Hiking in Malaga
The Cruz de Pinto route: the path that leads to a place of legends in Malaga's mountains
The aim of this route is to reach an enclave with spectacular panoramic views of the coast and the mountains near Frigiliana
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What to do
This is when tickets will go sale for tenth anniversary of Weekend Beach music festival on Costa del Sol
Organisers have confirmed the dates of the Torre del Mar event while awaiting confirmation of a new venue as developers have moved onto the site where it has been held since 2014
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Health
First private hospital on eastern strip of the Costa del Sol to be ready by 2027
The new 20-million-euro health facility in Vélez-Málaga is being built by the Madrid-based company HM and will have six operating theatres
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Politics
New mayor for Malaga village following vote of no confidence
José Miguel Ruiz has been elected in Comares following a pact between the PSOE and PP to unseat the independent Eva Aguilar, who took office in June 2023
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Heritage
The little known Rudofsky house in the Axarquía
Frigiliana town hall is negotiating with the current owners to open the property, which has BIC status, to the public four times a month
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What to do
Halloween events affected on Costa del Sol as Spain starts three days of official mourning
Vélez-Málaga and Torrox have already cancelled the activities planned for 31 October and Maroween has been postponed until Sunday 3 November as a mark of respect to those who have lost lives and loved ones in this week's devastating floods
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Housing crisis
Velez-Malaga starts process to build almost 300 social housing units, the first in a decade
The local council has ceded land in the town, Torre del Mar, Caleta and between Valle Niza and Almayate
Eugenio Cabezas | -
Housing crisis
Call to tender for 48 social houses in eastern Costa del Sol town
The Junta de Andalucía bought the land in the Pantano Oliveros area over a decade ago
Eugenio Cabezas | -
TV and film
Malaga motorbike fan to pay off debt with Spanish prime time TV show prize money
André García won the cash payout on the popular Antena 3 programme, El Hormiguero
Extra Kayak Nerja
Kayak Nerja reveals the eastern Costa del Sol's best routes and hidden gems
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Halloween
All set for Maroween, one of the Costa del Sol’s most terrifying nights
On 31 October the tiny coastal village of Maro will be celebrating Halloween with sweet potatoes and chestnuts, a children's show and street parades
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Weather
Axarquía in Malaga province lashed with heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail stones
The wild weather lasted for more than three hours with the fire brigade called out to various incidents in the early hours of this Tuesday morning
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Weather
Watch as 'Dana' arrives in Malaga bringing with it rain and hail in parts of the province
Several towns felt the most intense effects of the weather phenomenon this Sunday afternoon, ahead of yellow warnings being activated in a number of areas on Monday and Tuesday
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Weather
Highest peak in Malaga province receives first snowfall of autumn
A white blanket covers La Maroma this Sunday, which sits at an altitude of 2,069 metres above sea level
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Planning
Costa del Sol town invites residents to get involved in its future
The council has published a questionnaire so that all locals can contribute their views on "sustainable development" within its 2030 urban agenda