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¡Viva Cuba! From July 31 to August 4, the lively and diverse spirit of Cuban culture will come alive in Mijas Pueblo at the ‘Habana Vieja Fest,’ a colourful festival in celebration of Cuban music, Cuban art, and Cuban traditions.
The event will be held in the Plaza de Virgen de la Peña, and the theme is Latin American-themed celebrations, following the Gastrolatino festival in La Cala and Las Lagunas.
From Thursday to Sunday, the festival will be a symphony of rhythms, including son, salsa mambo bolero and rumba. These infectious beats will reverberate through the streets of Mijas Pueblo. The food trucks offer a variety of Latin American dishes, as well as Cuban cuisine. Mijas Pueblo is full of Cuban spirit, with a great lineup of musicians. This includes a tribute to Los Van Van, the famous Cuban orchestra.
Organisers plan to recreate the essence of Havana by transforming Mijas Pueblo into a slice of the Cuban capital, complete with a reimagined Malecón.
For transport, Mijas Council is laying on a shuttle bus service, which will allow attendees to park at the quarry and travel to and from Virgen de la Peña square until 3am daily, making it easy for everyone to join in the festivities.
Mijas Pueblo, a small town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, offers an opportunity for those who want to experience Old Havana’s authentic charm without crossing the Atlantic.
