F.A.Q
Swimming pools questions
Mijas La Nueva is lucky to have two fantastic communal pools. One Pool is at the top of the urbanisation on Av. Rubi, and the larger Pool is at the bottom of the urbanisation on Av. Diamante, opposite the Carob Bar.
Below is the location of the Bottom Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
Below is the location of the Top Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
- Please ensure you read the swimming pool rules before you visit.
(Click here to access the swimming pool rules). - Every house has one unique credit card style entry card. Just tap it on the entry point to gain access.
(See entry card questions in these FAQ's) - Both Pools have a parking area
- The location of the pools is shown below
Below is the location of the Bottom Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
Below is the location of the Top Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
Postal (Buzon) Box questions
Correos (The Spanish postal system) do not deliver directly to homes on MLN.
Correos deliver mail to Buzones (mailboxes) which are located two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz. (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
If you have recently moved to MLN, the former owner may have left you a key to the postal box. If not, please visit the community office on a Thursday Morning or email urbmijaslanueve@hotmail.es
Residents can rent a postal box at the community office for €50. This will give you a key to your individual post box. If you sell your home you can return your key and get your €50 returned, however many homeowners leave the post box key for the next resident.
If you lose your key the MLN committee does not have a spare. You would need to pay to have a new lock put onto your post box.
Please note that the boxes are small, and anything larger than an envelope is very likely to be taken to the main post office in Mijas Pueblo, and you will receive a collection slip in your mailbox. (Please note the items brought to the main post office are only kept for seven days!).
Also, note that the post box number you are issued with will most likely not match your house number, so ensure the sender knows your Buzon box number when sending you any mail.
Many residents receive deliveries (such as Amazon) direct to their homes, however, a number of residents opt to use one of the many shops/businesses in the local area that offer a postal/parcel collection service for an annual fee.
Correos deliver mail to Buzones (mailboxes) which are located two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz. (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
If you have recently moved to MLN, the former owner may have left you a key to the postal box. If not, please visit the community office on a Thursday Morning or email urbmijaslanueve@hotmail.es
Residents can rent a postal box at the community office for €50. This will give you a key to your individual post box. If you sell your home you can return your key and get your €50 returned, however many homeowners leave the post box key for the next resident.
If you lose your key the MLN committee does not have a spare. You would need to pay to have a new lock put onto your post box.
Please note that the boxes are small, and anything larger than an envelope is very likely to be taken to the main post office in Mijas Pueblo, and you will receive a collection slip in your mailbox. (Please note the items brought to the main post office are only kept for seven days!).
Also, note that the post box number you are issued with will most likely not match your house number, so ensure the sender knows your Buzon box number when sending you any mail.
Many residents receive deliveries (such as Amazon) direct to their homes, however, a number of residents opt to use one of the many shops/businesses in the local area that offer a postal/parcel collection service for an annual fee.
Where do I take my Household Waste?
The Household waste collection and recycling points are not located within the Mijas La Nueva boundaries.
The "official" refuse collection point for Mijas La Nueva is some two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz, near the buzones/mailboxes (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
Officially this is where residents and guests should deposit any refuse. However, many residents use the collection points that are closer to MLN.
Use this useful link for from the Town Hall in Mijas. The link has a lot of information including a pick up service for unwanted large items etc.
Choosing the Right Waste Receptacle
The number of bins can be overwhelming, but it’s surprisingly simple once you get the hang of it. Here is a quick breakdown of all the bins you’re likely to encounter and what you should put in them:
The Green Bin:
This is the bin for glass. That includes beer and wine bottles, as well as empty jars and any other clean glass.
The Yellow Bin:
This is the bin for plastic lightweight containers and tins. Think butter containers and milk cartons, as well as clean and thoroughly washed tins.
The Blue Bin:
This is the bin for paper and cardboard. That includes newspapers, cardboard boxes, and shredded documents too.
The Grey Bin:
The grey container is for organic and general waste. Effectively, this is the place to put any rubbish that can’t be recycled in the other containers.
For rubbish too large to fit into the general waste receptacles, such as furniture or large home appliances, you are advised to call 616489114 which is a free service. The council will then arrange to collect and recycle these pieces on your behalf.
Textiles should be left in a clothing bank,
Note there is not a textile collection at the MLN refuse area, however if you continue around the corner to the next collection point (near the Hotel Ilunion) you will find one here.
(Note that associations accept used clothes, and kennels and catteries appreciate donations of towels and sheets).
Dangerous, Toxic, Electrical and Large Products
(eg. furniture, building waste etc.)
In these circumstances, you will need to take your waste to the local dumping point.
This is situated in La Cala De Mijas. You will find this at the crossroads between Avda. Mare Norsdrum with Av. Del Golf, on the second roundabout from La Cala, heading towards the golf course. Here you can recycle things that should not be placed in domestic waste containers, such as:
Batteries, car batteries, oil, paint, electronics, computers, light bulbs, and fluorescents. It is worth noting that there are limits to how much of these products you can take to the dump per day, so if you have particularly large volumes you may wish to divide these and distribute them in two trips. The amount of each product you can recycle per person, per day is outlined below:
Domestic oil – 25 litres per person, per day
Motor oil – 15 litres per person, per day
Car batteries – 2 per person, per day
Normal and alkaline batteries – 50 per person, per day
Button batteries – 10 per person, per day
Plastic – 1 cubic meter per person, per day
Rubble, 500 kilos per person, per day
Sheets of glass – 10 kilos per person, per day
Wood and furniture – 1 cubic metre per person, per day
The dumping point in La Cala is open Monday to Friday (8am – 8pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (8am to 6pm), giving you plenty of time to visit and recycle your unneeded or unwanted products at your own convenience.
