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Phoenix Club:
The Phoenix Social Club is open to all nationalities but the lingua franca is English.
We offer an opportunity to make friends, help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips.
Our handmade greetings cards are for sale weekly with all proceeds to the Red Cross.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chines in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips & Events***
May
– 10th – Cordoba Patios €27pp departs Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30 and returning from Cordoba at 5pm – some seats available
– 16th – Craft Fair and Home baking Sale at our meeting place. Doors open at 12 noon
June
– 8th – Ronda Romantica, come enjoy the historical re-enactments €24pp
– 28th – Trip to the Alpujarras. Visiting a Jamon Factory and then to the pretty village of Pampaneria. €23 pp includes Jamon tasting @ €2.75 pp and drivers tip
July
– 5th – Trip to Gib €22 and includes €1 for the driver. Pick up at Lidi Algarrobo Costa at 08.30
– 13th – Antequera Light Festival, evening trip €20pp
– 19th – Benalmadena Marina €20pp – Why not hop on a catamaran for a dolphin watching trip?
– 30th – Fuengirola Tuesday Market and lunch in the port are, a quick dash around Iceland and home at 5pm €18pp
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Benamocarra’s San Isidro Labrador Festival: Fri – Sun, May 10 – 12
The Fiestas de San Isidro will be held May 10 – 12 and the Romería on May 25 -26th.
– Friday. The firing of rockets at midday on Friday the 10th will herald the start of the Fiesta de San Isidro Labrador. At 6 p.m. a children’s party will begin with a show and entertainment by the group Plis-Plas. At 11pm there will be the presentation of the poster for this year’s edition, and the election of the “Romero Mayor”. Also on Friday night, at 11.30pm there will be the election of Miss and Mister Spring and later the Benadance 2024 Fiesta.
– Saturday. On Saturday 11th, there will be a Big Day Fair in the Plaza del Calvario. At 6pm there will be a snack for the Elderly with a performance by Araceli González, and the most beautiful grandparents of the village will also be chosen. In the evening, at 00:00 h. there will be a stellar performance by “Seguridad Social” in the Plaza de Toros, which will precede the Gran Fiesta Benadance 2024 with an entertainment show by great DJs.
– Sunday 12th. 12 noon, the Holy Mass in honour of Saint Isidore will be celebrated. This will be followed by the Day Fair with paella and drinks and various performances and shows. At 5pm the comedian “Justo Gómez” will perform.
The Solemn Procession of St. Isidro will begin at 9pm, accompanied by the Benamocarra Band and then the finishing touch to this year’s Fiestas will be a performance by the comedian “Yulen El Peluquero”. A big fireworks display at 2am will bring the Fiestas in Honour of San Isidro Labrador 2024 to a close. The Benamocarra Romería is May 25 -26th. Source: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/benamocarra-celebra-los-dias-10-11-y-12-de-mayo-sus-fiestas-de-san-isidro-labrador/
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Galaxy Sound Festival 2024: 16-18 May, Thurs – Sat
Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium in Malaga city.
Less than two weeks to go until Galaxy Sound kicks off. Three days of live music at the Auditorio Municipal Cortijo de Torres with great artists and bands such as Arde Bogotá, Los Planetas or Shinova.
Info & tix: https://www.enterticket.es/eventos/galaxy-sound-216383
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The IX Taytantos Festival of Torrox – ABBA tribute: Sat, 29 June from 10pm. La Granja complex, Torrox
Featuring Maika Lavera Band, IV Cuatro and Dj Nene.
Tickets will soon be on sale at the price of 20 euros in advance at Ticketmaster and various local shops, and 23 euros at the box office on the day of the festival.
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Wanted- Real Estate Lawyer Consult For Proposed “New Concept” Retirement Community:
– Naythan, under the DigameXtra banner, is investigating a new concept in retirement-housing communities gaining popularity across the globe. A blend of “cohousing” and “microhouses”. I’d like to know if it can be done in Andalucia. Local property/building laws are complex. Before I dedicate time to this project, I need concrete answers to a few basic questions, to know if it is feasable. Is there an expert out there who would be willing to answer a few questions, pro bono, by email? Please reply to doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
– I’ll share more info regarding this proposed project with the readers in coming weeks. No reason to get you stirred up before I know if it is feasible in Andalucia. Here are some links for anyone interested.
References:
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https://www.housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/a42439999/prefab-tiny-houses/
https://microhaus.me/
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News & Articles
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ANDALUCÍA
How many cases of euthanasia have there been in Andalusia since the law was approved?: {Translation, summary}
– On 25 June 2021 the Euthanasia Law was passed in Spain. This generated a huge debate about dignity in the dying process and the right of people to decide about their own life in situations of extreme suffering. Andalusia has since registered some cases, and this has led to the creation of a new perspective on the right to die with dignity.
– In the last 34 months, 108 files have been opened in Andalusia in relation to requests for euthanasia. Of these 108 applications, 57 have been approved. The province with the highest number of applications is Malaga, with about 40 people. These numbers speak for themselves: they tell us that this legal option is slowly but effectively being adopted by a population suffering from serious and incurable health problems.
– According to the law, euthanasia is reserved for all those suffering from a “serious, chronic and disabling condition”, giving them the option of requesting assistance to end their lives in a dignified, controlled and humane manner. The bureaucratic procedures for this assistance are not always easy, so all the people who pass through here have some challenges before they can make the choice to die with dignity and freely.
