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.
Belgian Ironman runner survives cardiac arrest in Velez-Malaga sports centre drama
A 53-year-old Belgian athlete experienced a sudden cardiorespiratory arrest on the athletics track at the Fernando Ruiz Hierro sports centre in Velez-Malaga. This incident occurred...
Record women rowers headline Malaga traditional boat league start
Seafaring athletes along the Costa del Sol are getting into shape for an exciting season filled with coastal action and community spirit. League launch brings high...
Motril begins construction of major new neighbourhood with 690 homes
Construction crews have started clearing land in the southern part of Motril. Heavy machinery now operates constantly in the former agricultural zone near the Parque...
Clowning around in Nerja – Balcon de Europa’s Muestra de Teatro festival
Nerja welcomes comedy theatre to its iconic Balcon de Europa for the 10th Muestra de Teatro festival this coming weekend, May 29 to 31. Silent...
Axarquia’s Chillar River prepares for controlled reopening with strict visitor limits
Access to one of Axarquia’s most popular natural sites could resume soon under new regulations that end years of unrestricted entry. Authorities closed the Chillar...
Malaga coastal bus route drops electronic tickets – Payment rules tighten on busy line 260
Passengers on the popular coastal bus service between Malaga and Velez-Malaga are going to have to adapt to new ticketing rules following the town's entry...
Artepeazos 2026 turns Salobreña into a living outdoor art gallery
Salobreña welcomes visitors eager to experience its conversion into an expansive outdoor art space as part of Artepeazos 2026. Murals, installations and sculptures will occupy...
Night in white: Nerja celebrates the coming of summer on the streets
Residents in Nerja can look forward to the annual Noche en Blanco with great fondness as Friday, May 22, approaches. Free events will fill streets...
Competa hiking heroes give wheelchair-bound woman chance to return to peak
Locals in Competa will gather art the end of the month to help 23-year-old Xiomara Santisteban Domínguez reach Cerro Lucero peak once again. The young...
Tap water ban for 1000 residents in Alcaucin – Heavy metals detected in supply
Residents in several areas of Alcaucin have to temporarily avoid tap water for drinking or cooking after officials detected heavy metals in recent tests. Affected zones...
Narco gunmen open fire on police during Torrox fuel depot raid
Drug traffickers unleashed around 30 shots at National Police officers in a Torrox warehouse packed with fuel and speedboats early on Tuesday. The brave officers...
Velez-Malaga launches €250,000 compensation fund for businesses disrupted by public works
Business owners who were affected by major street works across Velez-Malaga, Torre del Mar and Caleta de Velez stand to receive compensation through a new...
Miracle revival at Malaga beach: Nurse and local police save unconscious swimmer
Rapid response from beachgoers and emergency responders averted tragedy on a popular stretch of coastline in southern Spain recently. Bathers spotted a man floating face down...
Frigiliana charity walk raises funds for cancer support on May 24
Residents of Frigiliana and surrounds are set to come together, both locals and expats, joining forces in a meaningful, unified community event dedicated to cancer...