Furniture Removal
If you telephone 648 960 541 Mijas Council have a furniture collection service.
Recycling, Made Convenient
Finally, it is worth mentioning that if you don’t have a car or simply don’t have the time to drive to the La Cala recycling centre then you can make use of the council-run ecomobile; this is a mobile dumping point that visits various urban centres to pick up dangerous domestic waste. The ecomobile visits large urban hubs on a monthly basis. To find out whether your area is on its route, check out the schedule below:
MIJAS PUEBLO:
You’ll find the ecomobille on the 4th Friday of every month, located outside the Tourist Office from 11am to 2pm
LAS LAGUNAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Tuesday of every month located at El Cerrillo de Las Mentiras (old market place in Las Lagunas) from 8am to 2pm.
LA CALA DE MIJAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Wednesday of each month located next to the street market from 8am to 2pm.
The "official" refuse collection point for Mijas La Nueva is some two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz, near the buzones/mailboxes (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
Officially this is where residents and guests should deposit any refuse. However, many residents use the collection points that are closer to MLN.
Use this useful link for from the Town Hall in Mijas. The link has a lot of information including a pick up service for unwanted large items etc.
Choosing the Right Waste Receptacle
The number of bins can be overwhelming, but it’s surprisingly simple once you get the hang of it. Here is a quick breakdown of all the bins you’re likely to encounter and what you should put in them:
The Green Bin:
This is the bin for glass. That includes beer and wine bottles, as well as empty jars and any other clean glass.
The Yellow Bin:
This is the bin for plastic lightweight containers and tins. Think butter containers and milk cartons, as well as clean and thoroughly washed tins.
The Blue Bin:
This is the bin for paper and cardboard. That includes newspapers, cardboard boxes, and shredded documents too.
The Grey Bin:
The grey container is for organic and general waste. Effectively, this is the place to put any rubbish that can’t be recycled in the other containers.
For rubbish too large to fit into the general waste receptacles, such as furniture or large home appliances, you are advised to call 616489114 which is a free service. The council will then arrange to collect and recycle these pieces on your behalf.
Textiles should be left in a clothing bank,
Note there is not a textile collection at the MLN refuse area, however if you continue around the corner to the next collection point (near the Hotel Ilunion) you will find one here.
(Note that associations accept used clothes, and kennels and catteries appreciate donations of towels and sheets).
Dangerous, Toxic, Electrical and Large Products
(eg. furniture, building waste etc.)
In these circumstances, you will need to take your waste to the local dumping point.
This is situated in La Cala De Mijas. You will find this at the crossroads between Avda. Mare Norsdrum with Av. Del Golf, on the second roundabout from La Cala, heading towards the golf course. Here you can recycle things that should not be placed in domestic waste containers, such as:
Batteries, car batteries, oil, paint, electronics, computers, light bulbs, and fluorescents. It is worth noting that there are limits to how much of these products you can take to the dump per day, so if you have particularly large volumes you may wish to divide these and distribute them in two trips. The amount of each product you can recycle per person, per day is outlined below:
Domestic oil – 25 litres per person, per day
Motor oil – 15 litres per person, per day
Car batteries – 2 per person, per day
Normal and alkaline batteries – 50 per person, per day
Button batteries – 10 per person, per day
Plastic – 1 cubic meter per person, per day
Rubble, 500 kilos per person, per day
Sheets of glass – 10 kilos per person, per day
Wood and furniture – 1 cubic metre per person, per day
The dumping point in La Cala is open Monday to Friday (8am – 8pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (8am to 6pm), giving you plenty of time to visit and recycle your unneeded or unwanted products at your own convenience.
Furniture Removal
If you telephone 648 960 541 Mijas Council have a furniture collection service.
Recycling, Made Convenient
Finally, it is worth mentioning that if you don’t have a car or simply don’t have the time to drive to the La Cala recycling centre then you can make use of the council-run ecomobile; this is a mobile dumping point that visits various urban centres to pick up dangerous domestic waste. The ecomobile visits large urban hubs on a monthly basis. To find out whether your area is on its route, check out the schedule below:
MIJAS PUEBLO:
You’ll find the ecomobille on the 4th Friday of every month, located outside the Tourist Office from 11am to 2pm
LAS LAGUNAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Tuesday of every month located at El Cerrillo de Las Mentiras (old market place in Las Lagunas) from 8am to 2pm.
LA CALA DE MIJAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Wednesday of each month located next to the street market from 8am to 2pm.
Entry Card System (Pools/Tennis Court)
The Committee implemented a new card entry system in May 2019. The card system was introduced to prevent unauthorised use of the swimming pools and tennis facilities by persons who are not MLN owners or guests of those owners.
Common questions about the card entry system;
What if my card is lost or damaged?
