Axarquia
• Issue No. 2021 • 28 M - 3 A 2024
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Cruising Axarquia Wine tasting
THE Cudeca Foundation, renowned for its palliative care for cancer and advanced illness patients, faces increasing demand yearly. As the number of patients seeking their services rises, the foundation emphasises the crucial role of community support in sustaining its mission. “Our patient count escalates each year, underscoring the significance of your collaboration to maintain our entirely free care for individuals nearing the end of life,” stated a spokesperson. The foundation appeals
SETTING SAIL: Axarquía’s cruise network.
cultural and nautical itineraries. A coastal or river cruise, as defined by RED CCF, offers a nautical-cultural experience combining seafaring with at least one stop for visitors to explore local cultural offerings, primarily through onshore tours featuring heritage sites, cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and gastronomic delights.
Nineteen towns have been evaluated for their nautical and touristic assets, including historical sites, across the Axarquia and beyond, from Almuñecar to Ceuta. Among the 16 ports assessed, all exceeding 8.5 out of 10 in criteria for inclusion, approximately 200 easily accessible routes - 85 per cent of them land-based have been identified.
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Furthermore, the analysis pinpointed 309 heritage sites across the coastal towns, ranging from churches to archaeological marvels. Additionally, plans involve creating a virtual underwater guide, featuring four wrecks: Arroz in Torrox, Isabella in Benalmadena, Botones in Marbella, and Franceses in Ceuta, potentially enhancing diving-related cruise experiences.
AXARQUIA Animal Rescue (AAR) invites you to join them for a delightful evening of wine tasting at the Safari Lounge in Torre Del Mar on Thursday, April 11, starting at 7pm. Edward Ravenswood, a seasoned wine guide, boasting years of experience in the drinks industry and a globetrotter’s palate for wine will host the event. The Safari Lounge, the chosen venue, offers a perfect ambiance complemented by excellent food and service. The fundraising event features a unique twist - a blind wine tasting. Revel in the mystery as you sample wines without prior knowledge of their labels. Tickets, priced at just €15, must be purchased in advance. Guests will try three white and three red wine samples, accompanied by water, cheese, and biscuits. Plus, you’re welcome to enjoy any remaining wine at your leisure. Edward generously donates his expertise, time, and the wine itself for this event. Tickets are available at Traphiche market on Tuesdays or can be acquired via email at axarquia-res cue@hotmail.com or by calling Diane on 691 961 429. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support AAR while enjoying a delightful evening of wine and solidarity. Image: Shutterstock/ Dmitry Lityagin
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Catherine McGeer THE Axarquia region finds itself once again in the spotlight of nautical tourism, as a network of cruise operators sets its sights on incorporating the area into a cultural tourism route. This initiative comes from the Coastal and River Cruise Network of Sustainable Nautical Destinations in Spain (RED CCF). Presented on March 22 in Malaga, the report drew attendance from 30 shipowners, marinas, nautical tourism businesses, and stakeholders in the blue economy, alongside environmental consultancies and institutions. The report’s findings will guide participants in deciding whether to join the RED CCF programme, backed by Spain’s ‘Tourism Experiences’ initiative with Next Generation EU funds, with Andalucian partners including CMMA and Puerto Sotogrande. The envisioned route spans from Almuñecar (Granada) to San Roque (Cadiz) and Ceuta, including the Costa del Sol, welcoming sustainable coastal and river cruises linked to
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phone on 692 257 053. By extending a helping hand, supporters not only aid in providing essential care, but also offer comfort and dignity to those in their final stages, reflecting the essence of compassion and community solidarity.
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to individuals to become members and contribute to their cause, highlighting the tangible impact it can have.
Interested individuals can sign up online at cudeca.org/ hazte-socio or reach out via email at socios@cudeca.org or
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