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.
Eye in the sky: New traffic drones to monitor Rincon de la Victoria roads
Modern technology is ready to do local policing in a way human police always traditionally did with the aid of drones in road safety. Rincon...
Massive Spanish property fraud exposed in Torre del Mar: Two arrested over £700k rental scam
Police in the Axarquia region have apprehended two individuals suspected of orchestrating a sophisticated estate agency fraud. Officers from the Guardia Civil in Torre del...
Savour local delights: Sabor a Malaga food festival arrives in Nerja
Artisan producers from every corner of the Malaga province are descending upon Nerja this weekend to share the rich culinary heritage of the Axarquia and...
Southern blues legends The Gangberries are back on an Almuñecar stage
Fans of authentic rhythm and soul are in for a treat this month as Southern Spain’s blues favourites, the Gangberries, are returning to Almuñecar. This...
El Trapiche kicks of the region’s San Isidro spring festival
El Trapiche is preparing for its annual festivities honouring San Isidro on May 9 and 10. The much looked-forward to weekend promises a mix of...
Will the 2026 solar eclipse turn the Costa Tropical and Axarquia Dark?
August 12, 2026, promises to deliver a celestial event of a lifetime as a highly rare total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe. Residents across the...
Velez-Malaga joins Malaga transport network: How to get your new travel card today
Residents in Velez-Malaga can now access cheaper travel across the region following the town's official entry into the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium this May 1....
Emergency training prepares Rincon de la Victoria teams for major disasters
Rincon de la Victoria recently hosted specialised sessions to equip local emergency responders for extreme emergency situations, including wildfires and flash flooding. Coordinated by the...
Residents shape future of local governance in Salobreña in new direct Democracy model
Local democracy took a major step forward in Salobreña as authorities held the first Citizen Forum titled ‘La Salobreña que vivimos’. Attendees gained direct input...
Frigiliana’s 11th Cane Honey Day on May 2, free tastings, music and rare factory tours
Frigiliana will celebrate the 11th super sweet Dia de la Miel de Caña on Friday, May 2, with a full afternoon of food, music and...
Largest most luxurious sailing cruise ship, Club Med 2, pays Motril a visit
Luxury travellers seeking intimate Mediterranean voyages can now gain fresh access to southern Spain through this call. Club Med 2, recognised as the biggest commercial...
Torre del Mar Food Drive hits record high, helping 145 locals in need
Community volunteers in Torre del Mar have delivered essential food supplies to a record 145 people this month, including 66 children, making this the most...
Relief in Velez-Malaga as car thief nabbed
Police in Velez-Malaga have ended a spate of vehicle break-ins by arresting a prolific offender in the town. Officers from the National Police detained a...
Three-metre shark spotted off the coast of popular Spanish tourist hotspot
A shark reported to be around three metres long has been sighted off the coast of Almuñécar in southern Spain, with local reports identifying the...