Not at this time.
Unfortunately, there have been instances of cards being ‘loaned’ to individuals that are not owners or guests of owners of MLN and facilities being used against the community rules. Therefore, for the short term at least, we are not able to provide additional cards.
Common questions about the card entry system;
- Each home was issued one card only. The card gives access to both swimming pools and the tennis court.
- The card works by tapping on the screen at the swimming pools and tennis court entrance areas. (See picture above)
- The first card was issued free of charge.
- If you are a new owner, the previous owner should have left you the entry card. If not, please contact your solicitor and request the previous owner passes you the card, or request a new card as per the instructions below.
What if my card is lost or damaged?
- Should a card become lost or damaged, an additional card can be purchased from the MLN office. The office is open on Thursday mornings. If you fall outside of that time, then please email urbmijaslanueva@hotmail.es and we will do our best to get your replacement depending on the committee member's availability.
- We require notification from the house owner if your card is lost or damaged.
- The former card will be cancelled before a new card is issued.
- The new card will be issued and signed for by the house owner or their authorized collector (ID required).
- The cost of the replacement card is 50 Euros, payable on, or before collection.
- The Committee reserves the right to suspend the use of the card to a householder if there are instances of non-compliance with the swimming pools or tennis court rules or disruptive and anti-social behaviour.
Not at this time.
Unfortunately, there have been instances of cards being ‘loaned’ to individuals that are not owners or guests of owners of MLN and facilities being used against the community rules. Therefore, for the short term at least, we are not able to provide additional cards.
MLN Homes with Septic Tanks
Septic tank owners
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank and is up-to-date with the community fees is entitled to ask for their septic tank to be emptied based on the following two conditions
Please Note:
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of that septic tank. Your septic tank is not the community's property and is your responsibility.
So why do we empty it?
The community fees include the upkeep and maintenance of MLN's sewage system. As the septic tank owners are not using those facilities, they are entitled to have the septic tank emptied when it is full.
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank and is up-to-date with the community fees is entitled to ask for their septic tank to be emptied based on the following two conditions
- The septic tank is full
- The septic tank is emptied a maximum of once per year
Please Note:
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of that septic tank. Your septic tank is not the community's property and is your responsibility.
So why do we empty it?
The community fees include the upkeep and maintenance of MLN's sewage system. As the septic tank owners are not using those facilities, they are entitled to have the septic tank emptied when it is full.
Tennis Court
The MLN Tennis Court is a fantastic community asset. Information about the tennis court is found below. Please respect the rules!
Where is the tennis court?
The Tennis court is located next to the main swimming pool adjacent to the Carob Bar. Click here for google maps.
How can I book the tennis court?
You need to put your name down on the paper booking form on the notice board outside the tennis court entrance.
How do I enter the Tennis Court?
You gain entry by using your entry card
(See Entry Card System FAQ for further information)
When can I use the Tennis Court?
The Tennis Court is available from 8 am - 8 pm.
For the benefit of all, please only book a one-hour tennis session - if, on the day and time of your session, no booking is shown, you may continue to play, should you wish to.
Please do not book for more than one hour at a time to allow other residents a chance to book.
Please respect the following rules;
Can I do any other activities on the Tennis Court?
At the 2022 AGM, the residents voted in favor of allowing different activities on the Tennis Court under the following conditions.
Where is the tennis court?
The Tennis court is located next to the main swimming pool adjacent to the Carob Bar. Click here for google maps.
How can I book the tennis court?
You need to put your name down on the paper booking form on the notice board outside the tennis court entrance.
How do I enter the Tennis Court?
You gain entry by using your entry card
(See Entry Card System FAQ for further information)
When can I use the Tennis Court?
The Tennis Court is available from 8 am - 8 pm.
For the benefit of all, please only book a one-hour tennis session - if, on the day and time of your session, no booking is shown, you may continue to play, should you wish to.
Please do not book for more than one hour at a time to allow other residents a chance to book.
Please respect the following rules;
- Wear appropriate non-marking footwear
- Do not eat or drink in the playing area
- Ensure you take any rubbish home with you
- Keep noise to a minimum (MLN is a residential area)
- Please wear appropriate clothing (no shirtless playing!)
- The Tennis court is for residents and guests ONLY!
Can I do any other activities on the Tennis Court?
At the 2022 AGM, the residents voted in favor of allowing different activities on the Tennis Court under the following conditions.
- No Team Sports
- Activities can only be done outside the playing surface of the Tennis Court (the green area)
- No music
- No loud noise or shouting
- The intent was for activities such as yoga, pilates, and light exercise (Not activities such as football, basketball, or loud exercise classes)
Garden Waste
How do I dispose of garden rubbish?
There are garden waste disposal points (Basura's) all over MLN. They are designed for garden trimmings only. If you have vast quantities, then you should order a skip.
Can I burn my garden waste?
No burning waste is strictly forbidden.
The garden waste is full. How can I get it emptied?
The Basura's get emptied once a week however, if you notice one is full for a long period, please email urbmijaslanueva@hotmail.es and we will arrange a collection. In the meantime, please use one of the many other Basura's scattered around MLN.
