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Public Holiday: Friday, May 1st, is ‘Fiesta del Trabajo’ (Labour Day), a national holiday.
DigameXtra will be closed May 1st.
Items scheduled for this holiday will be posted one day early on Thursday, April 30th. Time your submissions appropriately.
The next national public holiday after Labour Day is Saturday, August 15th, ‘Asunción de la Virgen’ (Assumption of Mary).
Torrox has a local holiday Wednesday, August 5th.
A link to check your local town holidays is in the ‘Useful Links, Info & Numbers’ section below.
NEXT ISSUE IS MONDAY, 4 MAY
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Sabor a Málaga- Torrox: Fri-Sun, 1-3 May
Avda del Faro, Torrox Costa
Three days of local flavours, market stalls, live music, and family fun.
Location: Torrox, Málaga (Av. el Faro de Torrox Costa)
Friday & Saturday – 11:00 to 21:00; Sunday – 11:00 to 20:00
– Friday
11:00 – Fair opens
11:30 – Popi Ham Carving Contest (6 pros compete) + preparation of solidary dishes
12:30 – Learn ham carving techniques
13:30 – Traditional toast with Málaga wines at Faro de Torrox
14:00 – Solidary dishes served (benefits Taller de la Amistad)
16:00 – Live music begins
18:00 – Traditional Málaga pastry workshop & tasting
19:00 – Live: The New Crew
20:00 – DJ Worzel session
– Saturday
11:00 – Fair opens
11:30 – Showcooking by Restaurante Casa Palma (local haute cuisine)
12:30 – Aperitif by the sea
13:30 – Málaga extra virgin olive oil tasting & workshop
16:00 – Live music
18:00 – Tasting of chacinas, patés & savoury products
19:00 – Performance: Nadia y su escuela de baile
20:00 – Live: Play (band)
– Sunday – Mother’s Day
11:00 – Fair opens
12:00 – Kids’ creative pastry workshop (Las Delicias de mi Noe)
13:00 – Kids make & decorate their own cookies
14:00 – Málaga cheese tasting
14:30 – Special Mother’s Day surprise
16:00 – Lounge music session
18:00 – Honeys & jams activity
19:00 – Performance: Escuela de Coros y Danzas de Lidia y Lucía
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Blue Angel– Elvis Tribute Show: Sat, 2 May, 8pm
Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre, C/ Granada 45, Nerja
This young man from Malaga, despite his youth, has been performing as Elvis Presley on major international stages for years, appearing at festivals in Finland, England, and Wales, and on various television channels. He won the 2024 “Best Elvis” international competition in Porthcawl, Wales. His show takes you on a journey through the 50s, 60s, and 70s, complete with costumes from each era of Elvis’s career, plenty of rock and roll, and many songs that the audience can sing along to with Angel and his powerful band. Info & tix (€18): https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=blue-angel-elvis-tribute-show & Video Link
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Mother’s Day in Spain is Sunday, 3 May.
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Sunday Pool Party In Maro (Nerja): Sun, 3 May, 1-4pm. Simon the Soul Man show. Villa del Mar, Camping Nerja (Maro)
Info: https://www.villadelmarnerja.com/booknow
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XXI Chamber Music Series – Trío Arbós: Sat, 9 May, 7:30pm
Vicente Aleixandre Cultural Center. Alhaurín de la Torre. Info & tix: https://www.mientrada.net/evento/xxi-musica-camara-alhaurin-torre-09-05-2026/
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FREE CONCERTS- Malaga Symphony Orchestra presents ‘El Amor Brujo’ as part of Malaga’s White Night:
María Victoria Atencia MVA Cultural Centre, Malaga.
The 17th edition of Málaga’s White Night takes place on Saturday, May 16th, and the Málaga Symphony Orchestra will participate in the event with a performance of ‘El Amor Brujo’, the original 1915 version for chamber ensemble. It will also be a recital commemorating the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla’s birth.
The orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Santiago J. Otero Vela and will feature flamenco singer Belén Vega. The María Victoria Atencia Cultural Center (MVA) will host this event, which will have two performances, at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Doors will open half an hour before each performance , and admission is free until capacity is reached. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility and sensory disabilities. Info: https://www.centroculturalmva.es/6867/com1_md3_cd-63758/17-noche-en-blanco-orquesta-sinfonica-de-malaga-39-el-amor-brujo-39
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Nerja Caves Concert Series 2026 Info Wanted:
Last year’s management fiasco caused the cancellation of the entire 2025 concert series due to an unexplainable lack of “performance insurance”. A single vendor challenged the bidding process and the entire series was cancelled, something that could have been easily resolved had the proper insurance been in place, as is the industry standard. It is inconceivable that the Town Hall and Courts allow this basic problem to be dragged out for over a year when the series is a major attraction generating millions for the community.
I see no info for the 2026 season, it should have been announced and had tix on sale already if it were happening. The announcement in the image below from their website says they are working on “future editions”.
Does anyone have any updated info? Why is one of the most prestigious concert series in Andalucia being allowed to collapse without any info being released to the public? Please send me links if you have them.
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TAOGARDEN MASSAGE
Taogarden Massage – Torrox Costa:
Taogarden Massage is a space dedicated to holistic wellbeing in Torrox Costa, where I combine more than 25 years of experience with holistic massage techniques, drainage, Reset Fisiológico®, Thai Foot, the Face to Face facial massage, the Regenerative Technique and Maderoterapia MMC, as well as personalized treatments aimed at deep relaxation and body balance. Each session is tailored to the individual, in a calm, respectful and professional environment.
Location: Herbolario Naturísima, Costa del Oro, Block 5, Torrox Costa
Opening hours: every day except Sunday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR
The Greek House – Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar –Torrox Costa: Now with Sunday Lunch!
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Moussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert…HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet and exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 6:30pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8, Model 15AMN8
Windows 11 Pro in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD, 1920×1080 (TN)
Processor- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 2.8 to 4.3 GHz, 8 core, 8 thread, Hyperthreading.
RAM- 16Gb high-speed LPDDR5 (soldered)
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Upgradable to Windows 12 when it is released.
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Contact: DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa
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For Sale: New, Budget Friendly Laptop, €420 cash.
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3 (15IAN8)
Windows 11 in UK English; Keyboard is Spanish
Display- 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) TN 250nits Anti-glare
Processor- Intel i3-N305, up to 3.8GHz, 8 core, 8 thread
8Gb RAM (soldered), 256Gb SSD
Card reader, HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2, Wifi 6, no ethernet (use a USB adapter)
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Battery- 8 hour, supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge).
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NEWS & ARTICLES
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SPAIN
Aldama Places Sánchez at Top of Criminal Hierarchy and Alleges Illegal PSOE Financing: {Trans., summary}
– Victor de Aldama {pic}, a commission agent for the ‘Koldo ring’, testified as a defendant about alleged crimes including illegal financing of Spain’s PSOE party and bribery. He claimed to have provided €1.8 million in undeclared donations to the PSOE between 2019 and 2020. He also alleged paying former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García between €3.5 million and €4 million in bribes. 
– Aldama placed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the top of the criminal hierarchy, claiming Sánchez was fully aware of all activities. He stated that Koldo García spoke to Sánchez casually by phone and that ministers answered calls from Koldo because he was known to be close to Sánchez.
– Aldama said Koldo asked him to obtain cash ‘donations’ from builders for party financing, which Aldama realised was illegal because cash cannot be invoiced. He noted Koldo’s obsession with collecting receipts to reclaim money from the Socialist Party. Aldama denied sending €90,000 in cash bags to PSOE headquarters but admitted regret, stating others like him operated in public works contracting. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/aldama-dinamita-caja-psoe-coloca-sanchez-cupula_2026042969f25bc16a56d80bba776834.html PIC
In related news…
Moncloa play the victim card, lashes out at Aldama- “He’s a charlatan, a liar”: {Trans., summary}
– The Government’s inner circle has dismissed businessman Víctor de Aldama as a ‘fantasist and liar’ after he directly implicated Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez {pic} in his Supreme Court testimony. Aldama claimed that Sánchez personally thanked him in 2019 for his efforts, stating: ‘Thank you very much for everything, I know perfectly well what you are doing.’ Aldama explained that he was invited to a rally with the Prime Minister at which the socialist candidacy of Pepu Hernández for the mayoralty of Madrid City Council was presented in 2019. According to his account, they sat him in the rally ‘with all the important people of the party’ and Koldo García, after Pepu Hernández’s speech ended, took him to see ‘the President’. It was at that moment that Sánchez thanked him for all his efforts.
