TREASURES OF MALAGA
Castillo de la Estrella: The Arab fortress that is a monumentto the life of SirJames Douglas
Javier Almellones
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Charity
A star-filled night at the Starlite Foundation Gala evening
The charitable foundation is sponsored by Antonio Banderas and recognises the philanthropic work of prominent individuals
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Culture
Torre del Mar serves up a slice of local culture to celebrate annual tourist day
Roberto Soler's creation included the town's iconic lighthouse, local landmarks and a nod to the fishing industry with a traditional jábega boats
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Summer first aid
Here's how to treat typical summer injuries including bites, sunburn and jellyfish stings...
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TREASURES OF MALAGA
Istán: El Castaño Santo
The impressive chestnut tree is believed to be more than eight centuries old and stands in the area south of the Sierra de las Nieves national park in Malaga province
Javier Almellones |
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What's in a name?
There are thousands of Bar Manolos and countless Casa Pacos and Casa Pepes, none of which, unlike in the UK, have had to change their names for reasons of political or religious correctness
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Teba marks its Scottish link with one of its most epic tales
Douglas Days. The festival highlights the plight of Sir James Douglas, a Scottish nobleman who fought and was killed in the Battle of Teba in 1330
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Malaga’s music festivals are really going green
Reusable glasses, fabric instead of plastic for wristbands and ties, electric vehicles, solar energy and free water bars. The large-scale events move away from eco-posturing and take action with measures to reduce their environmental impact
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Gloria Gaynor and Bonnie Tyler: two divas talk to SUR before sharing a stage in Malaga
One is the queen of disco; the other is one of the most famous voices of pop rock. Together they promise a night of nostalgia this Tuesday at the Sabatic Fest in Malaga
Extra HM Hospitales
SUR in English
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Culture
Fifty years of Cómpeta's summer wine fiesta
The Axarquía village holds its famous festival every 15 August to celebrate the local harvest
Alekk M. Saanders | -
Rituals
Andrew J. Linn | -
We change after two beers... and after six?
However much you drink affects your body
Solange Vázquez | -
Enjoy Malaga's gourmet fairs this month
August is usually the hottest time of the year and to cool it down there are some refreshing events where visitors can enjoy free gazpacho, porra or even sweet muscatel wine
Javier Almellones |
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Strabismus, the condition that makes adults go cross-eyed
Eye health. Look out for eyes becoming misaligned when older as this can be a sign of some serious medical issues
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Christian Machowski Photographer
'I capture moments through the eyes of a foreigner'
His photos do more for a city's tourism than any promotional campaign. In 2015 he moved to the south of Spain and since then he hasn't stopped snapping
Ana Pérez-Bryan |