Please note:
- Do not deposit any domestic rubbish, bbq ash or dog poo bags, or any other waste in the garden refuse (Busura) areas. This includes bin bags filled with garden waste. BBQ ash has started fires previously, and it is extremely hazardous.
- Do not cut down or trim any trees on community land. Please consult with the committee. Beware that there are significant regulations and hefty fines if you do not comply.
Local Transport
Below is some information on the local bus and trains to assist you more; we recommend that you download the Consorcio Malaga App. It’s free to download and shows all the bus timetables and stop offs. It also shows the Fuengirola - Malaga trains, plus you can also buy tickets from within the App.
Bus Services
The 222 bus service stops right outside the Mijas La Nueva Top Entrance as shown in the picture below.
The 222 Bus will take you as far as Fuengirola, where you can connect to the local train network.
You can also walk into Mijas Pueblo and catch buses to many other destinations.
Clicking here will take you to the timetable and destination route of the 222 bus, but you can also use this link to lookup any other bus routes.
Taxi Services
The telephone number for Mijas Taxi's is +34 952478288
Optionally you can also use UBER who normally have drivers around the Fuengirola area.
Train Services
The nearest train station to Mijas La Nueva is in Fuengirola. Further information on the train line is found here. Trains run between Malaga and Fuengirola with popular destinations such as Belamadena, Torremolinos, Plaza Mayor (shopping centre), and the airport all on this line. For further destinations such as Madrid you can connect in Malaga.
Bus Services
The 222 bus service stops right outside the Mijas La Nueva Top Entrance as shown in the picture below.
The 222 Bus will take you as far as Fuengirola, where you can connect to the local train network.
You can also walk into Mijas Pueblo and catch buses to many other destinations.
Clicking here will take you to the timetable and destination route of the 222 bus, but you can also use this link to lookup any other bus routes.
Taxi Services
The telephone number for Mijas Taxi's is +34 952478288
Optionally you can also use UBER who normally have drivers around the Fuengirola area.
Train Services
The nearest train station to Mijas La Nueva is in Fuengirola. Further information on the train line is found here. Trains run between Malaga and Fuengirola with popular destinations such as Belamadena, Torremolinos, Plaza Mayor (shopping centre), and the airport all on this line. For further destinations such as Madrid you can connect in Malaga.
MLN Security Alarm
Mijas La Nueva has a security warning alarm.
Two alarms are in place, one at the Carob Bar and another that can get activated by Pam Hook (Committee Member) at the top of the urbanisation. The alarm is activated following a phone call to the Carob Bar or Pam Hook from anyone who sees anything suspicious.
If you hear the alarm, you DO NOT need to leave your home. It is simply a warning to be vigilant.
Pam Hook - 952 59 03 43
Carob Bar - 952 48 55 38
Two alarms are in place, one at the Carob Bar and another that can get activated by Pam Hook (Committee Member) at the top of the urbanisation. The alarm is activated following a phone call to the Carob Bar or Pam Hook from anyone who sees anything suspicious.
If you hear the alarm, you DO NOT need to leave your home. It is simply a warning to be vigilant.
Pam Hook - 952 59 03 43
Carob Bar - 952 48 55 38
Water Leak
Water is a precious commodity, and we ask all residents and guests to be vigilant for water leaks.
What should you do if you detect a leak?
- Pam Hook: 952 59 03 43 (Out of hours)
What should you do if you detect a leak?
- Determine if the leak is on your property - If it is on your property, it is your responsibility to fix it. Please call out a plumber immediately. If you leave the leak, it could cost you a lot of money in additional water costs, and it could also be causing damage (potentially to other residents or community property).
- If the leak is on urbanisation land, please can you inform the committee or maintenance team immediately. We will inspect the leak and determine the best course of action.
- If it is an emergency (a huge leak, or burst pipe) please call one of the following numbers and email urbmijaslanueva@hotmail.es
- Pam Hook: 952 59 03 43 (Out of hours)
Solar Panels
With the continued battle against climate change and ever-increasing energy costs, we recognise the need to embrace renewable energy here in our Urbanisation.
We also feel that any installations must be sympathetic to our surroundings and the impact on our neighbours. We have assembled a list of the most frequently asked questions below, which may help.
Can I fit Solar Panels to my house in MLN?
Probably, but we would kindly request that you discuss your plan with the committee first.
What details should I have when discussing with the committee?
When you have had your installation survey and proposal from your contractor, the committee would like to see it and the schematic plan for the Solar Panel location.
Is there any installation guidance?
Tricky question as every installation is different. As a basic guide, we would expect the solar panels to be contained within the surface area of any actual roof. We also request that the panels are flat to the roof (not raised).
Can I install Solar Panels in my garden?
Maybe, the contractor will advise accordingly.
Do I need to discuss this with my neighbours?
Yes, we recommend you discuss with any neighbours that it will impact. Please consider neighbours that may be behind or in front of you along with your direct neighbours.
Assess your installation's impact on your neighbours and if any aesthetic change is acceptable to you both. If you need help in contacting your neighbours please let us know.
Will I need permission?
Almost certainly. Appropriate local authority permission and a building licence may be needed. It will be your responsibility to ensure you have complied. We imagine that your contractors would take care of what's necessary for you.
Are there any installation grants available?
