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Classic cars and Cuban Caribbean flavour take over La Cala de Mijas
Classic cars and a taste of Cuba comes to La Cala
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Authentic island rhythms, the smell of traditional street food, and classic American chrome will fill the streets when this popular travelling fiesta lands in La Cala de Mijas. Postponed from its original October dates due to rain, the rescheduled La Pequeña Cuba (Little Cuba) Gastro-Cultural Festival now arrives from Thursday, November 12 to Sunday, November 15 bringing some spice to the town.
Organised by the Asociacion Cubanos Unidos in collaboration with Mijas Town Hall, the free-entry festival transforms the car park by Carrefour Express behind the main Boulevard into a truly tropical treat for all ages.
Savour slow-cooked delicacies and live salsa
Ten colourful stalls will bring you traditional handicrafts and authentic island recipes welcoming visitors throughout the four-day event. Food lovers can look forward to feasting on genuine island specialties, including lechon asado (succulent slow-roasted pork), tender tamales (seasoned corn dough steamed in corn husks), and frituras de maiz (crispy corn fritters).
Freshly mixed zingy mojitos and classic cocktails will keep you refreshed during the non-stop entertainment, featuring live musical performances and DJ sessions from 12pm until midnight on Thursday and Sunday, stretching until the early hour of 1am on Friday and Saturday nights.
Classic cars cruise into La Cala on Sunday
Motor enthusiasts have an extra special reason to visit on Sunday, November 15, with the debut of the I Concentracion de Coches Clasicos (1st Classic Car Meet). Polished vintage models and iconic cruisers will gather together at the Carrefour Express parking area between 10am and 11:30am for registration.
Spectators can then cheer along the street as drivers roar up their engines and begin their route through La Cala at 12pm before vehicles park for public exhibition from 1pm onwards.
Whether you fancy sipping cocktails to salsa beats or admiring classic vintage motors, or both, La Cala promises a great weekend of community warmth and Caribbean culture.
The visit forms part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations of Mini Club Granada, which is bringing together owners of the much-loved little cars for a weekend of driving, sightseeing and social events. The Mini Club Granada’s 30th-anniversary programme provides details of the planned activities.
For residents and visitors in the Nerja area, the convoy offers a chance to see some classic examples of one of Britain’s best-known motoring icons out on the road.
British motoring history comes to Nerja
The original Mini became a motoring legend after its launch in 1959. Designed by Alec Issigonis, the compact car was celebrated for its clever use of space, distinctive appearance and agile handling.
Over the decades, the Mini developed a loyal following in Britain and beyond. Its links with the 1960s, British popular culture and motorsport have helped make well-preserved examples popular with collectors.
Classic-car gatherings continue to attract enthusiasts around Andalucia. Readers can find out more about another classic car rally on the Costa del Sol in our previous coverage.
Where to see the cars
The planned visit to the Nerja Caves provides a local highlight for classic-car fans. The attraction, officially known as the Cueva de Nerja, is one of the area’s best-known visitor destinations, attracting people with its vast underground chambers and spectacular natural formations.
Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the convoy should check the club’s latest announcements for its expected arrival time and route before setting off. The official Nerja Caves website provides visitor information about the attraction.
The gathering follows a recent tour of the Costa Tropical by 14 classic Minis, with vehicles dating from 1960 to 1993 visiting Salobreña and neighbouring towns over the weekend of October 24 and 25.
Readers can also look back at another classic cars in Nerja story featuring a convoy of vintage SEAT 600s.
For local residents, the Mini gathering offers an opportunity to enjoy a little British motoring nostalgia on the roads around Nerja.
Minis on parade. Credit: Ayto
The visit forms part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations of Mini Club Granada, which is bringing together owners of the much-loved little cars for a weekend of driving, sightseeing and social events. The Mini Club Granada’s 30th-anniversary programme provides details of the planned activities.
For residents and visitors in the Nerja area, the convoy offers a chance to see some classic examples of one of Britain’s best-known motoring icons out on the road.
British motoring history comes to Nerja
The original Mini became a motoring legend after its launch in 1959. Designed by Alec Issigonis, the compact car was celebrated for its clever use of space, distinctive appearance and agile handling.
Over the decades, the Mini developed a loyal following in Britain and beyond. Its links with the 1960s, British popular culture and motorsport have helped make well-preserved examples popular with collectors.
Classic-car gatherings continue to attract enthusiasts around Andalucia. Readers can find out more about another classic car rally on the Costa del Sol in our previous coverage.
Where to see the cars
The planned visit to the Nerja Caves provides a local highlight for classic-car fans. The attraction, officially known as the Cueva de Nerja, is one of the area’s best-known visitor destinations, attracting people with its vast underground chambers and spectacular natural formations.
Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the convoy should check the club’s latest announcements for its expected arrival time and route before setting off. The official Nerja Caves website provides visitor information about the attraction.
The gathering follows a recent tour of the Costa Tropical by 14 classic Minis, with vehicles dating from 1960 to 1993 visiting Salobreña and neighbouring towns over the weekend of October 24 and 25.
Readers can also look back at another classic cars in Nerja story featuring a convoy of vintage SEAT 600s.
For local residents, the Mini gathering offers an opportunity to enjoy a little British motoring nostalgia on the roads around Nerja.
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