Axarquia
• Issue No. 2018 • 7 - 13 Mar 2024
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Grace Meredith IN a pivotal meeting this week, Jorge Martín, the President of the Costa del Sol Axarquia, and Driss Soussi, the Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Algeciras, explored potential collaborations in the tourism sector between their respective territories. The discussions focused on strengthening ties between Morocco and Axarquia, emphasising the profound connections that bind both regions. President Martín underscored the significance of cooperation, highlighting the substantial presence of Moroccans integrated into Axarquia and the sentiment of many Spaniards who hold Morocco close to their hearts. Various initiatives were proposed during the meeting to promote the tourism development of both regions, capitalising
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ONGOING SUPPORT: Torre del Mar’s Food Drive.
Feeding hope Axarquia and Morocco collaborate.
on their proximity. Martín acknowledged Andalucia as the preferred destination for Moroccan tourists, particularly noting the increasing visits to Axarquia. He attributed this growth to the new direct flight between Tetuán and Malaga, operated by the low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc since April
2023. Statistics from Tourism and Planning Costa del Sol revealed a substantial influx of visitors, with 4,580 passengers arriving in Malaga from Marrakech in January alone. Additionally, over the past three months, there were 1,407 hotel searches in the Malaga Province from Morocco for the up-
coming summer. Martín affirmed that Morocco is a priority market for Axarquia. To enhance this connection, promotional activities such as organising a familiarisation trip for Moroccan authorities and press in the region and fostering cultural ties through visits and exchanges were proposed.
IN a heartwarming display of community spirit, volunteers from the Food Drive Torre del Mar and Lux Mundi ensure families in need receive a helping hand in the Torre del Mar area. The dedicated team, fuelled by a shared determination, worked tirelessly to pack bags filled with essentials for local families facing challenging times. A massive shoutout and heartfelt gratitude go to everyone who supported the food drive throughout February, from packing
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and donating to collecting items and providing encouragement. Thanks to this collective effort, 100 local individuals, including 45 children, received crucial assistance this month. Your ongoing support means a lot to all involved with the Food Drive Torre del Mar.
41 Club Nerja makes donation to Cudeca THE current Chairman of 41 Club Nerja, Dr Brian Karet, a retired GP from Yorkshire, this year nominated Cudeca as the Club’s charity. Cudeca, formed from the Spanish words CUidados DE CAncer, (Carers for Cancer) or the Palliative Care Centre in Benalmadena, have fundraising shops along the Costa and inland, including one in Nerja on C/ Almirante Carranza, in which Dr Karet’s wife Lesley (shown left) is a volunteer. Dr Karet shown next to Eli Aragüez, regional manager of Cudeca shops said “41 Clubs have a long tradition of supporting smaller local charities which benefit local people.”
shops, and even by leaving a legacy in their will. Constant funding is needed to keep the centre running.” Cudeca was founded in 1991 by Joan Hunt and by 1993 the first Cudeca centre was opened. Land was granted for construction in 1995, and in 2004 construction of the Palliative care centre in Benalmadena. Lesley Karet said “I work in the Nerja shop and we are always grateful to people who donate things that we can sell for charity. We are all volunteers and know that every centimo goes direct to the hospice to help continued care for the residents.” Also shown are two more
of the loyal team of volunteers, Linda and Reme. Eli Aragüez, said “We are immensely grateful for donations like this which are of great value to the foundation. There are many ways in which people can help, including by making small regular donations, visiting the
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