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Hell Bunny rock/pop weekend:
Live music by Hell Bunny this weekend. Come and join us for some good music and great food!
– Friday 28th July from 9pm, El Charco, Los Romanes. To reserve a table – 952 554 540
– Saturday 29th July from 8.30pm at El Canuelo, Periana. To reserve a table – 639 266 013
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Torrox Cine De Verano (Summer movie series): Thurs, 27 July, 22h
Movie is MINIONS- El Origen de Gru.
Playa del Cenicero – La Carraca
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Noche Flamenca- Alhaurín el Grande: Sat, 29 July
Will be at the patio of the Emilia Olivares school.
The festival, which starts at 10pm, will include performances by La Argentina, a non-Gypsy singer from Huelva who specialises in the fandangos of Huelva; Joana Jiménez, a Sevillian singer and dancer renowned for singing both flamenco and Spanish copla; and Marina Badía, a young singer from Alhaurín el Grande.
The dance will be supplied by the company of La Lupi, one of Malaga’s most established flamenco artists, along with the guitar accompaniment of Eugenio Iglesias (Toledo), Curro de María (Malaga), and Andrés Cansino (Torremolinos).
Tickets €15 from the municipal library, or from https://www.giglon.com/todos?idEvent=noche-flamenca-xl-alhaurin-el-grande
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imPULSE Pink Floyd Tribute Show: Upcoming events
– 12 Aug., Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 13 Aug., Mijas (Málaga) (Auditorio Municipal)
– 26 Aug., Estepona (Auditorio Municipal)
– 28 Oct., Málaga (La Cochera Cabaret)
Info & tix: https://www.tributoimpulse.es/
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Eco Weekend:
Do you care about climate change? Join the climate community festival in Malaga.
It will be in the privileged environment of the Sierra de las Nieves N.P., on the 23rd and 24th of September in Yunquera. Book the day in your diary!
Come and participate in a complete programme for the whole family: educational workshops, conferences, hiking trails, food trucks, concerts, and many more surprises!!! Free entrance!
More info on our website http://www.ecoweekend.es
@malagamasviva @diputacionmlg @ayuntamientoyunquera
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CAMINO 343: Getaway break in the Spanish mountains
– Come and visit Casacamino343 in Valle De Abdalajis in the mountains of Malaga, set in ancient Olive Groves.
– Formerly known as Casa Magel, we have moved to the other side of the village and now offer a large 5 bedroomed house. 4 bedrooms have en suite/private bedrooms. There is a spacious living room, with English TV channels and in the winter a cozy pellet heater. The dining room is also spacious with seating for 10+. There is a fully fitted kitchen, plenty of outside space with a terrace and garden with fruit trees and we are in the process of putting in a pool. Lovely views.
– Our rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. One bedroom is on the ground floor so ideal for the less agile. There is also a honesty bar with beer, wine & soft drinks or bring your own.
– We are in an easy drive of lots of interesting places.
The Wolf park / Camino Del Rey El Chorro / Lakes of Ardales
Bodego Gross Hermanos / Antequera / Ancient Dolmans
El Torcal / Convento Magdalena
– We are offering a special 3 night stay with a full DIY breakfast package and on one night (TBA) a delicious 4 course meal with wine. At a cost from 185€ for a couple staying in a double en suite/private room with all other amenities. Great for a group of friends or come and meet new people.
– We are 1 hour drive from Malaga and Costa Del Sol and 1.45 mins from Torrox.
– Our typical Spanish Pueblo (village) is a kilometer away and we are a good 15 min walk to the excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Los Antanores.
– We have a strong internet & Wifi signal.
– The whole house is available as a holiday let for 1.000€ a week or by the room for 60€ per night minimum stay 2 nights with breakfast pack.
– You a can visit our website at: www.casacamino343.com
Contact Maggie on +34 722879503 / +34 632298062
email: casacamino343@yahoo.com
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For Sale: Becken Magna Plus table top electric oven, black and silver, 50cm×34cmx31, fits easily on a kitchen unit top. Big enough to cook a large chicken. In full working order. €25. Call or whatsapp Pat, Nerja on +447973174249 or email: patlockey@yahoo.co.uk
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For Sale: Queen Elizabeth 11 coronation 1953 cup, not chipped. €5 ono
Richard, Arenas. WhatsApp 00447492009002
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News & Articles
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SPAIN
Spanish Elections 2023 Update- IT AIN’T OVER YET!
The CERA vote maintains the suspense in the final count on 23-J: {Translation, summary}
– The general elections did not end on 23 July. The final count is still awaiting the so-called CERA vote (Census of Residents Absent Abroad), an electorate that has benefited from the end of the “voto rogado”.
– The last day to cast the ballot in embassies and consulates is this coming Thursday. It will be from then on that they will be counted, and there are several seats up in the air for those who will be decisive.
– From Friday onwards, the Provincial Electoral Boards will conclude the general vote count by including the ballots cast by the 2.3 million Spaniards living in other countries. Source, Spanish: https://www.elindependiente.com/espana/2023/07/25/el-voto-cera-mantiene-el-suspense-en-el-recuento-final-del-23-j/
TORROX
Torrox celebrates this Saturday its XLII International Festival of Choirs and Dances: {Translation, summary}
– It will be this Saturday, 29 July, from ten o’clock at night in the Plaza de la Almedina.
– This year they will have as guests the Ecuadorian Cultural Centre “Tradi Arte”, from Ecuador, and the national show will come from the folk-musical association “El Lagar” from Socuéllamos, from Ciudad Real, as well as the host group, the Choirs and Dances of Torrox.
