Life with out smoke is healthier, Costa del Sol walks collectively for World No Tobacco Day

Communities alongside the coast will come collectively on Could 28 and 29 for “La Vida Sin Humo Se Vive Mejor” (“Life With out Smoke Is Lived Higher”), a coordinated programme of walks and health-promotion actions marking World No Tobacco Day. Encouraging smoke-free existence, elevating consciousness of the dangers linked to tobacco and vaping, and selling bodily exercise. 

World No Tobacco Day on Could 31, is led by the World Well being Organisation to focus on the hazards of tobacco use and the rising affect of latest nicotine merchandise. The 2026 marketing campaign focuses on defending younger folks and strengthening community-based prevention. This yr’s occasion brings collectively city halls, well being organisations and native associations in a joint effort to help more healthy dwelling.

The place you’ll be able to participate

La Cala de Mijas – Could 28

La Cala de Mijas opens the programme with registration and meeting on the Torreon from 10am, with the stroll departing at 10.15am. Individuals comply with a route via streets and parks earlier than reaching the La Cala Sports activities Centre at 12.30pm. Leisure actions and well being info stands can be found all through the morning.

Benalmadena – Could 29

Benalmadena’s stroll begins at Plaza de la Mezquita at 9am, with the stroll setting off at 9.30am. A bodily exercise session takes place at Parque de la Paloma earlier than the group returns to the plaza at 11.45am.

Fuengirola (Los Boliches) – Could 29

In Fuengirola, registration opens at 9.30am at Plaza de Pedro Cuevas on the Paseo Maritimo Rey de España. The stroll heads towards the Virgen del Carmen monument alongside the Paseo Maritimo, reaching Plaza del Rosario at 11am. A musical exercise and informative speak on tobacco and vaping comply with at 11.30am, together with youth actions on the close by basketball courtroom.

Mijas – Could 29

Mijas hosts one of the intensive routes, with teams gathering at Plaza San Valentin from 9.30am and the stroll departing at 10am. The route continues via Calle La Union, Avenida de Mijas, Calle Roble and Los Pinos Park, with exercise stops alongside the best way. Additional periods happen at Calle Rio Las Pasadas and Parque Andalucia earlier than the route continues via a number of neighbourhood streets. A last group exercise and prize presentation are scheduled between 1.30pm and 2pm. The occasion additionally kinds a part of the “1 Million Steps” bodily exercise initiative.

Marbella – Could 29

Marbella’s programme begins at 10am in Parque de la Alameda with registration, info stands and health-promotion actions. A yoga workshop follows at 10.30am, and the stroll itself departs at 11am alongside Avenida del Mar and the Paseo Maritimo to Plaza del Mar, with the return to the park finishing by noon.

Estepona – Could 29

Estepona’s stroll begins at Plaza Antonia Guerrero at 9am, with the route departing at 9.30am alongside Calle Terraza, Avenida España, Mirador del Carmen, Rotonda de las Naciones and Calle Actual, ending on the Paseillo space at 11am, the place bodily exercise and music remedy workshops will likely be held.

Shared steering and participation

All occasions are free to affix, with registration at the start line on the day. Organisers advocate sporting a white T-shirt, bringing water and utilizing solar safety. The walks are supported by the Junta de Andalucia, native city halls, the Asociacion Española Contra el Most cancers, and numerous neighborhood well being organisations

For extra info go to the person city corridor web sites.