We believe there may be, but your installer should be able to advise you.
Swimming pools questions
Mijas La Nueva is lucky to have two fantastic communal pools. One Pool is at the top of the urbanisation on Av. Rubi, and the larger Pool is at the bottom of the urbanisation on Av. Diamante, opposite the Carob Bar.
Below is the location of the Bottom Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
Below is the location of the Top Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
- Please ensure you read the swimming pool rules before you visit.
(Click here to access the swimming pool rules). - Every house has one unique credit card style entry card. Just tap it on the entry point to gain access.
(See entry card questions in these FAQ's) - Both Pools have a parking area
- The location of the pools is shown below
Below is the location of the Bottom Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
Below is the location of the Top Pool at MLN.
(Click map to open in Google)
Entry Card System (Pools/Tennis Court)
The Committee implemented a new card entry system in May 2019. The card system was introduced to prevent unauthorised use of the swimming pools and tennis facilities by persons who are not MLN owners or guests of those owners.
Common questions about the card entry system;
What if my card is lost or damaged?
Not at this time.
Unfortunately, there have been instances of cards being ‘loaned’ to individuals that are not owners or guests of owners of MLN and facilities being used against the community rules. Therefore, for the short term at least, we are not able to provide additional cards.
Common questions about the card entry system;
- Each home was issued one card only. The card gives access to both swimming pools and the tennis court.
- The card works by tapping on the screen at the swimming pools and tennis court entrance areas. (See picture above)
- The first card was issued free of charge.
- If you are a new owner, the previous owner should have left you the entry card. If not, please contact your solicitor and request the previous owner passes you the card, or request a new card as per the instructions below.
What if my card is lost or damaged?
- Should a card become lost or damaged, an additional card can be purchased from the MLN office. The office is open on Thursday mornings. If you fall outside of that time, then please email urbmijaslanueva@hotmail.es and we will do our best to get your replacement depending on the committee member's availability.
- We require notification from the house owner if your card is lost or damaged.
- The former card will be cancelled before a new card is issued.
- The new card will be issued and signed for by the house owner or their authorized collector (ID required).
- The cost of the replacement card is 50 Euros, payable on, or before collection.
- The Committee reserves the right to suspend the use of the card to a householder if there are instances of non-compliance with the swimming pools or tennis court rules or disruptive and anti-social behaviour.
Not at this time.
Unfortunately, there have been instances of cards being ‘loaned’ to individuals that are not owners or guests of owners of MLN and facilities being used against the community rules. Therefore, for the short term at least, we are not able to provide additional cards.
Tennis Court
The MLN Tennis Court is a fantastic community asset. Information about the tennis court is found below. Please respect the rules!
Where is the tennis court?
The Tennis court is located next to the main swimming pool adjacent to the Carob Bar. Click here for google maps.
How can I book the tennis court?
You need to put your name down on the paper booking form on the notice board outside the tennis court entrance. At the MLN 2023 AGM, the committee will submit an AGM proposal to expand this website to have an online booking function.
How do I enter the Tennis Court?
You gain entry by using your entry card
(See Entry Card System FAQ for further information)
The Tennis Court is available from 8 am - 8 pm.
For the benefit of all, please only book a one-hour tennis session - if, on the day and time of your session, no booking is shown, you may continue to play, should you wish to.
Please do not book for more than one hour at a time to allow other residents a chance to book.
Please respect the following rules;
Can I do any other activities on the Tennis Court?
At the 2022 AGM, the residents voted in favor of allowing different activities on the Tennis Court under the following conditions.
Where is the tennis court?
The Tennis court is located next to the main swimming pool adjacent to the Carob Bar. Click here for google maps.
How can I book the tennis court?
You need to put your name down on the paper booking form on the notice board outside the tennis court entrance. At the MLN 2023 AGM, the committee will submit an AGM proposal to expand this website to have an online booking function.
How do I enter the Tennis Court?
You gain entry by using your entry card
(See Entry Card System FAQ for further information)
The Tennis Court is available from 8 am - 8 pm.
For the benefit of all, please only book a one-hour tennis session - if, on the day and time of your session, no booking is shown, you may continue to play, should you wish to.
Please do not book for more than one hour at a time to allow other residents a chance to book.
Please respect the following rules;
- Wear appropriate non-marking footwear
- Do not eat or drink in the playing area
- Ensure you take any rubbish home with you
- Keep noise to a minimum (MLN is a residential area)
- Please wear appropriate clothing (no shirtless playing!)
- The Tennis court is for residents and guests ONLY!
Can I do any other activities on the Tennis Court?
At the 2022 AGM, the residents voted in favor of allowing different activities on the Tennis Court under the following conditions.
- No Team Sports
- Activities can only be done outside the playing surface of the Tennis Court (the green area)
- No music
- No loud noise or shouting
- The intent was for activities such as yoga, pilates, and light exercise (Not activities such as football, basketball, or loud exercise classes)
Postal (Buzon) Box questions
Correos (The Spanish postal system) do not deliver directly to homes on MLN.
Correos deliver mail to Buzones (mailboxes) which are located two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz. (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
If you have recently moved to MLN, the former owner may have left you a key to the postal box. If not, please visit the community office on a Thursday Morning or email urbmijaslanueve@hotmail.es
Residents can rent a postal box at the community office for €50. This will give you a key to your individual post box. If you sell your home you can return your key and get your €50 returned, however many homeowners leave the post box key for the next resident.
