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.
Lucky Nerja punter bags €1.5 million ONCE Sueldazo jackpot
Lucky ticket holders in Nerja are celebrating after a massive ONCE lottery win landed right in the heart of the Costa del Sol town. José Manuel...
Spanish towns impose fines of up to €3,000 for reserving beach spots – and Almuñecar has had enough
Spanish coastal areas are growing weary of empty umbrellas and towels claiming prime sand each morning, leading some to enforce penalties as high as €3,000...
26kg catch wins Nerja’s first Virgen del Carmen Boat Fishing competition
Passion for sea fishing, friendly competition and community spirit all came together as Nerja held its first Boat Bottom Fishing Competition during the annual Virgen...
Velez-Malaga expands heart emergency network with 70 new defibrillators
Velez-Malaga is backing up its public safety measures through a new contract for additional life-saving equipment. The town hall has launched the procurement process for...
Painting & cuisine: Artists and cooks take centre stage in Torre del Mar on July 25
Creative energy returns to Torre del Mar on July 25 when two much-loved local events share the same day. An open-air painting contest paying tribute...
Velez-Malaga gets spot in Spanish network of cultural capitals
Velez-Malaga has taken a major step forward by approving membership in the Spanish Network of Cultural Capitals. Local authorities endorsed the move on July 20...
Tropical fruit road: Salobreña opens new cycle route through tropical landscapes
Salobreña has introduced a new circular cycling route to improve its appeal for visitors seeking active outdoor experiences. Named Ruta de las Frutas Tropicales, the...
Lemur Julien predicts Spain’s World Cup triumph at Almuñecar zoo
Julien, the 12-year-old ring-tailed lemur at Loro Sexi Ornithological Park in Almuñecar, correctly chose Spain as the winner ahead of the final match against Argentina....
Almuñecar Shopping Night returns on July 25 with bargains til 2am
Shoppers have the chance again to access extended trading on Saturday 25 July as Almuñecar Shopping Night comes back for another summer edition. It’s far...
Tough life of a football player: Peterborough United FC chooses Almuñecar for pre-season training
Life as a football player is not a bad one, is it? This week, Almuñecar has welcomed the hard-working lads from Peterborough United in the...
Salobreña launches free beach book libraries for beachgoers
Beachgoers in Salobreña can now curl up with a good book extended hours of sunshine, refreshing swims and relaxing with captivating stories thanks to a...
Axarquia wildfire cause emergency response across Archez, Competa and Canillas de Albaida
Emergency services have activated level 1 protocols after a forest fire broke out in Archez and rapidly spread to neighbouring areas in the Axarquia region...
Over 130 motorbikes ready to light up Axarquia’s roads for third nocturnal rally
More than 130 motorcycles will take to the roads of Axarquia Saturday, July 18, as biker group R de Ruta hosts its third annual Nocturnal...
Rincon de la Victoria opens huge new 30,000 sqm park with lake and 500-year-old trees
Rincon de la Victoria has thrown open the gates on the first phase of its long-awaited Parque del Mediterraneo, a sprawling green space covering almost...