Come and have fun at the Mijas Racecourse

THIS Sunday, don’t miss the excitement of the races at Mijas Racecourse, starting at 11.30am.

Euro Weekly News is sponsoring the third race of the day, at 1.25pm, but come along and see us at our stand at the racecourse at any time and enjoy a free glass of Pimms.

There will be guided tours, a special performance by FAMA Dance Academy, Children’s Play centre, souvenirs, and a special raffle of Tasting Menus at the Jardin de la Cala Restaurant by courtesy of CIO Mijas.

There will also be a butterfly exhibition, face painting and much more at the Benalmadena Butterfly Park Stand, and an exhibition of photos by Antonio Almagro.

For fashionistas there’ll be a fashion show by ‘Sports-HG’ and ‘Compas y Arte’ with the cooperation of the ‘Soy Como Tu’ (I’m Like You) charity association.

For lunch one has the choice of several: a pizzeria, sea-food restaurant, Argentinean barbecue, hotdogs, bars, international food and much more available within the racecourse facilities.

Thanks to the Costa del Sol whether, in the winter, when races can’t be held in the rest of Europe, the best horses from the top stables head to the Hipodromo Costa del Sol which is in a quiet location in contact with nature.

There is a 15,000m2 with direct view to the tracks and a seating capacity for 2,500 people. The racecourse has 414 fully-equipped boxes, with 12 in the paddock and 80 at the riding school.

The 800m2 paddock is where the horses are shown before and after the races. There are two sand tracks, one is external and 1,700 metres long where the races are held and the other is internal and 1,600 metres long.

There are thirty betting machines in three different areas around the enclosure.