue, from Fucsia Street to San Valentín Street
- Friday, April 18 (2:00 pm to 2:00 am on Holy Saturday): Lirios Avenue and streets Clavel, Ciprés, Jazmín, Tulipán, Verónica, and Gladiolo
La Cala
- Friday, April 18 (From 10:00 am until completion): Estepona and Cártama Streets (from the Church to Estepona Street)
Therefore, Juan Carlos Cuevas, Councilor for Local Police, took the opportunity to thank all departments for their work and highlighted that Holy Week in Mijas «is one of our most cherished traditions and a true source of pride for the people of Mijas. I extend this gratitude to the brotherhoods and associations for the tremendous work they do, and especially to the security forces that will be deployed, as we have increased police hours to ensure everything runs smoothly.»
Cleaning and Operational Services
Both municipal departments have been working intensively in the days leading up to Holy Week to prepare the various routes of the processions in the three urban centers. Necessary actions have been taken to remove any urban furniture that could obstruct the passage of the thrones, as well as a thorough review of public lighting, clearing, and painting of streets.
Regarding cleaning during Holy Week, there is a provision for a team of workers per procession in each urban center. They will have an SDFK vehicle for emptying bins and collecting excess waste from container points. Additionally, one worker will apply anti-wax product, accompanied by another with a pressure washer to clean the road after applying the product.
Beaches
On another note, the Mayor mentioned that the entire coastline is ready for the start of Holy Week. In fact, 3,000 cubic meters of sand have been poured onto El Charcón Beach to regenerate it and mitigate the effects of recent storms.
Regarding the new modules, a new lifeguard and first aid station have been installed at La Luna Beach, as well as two new toilets at Royal Beach and La Cala Beaches. New access ramps have been installed in the four areas adapted for people with reduced mobility, meeting the regulations with a width of 180 centimeters. Additionally, 120 waste sorting bins have been placed along the entire coastline.
In terms of maintenance work, six kilometers of the coastal path margins have been cleared, as well as all access points to the various beaches. For the path, damaged boards have been replaced, and painting work has been carried out, along with the accesses to the coast.
During Holy Week, the lifeguard and first aid service will be operational, composed of 62 people covering all beaches from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm from April 12 to 20. Showers and foot washers will be in operation.