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.
Spain’s oldest lifeguard is 72 and still swims 2km before work on the Costa del Sol
One 72-year-old lifeguard starts every day with a swim. Guillermo Lachica Pando is 72, but you certainly would not guess it watching him work on...
Velez-Malaga’s €9.14m budget windfall to keep water bills steady for locals
Velez-Malaga Town Hall has finally wrapped up its 2025 accounts with a healthy positive balance of over €9 million. This surplus builds on last year’s...
Rincon de la Victoria lad wins hearts and Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer
Spain’s south coast has a habit of producing remarkable talent, and one athlete from Malaga has taken that reputation onto an American television stage. Malaga athlete...
Mid-summer splash for traditional Motril Port swimming race
Hundreds of swimmers head for Motril port to dive into the water on Saturday, August 15, for the 85th Travesia a Nado Puerto de Motril,...
Nerja to sell luxurious council flat as local authorities across Spain cash in on property
Nerja Town Hall is preparing to sell a municipal flat near the Balcon de Europa, with the money they hope to raise intended to fund...
Boat breaks loose and crashes onto Spain’s A-7 motorway in bizarre Malaga incident
Drivers on Spain’s A-7 motorway near Malaga got a rather unexpected obstacle on Sunday when a boat came loose from its trailer and ended up...
Busted! Nerja police seize huge haul of fake designer goods in market crackdown
Nerja Local Police have cracked down hard on illegal street sellers, seizing over 1,000 counterfeit items during targeted operations across the coastal town over recent...
Mystery red superyacht Akula turns heads in La Herradura
A striking red superyacht that looks more like an ocean-going research vessel than a luxury yacht has caught the attention of holidaymakers after dropping anchor...
Four nights, one plaza and a taste of Latin America in Rincon de la Victoria
Grab your dancing shoes, and an empty stomach, because something sweet, spicy, savoury and fun is about to fill the streets of Rincon de la...
Beautiful music, dancing and genuine community spirit return to Velez-Malaga for the II Verbena de la Patrona
An evening of live entertainment, affordable food and family-friendly celebrations will once again bring the local community together. Patron saint celebration returns Velez-Malaga will once again come...
Lucky Velez-Malaga player banks over €112,000 in Friday EuroMillions draw
Fortune smiled on a lottery ticket holder in Velez-Malaga after Friday’s EuroMillions draw delivered a second-category prize worth €112,479. Staff at the Administracion de Loterias...
Shocking pink on Cotobro beach: Rare flamingo stops traffic in Almuñecar
Beachgoers on a quiet Saturday morning in Almuñecar got more than they bargained for when a striking pink visitor dropped in for a paddle. Around 11am...
Southern Andalucia hits drivers and gardeners with €3,000 fines as local water use outstrips supply
Southern Spain still needs very careful water management even after last year’s heavy rains topped up many reservoirs. Ongoing heatwaves keep pressure on local deposits,...
Why Axarquia street trees look stripped bare in August – Palm pruning race on in Rincon de la Victoria
August and September bring more than heat to Axarquia and the Costa Tropical. Street trees lose almost every branch, leaving little more than trunks and...