Águilas honours the birthday of its newest 100-year-old resident with a surprise party guest
María Milagros Martínez Luengo joins the ranks of Águilas’ elite centenarians
In a heartwarming celebration, María Milagros Martínez Luengo, affectionately known as “Lalitos”, marked a major milestone on Tuesday September 10, becoming one of the exclusive group of just 6 centenarians in Águilas.
The mayor, Mari Carmen Moreno, responded to the invitation of her family and wanted to congratulate her in person, presenting a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The birthday girl was well and truly surprised and delighted by her unexpected guest, and said she felt “like I was on a cloud, flying.”
At 100 years young, María Milagros is a shining example of a life well lived. Despite facing numerous challenges, including the loss of her parents at a young age and the hardships of war, she has remained steadfast and determined.
Her family’s legacy as industrialists, who founded the Esperanza esparto factory in Águilas in 1877, has also played a significant role in shaping her life.
María Milagros’ family history is deeply rooted in Águilas, with her ancestors arriving in the town more than 140 years ago from Barcelona. The legacy of the Esperanza esparto factory, which was later renamed ‘Garriga e hijos’, lives on today in its reincarnation as the popular ‘El pecado’ restaurant.
Additionally, the house which once belonged to the factory’s caretakers now operates as a thriving summer beach bar on Playa de los Cocedores.
As María Milagros looks back on her life, she believes that it is the challenges which have shaped her as a person: her mother sadly died at 37 giving birth to her sisters and her father passed away at the age of 53 in a car accident.
Always a fighter and an entrepreneur, she threw herself into running a successful car parts store in Callejón de Caldera.
Her story serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us that with determination and courage, we can overcome any obstacle and live a life filled with purpose and joy.
Happy Birthday María Milagros!
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Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
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