National Police officers Elena Expósito and Alberto Álvarez, who were out with their families, raced to the aid of the 75-year-old man on Palm Sunday
Population
People originally from Nerja have moved to neighbouring Torrox over the years, many attracted by lower property prices
Animal welfare
Only those volunteers who have official authorisation are allowed to feed the 37 registered colonies. Anyone else caught feeding them could face a fine of between 75 and 500 euros
Animal welfare
The painstaking operation involved firefighters from Malaga's provincial brigade breaking the tiles in the kitchen of a first floor flat in the building to reach the dog
Retail
The German supermarket chain has plans to open a further twelve in the provinces of Malaga, Cadiz and Seville in 2024
Easter
There is an audio guide in English and Spanish and the sightseeing routes include the Cueva del Tesoro and Villa Antiopa Roman villa
Retail
El Ingenio in Vélez-Málaga attracts customers from Rincón de la Victoria to Motril in Granada province
Extra Invest Home
Royal Park Residence at the Heart of the New Golden Mile Transformation
Community spirit
The Vélez-Málaga branch of the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) provides help to people across the Axarquía with medical appointments, loans of mobility aids, social services appointments, home visits and shopping
What to do
This year it will take place on Sunday 28 April on Plaza de España
Easter
Barry and Vera Hislop have lived in Riogordo for 19 years and saw getting involved in 'El Paso' as the ideal way of meeting the locals
Tourism
Cómpeta is the only place on the Escapada Rural inland tourism capital 2024 shortlist in Malaga province
Safety
The coastal towns of Vélez-Málaga and Nerja have both announced that they will be operating a lifeguard service on their beaches from Maundy Thursday (28 March) to Easter Sunday (31 March)
Environment
At 2,064 metres above sea level La Maroma is often referred to as ‘the roof of Malaga’ and attracts large groups of people on a daily basis
The town hall has acknowledged "times have changed and a significant part of the population does not feel comfortable with the pyrotechnics, as they bother some - mainly small children, people with disabilities and also, to some extent, pet owners
Crime
Police arrested the individual after he was found hiding inside living room furniture at his mother's home