Hiking in Malaga
A walk to a sanctuary hidden in the woods of Marbella
The remains of a chapel, which was built in the 16th century when wolves were still present in the Sierra Blanca mountains, can still be seen
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Environment
The 'pioneering' property development with green credentials on Costa del Sol
The complex has geothermal energy for heating, photovoltaic panels for electricity and the ability to reuse rainwater and greywater from toilets and showers in the communal areas
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Public holidays
These are the public holidays for each of the 103 municipalities in Malaga province in 2025
Of the 14 public holidays in the Andalucía region next year, each municipality adds two local public holidays. This is the full list...
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Environment
Axarquía council calls for ‘civic-mindedness’ after increase in number of illegal rubbish dumps
Vélez-Málaga town hall has reinforced the number of Local Police officers in Cajiz and Almayate and has asked residents to deposit agricultural and large waste items at the ‘punto limpio’
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Sceince
Novel packaging material made from cellulose being developed in Malaga town
The bioplastic material can preserve food for longer than normal plastic according to researchers at La Mayora in Algarrobo
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Crime
Heartless thieves steal nine-year-old boy's wheelchair in Malaga city
The family of the child, who broke his leg in the summer and needs it to get around, is appealing for help to find it on social media
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Crime
Police raid cannabis smoking clubs in Marbella where hard drugs were being sold
Officers arrested three people, aged between 23 and 33, including the managers of the two premises
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Weather
New warnings for heavy rain in these areas of Malaga province in the early hours of Wednesday morning
Spain's national weather agency Aemet has issued a number of yellow alerts from midnight due to a risk of 25 millimetres falling in an hour
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Food and drink
SUR Wines&Gourmet celebrates its fourth annual event on 21 October
Organised by SUR's gastronomy supplement Malaga en la Mesa, it will bring together professionals from the world of hospitality, distribution, tourism and wineries
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Health
Mosquito-borne West Nile virus detected in another three horses in Malaga province
The latest cases have been registered in the municipalities of Alhaurín el Grande, Almargen and Antequera
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Crime
More than 40 people arrested after police smash money-laundering ring in Malaga
The criminal gang allegedly created a network with the aim of hiding cash from three lines of fraudulent business, involving telematic fraud, drug trafficking and selling 'laughing gas'
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What to do
Oktoberfest comes to Costa del Sol’s 'little Germany'
Torrox Costa’s annual beer festival is taking place from 17 to 20 October with an “intense” programme of events
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Community spirit
Mijas Lions to lace up their walking boots in aid of diabetes awareness
Held on Sunday 3 November, this will be the sixth year the diabetes support group has hosted an awareness event in Plaza del Torreón, which begins at 10am with the popular five-kilometre sponsored walk
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112 incident
Man found dead with a cut to his neck at rural property in Estepona identified
Police have revealed the identity of the victim, who had no association with the property, who also showed signs of having been beaten with a blunt object - possibly a shovel
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Marbella
More than 2,500 walkers explore Marbella countryside at four-day hiking festival
Marbella 4 Days Walking is held every year as a celebration of hiking and community spirit with participants coming from 17 different countries
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