Food and drink
This is where you can try craft beer on the Costa del Sol this weekend
Rincón de la Victoria is hosting the Birra&Art festival from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 May with beers from Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic and Spain
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Police
Why were there so many drones flying over Spain's Vélez-Málaga today?
National Police dogs, the Tedax explosive device deactivation team, motorbikes, vans and patrol cars were also seen in action in the Costa del Sol town this Wednesday
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Politics
Costa del Sol town hall blames third parties for the loss of funding for 10th century fortress and water supply improvements
Regarding the Fortaleza Vélez-Málaga councillors claim that they "were unaware of the request" and point the finger of blame at Valencia over the failure to secure money for the water projects
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Water infrastructure
Costa del Sol town loses out on 9.2 million euros in funding for improvements to water supply
Spain’s central government has rejected the application submitted by Vélez-Málaga town hall sent in February 2023 as it did not rectify errors in the original documentation
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Hiking in Malaga province
Cueva de Nerja-Almijara: a hiking trail that starts at the entrance of the famous cave and offers breathtaking views
There are numerous information panels along the route about the natural park and the cave complex itself
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Retail
Cosmetics company Rituals opens at Costa del Sol shopping centre
Primor and Pandora have also updated their premises at El Ingenio in Vélez-Málaga
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Leisure
Costa del Sol escape room scoops silver at prestigious awards ceremony
Torrenigma in Torre del Mar came runner up at the gala in Valencia, which is described as the Goyas of the sector
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Food and drink
Malaga province's hidden larder offering sausages, cheeses, oils, sweets and honey
This village in the upper Axarquia boasts a wide variety of gastronomic products
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Civil Protection
Civil Protection volunteers across Malaga province receive first aid and emergency training ahead of summer
Students were also taught how to help people with disabilities including providing assistance with accessible bathing, as well as rescue techniques and provide first aid adapted to these users
José Rodríguez Cámara |
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Heritage
Malaga province olive trees no longer in the running for Unesco World Heritage recognition
The groves in Periana and neighbouring Alfarnatejo were part of the Andalusian candidacy, which has been withdrawn due to the rejection and distrust of farmers from Jaen and Cordoba
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Leisure
Give geocaching a go and get to know more about Malaga province at the same time
The Gran Senda de la Axarquía has been added to the Bosque de Cobre and the Gran Senda de la Sierra de las Nieves, that were already included in the app, and users have to find hidden clues in outdoor locations in the form of a treasure hunt
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THE STORY BEHIND A PLACE NAME
Torre del Mar: A strategic military tower of the sea
The remains of the fortress can be seen on Plaza de la Axarquía where the roundhouse, which would have been a tower, still stands
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Nature
Costa del Sol school unveils pioneering project to reintroduce barn owls into the local area
The bird is classified as endangered and the species is becoming increasingly rare in Malaga province, with just twenty breeding pairs left
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Gastronomy
This is where the next Sabor a Málaga foodie fair is happening from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May
The event is taking place on Nerja's iconic Balcón de Europa with 33 stalls selling local products. There will also be cooking demonstrations and free tastings
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Social media
Meet the salsa world champion and influencer from the Costa del Sol who shares 3million followers
Antonio López and his wife Solange Janssens have dance academies in Nerja and Almuñécar and their videos have taken TikTok and Instagram by storm since they started out in 2020
Eugenio Cabezas |