Costa del Sol
Drone invasion. The skies above Mijas get ready to buzz with high-tech spectacle
The skies above Mijas will be buzzing with activity on Sunday, June 7, when drone pilots, aeromodelling enthusiasts, and technology fans gather for an exciting and unusual community event.
The fifth Meeting of Members and Supporters of Malaga Dron will take place at the Campo de Futbol Antonio Marquez Alarcon in Osunillas. For one day only, the sports venue will be transformed into hive of activity with cutting-edge aerial technology, innovation, and recreational flying.
What you can see at the Mijas drone event
The event is organised by the Malaga Dron association, a Mijas-based group that has spent the last six years promoting safe and responsible drone use. The day is a day full of different demonstrations and shows to attract hobbyists, professional operators, and curious visitors
The ski high-flying action kicks off at 10am and will continue all day. Visitors can look forward to a jam-packed schedule, including –
Flight demonstrations and aeromodelling displays.
High-speed drone racing exhibitions.
Interactive flight simulators, where you can try your hand at piloting.
Cutting-edge tech showcases, featuring AI, thermal imaging, photogrammetry, and 3D mapping.
A bridge between education and entertainment
Association president Jose Carlos Alvarez says that the event successfully bridges the gap between education and pure entertainment.
As well as the racing thrills, specialized workshops will educate attendees on how drones are revolutionizing modern industries, from surveying and construction to emergency rescue services and environmental monitoring.
Mijas Councillor for Sports, Maria Francisca Alarcon, encourages everyone to attend, describing it as a fantastic opportunity to discover a pastime that continues to grow in popularity throughout Spain.
How to attend the Malaga Dron event in Osunillas
Where – Campo de Futbol Antonio Marquez Alarcon, Osunillas (Mijas)
When . Sunday, June 7, starting from 10am
Admission – Open to the general public
For further information and updates visit the Mijas town hall website
Residents from up to five different blocks of flats were made to leave their homes in the early hours on Monday, 1 June, after a fire broke out in an underground garage in San Luis de Sabinillas, a coastal area within the Manilva municipality on the Costa del Sol.
Rapid response from 112 emergency teams
Firefighters were alerted by the 112 Andalucia emergency service shortly after 5am to the blaze in the garage on Calle Octavio Paz after a neighbour noticed black smoke billowing out of the garage door. Local police and Guardia Civil officers quickly arrived on the scene and carried out a preventive evacuation of nearby buildings to protect those inside.
Authorities confirmed no exact figure for those temporarily displaced, yet the decisive action made sure of complete safety for everyone involved. Crews from the Malaga Provincial Firefighters Consortium worked efficiently to bring the situation under control by around 5.15am.
Damage limited to three vehicles
The fire damaged three parked cars inside the underground facility. Two vehicles were burnt out completely, while the third suffered only exterior damage. Material losses were confined to these automobiles, with no structural harm reported to the garage or surrounding properties.
No injuries reported in Manilva incident
Emergency services placed strong emphasis on resident protection throughout the operation. Their coordinated efforts prevented any casualties despite the scale of the initial response in this residential coastal neighbourhood.
Investigators have not yet released details on the cause of the fire. Local officials continued to assess the site while residents returned to their homes once safety checks concluded.
The event in San Luis de Sabinillas draws attention to fire risks in underground parking areas common across many Spanish coastal towns. Proper maintenance and quick emergency intervention play essential roles in minimising harm during such occurrences. Communities in Manilva and nearby areas often rely on these well-trained services to handle overnight incidents effectively.
Lovers of soul music will delight as Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Acantha Lang brings her acclaimed live show to Sala Louie Louie Live in Estepona on Saturday, June 6, with doors opening at 11pm.
A rising icon of modern soul and funk
lang was born in New Orleans and is known as one of the most compelling voices in modern soul and funk. Critics frequently compare her to genre icons including Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, praising a vocal style filled with Southern soul and hard-driving funk. Her debut album Beautiful Dreams reached an incredible No. 3 on the Official UK Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, earning widespread praise across the US and Europe.
Route 66 magazine described her as “one of the revelations of recent soul,” while BBC 6 Music presenter Craig Charles hailed her as “brilliant… destined to dominate the world.”
From the US to the Costa del Sol
Lang’s career has taken her from her US television debut on CBS Saturday Morning to sold-out shows across Spain, the Canary Islands, Paris and Amsterdam. She earned her Grammy nod as a songwriter for her exceptional work on Robert Randolph & The Family Band’s heavily praised album Got Soul.
Another major point in her impressive career came at London’s Barbican, where she appeared as a special guest at the Memphis Soul Revue, sharing the stage with Carla Thomas, Grammy-winning producer Boo Mitchell, and members of Al Green’s legendary band.
Her music has now surpassed 7.7 million streams, with tracks featured on leading Spotify playlists including All Funked Up, Best Retro Songs and Best Funk Songs.
A night in Estepona
Audiences can get into the smooth grooves with favourites from Beautiful Dreams and snippets from her forthcoming second album. Tickets are on sale now, booking is recommended. Sala Louie Louie Live is located at Puerto Deportivo, Avenida Luis Braille 1, Estepona. More information is available on the Louie Louie website.
2 new courts for Estepona
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Raquets at the ready as Estepona’s sporting side grows even further, with the addition of two new padel courts being added to its outdoor facilities in the Nueva Atalaya urbanisation. The project, which is already under way, will occupy a plot located between Calle Nueva Atalaya and Avenida Pernet.
What the new works will include
According to the council, the project involves levelling and improving the plot, clearing the land, building the two courts, and installing electricity and rainwater drainage systems. The facilities will cover around 400 m², and the works have been awarded to Equipamientos Deportivos S.A. for €124,503. The contract has a three‑month completion period from the start of construction.
The expansion of the existing sports area
The new courts will be added to the sports area already in place in Nueva Atalaya, which currently holds just one padel court and a multi‑sport pitch used for five‑a‑side football, basketball and other activities. The council notes that the expansion hopes to increase opportunities for physical activity while supporting community cohesion in this eastern district of the town. Additional courts will enable players to create larger padel mixins that prove popular along the coast.
Investment in local sports
The Nueva Atalaya project is just another part of an overall project to improve sports facilities across outlying neighbourhoods. Recent upgrades in Cancelada at the space dedicated to Ignacio Echeverria, the young Spaniard killed while defending victims during the 2017 London terror attack, include a calisthenics park, two petanque courts, and a table tennis table. The existing facility already has a skate park and green areas.
How to book the new courts
The new courts will be bookable through Estepona Council’s online reservation system for local sports facilities, which requires users to register with the Delegacion de Deportes before accessing the booking portal. For more information visit the Estepona Town Hall website.
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