Tourism
Costa del Sol town seeks best shots for 2026 tourism calendar
Professional photographers, amateurs and all those who love Rincón de la Victoria are encouraged to submit their entries before 31 October
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Wildlife
First case of bird flu in Malaga province confirmed on Costa del Sol
The wild duck was found dead on Benajarafe beach in August and tests confirmed that it had the disease
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Tourism
New viewpoints will allow visitors to enjoy Costa del Sol beauty spot
Nerja town hall has announced that it will also regulate parking in the Maro cliffs area
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Nature
The 'extraordinary' natural value of the Costa del Sol's Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs, home to some 1,500 species
Mostly in the province of Malaga, environmentalists are calling for more protection measures as it is one of the most important marine-terrestrial natural areas in the Mediterranean
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Curiosities
The narrow alley in Malaga's Axarquía where you don't want to meet someone coming the other way
It is considered one of the narrowest in the Andalucía region, while in Spain record holder is in the town of Urrués, in Zaragoza, at just 41.5 centimetres
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Food and drink
Oktoberfest comes to eastern Costa del Sol town
Torre del Mar is hosting its annual German beer festival this Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October
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Retail
Local shopping campaign launched on eastern Costa del Sol
Mascots in the form of the Torre del Mar lighthouse and Vélez-Málaga's fortress will appear at upcoming events to promote the municipality's retail offer
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Food and drink
Mangoes from Malaga: the tropical flavour that conquered Europe
More than 4,500 hectares are currently cultivated in the province, a figure that continues to grow every year
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What to do
On your marks, get set, go... for Nerja's annual fair on the Costa del Sol
The coastal town's 'feria' will kick-off at 8pm on Wednesday 8 October with music in front of the town hall and the popular waiters' race will take place on Thursday
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Economy
Residents in 'poorest' village in Malaga react to latest statistics
For the second consecutive year, it has been declared the poorest municipality in the province and one of the most economically disadvantaged among those with more than 1,000 inhabitants in Spain
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Food and drink
Axarquía company wins gold medal at World Beer Awards 2025
Held recently in the UK, the aim of the competition is to promote the world’s best beers to consumers and trade across the globe
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Community spirit
Eastern Costa del Sol bar raises 2,000 for local breast cancer charity
The owners of Bar 19 in Nerja organised karaoke evenings and raffles in aid of Asociación Esperanza, an Axarquía-based organisation that supports patients and their families
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Migration
'No incidents' reported as Costa del Sol hotel marks two years as migrant reception centre
Since the former four-star Urban Beach hotel received the first group in October 2023, around 1,600 people - mainly young men from African countries - have passed through its doors
Eugenio Cabezas |
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Culture
Month-long cultural programme welcomes in autumn in Malaga village
Comares Cultural includes a classic car rally, trips, walking tours, foodie events and more throughout October
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Health
East of Malaga health area extends colon cancer screening options
The idea is to be able to screen more people between the ages of 50 and 69 years of age residing in the 31 Axarquía municipalities who have agreed to participate in screening
Eugenio Cabezas |