Por Ismael Buendia 
These classes, which will take place during the months of June, July, August, and September, represent a commitment to promoting healthy habits among the population and also serve to liven up our beaches with activities that are highly demanded by residents and visitors.
The first deputy mayor of Vélez-Málaga and deputy mayor of Torre del Mar, Jesús Pérez Atencia, along with the Beaches councilor, David Vilches, have announced in a press conference the start of yoga and pilates sports activities on the beaches of the municipality, which will begin on June 23 and extend until September 15.
Pérez Atencia pointed out that «these classes, which will take place during the months of June, July, August, and September, represent a commitment to promoting healthy habits among the population and also serve to liven up our beaches with activities that are highly demanded by residents and visitors.»
In Torre del Mar, Pilates classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 08:00 to 09:00 in the Senior Beach area, while Yoga classes will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the same time.
On the other hand, in La Caleta de Vélez, Pilates sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 20:00 to 21:00, and Yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, also in the afternoon. All of them will be held on Las Palmeras Beach.
Regarding Benajarafe, Yoga and Pilates activities will take place from Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 10:30 next to the Pedro beach bar, on Palmeral Beach.
The deputy mayor has reminded that «each participant must bring their own mat to be able to comfortably participate in the activity», and encouraged «all residents and visitors to participate in these activities planned for this summer, as they not only ensure the quality of the classes but also take place in a unique and privileged enclave on the Costa del Sol.»
The Beaches councilor of the Vélez-Málaga City Council, David Vilches, positively assessed the start of Yoga and Pilates activities on the beaches of the municipality, scheduled to begin on June 23, highlighting the collaboration between the Beaches Council and the municipal company EMVIPSA, led by Jesús Pérez Atencia.
Vilches thanked the commitment of the deputy mayor of Torre del Mar and head of EMVIPSA, Jesús Pérez Atencia, «for maintaining and reinforcing a continued commitment to these initiatives, which in previous years were very well received by the population.»
The councilor emphasized that these activities have been planned at the most suitable times of the day—early and late hours—to ensure a comfortable and safe practice in the face of the high temperatures of summer. «We will have a wide range of classes between yoga and pilates, from Monday to Saturday, on the most urban beaches, where there is a greater influx of both residents and visitors,» he explained.
Furthermore, Vilches made a call for participation: «I invite all residents of the municipality, as well as the tourists who visit us during this summer season, to take advantage of this opportunity to practice sports, which is always healthy, in a privileged environment like our beaches.»
The councilor also highlighted the excellent experience of previous years: «The reception has been fantastic, with a service that works exemplarily, which has motivated the municipal company to continue betting on this program and working on its growth year after year.»
Finally, Vilches reiterated the commitment of the Beaches department and EMVIPSA to continue exploring new proposals during the summer to enrich the offering of activities on the Vélez coast. «We will remain attentive to new initiatives that may arise and allow us to continue offering sports, health, and well-being in a unique place like our beaches,» he concluded.