Tourism
The Mancomunidad association of town halls of the Costa del Sol-Axarquía has, for the first time, compiled and digitised a list of over 20 sites in the east of Malaga province
Wildfire
Axarquía: the fire broke out next to a road and a recycling centre; 162 residents of rural homes have been evacuated
Fires
This incident comes just a week after a fire broke out near El Ingenio shopping centre while a second affected the areas around La Fortaleza in the eastern Costa del Sol town
Health
Alida Azabal, who has postponed her approved right to die, swims with sea lions and visits Valencia's Oceanogràfic with her mother
World Cup final
A number of town halls along the eastern Costa del Sol will be installing giant screens in public places for residents and visitors to watch the clash between Spain and Argentina on Sunday 19 July while others are encouraging people to support the local hospitality trade
Wildlife
A local resident in Canillas de Aceituno has photographed the animals on Calle Convento, where they seek out vegetation and a cool spot on the hottest nights
Transport
Business leaders, local authorities and the Andalusian regional government met to discuss ways to put a stop to the traffic jams that have been choking the eastern Costa del Sol for years
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Extra El Boliche
El Boliche: quality international cuisine in a relaxed beachfront setting
Sport
Any females over the age of 40 interested in joining the Costa del Sol Sisters are invited to attend a training session in Benamargosa when they start training again in September
Sport
The bikers will set off on Saturday 18 July from Venta Ramírez, in El Trapiche and the route will pass through Periana, Alfarnate, Colmenar and Riogordo
Sport
Registration is now open for the event at Añoreta Golf until Thursday 3 September at 9am with the participation fee set at 40 euros for members and 55 euros for non-members
Local government
This reconsideration comes two weeks after a Guardia Civil operation placed the mayor, councillors and staff at the centre of a judicial investigation into alleged offences of misconduct in public office and embezzlement of public funds
Public transport
Reduced prices and an increase in users have been accompanied by numerous complaints leading to residents starting a petition calling for more frequent services, advance ticket sales and greater capacity on buses
Investigation
The town hall has asked residents to report any suspicious behaviour that could endanger the public
Infrastructure
The Hispania Nostra heritage association has warned of the progressive deterioration of the eastern Costa del Sol aqueduct, which is believed to have been built in the late 19th century and closely linked to the cultivation of sugar cane and to the former San Joaquín de Maro factory
Parks and gardens
The first phase of the Parque del Mediterráneo, located in Torre de Benagalbón in the eastern Costa del Sol town officially opened on Monday 14 July
Housing
The Guardia Civil, the Local Police, civil protection and the cleaning service removed the illegal settlement located very close to the border with Vélez-Málaga
Migrants
This situation is linked to the continuation of the emergency arrangements put in place at the Urban Beach hotel in El Morche, which has been a centre for people who have been transferred from the Canary Islands and other parts of Spain since October 2023
Sealife
The MegaMAR group has concluded a month-long study trip in the Mediterranean sea with 561 sightings of the species, alongside pilot whales, dolphins, turtles and fin whales between Nerja and Almería
Leisure
Computer scientist Hugo Miguel Bertrán Zayas has opened a shop where people can trade and play games cards in the eastern Costa del Sol town