– Official Government sources assure that Aldama’s statement, in which he directly implicated the President this Wednesday, are “…the words of a liar. They are defendants on a bench and they have the right to lie,” they conclude.
– However, Sánchez is reportedly experiencing ‘unease’ over the trial involving former minister José Luis Ábalos, once his closest ally and now seated on the defendants’ bench. The President faces a perfect storm, with coalition partners Junts and the PNV demanding early elections. Critics within the PSOE blame Sánchez for ultimately causing this situation by surrendering himself to people and financiers of dubious reputation in order to regain control of the party. They argue that when Sánchez launched his primary campaign for party leadership, he surrounded himself with unproven individuals seeking to take advantage of his vulnerability. Source, Spanish: https://www.larazon.es/espana/moncloa-estalla-aldama-fantasmon-mentiroso_2026042969f1d4f16a56d80bba7667ae.html
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Feijóo (PP): “If Sánchez hasn’t filed a lawsuit against Aldama by now, then it’s not ‘made up’ at all.”: {Trans.}
– Feijóo, the president of the Popular Party, stressed this Wednesday that what was heard today in the Supreme Court is ‘very grave’, because ‘for the first time a president of the Government is named as “number one” of a criminal organisation’, such that, he maintained, ‘if at this hour (Pedro) Sánchez has not filed a lawsuit against Aldama, then it was not an invention, it was corruption.’
– Specifically, Feijóo referred from Roquetas de Mar (Almería) to the statement of the commission agent Víctor de Aldama, in which he maintains that he would have acted as a ‘nexus’ between these companies and the minister for continuous deliveries of money, 
part of which ended up in the Socialist Party with the knowledge of President Pedro Sánchez, according to what he understood from what Koldo García himself told him. What is more, the commission agent explained before the court that ‘if I am in a criminal organisation and there is a hierarchy, the President of the Government, Mr Sánchez, is on level 1, Mr Ábalos on level 2, because it was he who gave and bestowed, Koldo on 3 and me on 4’. Aldama also pointed out that he was not the only one in the Transport Ministry, that ‘there were more Aldamas’ who did the same as him and who would also make payments in exchange for public works contracts.
– After these words, Feijóo asserted at the end of the rally that ‘what we are seeing today in the Supreme Court is the perfect portrait of the Sanchista era’. In his opinion, ‘the Sánchez Government is being judged’ in the Supreme Court because ‘for the first time, a minister of a sitting government, until a few months ago, is seated on the defendants’ bench’.
– And because, he added, ‘for the first time in the Supreme Court, the president of the Government is named as the number one of a criminal organisation, as a concealer and accomplice to various crimes’. ‘What has been heard today in the Supreme Court is very grave,’ such that ‘if at this hour Sánchez has not filed a lawsuit against Aldama, then it was not an invention, it is corruption, influence trafficking, prostitution paid for with public money.’ ‘Sanchismo is equal to the worst face of the PSOE that you have lived through,’ he hammered home.
