Helena Mariño wins VI International Poetry Prize Ciudad de Estepona

Poet and translator Helena Mariño has been awarded the VI International Poetry Prize ‘Ciudad de Estepona’ for her work ‘Mira la palabra cómo brilla’. The award includes 7,000 euros and the publication of the poetry collection by the editorial house Pre-Textos.

The competition drew significant international interest, with over 2,200 works submitted from various Spanish provinces and numerous Latin American countries. Submissions were also received in Spanish from nations including Canada, Japan, Jordan, the United States, China, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Germany.

The jury praised Mariño for her ability to build community and shared space through writing that explores the depths of literature. The award ceremony was held at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center and featured a performance by flamenco dancer Alberto Sellés.