Spain’s underrated road trip through ‘raisin country’ in the Malaga mountains
ONE of Spain’s most overlooked yet rewarding road trips has recently been discovered in the rugged region of Axarquia, located east of Malaga city. The
Horror plane crash on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Man, 40, is killed after becoming trapped in aircraft
A 40-YEAR-OLD man has died after the light aircraft he was travelling in crashed in Velez-Malaga. The incident occurred just before 12.30pm on Saturday, according
Boy on e-scooter fractures ribs and elbow of 83-year-old woman in horror collision on Spain’s Costa del Sol
AN 83-year-old woman has been hospitalised after a young boy crashed into her while riding an e-scooter. The horror collision took place on the Torre
Keep the stress at bay: Casa Direct has the knowledge and experience to guide you through buying or selling a property in Spain
IN the competitive world of real estate, few agencies stand out as clearly as Casa Direct. With a reputation built on trust, professionalism, and a
Water latest in Malaga province: Nightly cuts and lowering of pressure will continue in the Axarquia and Costa del Sol
NIGHTLY cuts and low pressure continue in Axarquia and the Costa del Sol as drought persists. Despite the Junta’s drought committee announcing water supplies will
Swimming pools latest: These towns in Malaga province suggest using water not fit for human consumption as ‘it will be cleaned by chlorine’
THESE towns in Malaga province have suggested using water not fit for human consumption to fill swimming pools this summer. The Community Municipality of Axarquia
Meet the ‘Gaudi of Axarquia’: How a 72-year-old artist is brightening up his Costa del Sol town with his unique artworks – and is now opening his SECOND museum
ANTONI Montanez has been a carpenter all his life. Whether creating kitchen countertops or pieces of furniture, he was always inspired by art. But it
Visitors may have to pay to visit this Malaga attraction under new tourism proposalÂ
A NEW tourism proposal has suggested visitors must pay to visit a popular Malaga park. It comes after the Junta asked for ideas from companies
German man is arrested after ‘stabbing his own mother’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Police arrive at scene to discover victim ‘with knife still in her back’
A GERMAN man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his own mother in the back. Police received a call at around 4pm on Saturday, November
Drought crisis sees first closures of swimming pools and dismissals of lifeguards in Spain’s Malaga
THE growing drought crisis is placing hundreds of swimming pools in inland Malaga under threat. The water supply restrictions have arrived earlier than expected. Back
Junta turning to desalination to combat drought in Axarquia region of Spain’s Malaga
WITH summer arriving in April and no one knowing if that is going to become the new norm, authorities have settled on a novel solution
Spain’s Andalucia commitment to supply drought-hit Axarquia with 31 hectometres of water this year
DESPITE the wet spell in December, the water levels of the AxarquÃa’s La Viñuela reservoir remain critical. The reservoir reached an all-time low of 9.1%
The Malaga winery making fine, dry, elegant mountain wine (just the way Catherine the Great liked it)
MALAGA’S hugely famous local dry wine enjoyed a 200-year boom until the early 20th century when it faded into obscurity. When winemaker Victoria Ordoñez began
Weather alert activated for strong winds in Spain’s Malaga—specifically Axarquia
SPAIN’S national Met Office, AEMET, has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Axarquia this Monday, November 28. The alert for strong winds
Exploring Spain: How Malaga’s Axarquia Region Woke from its Slumber
By David Baird WAKING up on the summit of El Lucero is a little like having a ringside seat at the birth of the world.
Three municipalities in Spain’s Malaga to cut off water supply to beach showers due to severe drought
RESTRICTIONS on water usage at several of Malaga beaches are in place as of today, August 1, due to the worrying drought situation. The drought
Spain’s Axarquia receives water from Malaga city to battle ‘exceptional drought’
SINCE the beginning of this week, Malaga city has been supplying water for human consumption to the Axarquia region. The delicate situation of the La
Alert at La Viñuela reservoir, the largest in Spain’s Malaga, with lowest levels in 13 years
THE water resources of the Axarquia region are at their limit with La Viñuela reservoir, the biggest in Malaga province, at just 18.79% of its
Spain unveils plans for €20million revamp of A-7 highway on Costa del Sol
SPAIN’S Ministry of Transport has announced one of the biggest, boldest and most far-reaching roads programme for decades along the Costa del Sol. The government
LET’S EXPLORE SPAIN: How Malaga’s colourful Axarquia region awakened from its slumber
David Baird on why, having lived all around the world, he settled in this quiet corner of Malaga, known as a land of rebellion, resistance
Therapy dogs to be used in the paediatric unit of Axarquia Hospital
ANIMAL-assisted therapy has been given the green light to commence in the paediatric unit of the Axarquia Hospital. The Clinical Management Unit of the La
Velez-Malaga joins fellow Andalucia coastal resorts in introducing COVID-19 beach curfews
VELEZ-MALAGA has joined its Andalucian neighbours in implementing a beach curfew to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions announced yesterday by Councillor for
Family clings to hope as search continues for missing sailor off Spain’s Almeria coast
THE search for a missing sailor continues off Almeria’s coast as hopes of finding him alive diminish. Mohamed, a 54-year-old experienced fisherman went missing after
Indoor market demands air-con after two shoppers suffer heat stroke on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE municipal market of Velez-Malaga has come under fire from local groups and stall-holder associations after two shoppers needed medical treatment for collapsing from the
Man confesses to murder in Spain’s Malaga – but things aren’t all that they seem
THE Policia Nacional homicide unit and forensic department of Malaga were called to a bloodbath in a Velez-Malaga apartment on Saturday morning after reports of
Investigation underway police attend double suspected suicide attempt in Spain’s Andalucia
AN investigation is underway in Velez-Malaga as firefighters have been called to two suspicious incidents at the Plaza de la Constitución in nine days. The