– This is the case of José Díaz, a 33-year-old from Huelva. Díaz decided to exercise his right after severe after-effects of a domestic accident: this accident resulted in brain necrosis. The application process that José had to go through lasted almost two years, which was supposed to take about 40 days. We know that in Andalusia, the waiting time can be up to three months.
– The application process for this choice starts in a health centre, with a written request, which must be signed by the patient and a health professional. However, the doctor can declare himself to be a conscientious objector and this would complicate the process and access to the service. In October 2021, the creation of the Commission of Guarantees and Evaluation was regulated, as well as the Register of objecting professionals.
– The law allows patients to postpone the decision for two to three months if they wish to do so. And they show that there is a growing demand for this option, among all people suffering from serious, incurable and chronic illnesses.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/andalucia/casos-eutanasia-Andalucia-aprobo-Ley-Eutanasia_0_1899410695.html
MALAGA CITY
Will the Terral continue this Monday in Malaga?: {Translation}
– The coincidence of Mother’s Day with the good weather meant that the restaurants and streets of Malaga, as well as the beaches, were packed to the rafters this Sunday, despite the heat. Although May has only just begun, the approaching summer season is starting to become evident, and temperatures have risen significantly.
– The week will continue in the same vein, so the heat will continue. Maximum temperatures will not be as high as on Sunday, but minimum temperatures will rise. In fact, Aemet forecasts that Malaga city will have a minimum of 20 degrees this May 6th (compared to 17 on Sunday) and a maximum of 27 degrees, although the meteorology expert José Luis Escudero indicates in his blog Tormentas y rayos that the wind early in the day will make the thermal sensation slightly cooler. He also notes that during the day there will be strong westerly and landward gusts of wind on the coast in the morning, although in the afternoon the intensity will decrease.
– However, the terral will continue in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and Escudero indicates that from ten o’clock in the morning the air will change to easterly, with moderate to strong gusts. According to the Meteorology forecast, until Saturday, initially in Malaga city, the temperature will not exceed 24 degrees and the minimum temperature will remain between 16-17 degrees. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/seguira-terral-lunes-malaga-20240506231905-nt.html
NERJA
Nerja-Almijara Cave Blue Trail: An easy route that starts from the entrance of the cave and offers impressive views: {Translation}
– This circular route that begins and ends in the Nerja Cave is an itinerary declared since January 2024 as a Blue Trail by the Environmental and Consumer Education Association (ADEAC).
– Route data –
Region: Axarquia
Municipality: Nerja
Difficulty level: Low. Although almost half of the way is uphill along a narrow path, it does not have steep slopes. In addition, the itinerary has several rest areas to enjoy the landscape.
Route type: Circular
Approximate duration: 45 minutes
Length: 2.2 kilometers
Minimun height: 150 meters
Maximum height: 261 meters
Nearby places of interest:The Nerja Cave, Detunda Botanical Garden, San Isidro Labrador hermitage, Águila aqueduct, Maro Tower, Balcón de Europa, Maro village, Nerja Museum, natural site of the Cliffs of Maro or church of San Salvador.
– The starting point of this route is next to the entrance of the Nerja Cave itself, located very close to the village of Maro. To do this route, you must take into account that you have to enter the enclosure that protects the famous cave, for which it is not necessary to pay the entrance fee. However, the gate through which this route leaves the enclosure in the first few metres has restricted opening hours, which are usually between 9.30 am and 4 pm approximately (depending on the seasonal timetable). To park you can choose to park inside the enclosure (at the price of 2 euros) if you are also visiting the Nerja Cave, or you can park on the outside perimeter (at the price of 1 euro). Full article, with more pics: https://www.diariosur.es/senderismo/sendero-azul-cueva-nerjaalmijara-ruta-parte-entrada-20240430001202-nt.html
HEALTH
Yet Another Huge Malpractice Payout, More Than Half A Million Euros, From The Andalusian Health Service (SAS), Took 18 Years To Collect: {Translation, summary}
– The Administrative Chamber of the High Court of Justice of Andalusia (TSJA) has set a compensation of 289,177 euros, plus 16 years interest, almost doubling the award at this time, for a woman who in 2006 suffered hospital negligence in the practice of tubal ligation, which left her incapacitated due to an affection of the nervous system with “very intense and permanent pain”.
– It takes into account issues such as “the delay in the diagnosis” of the injuries contained in a report commissioned by the SAS, cited by the TSJA in its ruling, a delay which “was not due to a lack of resources, but to the fact that the diagnostic orientation proposed” by the corresponding surgery service in 2008, “was incorrect, and remained unaddressed until the patient went to a private medical centre, five years later”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/espana/andalucia/granada/mujer-recibira-indemnizacion-300000-euros-negligencia-medica-20240505171030-nts.html
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https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2024 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view:
Algarrobo
Competa
Malaga
Nerja
Rincon
Torrox
Velez-Málaga
For other towns in Malaga Province, visit this website, click your town, then look for the post named “Calendario Laboral de ‘Your Town‘ 2024 “, click that to see calendar.
https://www.foro-ciudad.com/malaga.html
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, Mercadillo de La Cala del Moral- Rincon de la Victoria.
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/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
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm
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