Benalmádena preserves its cultural identity with a series of new murals

Culture

Funded through the tourism sustainability plans in destinations, the project aims to bring local history closer to residents and visitors through urban art

Tony Bryant

Benalmádena will soon have a new mural that is part of a project that highlights the identity and cultural heritage of the Costa del Sol town. Funded through the tourism sustainability plans in destinations (PSTD), the mural is being created by Guillermo José Paz (‘Nesui’) and Antonio López Caro (‘Badicoloreando’).

The piece is being installed in Plaza Pueblosol and celebrates the history of Arroyo de la Miel through a series of recreated historical photographs. The mural uses colours inspired by the tones of the original photographs, enhancing the evocative nature of the project, which aims to bring local history closer to residents and visitors through urban art.

The town’s mayor, Juan Antonio Lara, visited the new artwork on Thursday, a piece that will feature well-known residents and iconic local images, such as the opening of Tivoli, the old railway station, Plaza de España, the traditional San Juan procession and the church of the Immaculate Conception.

“This mural will serve as a permanent tribute to the people, places and memories that have shaped Arroyo de la Miel, helping to preserve the municipality’s collective memory for future generations,” the mayor said.

For more news on Benalmadena & Torremolinos click here