If you lose your key the MLN committee does not have a spare. You would need to pay to have a new lock put onto your post box.
Please note that the boxes are small, and anything larger than an envelope is very likely to be taken to the main post office in Mijas Pueblo, and you will receive a collection slip in your mailbox. (Please note the items brought to the main post office are only kept for seven days!).
Also, note that the post box number you are issued with will most likely not match your house number, so ensure the sender knows your Buzon box number when sending you any mail.
Many residents receive deliveries (such as Amazon) direct to their homes, however, a number of residents opt to use one of the many shops/businesses in the local area that offer a postal/parcel collection service for an annual fee.
Correos deliver mail to Buzones (mailboxes) which are located two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz. (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
If you have recently moved to MLN, the former owner may have left you a key to the postal box. If not, please visit the community office on a Thursday Morning or email urbmijaslanueve@hotmail.es
Residents can rent a postal box at the community office for €50. This will give you a key to your individual post box. If you sell your home you can return your key and get your €50 returned, however many homeowners leave the post box key for the next resident.
If you lose your key the MLN committee does not have a spare. You would need to pay to have a new lock put onto your post box.
Please note that the boxes are small, and anything larger than an envelope is very likely to be taken to the main post office in Mijas Pueblo, and you will receive a collection slip in your mailbox. (Please note the items brought to the main post office are only kept for seven days!).
Also, note that the post box number you are issued with will most likely not match your house number, so ensure the sender knows your Buzon box number when sending you any mail.
Many residents receive deliveries (such as Amazon) direct to their homes, however, a number of residents opt to use one of the many shops/businesses in the local area that offer a postal/parcel collection service for an annual fee.
Where do I take my Household Waste?
The Household waste collection and recycling points are not located within the Mijas La Nueva boundaries.
The "official" refuse collection point for Mijas La Nueva is some two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz, near the buzones/mailboxes (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
Officially this is where residents and guests should deposit any refuse. However, many residents use the collection points that are closer to MLN.
Choosing the Right Waste Receptacle
The number of bins can be overwhelming, but it’s surprisingly simple once you get the hang of it. Here is a quick breakdown of all the bins you’re likely to encounter and what you should put in them:
The Green Bin:
This is the bin for glass. That includes beer and wine bottles, as well as empty jars and any other clean glass.
The Yellow Bin:
This is the bin for plastic lightweight containers and tins. Think butter containers and milk cartons, as well as clean and thoroughly washed tins.
The Blue Bin:
This is the bin for paper and cardboard. That includes newspapers, cardboard boxes, and shredded documents too.
The Grey Bin:
The grey container is for organic and general waste. Effectively, this is the place to put any rubbish that can’t be recycled in the other containers.
For rubbish too large to fit into the general waste receptacles, such as furniture or large home appliances, you are advised to call 616489114 which is a free service. The council will then arrange to collect and recycle these pieces on your behalf.
Textiles should be left in a clothing bank,
Note there is not a textile collection at the MLN refuse area, however if you continue around the corner to the next collection point (near the Hotel Ilunion) you will find one here.
(Note that associations accept used clothes, and kennels and catteries appreciate donations of towels and sheets).
Dangerous, Toxic, Electrical and Large Products
(eg. furniture, building waste etc.)
In these circumstances, you will need to take your waste to the local dumping point.
This is situated in La Cala De Mijas. You will find this at the crossroads between Avda. Mare Norsdrum with Av. Del Golf, on the second roundabout from La Cala, heading towards the golf course. Here you can recycle things that should not be placed in domestic waste containers, such as:
Batteries, car batteries, oil, paint, electronics, computers, light bulbs, and fluorescents. It is worth noting that there are limits to how much of these products you can take to the dump per day, so if you have particularly large volumes you may wish to divide these and distribute them in two trips. The amount of each product you can recycle per person, per day is outlined below:
Domestic oil – 25 litres per person, per day
Motor oil – 15 litres per person, per day
Car batteries – 2 per person, per day
Normal and alkaline batteries – 50 per person, per day
Button batteries – 10 per person, per day
Plastic – 1 cubic meter per person, per day
Rubble, 500 kilos per person, per day
Sheets of glass – 10 kilos per person, per day
Wood and furniture – 1 cubic metre per person, per day
The dumping point in La Cala is open Monday to Friday (8am – 8pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (8am to 6pm), giving you plenty of time to visit and recycle your unneeded or unwanted products at your own convenience.
Recycling, Made Convenient
Finally, it is worth mentioning that if you don’t have a car or simply don’t have the time to drive to the La Cala recycling centre then you can make use of the council-run ecomobile; this is a mobile dumping point that visits various urban centres to pick up dangerous domestic waste. The ecomobile visits large urban hubs on a monthly basis. To find out whether your area is on its route, check out the schedule below:
MIJAS PUEBLO:
You’ll find the ecomobille on the 4th Friday of every month, located outside the Tourist Office from 11am to 2pm
LAS LAGUNAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Tuesday of every month located at El Cerrillo de Las Mentiras (old market place in Las Lagunas) from 8am to 2pm.
