What To Do
There will be free tastings of 'boquerones' sourced from local fishmongers and live cooking demonstrations during the six-day event which starts on 8 September
People
Guillermo Lachica, who is originally from Argentina but lives in Algarrobo-Costa, is working on the eastern Costa del Sol town's beaches for the second summer running and says he has no plans to retire
What To Do
Cómpeta Connect, which is based in the Malaga province town, is holding its third Tinto de Verano event from Thursday 10 until Sunday 12 September with theatre, live music and food included in the ticket
Local government
Protests by local residents and shopkeepers erupted after a motion to debate a proposal to freeze utility bills was rejected by the eastern Costa del Sol town hall
Wildlife
The tragic discovery in Rincón de la Victoria on Monday 31 August comes after beachgoers were able to enjoy the sight of two dolphins just off the shore at Valle Niza, in Vélez-Málaga, less than ten kilometres away, over the weekend
What To Do
Over 40 artists from all over the world will be showing their work at the annual cultural event in Cómpeta in Malaga province from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September
Water
Environmental group GENA-Ecologistas en Acción warns residential tourism and holiday rentals are placing unseen pressure on eastern Costa del Sol water resources
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Ismael Fernández, the owner of La Burrita Baldomera in El Borge, which provides a home for 20 animals, is relieved that no one was injured, even though the flames almost engulfed his home
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Illegal camping
The eastern Costa del Sol town hall has said that the measures are intended to prevent the risk of fire and flooding and to safeguard public safety and community harmony and that police have also carried out actions in other parts of the town
Wildlife
The animals swam almost right up to the shore in Valle Niza, is a common sight along this stretch of the Malaga coast
Sport
The contract provides for almost 14,000 hours of service per year and the recruitment of eight staff members to outside school hours in the eastern Costa del Sol town
What To Do
This year's event is taking place in the skies above the eastern Costa del Sol town from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September with over 30 aircraft participating and the return of the sunset show
Roads
The eastern Costa del Sol town hall is to put out to tender a road resurfacing programme, which will cover more than 37,000 square metres spread across Torrox Pueblo, El Morche and various coastal areas
Wildfires
The mayor of Macharaviaya explained that the flames stopped about 800 metres from the centre and that it was not been necessary to evacuate homes
Employment
The Nerja business association (AEN) has agreed to set up a dedicated working group to analyse the problem and draw up proposals that could facilitate access to affordable housing, both for those already living in the town and for those who need to move there for work reasons