Axarquia • Issue No. 2037 • 18 - 24 July 2024
FREE
ILMAINEN
GRATIS
GRATIS
GRATIS
VRIJ
FREI
GRATUITO
G GRATIS
LIVREE
FFREE
GRATIS S
GRATUIT G
SUMMER is in full swing, full of beach days and long evenings but the Food Drive in Torre del Mar is working harder than ever to support those in need. There are still plenty of locals who still need support, especially during these warmer months. On July 25, they’re packing bags for 30 families and they’re asking for donations like milk, sugar, tuna, flour, lentils, chickpeas, rice, cereal, chocolate milk powder, pasta, biscuits, tomato frito, sunflower oil, and coffee. You can drop off donations at several spots around Torre del Mar: the café at Vals sports centre, Lux-Mundi Centro Ecumenico, Oasis hair and beauty, and BluCee estate agency. Keep an eye out for a fifth drop-off point coming soon! Last month, they helped out 117 locals, including 48 kids. It’s a great example of neighbours helping neighbours during tough times.
Colourful umbrellas return to Torrox.
about two months. This timing was chosen to avoid disrupting the summer season, as requested by local residents, shopkeepers, and tourism businesses. The updated Plaza de
la Constitución will be semi-pedestrian, with a new paved surface, restricted vehicle access, more shaded areas with additional trees, and new public seating. On another note, Óscar
Medina also thanked the Andalucian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FAMP) for appointing him to the Andalucian Tourism Council as a representative for the mayor of Torremolinos.
Image: Shutterstock/ deryabinka
THE colourful umbrellas of Torrox will be back in the Plaza de la Constitución before the end of the year. This news was shared on July 16 by Mayor Óscar Medina, along with Tourism councillor Mari Ángeles España and Public Works councillor Paula Moreno. The umbrellas, missing this summer due to plaza renovations, are set to return ‘more beautiful’ than ever and with a modern anchoring system, according to Medina. The plaza renovation, awarded to Transportes Antelo SL, has a budget of nearly €316,000. The Torrox Town Council will pitch in €63,500, while the Malaga Provincial Council will cover over €252,000 through the Provincial Assistance and Cooperation Plan. Work starts on Tuesday, October 8, right after the local fair, and will take
Image: Shutterstock/ Gerckens-Photo-Hamburg
Pop of colour for Torrox Summer support
Giving back this summer.
FRIGILIANA has once again been recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain by National Geographic, securing the 62nd spot on their prestigious top 100 list. Located in the eastern part of Malaga Province, Frigiliana is celebrated for its ‘radiant light, fertile soil,’ and the diverse cultures that have settled there over centuries. Known for its picturesque whitewashed buildings, the village’s highlights include the Church of San Antonio, whose bell tower was once a minaret, and the historic Barribarto district
Image: Shutterstock/ Ahn Eun sil
National Geographic names top villages
Frigiliana and Casares: Timeless beauty.
with its narrow, winding streets decorated with flower pots. Visitors are encouraged to explore its hidden courtyards and discover local legends
through decorative tiles. Frigiliana also boasts the Palacio de los Condes and the remnants of a 9th-century castle, offering scenic views of the
surrounding landscape. This village’s charm lies in its blend of history and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination. Additionally, Casares, another village in Malaga, has been ranked 94th. This quaint white village is noted for being the birthplace of Blas Infante, a key figure in Andalucian history. Its historic attractions include the 13th-century castle, the Church of the Incarnation, and several scenic viewpoints offering stunning vistas of the village’s sugar-cube houses. Both Frigiliana and Casares remain top travel destinations in rural Spain.
on 13