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Mijas moves ahead with “El Burrito” donkey sanctuary plans with new centre design

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Mijas Council has awarded the design contract for the ‘El Burrito’ donkey centre. This project is meant to increase awareness, protection and preservation of the iconic Mijeño donkey breed that symbolises the Costa del Sol village.

Construction specialists OLUZ will create the facility on a 10,000+ square metre plot at Vial Sur beside Camino de las Canteras. The council has allocated almost €40,000 for the initial design phase, with completion scheduled within just 3 months. Completion of this stage will allow the council to tender the main construction works and transform the rugged site into an interactive recreational park where visitors can engage with donkeys living in semi-freedom.

Project goals focus on animal welfare

Plans include raising global consciousness about animal rights and wellbeing. Designers will incorporate an observation area dedicated to the donkeys plus shaded walking trails through wooded sections. Donkeys will contribute to forest management tasks while enjoying retirement spaces within the park. Rescue facilities will accommodate adult animals needing recovery before relocation to suitable homes. A dedicated Mijeño donkey visitors’ centre will form the educational heart of the development, supported by extensive trail networks and leisure zones.

Facilities designed for 48 animals

Builders are planning to erect three large donkey housing modules together with separate veterinary and storage units. Each of the 24 compartments will house two donkeys comfortably and allow full movement, including turning and lying down. Every space will feature drinking water points, lighting and wall rings for safe tethering during cleaning and health checks.

Stables will integrate into the natural slopes with partially buried structures covered in vegetation to minimise visual impact. Plentiful local utilities already serve the area, including drinking water, electricity and wastewater networks running parallel to the existing stream.

The path network organises visitor and maintenance flow

A five-metre-wide main path will serve as the central spine with two-metre access tracks branching towards the stables. These routes accommodate maintenance vehicles and feed delivery trucks. Artificial gravel surfaces will ensure durability while dividing the park into dedicated animal zones and fenced meadows linked to riding areas plus waste management spaces.

This initiative, originally proposed by Amaya Isert at Donkey Dreamland, reinforces Mijas’s commitment to its cultural heritage while at the same time gives practical conservation measures that balance education, recreation and animal care on the scenic site.

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Rocking Johnny To Party At Duquesa Port

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Get ready to rock as the annual ‘Party in the Square – Fiesta del Sol’ fundraiser is making its way back to Puerto de la Duquesa next week, with its tried and tested formula of live music and community fundraising.

Open-air venue at Plaza del Coral

The date for the event is Saturday, June 13, with the fun kicking off at 7pm. Party vibes will take over the open-air space at Plaza del Coral, right in the heart of the Duquesa Port complex.

The evening is entirely free to attend, organisers are hoping for a strong turnout of local residents, summer tourists, and families all looking for an evening to enjoy the early summer marina atmosphere.

Rocking Johnny ready and waiting to perform

Live entertainment for the night is locked in, with local musician Rocking Johnny taking the stage as the headline act. He will be performing live sets throughout the evening to keep the crowd moving and singing into the night.

Fundraising for Estepona’s Fundacion APRONA

While the night centers around live music, the core important purpose of the evening is supporting regional care services. All money raised during the event will go directly to Fundacion APRONA.

Based out of neighbouring Estepona, the foundation provides essential local services, including an occupational therapy centre, a specialized school for individuals with special needs, a residential facility, and family support networks. They also provide critical early stimulation care for children aged up to 6 years old.

Local businesses and Manilva Town Hall unite for cause

The event is organized in close partnership with the Manilva Town Hall’s Foreign Residents Department

To ensure entry remains free for the public, a handful of well-known local businesses are sponsoring the night. Supporters listed on this year’s bill include Morgan Hair Design, Manilva Properties, Ryders, and Shandies.

Head down to the Plaza del Coral on June 13 for 7pm to party, rock and raise some funds.

For more information visit the Manilva Town Hall website

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‘This Is Michael’ At Marenostrum Fuengirola

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Marenostrum Fuengirola will revive the magic of Michael Jackson on Friday, June 12, as world‑renowned tribute artist Lenny Jay brings the global touring production This Is Michael to the Costa Del Sol.

The internationally acclaimed show, considered one of the most faithful and high‑impact tributes to the King of Pop, forms part of the 2026 Marenostrum season. The performance takes place inside the stunning historic walls of Sohail Castle.

Doors open at 8:30pm, with the show beginning at 9:30pm, and tickets start from €44, including fees and VAT.

A tribute led by one of the world’s top Michael Jackson performers

The production stars Lenny Jay, the Brazilian artist widely regarded as one of the most authentic Michael Jackson interpreters working today. Jay has fronted major Jackson‑themed productions across Europe and has been praised for his physical resemblance, vocal likeness and precision in replicating Jackson’s intricate and unique choreography.

He has previously performed in official Jackson‑family, endorsed projects and has been noted for his ability to recreate the tone, staging and energy of Jackson’s most iconic tours, including Bad, Dangerous and HIStory.

The show features a full live band, international dancers, large‑scale visuals and more than ten costume changes, recreating the artist’s most recognisable eras.

A global production with a strong following

This Is Michael has toured extensively, selling more than half a million tickets worldwide and performing in major venues including the Gran Rex in Buenos Aires, Arena CDMX, Arena Monterrey and Vistalegre in Madrid.

The Fuengirola date is part of the show’s 2026 world tour, which includes additional Spanish stops such as Seville on June 14, Barcelona on November 1, and Madrid on November 6.

A Thriller of a night in the Marenostrum 2026 line up

Marenostrum Fuengirola, supported by Fuengirola Town Hall, is one of Spain’s most popular summer music series. The festival hosts around 36 concerts each season, spanning pop, rock, classical, flamenco, indie and more. Set inside the most magical of settings.

Event information

What, This Is Michael starring Lenny Jay
When, Friday June 12. Doors 8:30pm, show 9:30pm
Where, Sohail Castle, Marenostrum Fuengirola
Tickets, from €44 available via the official site.

For more information on this event visit the Fuengirola Town Hall website.

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Scottish Mafia Boss Steven Lyons Vows To Fight Spain Extradition Ahead Of Crunch Amsterdam Court Hearing

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ONE of Scotland’s most notorious gangland bosses has vowed to fight his planned extradition to Spain after a humiliating arrest in Indonesia earlier this year. Arne Kloosterman, the lawyer of

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