History
The first known English landing took place shortly before an Anglo-Dutch squadron commanded by Admiral Rooke took Gibraltar on 4 August 1704 in the context of the War of the Spanish Succession
Tourism
It is a declaration of intentions and commitments to drive progress based on a roadmap agreed upon by all stakeholders in the sector, while also addressing the demands of citizens in tourist destinations
Culture
As part of the three days of festivities in her honour, the Virgen de la Cruz will pass under the new structure during Friday's procession
112 incident
A former worker guarding the park spotted them and alerted 091, after which the trespassing teenagers were caught by the National Police
Culture
A technical report from the provincial authority states that the site is, legally, in a state of urban ruin and that it must be demolished, while the town hall says that it is currently studying the case
Costa del Sol
The project involves an investment of more than 2.5 million euros, which will allow the full restoration of the building and its conversion into an urban, cultural and heritage centre
Costa del Sol
The 1,500-sqaure-metre facility, the fifth to be installed in the town, is open every day between 8am and 11pm
Sports
Involving an investment of around 400,000 euros, it will enable the 400 regular skaters to use it all year round, both protecting them from the sun and the rain
Leisure
The town hall has refurbished a square in Arroyo de la Miel, transforming it into an area featuring a total of nine exercise machines
What to do
Held in Plaza de las Tres Culturas between 15 and 17 August, the event will offer music, gastronomy and popular traditions, along with a procession in honour of La Virgen de la Cruz
Emergency services
The number of staff, who respond to around 700 incidents a year in the town, will increase from 30 to 36
Heritage
Built in the 16th century, Torre del Muelle is one of the three watchtowers in the Costa del Sol municipality
Crime
The joint operation involved 24 police officers and resulted in one arrest and the seizure of 2,324 counterfeit items
Economy
The ZBE has been fully operational since 15 February, but there are claims that not one single person who has breached the new anti-pollution regulation has yet been informed of their penalty
Health
The work, which began at the end of November 2023 with an eight-month completion period, has finally been completed after an investment of 1.4 million euros to improve the facilities