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La Casa Hotel & Restaurant:
Hi everyone, just to let you know what is happening at La Casa Hotel and Restaurant in Torrox pueblo!
-This Saturday 5th December we have a mini Christmas market at the Hotel, with a selection of items for sale from local people. On the day we will be collecting food for a local charity so if you can bring anything to assist this we would be very grateful! The charity will take any dried/tinned foods or baby products, it is a tough time for many families at the moment and as a community if we can pull together to make a difference that will be fantastic.
-We will also be doing our popular menu 2 course lunch for just €9.95 or 3 course for €12.95. (every meal sold will include a donation from us for the charity)
The market starts at 11.am.
To enquire or reserve for lunch please call or message 662039741.
A couple of other dates for your diary include:
-A Christmas quiz on Wednesday 9th December booking essential.
-Friday 11th December traditional 3 course christmas lunch €25 per person again booking required.
-Other events coming soon so please enquire!
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga, España
Disco Diva @ Ginger Pig: This Saturday, December 5th, at the Ginger Pig from 2 pm till 5 pm. The lovely Disco Diva Laura Elen !!!
Meal of the day: Chicken curry or vegetarian curry with rice or chips. Onion bargees and naan bread.
€10. Reservation is necessary! 636 187 221
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Crta Coin-Guaro, A-357, km 1, 29100 Coin, Malaga
International Festival of Cajon Flamenco – Cajonea Torrox 2020:
Being held on-line this year due to Covid-19. Visit their FB page for links to live video events. https://www.facebook.com/cajonea/
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Christmas Shopping: Fed up with trying to do all your Christmas Gift shopping online?
Pop along to the La Casa Hotel Christmas Market this Saturday 5th December at 11am.
I will have a stall selling a wide range of my Pebble Art Pictures.
There will be many other stalls, as well as food and drinks being served.
La Casa Hotel is in Torrox pueblo just a short stroll from the main plaza in Calle Baja.
If you cant make it on Saturday but wish to purchase a Pebble Picture, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, I can meet locally and also deliver.
https://www.facebook.com/pebble.art.studio
lynnandseanh@yahoo.co.uk
650 958 144 call/whatsapp
Recommendations & Requests
Chinese take away delivery: Hi Naythan, can you let the Digamites know the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant in Torre del mar is now delivering take-away to peoples homes in the Velez -Malaga municipality. Thanks Kennedy, Mezquitilla,
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Competa Info: Hi, I’m thinking of coming to Competa from Ireland from Jan 21 to April 21. Is there much open in general? Any feedback is welcomed, thanks. Phil, Ireland.
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Prune advocado: Can anyone recommend a Spanish farmer / individual that knows how to prune advocado trees? I have an orchard of over a 100 trees that will need pruning this year. Located in Torrox Campo.
My mobile number is: 07740 988345. Names and numbers please email or text me on the number provided.
Kind regards, Jane
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Spain calls for ‘common sense’ after Christmas shoppers throng the streets: Scenes of packed city centers over the weekend have raised alarm bells, with health authorities asking the public to act responsibly to prevent a new spike in coronavirus cases. Photo is of Madrid. Similar scenes were seen in Barcalona, Valencia and Malaga among others.
Full article & PHOTO CREDIT: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-11-30/spain-calls-for-prudence-and-common-sense-after-christmas-shoppers-throng-the-streets.html
Pubs and restaurants in Wales banned from selling alcohol and told to shut at 6pm: First Minister Mr Drakeford said,
“From 6pm on Friday, our national measures will be amended to introduce new restrictions for hospitality and indoor entertainment attractions.
“Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes will have to close by 6pm and will not be allowed to serve alcohol.
“After 6pm they will only be able to provide takeaway services.
“From the same date, indoor entertainment venues, including cinemas, bingo halls, bowling alleys, soft play centres, casinos, skating rinks and amusement arcades, must close.
“Indoor visitor attractions, such as museums, galleries and heritage sites will also have to close. Outdoor visitor attractions will remain open.”
“The restrictions will be reviewed on December 17 and then every three weeks.” Full article: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/restaurants-alcohol-coronavirus-pubs-wales-19370231
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World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441
Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
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Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
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