– The tourist train and the usual bus lines will be available and run extended hours, with an busline to help cover the return trips to the coast once the festival is over, around 1.30 am. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/torrox-celebra-este-sabado-su-xlii-festival-internacional-de-coros-y-danzas/
TORRE DEL MAR
New route and highlights of the procession of the Virgen del Carmen in Torre del Mar: {Translation}
– Mass will be held at 12 noon and the procession will start from inside the church of San Andrés at 18.30.
– Other key times, according to the planned organisation, are: Embarkation 21:30h; Disembarkation 22:30h; Encierro 00:15h.
– This year, due to the works being carried out, the route will undergo some modifications.
– ITINERARY: San Andrés Apóstol Parish Church, Plazuela del Párroco D. José Rodríguez, Avenida Andalucía, C/ San Andrés, Plaza de la Axarquía, C/ Del Mar, C/ Acera de la Marina, C/ San Andrés, C/ Poniente, C/ Vela, Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen (fountain of the Virgin), embarkation of the Virgin – maritime procession – disembarkation, Paseo Marítimo Virgen del Carmen, Paseo de Larios, Plazuela del Párroco D. José Rodríguez and entrance to the Parish Church of San Andrés Apóstol.
– During the route there will be key moments as the procession passes through some emblematic streets. The Brotherhood has pointed out the following interesting facts:
– Premiere of the new processional march “Carmen, Madre y Patrona” by the composer José Miguel Navarro Martín in the Plaza del Párroco D. José Rodríguez.
– Passage of the Blessed Virgin along Calle San Andrés, decorated for the occasion and singing by the Brotherhood Choir.
– Petalada by a group of devotees in Calle del Mar (North).
– Singing of the Salve Marinera at the intersection of Calle del Mar and Avenida Andalucía (Cuatro Esquinas).
– Petalada by the Grupo Joven of our beloved Hermandad del Rocío de Torre del Mar in Calle del Mar (South).
– Singing by our Sister Mari Carmen Guerra in Calle del Mar south (Bar Fernando).
– Singing of our Brother Manolo Rodríguez Sevillita in Calle Poniente.
– Petalada de la Hermandad in Calle Vela (Exit Bar Radar).
– Embarkation, maritime procession and disembarkation.
– Farewell to the Virgen del Mar and singing of the Salve Marinera (Chiringuito Hnos. Moreno).
– Singing by Rafa Garcel in Paseo de Larios.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/nuevo-recorrido-y-momentos-de-interes-de-la-procesion-de-la-virgen-del-carmen-en-torre-del-mar/
CULTURE
Rock’n’roll’s greatest showman Mick Jagger turns 80:
– Michael Philip Jagger was born on July 26, 1943, to middle-class parents in Dartford, south of London.
– He became “Sir Mick” in 2002 after being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and is frequently spotted at Lord’s, watching the England cricket team.
– The rocker became a father for the eighth time in 2016 when American dancer Melanie Hamrick, his current partner, gave birth to a son. He already had seven children from four previous relationships. Photo: Suzanne Cordeiro. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230724-greatest-rock-n-roll-showman-mick-jagger-turns-80
CANCEL CULTURE / #MeToo
Kevin Spacey acquitted of sexual offense charges:
– A London court has acquitted US actor Kevin Spacey of all nine sexual offense accusations by four men alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2013. He faced nine charges, including sexual assault, indecent assault, and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
– The verdicts in London follow the US court last year dismissing separate sexual allegations in a civil case against the actor.
– The allegations, which surfaced in 2017, led to him being written off the Netflix political thriller “House of Cards,” in which he played the lead character Frank Underwood.
– Spacey said before the trial that if he is acquitted of the charges, he will look to revive his career. Spacey won Oscars for best actor in “American Beauty” in 1999 and best-supporting actor in “The Usual Suspects” in 1995. Photo: Toby Melville. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/kevin-spacey-acquitted-of-sexual-offense-charges/a-66356496
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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
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
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, 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 News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
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Air Conditioned Restaurants
Air-conditioned restaurants in Torrox Pueblo:
– EL JALEO: Calle Beso and Calle Alta. Open Tue-Fri from 12 noon to closing. Sat & Sun from 5 pm. (next to Tobacconist). Mon closed.
– GARETH’S: Constitution Square. Open from 9 a.m. until closing. Wed & Thur closed.
– MANOLO: Plaza de la Constitución. Open from 12 noon to closing. Tue closed.
– MI BAR: Calle Baja past the Church of San Roque, open from 12 noon to closing time. Tue and Wed closed.
Javier’s Restaurante (Torrox Costa): Next to the bus station. Mon-Sat 7am-11pm.
Air-conditioned restaurants in Puente Don Manuel:
Mesón Sara, El Horno, El Pantano, Hotel La Viñuela.
Pizzeria La Sorrentina (Torre del Mar): Prlog. Paseo Maritimo de Poniente 69, Camping Laguna Playa, Torre del Mar 29740. Website with menus: https://lasorrentina.es/
Bar Restaurant El Callejon (Algarrobo Costa): Urb Pueblo Nuevo, Edif Valparaiso. Algarrobo Costa. (By tennis court and Rompeolas). Tel: 616369195
Website: https://www.facebook.com/elcallejonb
Buddha House Nepalese & Indian Restaurant (Torrox Costa): Av. del Penoncillo 11, Torrox Costa.
Asiatico Feng (Algarrobo Costa): Aircon & dog friendly! Avenida Andalucia, 35 Bajo, Algarrobo, ES 29750
Iberostar Malaga (Torrox Costa Beach Resort) buffet restaurant: Has aircon. You do not need to be staying at the hotel. Website
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