Axarquia
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Axarquia is a region of southern Spain in Andalucia famed for its sub-tropical climate, dramatic mountain scenery and unspoilt white washed villages. Some of the villages in Axarquia include Sedella, Totalan, El Borge, Competa, Benamargosa and Arenas. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Axarquia, covering Nerja, Torrox, Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar and Motril.
Gas blast destroys upper floor of Sayalonga restaurant while open to diners
A powerful explosion triggered by a gas cylinder tore apart the upper storey of a restaurant situated in Don Rafael Alcoba Square, Sayalonga, on Monday,...
Rincon de la Victoria land rights – Become a land developer for €1
Property developers and investors can now have the chance to snap up valuable buildable land rights in Rincon de la Victoria through a new online...
Torrox creates giant Spanish flag canopy in Constitution Plaza for World Cup
Torrox town has replaced the usual multicolour umbrellas over Constitution Plaza with red- and yellow-coloured models that form a giant Spanish flag. Council workers completed...
Jet Ski riders face huge fines for breaking rules in protected Granada coastal area
Guardia Civil officers from the Provincial Maritime Service of Granada have issued formal complaints against ten jet ski riders detected operating inside the Paraje Natural...
Mercadona breaks tradition with extended summer hours in Axarquia and Costa Tropical
Mercadona are beginning to break with tradition with their Sunday opening rules. For decades, the massive chain of supermarkets that was born in Valencia and...
Salobreña new health centre opens on June 22 with full services and permanent emergency team
Salobreña's new health centre opens on June 22. Staff completed last-minute tasks, including tidying outdoor green areas. Some patients have already booked appointments for care...
Nerja music festival shock as major new summer event abruptly pulls the plug days before launch
The organizers of Solaris Nerja 2026 have officially cancelled the major music festival just days before it was due to begin at El Playazo beach...
Malaga motorway upgrades to take place through summer period
Malaga province is readying for major improvements to its main motorways. Government ministers have approved €20.8 million to fund emergency repairs on the A-7 and...
Wild boars raid rubbish bins on Maro beach – What every visitor needs to know
Sightings of an adult female wild boar accompanied by several young have taken place in a cove at Maro. This settlement forms part of the...
50 hikers complete 14km Sierra Nevada route from Almuñecar before summer pause
Organisers at the Almuñecar Council Sports Area have delivered another successful session within the 2026 Hiking Programme. Fifty participants joined a medium-difficulty fourteen-kilometre hike through...
Aquatropic Almuñecar 2026 opening date with brand-new attractions
Aquatropic, Spain's only saltwater waterpark and a tropical landmark, will reopen for the 2026 season on Friday, June 12. The park is unveiling a hugely...
Sunday opening times in Axarquia and Costa Tropical: Key supermarkets and centres
Shoppers in Axarquia and Costa Tropical areas can now have convenient Sunday access at several supermarkets and shopping centres for this summer. Extensions continue until...
Torrox Romeria San Antonio 2026: Three days of music, paella and fireworks for all ages
Torrox residents are currently looking forward to the Romeria de San Antonio from June 12 to 14 packed with cultural, musical, equestrian and religious activities...
Quirky Almuñecar ship house receives fresh facade update in popular coastal spot
Workers have started maintenance on the unusual, but locally-loved landmark, the ship house in Almuñecar. Ongoing improvements draw local attention A team of specialists from Cordoba has...