Mijas Matters

29/10/2026

In memory of those that died in the tragic rail accident near Toledo as well as thinking of those who lost loved ones, and concerned about those that are now seriously hurt, many in critical conditions.

A total tragedy that brings the empathy and humanity in all of us and sorrow for many.

68 deaths. RIP

50 injured.

Spain mourns today.

28/10/2026

Hi everyone, just sharing these posters that are apparently circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms, calling on teenagers to gather in several cities across Spain, including Marbella and Fuengirola, allegedly to block streets and take part in looting and public disorder, similar to what happened in France. Sharing for everyone’s information, as these calls for gatherings are reportedly being directed at teenagers.

28/10/2026

28/10/2026

Book launch for “The Frustration of a Dream” by Antonio
Maldonado, at the Prometeo bookshop, which was packed with people.
Antonio tells me that this owner’s recovery would be “madness” (like winning a World Cup)
…And I’ve told him to wait for the Reconquista, which will take place on 23 May.

You who are reading this: are you going to help me with the Reconquista?

Because it’s sorely needed!!!

10/10/2026

Millions of years ago, powerful volcanic forces began shaping the extraordinary island of Tenerife. Deep beneath the Earth's surface, molten rock rose through the crust, creating mountains, valleys, and breathtaking volcanic landscapes that we can admire today. 🌍🌋
Mount Teide, standing at 3,715 metres above sea level, is the highest mountain in Spain and the heart of Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its majestic presence tells the story of an island born from fire.
🔥 One of the most remarkable eruptions in Tenerife's history took place in 1706. The Trevejo volcano, also known as Arenas Negras, erupted near Garachico, on Tenerife's northern coast. Rivers of lava flowed down the slopes and reached the sea, burying much of the town's harbour and dramatically changing its future. Garachico had been one of the island's most important commercial ports, but the eruption transformed its coastline forever.
🌋 Another unforgettable chapter came in 1798, when the Chahorra volcano erupted on the slopes of Pico Viejo, close to Mount Teide. For approximately three months, lava poured from the volcanic vents, leaving behind vast fields of dark rock that can still be seen today. This eruption created the spectacular landscape known as the Narices del Teide — the volcanic mouths that bear witness to the immense power hidden beneath the island.
🌍 These eruptions remind us that Tenerife is much more than a paradise of beaches, palm trees, and endless sunshine. It is a living geological landscape, shaped over countless centuries by fire, lava, and the extraordinary forces of nature.
❤️ Today, visitors walk across ancient lava fields, admire the dramatic volcanic peaks, and discover a landscape unlike anywhere else in Europe. Every rock tells a story. Every mountain holds a memory. And every sunset over Teide reveals the incredible beauty of an island born from fire.
💬 Have you ever visited Mount Teide or walked across Tenerife's ancient lava fields? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
📍 Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain 🇮🇨

10/10/2026

When we stop questioning the real and objective TRUTH of things and simply accept them at face value, society becomes fragmented and Reason ceases to hold any appeal.
It is then that fundamentalist positions emerge within society, presenting old ideas as something new.
Under different names and with a different dialectic and strategy, yet one that is divisive, confrontational and marks the end of a cycle.
But remember: old recipes do not yield new results.
Reform is infinitely better than revolution.

05/10/2026

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap general election for 29 November. The decision comes after two decrees aimed at relieving the housing crisis were rejected by MPs on Friday.

Full story in the first comment 👇