Drought crisis
The river has been supplying other parts of the drought-stricken Axarquía including Torrox, Algarrobo and parts of Vélez-Málaga since November 2022
Eugenio Cabezas
Drought crisis
The levels in La Viñuela will mean that the water restrictions that have been in place in districts of Periana including Pollo Pelao, La Muela, Cortijo Blanco and La Estación, among others, can be lifted
Eugenio Cabezas |
Migration
Óscar Medina has spoken out against a hotel businessman's agreement with the Spanish government to house migrants in El Morche
112 incident
Once the 26-year-old victim was freed by firefighters from Malaga's provincial brigade, the ambulance service could only certify his death at the scene
SUR |
Crime
A group of young people had changed the locks and were about to unload their belongings when they were intercepted by police officers, after neighbours raised the alarm via a WhatsApp group
National Police officers Elena Expósito and Alberto Álvarez, who were out with their families, raced to the aid of the 75-year-old man on Palm Sunday
Population
People originally from Nerja have moved to neighbouring Torrox over the years, many attracted by lower property prices
Eugenio Cabezas |
Animal welfare
Only those volunteers who have official authorisation are allowed to feed the 37 registered colonies. Anyone else caught feeding them could face a fine of between 75 and 500 euros
SUR |
Animal welfare
The painstaking operation involved firefighters from Malaga's provincial brigade breaking the tiles in the kitchen of a first floor flat in the building to reach the dog
Eugenio Cabezas |
Retail
The German supermarket chain has plans to open a further twelve in the provinces of Malaga, Cadiz and Seville in 2024
Eugenio Cabezas |
Easter
There is an audio guide in English and Spanish and the sightseeing routes include the Cueva del Tesoro and Villa Antiopa Roman villa
SUR |
Retail
El Ingenio in Vélez-Málaga attracts customers from Rincón de la Victoria to Motril in Granada province
Eugenio Cabezas |
Community spirit
The Vélez-Málaga branch of the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) provides help to people across the Axarquía with medical appointments, loans of mobility aids, social services appointments, home visits and shopping
What to do
This year it will take place on Sunday 28 April on Plaza de España
Easter
Barry and Vera Hislop have lived in Riogordo for 19 years and saw getting involved in 'El Paso' as the ideal way of meeting the locals
