History
Vélez-Málaga artist Evaristo Guerra gave a copy of his work to the town's mayor and president of the María Zambrano foundation during the annual conference held in her name
Weather
The mayor of La Viñuela, José Juan Jiménez, has reported that there has been “no flooding or damage” in Los Romanes and that the water will go straight into La Viñuela reservoir
Community spirit
The Royal British Legion Nerja branch raised over 4,500 euros for its 2024 appeal through its annual Poppy Ball and Walk
Photography
Nerja and Almuñécar-La Herradura have put in a joint bid to host the World Championship Underwater Photo and Underwater Video competition in 2025 or 2026
Food and drink
Mango, papaya and dragon fruit from the Axarquía are three of the main ingredients of this new preserve made by a company from Benalauría in the Serranía de Ronda
History
Illustrator Guillermo Espejo Rubio has worked with a team of scientists at the Cueva del la Victoria in Rincón de la Victoria to come up with a series of images
Drought crisis
The Axarquía area's La Viñuela reservoir in the east of Malaga province is still in a severe drought situation, despite the rain in October, but it could be another "four or five years at most" before the new water source is a reality
Infrastructure
Nerja town hall has appealed the request and considers it “an injustice”
Food and dink
Made with flour, lard, eggs, an alcoholic liquor and the unmistakable flavours of cloves and cinnamon, the 'rosco carrero' is still made in three local bakeries
Crime
Local Police officers stopped two vehicles in Torre del Mar that were found to be carrying 258 kilos of avocados and 50 kilos of peppers
What to do
As well as a full programme of activities, there will be 15 stalls set up in the Almáchar’s María Zambrano park selling local raisins, wines, cheeses and honey, amongst other things
Drought crisis
Fourteen of the municipalities that are partially supplied by the La Viñuela reservoir have gone back to receiving resources from the drinking water treatment plant at El Ataba in the city
Property
Spain’s Interior Ministry is asking for less than the 1.5 million euros it wanted two years ago, when no bidders came forward
Food and drink
Cantina Mariachi, founded in 1993, is the latest addition to the food offer at El Ingenio in Vélez-Málaga
Environment
Environmental educators will provide information on how to correctly manage the disposal of batteries. There will also be activities, games and surprises with gifts