The Christmas lighting in Mijas will feature 3.8 million LED lights.

The town of Mijas will light up its Christmas lights in December across its three population centers, this year featuring the novelty of an artistic lighting with 3.8 million LED points, as announced this Tuesday by Mayor Ana Mata.

The mayor highlighted during the presentation of the lights that they will be switched on at 18:00 on December 3rd in Mijas Pueblo at Plaza Virgen de la Peña, on the 4th at the Boulevard of La Cala, and on the 5th at Avenida de Mijas in Las Lagunas, differing from previous years' rotation, with each area having its own light decorations.

“Christmas is a very special time for everyone and that's why we wanted each core area to shine on its own. We aim to make these holidays unforgettable and have put all our effort into achieving this with the help of all Mijas residents,” explained the mayor.

For this, the presence of lighting has also been improved in each district, adding 20 new or enhanced areas in Mijas Pueblo, 15 in Las Lagunas, and 12 in La Cala, totaling 47 areas.

As a novelty this year, an innovative audiovisual show is planned to be held in each core area, which will be projected at Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo, on the Boulevard of La Cala, and on Avenida de Mijas in Las Lagunas at three different times: 19:00, 20:30, and 22:00.

Christmas Program

The program includes events in each population center, starting on December 3rd in Mijas Pueblo with the lighting of the lights at 18:00, a day that will also feature pastorals. Plaza Virgen de la Peña will be the venue for the rest of the scheduled events, such as a flamenco zambombá on the 7th at 19:00, Santa's Village on the 13th from 16:00 to 20:00, storytelling on the 19th at 17:30, and the arrival of the Royal Postman on the 26th from 16:00 to 20:00.

On the other hand, the traditional Pastoral Contest will be held on the 21st at Plaza Virgen de la Peña, starting at 12:00. Groups from all over the province will perform under a large tent set up for the occasion in an event declared a Festival of Touristic Singularity just a year ago by the Provincial Council.

La Cala de Mijas will light up its Christmas on December 4th, starting at 18:00 on the boulevard, also featuring pastorals and the audiovisual show. The program will continue on the 14th with Santa's Village in the boulevard parking lot from 16:00 to 20:00, or the 19th with pastorals at the Deputy Mayor's Office from 19:00.

December 20th will feature storytelling at the Deputy Mayor's Office square at 17:30; the 24th will be the turn for 'Good Afternoon' in the boulevard square starting at 16:00; also taking place on the 27th will be a flamenco zambombá at 19:00, the Royal Postman on the 28th from 16:00 to 20:00, and 'Old Year's Afternoon' on December 31st from 16:00.

In Las Lagunas, the artistic lighting will be switched on December 5th at 18:00 on Avenida de Mijas, a day that will feature pastorals, the audiovisual show, and a dance group performance from the Popular University.

Regarding the schedule of events, December 12th will see Santa's Village at Parque Andalucía from 16:00 to 20:00; the 13th a flamenco zambombá at El Juncal starting at 19:00; the 21st is scheduled for storytelling at Parque Fernán Caballero from 17:30, and the 27th the Royal Postman will be at Plaza de la Candelaria from 16:00 to 20:00.