Dep. Legal MA-422-2006 - ISSN 2953-42536
Axarquia • Issue No. 2072 • 20 - 26 March 2025
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Employment opportunities Empowering women
WEEKS of downpours have revived rivers, springs, and forgotten landscapes across the Axarquia region. The Maro Waterfall, one of Nerja’s most stunning natural sights, is now flowing at full strength again after recent heavy rains in Malaga Province. This is a rare phenomenon, one that has not been seen with such intensity since spring last year. According to the experts, it is expected to last at least until early summer. In Nerja, the Nacimiento de Maro has burst back to life, feeding the 15-meter-high waterfall that
The Red Cross launches training courses in Nerja.
ses, one about sustainable gardening and pool maintenance, another about sales activities with POS systems and digital devices. Both courses include internships with partner com-
panies to further enhance participants’ work experience. Councillor for Human Resources Ángela Díaz expressed her support for this Red Cross initiative and she
spoke about the importance of promoting training programmes that facilitate access to employment in Nerja. Interested individuals can obtain more information at the Red Cross office in Nerja.
Waterfall comes back to life
Credit: Mancomunidad de Municipios Costa del Sol Axarquia
Woman of the Year gala.
THE Malaga Provincial Council hosted its second Woman of the Year gala in Algarrobo. The event celebrated the exceptional contributions of women from Axarquia’s municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants. This event, part of a series of four regional galas organised to mark International Women’s Day, was attended by notable figures, including Francisco Salado, the president of the Provincial Council, and the mayor of Algarrobo, Natacha Rivas. A total of 55 women across the Axarquia region were celebrated for their hard work and achievements in various fields. The gala series wants to shine a light on the role of women in smaller towns, where opportunities are often limited. Mari Carmen Moreno, Vice President of Equality at the Axarquia Costa del Sol Mancomunidad, spoke about the importance of these events. “They highlight the essential role that rural women play in today’s society,” she said.
Axarquia’s natural beauty restored Credit: Ayuntamiento de Nerja
THE RED CROSS in Nerja has launched three training courses aimed at unemployed residents to improve their job prospects. The initiative is backed by the Nerja Town Hall, as announced by Damián Toboso, president of the humanitarian organisation, and Ángela Díaz, councillor for Human Resources. One of the courses is kitchen assistant training, an activity which will begin on March 24 in a blended learning format. Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships at Hotel Villa Flamenca, allowing them to develop practical skills in a real work environment. In addition, the Red Cross is offering two online cour-
Credit: Ayuntamiento de Nerja
Hands-on training with Red Cross
Cascada Maro.
plunges dramatically into the Mediterranean Sea. The sight is so impressive
that it can even be admired from a distance, such as the Maro watchtower,
one of the most popular viewpoints for hikers. The Maro Waterfall, located in the easternmost cliffs of Nerja, has been largely absent in recent years, due to extreme drought in the region. It remained mainly dry in 2022 and 2023, appearing just briefly after some small rains in the area. The Nacimiento de Maro serves as a vital water source for local agriculture, supplying the fields of Maro with fresh water.
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