LA CALA DE MIJAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Wednesday of each month located next to the street market from 8am to 2pm.
The "official" refuse collection point for Mijas La Nueva is some two miles away at the entrance to Rancho De La Luz, near the buzones/mailboxes (See Picture below) For directions, please click here to open Google Maps.
Officially this is where residents and guests should deposit any refuse. However, many residents use the collection points that are closer to MLN.
Choosing the Right Waste Receptacle
The number of bins can be overwhelming, but it’s surprisingly simple once you get the hang of it. Here is a quick breakdown of all the bins you’re likely to encounter and what you should put in them:
The Green Bin:
This is the bin for glass. That includes beer and wine bottles, as well as empty jars and any other clean glass.
The Yellow Bin:
This is the bin for plastic lightweight containers and tins. Think butter containers and milk cartons, as well as clean and thoroughly washed tins.
The Blue Bin:
This is the bin for paper and cardboard. That includes newspapers, cardboard boxes, and shredded documents too.
The Grey Bin:
The grey container is for organic and general waste. Effectively, this is the place to put any rubbish that can’t be recycled in the other containers.
For rubbish too large to fit into the general waste receptacles, such as furniture or large home appliances, you are advised to call 616489114 which is a free service. The council will then arrange to collect and recycle these pieces on your behalf.
Textiles should be left in a clothing bank,
Note there is not a textile collection at the MLN refuse area, however if you continue around the corner to the next collection point (near the Hotel Ilunion) you will find one here.
(Note that associations accept used clothes, and kennels and catteries appreciate donations of towels and sheets).
Dangerous, Toxic, Electrical and Large Products
(eg. furniture, building waste etc.)
In these circumstances, you will need to take your waste to the local dumping point.
This is situated in La Cala De Mijas. You will find this at the crossroads between Avda. Mare Norsdrum with Av. Del Golf, on the second roundabout from La Cala, heading towards the golf course. Here you can recycle things that should not be placed in domestic waste containers, such as:
Batteries, car batteries, oil, paint, electronics, computers, light bulbs, and fluorescents. It is worth noting that there are limits to how much of these products you can take to the dump per day, so if you have particularly large volumes you may wish to divide these and distribute them in two trips. The amount of each product you can recycle per person, per day is outlined below:
Domestic oil – 25 litres per person, per day
Motor oil – 15 litres per person, per day
Car batteries – 2 per person, per day
Normal and alkaline batteries – 50 per person, per day
Button batteries – 10 per person, per day
Plastic – 1 cubic meter per person, per day
Rubble, 500 kilos per person, per day
Sheets of glass – 10 kilos per person, per day
Wood and furniture – 1 cubic metre per person, per day
The dumping point in La Cala is open Monday to Friday (8am – 8pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (8am to 6pm), giving you plenty of time to visit and recycle your unneeded or unwanted products at your own convenience.
Recycling, Made Convenient
Finally, it is worth mentioning that if you don’t have a car or simply don’t have the time to drive to the La Cala recycling centre then you can make use of the council-run ecomobile; this is a mobile dumping point that visits various urban centres to pick up dangerous domestic waste. The ecomobile visits large urban hubs on a monthly basis. To find out whether your area is on its route, check out the schedule below:
MIJAS PUEBLO:
You’ll find the ecomobille on the 4th Friday of every month, located outside the Tourist Office from 11am to 2pm
LAS LAGUNAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Tuesday of every month located at El Cerrillo de Las Mentiras (old market place in Las Lagunas) from 8am to 2pm.
LA CALA DE MIJAS:
You’ll find the ecomobile on the 3rd Wednesday of each month located next to the street market from 8am to 2pm.
MLN Homes with Septic Tanks
Septic tank owners
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank and is up-to-date with the community fees is entitled to ask for their septic tank to be emptied based on the following two conditions
Please Note:
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of that septic tank. Your septic tank is not the community's property and is your responsibility.
So why do we empty it?
The community fees include the upkeep and maintenance of MLN's sewage system. As the septic tank owners are not using those facilities, they are entitled to have the septic tank emptied when it is full.
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank and is up-to-date with the community fees is entitled to ask for their septic tank to be emptied based on the following two conditions
- The septic tank is full
- The septic tank is emptied a maximum of once per year
Please Note:
Any owner on MLN who has a septic tank is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of that septic tank. Your septic tank is not the community's property and is your responsibility.
So why do we empty it?
The community fees include the upkeep and maintenance of MLN's sewage system. As the septic tank owners are not using those facilities, they are entitled to have the septic tank emptied when it is full.
Garden Waste
How do I dispose of garden rubbish?
There are garden waste disposal points (Basura's) all over MLN. They are designed for garden trimmings only. If you have vast quantities, then you should order a skip.
Can I burn my garden waste?
No burning waste is strictly forbidden.
The garden waste is full. How can I get it emptied?
The Basura's get emptied once a week however, if you notice one is full for a long period, please email urbmijaslanueva@hotmail.es and we will arrange a collection. In the meantime, please use one of the many other Basura's scattered around MLN.