Source, Spanish: https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/espana/2026/04/29/feijoo-hora-sanchez-querellado-aldama-129679701.amp.html
ANDALUCÍA
The Andalusian government requests the resignations of the presidents of rail operators Renfe and Adif and, failing that, that of Minister Puente: {Trans., summary}
– The Andalusian Government has demanded the immediate resignation of the most senior officials of Renfe and Adif over a railway accident in Adamuz on 18 January in which 46 people died. Carolina España {pic}, the regional spokesperson, expressed dismay after Renfe’s president, Álvaro Fernández Heredia, described his own company as “another victim” of the disaster. She stated that the Andalusian Government is perplexed by this attitude, noting that Renfe cannot claim to be a victim when its own staff and passengers were involved. One hundred days after the crash, she also criticised the lack of official information. The Civil Guard has suggested a track break caused by a maintenance failure. España has declared that the president of Renfe should resign today, and the president of Adif tomorrow. A formal letter will be sent to the national government requesting these resignations. If the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, refuses to dismiss these officials, then he himself should leave his post. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/cordoba/junta-solicita-dimisiones-presidentes-renfe-adif-defecto-ministro-puente/202604291425263251644.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Malaga prepares for a rainy May long weekend- these are the predictions of the Aemet: {Trans., summary}
– Friday 1 May will be dry with no rainfall. Saturday will be the most likely day for rain. Shower probabilities are 100% in Málaga capital, 95% in Ronda, 80% in Vélez-Málaga and 70% in Coín and Antequera. Rain will be light without storms. Temperatures will fall on Saturday due to the rain, hovering around 20 degrees. On Sunday, Mother’s Day, temperatures will rise to approximately 23 degrees in some places. Sunday will also bring better weather with a lower probability of rain across the province. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2026/04/29/malaga-puente-mayo-aemet-lluvia-129649291.html
TORROX
Controversy in Torrox over the capacity of treatment plants with ever growing demand: {Trans., summary}
– The Torrox Town Council is discussing the future expansion of the IARA wastewater treatment plant with the Andalusian Regional Government. The plant currently meets demand following a €700,000 investment. However, a Socialist Party proposal to proceed with expansion was rejected in plenary, receiving support only from the opposition while the governing PP party voted against. The governing PP team argued that the proposal creates a fictitious problem {Since when is wise planning for future growth capacity “fictitious”? -Ed.} and contains serious administrative and legal contradictions, especially as the latest improvements were completed less than two years ago. Sandra Extremera stated that technicians are already working on a properly planned expansion process to address population growth, but she dismissed the Socialist motion as premature and flawed.
– Separately, a Socialist proposal to modify the ornamentation ordinance was also rejected. The governing PP team argued it exceeded historic centre limits. The responsible councillor accused the opposition of seeking only to confuse the debate around Constitution Square remodelling. He further alleged that the current ordinance, approved under a previous PSOE government, is now being challenged by the same left-wing parties who repeatedly breach it themselves through irregular election posters on their own headquarters, calling this political cynicism. Source, Spanish: https://www.noticias24digital.com/articulo/axarquia/ayuntamiento-torrox-contempla-junta-futura-ampliacion-depuradora-iara/20260428182345017879.html
ALMÁCHAR
Almáchar begins May with the Function in Honor of the Holy Christ of the Green Band, a tradition with more than three centuries of history: {Trans., summary}
– The mayor explained that the festivities will begin on Friday, May 1st at 9:00 a.m. with the traditional ringing of the bells. At 12:00 p.m., the image of the Holy Christ will be brought down from the Church of San Mateo.
– At 6:00 PM at the House of Culture, the Carpa Teatro will present ‘Super Raritos’. At 8:00 PM will be the José Gámez ‘Pepe Celina’ Memorial basketball game. The lights will be switched on at 10:00 PM. The orchestra ‘D’Vértigo’ will perform at 11:00 PM. The King, Queen, and Ladies-in-Waiting will be chosen at midnight. The band ‘La Dstylería’ will perform at 1:00 AM .
– The festivities will begin on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM with dance performances. At 7:30 PM, there will be a ribbon race on horseback. In the evening, there will be fireworks and a tribute to Melendi, ‘Tocado & Hundido’ .
– Mass will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM . The procession will take place at 7:30 PM. Nazaret Compaz will perform at midnight. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/almachar-comienza-mayo-con-la-funcion-en-honor-al-santo-cristo-de-la-banda-verde-una-tradicion-con-mas-de-tres-siglos-de-historia/
SPORTS
Tennis– Mutua Madrid Open: See all the scores and schedules here:
https://mutuamadridopen.com/en/results/
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
*Click links to read the English language articles*
– Two new Local Police officers for Benamocarra amid growing concerns over rural theft
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/two-new-local-police-officers-for-axarquia-20260429123300-nt.html
– Malaga province starts 2026 with highest three-year rise in housing prices
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-province-starts-2026-with-highest-threeyear-20260427115104-nt.html
– Granada’s Sierra Nevada ski resort set to close on 3 May {pic}
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/the-sierra-nevada-wall-viral-photocall-almost-20260421132348-nt.html
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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
Useful Links, Info & Numbers
Petrol Prices, updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the map version.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the chart version click this link, then in the menu bar click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora)
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How to check your town’s holiday calendar for 2026:
Visit this website, and click on your town to see your town’s 2026 holiday calendar
https://calendariolaboral.lavanguardia.com/andalucia/malaga/
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local/National News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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