Axarquía seaside town remembers local hero with a sculpture on its promenade
The bronze statue of ‘Panchito’, by Torre del Mar artist Francisco Martín, pays tribute to the resident who died seven years ago
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In just two years the El Saltillo suspension bridge route in the Axarquía has brought major benefits
The new hiking route has tripled the number of visitors to the local areas, the population of Canillas de Aceituno has increased by 300 residents and the number of hotel and catering businesses has also increased
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Fugitive arrested in Nerja, wanted in Ireland on sexual assault and child porn charges
The 72-year-old man, who had been living in the Axarquia town for five years, is being held in custody by Spanish authorities
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Woman’s body recovered from sea on popular Nerja beach
Several witnesses alerted the 112 emergency services following the discovery near rocks this Sunday afternoon, 30 October
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Axarquía town prays to patron saint for rain
Special prayers have been said to Our Lady of the Remedies in the hope that the weather will change
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These are the latest fifteen Axarquía companies to be awarded tourism quality certificates
Recipients include holiday apartments and B&Bs in Torre del Mar, Canillas de Albaida and Cómpeta and a language centre in Nerja
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Entire village now affected by water problems and restrictions in Periana
The local council has restricted the supply to a dozen hamlets and rural areas due to low levels of the Guaro well
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Spain's Supreme Court confirms Rincón de la Victoria cave is worth 4.9 million euros
The town hall’s appeal has been dismissed and Manuel Laza, one of the owners of the Cueva del Tesoro cave, told SUR that he was "pleased" with court ruling
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Axarquía village to restore 13th century Mudejar minaret
The project to protect the bell tower and the roof of the former mosque, which is an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) will receive 36,000 euros
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Nerja worker seriously injured following electric shock
The incident occurred when the man entered the cold storage area of an establishment on Paseo Burriana
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Fire crews tackle barbecue blaze on top floor of apartment block
According to 112 Andalucía they were alerted by several emergency calls from neighbours at around 4.45pm this Sunday afternoon
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FoodTrucks Xperience returns to Rincón de la Victoria
Chefs on wheels will offer different specialities such as Argentinean empanadas, German sausages, Venezuelan arepas, hamburgers, Cuban food, fried chicken and Mexican as well as food suitable for vegetarians and celiacs
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Nerja mayor: "I always obeyed the recommendations" over the Arroyo de la Miel dump
The trial got under way on Monday with José Alberto Armijo and seven other people facing prosecution for an alleged crime against the environment
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Iznate bans use of drinking water for street cleaning, watering gardens, washing cars and filling swimming pools
The town hall has adopted measures to reduce consumption by 20 per cent due to the drought crisis facing the Axarquía
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Cútar opens visitors’ centre following 12th century Qur’an discovery
The town hall has created a space with museum and educational resources, explaining how the manuscripts from the Nasrid period appeared during the renovation of a house in 2003