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Events in Malaga
Bather dies on a beach popular with holidaymakers in Nerja
Attempts were made to resuscitate the man on the shore, but they were not successful
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Events
Nerja gears up for feria
The festivities in honour of the town’s patron San Miguel and the Virgen de las Angustias take place from 7 to 12 October
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History
New evidence reveals King Alfonso XII did not name Nerja’s Balcón de Europa
Most locals will tell you that is how the iconic viewpoint got its name but, according to the documentation found in the town’s historical archive and research carried out, it is not true
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Beach safety
Nerja's lifeguards clock off and take stock of summer season
The service, which operates on the town's beaches throughout the peak season, rescued eight people from the sea and attended 59 people with minor illnesses and injuries
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Town planning
'Great shock' as popular Nerja tennis club and bar set to close
Property developers Lual have been granted permission to change the land use from sports facility to commercial, according to sources at La Raqueta bar and Almijara Bowls Club who also rent space on the site
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Events
Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, typical German food and live music on Malaga's Axarquía coast
Torre del Mar is hosting its annual beer festival this coming weekend, from 12 noon to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday
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World Tourism Day 2023
Two-time world athletics champion María Pérez given Tourist of Honour award at Nerja World Tourism Day event
Recognition was also given to a group of hotel and tourist apartment receptionists, as well as a posthumous award to hotelier Miguel Moreno
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Emergency services
Watch as spectacular boat and helicopter chase unfolds off a Costa del Sol beach
A police aircraft and two patrol boats raced past shocked bathers as they sped after what appeared to be a drug-smuggling boat on Sunday, but all wasn't quite what it seemed
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World Tourism Day 2023
Nerja's World Tourism Day events a big hit with locals and tourists alike
The Town Hall laid on a variety of activities including guided tours, a flamenco show and a firework display
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Charity benefits from defunct association's leftover funds
Save Our Home Axarquía disbanded in February after 15 years and said at the time that it would share remaining funds among local charities
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Arrested Vélez priest may have abused more women
Father Fran's secret girlfriend found computer photos and videos and he is alleged to have told her "You already know I'm a bit of a lad"
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Events
Costa del Sol walkers to stride out for Poppy Appeal
The sponsored walk in Nerja will raise funds for the Royal British Legion's annual appeal
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Drought crisis
Axarquía village becomes latest victim of more drought crisis water cuts in Malaga province
Periana town hall has announced that the nighttime cuts will affect not only rural areas but also the village centre due to the low level of the Guaro well
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Events
Axarquía village celebrates multiculturalism with an international feast
Cómpeta's Residents' Day takes place on Saturday 29 September and features dishes from 19 of the countries that make up its diverse population