Please note:
- Do not deposit any domestic rubbish, bbq ash or dog poo bags, or any other waste in the garden refuse (Busura) areas. This includes bin bags filled with garden waste. BBQ ash has started fires previously, and it is extremely hazardous.
- Do not cut down or trim any trees on community land. Please consult with the committee. Beware that there are significant regulations and hefty fines if you do not comply.
Water Leak
Water is a precious commodity, and we ask all residents and guests to be vigilant for water leaks.
What should you do if you detect a leak?
- Pam Hook: 952 59 03 43 (Out of hours)
What should you do if you detect a leak?
- Determine if the leak is on your property - If it is on your property, it is your responsibility to fix it. Please call out a plumber immediately. If you leave the leak, it could cost you a lot of money in additional water costs, and it could also be causing damage (potentially to other residents or community property).
- If the leak is on urbanisation land, please can you inform the committee or maintenance team immediately. We will inspect the leak and determine the best course of action.
- If it is an emergency (a huge leak, or burst pipe) please call one of the following numbers and email urbmijaslanueva@hotmail.es
- Pam Hook: 952 59 03 43 (Out of hours)
Solar Panels
With the continued battle against climate change and ever-increasing energy costs, we recognise the need to embrace renewable energy here in our Urbanisation.
We also feel that any installations must be sympathetic to our surroundings and the impact on our neighbours. We have assembled a list of the most frequently asked questions below, which may help.
Can I fit Solar Panels to my house in MLN?
Probably, but we would kindly request that you discuss your plan with the committee first.
What details should I have when discussing with the committee?
When you have had your installation survey and proposal from your contractor, the committee would like to see it and the schematic plan for the Solar Panel location.
Is there any installation guidance?
Tricky question as every installation is different. As a basic guide, we would expect the solar panels to be contained within the surface area of any actual roof. We also request that the panels are flat to the roof (not raised).
Can I install Solar Panels in my garden?
Maybe, the contractor will advise accordingly.
Do I need to discuss this with my neighbours?
Yes, we recommend you discuss with any neighbours that it will impact. Please consider neighbours that may be behind or in front of you along with your direct neighbours.
Assess your installation's impact on your neighbours and if any aesthetic change is acceptable to you both. If you need help in contacting your neighbours please let us know.
Will I need permission?
Almost certainly. Appropriate local authority permission and a building licence may be needed. It will be your responsibility to ensure you have complied. We imagine that your contractors would take care of what's necessary for you.
Are there any installation grants available?
We believe there may be, but your installer should be able to advise you.
MLN Security Alarm
Mijas La Nueva has a security warning alarm.
Two alarms are in place, one at the Carob Bar and another that can get activated by Pam Hook (Committee Member) at the top of the urbanisation. The alarm is activated following a phone call to the Carob Bar or Pam Hook from anyone who sees anything suspicious.
If you hear the alarm, you DO NOT need to leave your home. It is simply a warning to be vigilant.
Pam Hook - 952 59 03 43
Carob Bar - 952 48 55 38
Two alarms are in place, one at the Carob Bar and another that can get activated by Pam Hook (Committee Member) at the top of the urbanisation. The alarm is activated following a phone call to the Carob Bar or Pam Hook from anyone who sees anything suspicious.
If you hear the alarm, you DO NOT need to leave your home. It is simply a warning to be vigilant.
Pam Hook - 952 59 03 43
Carob Bar - 952 48 55 38
Local Transport
Below is some information on the local bus and trains to assist you more; we recommend that you download the Consorcio Malaga App. It’s free to download and shows all the bus timetables and stop offs. It also shows the Fuengirola - Malaga trains, plus you can also buy tickets from within the App.
Bus Services
The 222 bus service stops right outside the Mijas La Nueva Top Entrance as shown in the picture below.
The 222 Bus will take you as far as Fuengirola, where you can connect to the local train network.
You can also walk into Mijas Pueblo and catch buses to many other destinations.
Clicking here will take you to the timetable and destination route of the 222 bus, but you can also use this link to lookup any other bus routes.
Taxi Services
The telephone number for Mijas Taxi's is +34 952478288
Optionally you can also use UBER who normally have drivers around the Fuengirola area.
Train Services
The nearest train station to Mijas La Nueva is in Fuengirola. Further information on the train line is found here. Trains run between Malaga and Fuengirola with popular destinations such as Belamadena, Torremolinos, Plaza Mayor (shopping centre), and the airport all on this line. For further destinations such as Madrid you can connect in Malaga.
Bus Services
The 222 bus service stops right outside the Mijas La Nueva Top Entrance as shown in the picture below.
The 222 Bus will take you as far as Fuengirola, where you can connect to the local train network.
You can also walk into Mijas Pueblo and catch buses to many other destinations.
Clicking here will take you to the timetable and destination route of the 222 bus, but you can also use this link to lookup any other bus routes.
Taxi Services
The telephone number for Mijas Taxi's is +34 952478288
Optionally you can also use UBER who normally have drivers around the Fuengirola area.
Train Services
The nearest train station to Mijas La Nueva is in Fuengirola. Further information on the train line is found here. Trains run between Malaga and Fuengirola with popular destinations such as Belamadena, Torremolinos, Plaza Mayor (shopping centre), and the airport all on this line. For further destinations such as Madrid you can connect in Malaga.