Reopening of Vélez-Málaga's San Francisco 'gourmet' market still up in the air
The businesses affected criticised the town hall's "lack of communication and information"
The businesses affected criticised the town hall's "lack of communication and information"
The plan, which would have used recycled rubble, is deemed "incompatible" with Malaga's coastal protection strategy
The hamlet of just 800 residents, which belongs to Vélez-Málaga, has had poor or no internet connection until now
The natural park is Malaga province's only large undeveloped stretch of coastline, and has been protected since 1989
Bids will be accepted until 2 pm no Friday 20 May and the public auction for the sale will be at 10 am on 6 June
Mayor Óscar Medina considers that this population growth "will bring great benefits to the town"
Seventeen establishments are taking part in the event from 6 to 22 May 2022 and each will be vying for the prize of best tapa
The central government considers the plan, which would have used recycled construction rubble, "incompatible" with its strategy to protect Malaga’s coastline
The starting price is set at just under 1.5 million and interested parties have until 20 May to submit their bids for the 1,065 square metre premises
The town hall gave four businesses 15 days to reopen before the start of Easter week, but they refused "because they had no guarantee that they could continue"
The ten-year concession will help to preserve the Maro-Cerro Cliffs natural park, near Nerja, which has been a protected area since 1989
Bids must start at 400 euros and the winner will be announced at Nerja's Hotel Carabeo and on Facebook on Tuesday 31 May
The damage caused by recent storms includes flooded beach bars and promenades, as well as a burst drinking water pipe
Nerja’s mayor has repeated his call to the regional government to control access at the popular beauty spot
Business owners and the opposition PP party have also complained but the town hall insists the work is on schedule