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Cool & Groovy groovin in La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida: Friday 18th July. Covers from Simon & Garfunkel to Madness all played on acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolin, Irish tenor banjo, alto saxophone and harmonica with 2 part harmonies.
A great fun night out will be had by all, make a weekend of it and book a room at the hotel right in La Plaza, Posada La Plaza.
Call 952553254 or 609167127 for your table. (and to book a room if you need one).
mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
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– Is paperwork included? Yes, your family will receive a death certificate in Spanish and an international certification in English. We also provide a cremation certificate that allows the ashes on board a plane.
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CASACAMINO343 B&B
CasaCamino343: Our New B&B In Now Open!
Special 3 night break in the lovely mountains of Andalucia
– Casacamino343 (formerly Casa Magel) are once again offering our popular 3 night breaks, including breakfast and on one night, TBA, a delicious home made 3 course meal with wine or beer.
– We have moved across the village and now offer a fully licenced self contained 4 bedroom, 2 en-suite and 2 private bathrooms. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dinning room, large living room. terrace with views to the mountains, set in an ancient olive grove on the outskirts of Valle De Abdalajis. From June our pool will be open.
– We are a 5 minute drive in to the pueblo of Valle De Abdalajis with supermarkets and bars. A very good restaurant is 10 minute walk away. The lakes of Ardales and the Caminito Del Rey are 30 minutes drive. Antequera and El Torcal are 30 minute drive and the Wolf park is 15 minute drive. Lots to do in the area, lovely walks and scenery.
– We can offer the whole house to a group of friends, ideal for birthdays and anniversaries or just a good time away. Or, come on your own and meet other people. We have a honesty bar or bring your own. No hard tracks to drive, very easy to find..
– The cost for 3 night B&B with 1 night 3 course meal with wine is €275.00 per room with 2 sharing.
CONTACT
Phone: 722879503 or 632298062
Email: casacamino343@yahoo.com
Website: www.casacamino343.com
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– Castilian lamp / bedside table Solid wood ( waxed )
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For Sale, 1 item & 1 lot:
– Multi position ladder in good used condition. Max height 3.5 m, platform mode 1.5m wide x .90 m high, “A” mode 1.8 m. €60.00
– Lot: LiVide Sous vide cooker. Complete with tank, vac pac machine with 2 sizes of bags and Termo-immerser with digital temperature display. Free app with instructions and hundreds of recipes. More pics on request. €70.00
Canillas de Aceituno campo, can meet elsewhere.
Contact Annabel: 642 107 522
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For Sale: Equation Portable air conditioner complete with flexi pipe and window fittings. Perfect working order. 60 Euros, buyer to collect. Model WAP-357DZH-35W. Now surplus to requirements as it has been replaced by a split wall mount. Mike/Jennifer, Puente don Manuel
Whatsapp: 693817433 ; madinmj@gmail.com PIC
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NEWS & ARTICLES
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SPAIN
Housing Ministry accepts that Airbnb will remove listings without registration codes and send monthly data for all listed units starting in August: {Translation, summary}
– On Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda and Airbnb agreed to identify and remove adverts for tourist flats lacking legal registration codes on Airbnb’s platform.
– From August onwards, Airbnb will provide monthly information regarding these adverts. Listings found with irregular registration will be removed after hosts receive notification and a ten-working-day grace period to amend the issues; if a state registration number is revoked, removal will take place within forty-eight hours of ministry notification. Currently, hosts must provide a valid registration number, preferably the national one; this will soon be replaced by two separate fields for national and regional registration.
– Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago, Airbnb’s director-general for Spain, highlighted that this agreement strengthens Airbnb’s commitment to transparency and cooperation with authorities. The single register for tourist rentals, created by Royal Decree 1312/2024, has been in force since 1 July following a six-month transition, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1028, which regulates short-term furnished leases across Member States. Source, Spanish:
https://www.diariosur.es/economia/vivienda/vivienda-acuerda-airbnb-retirada-anuncios-codigo-envio-20250715185753-ntrc.html
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Brussels believes that the amnesty law “does not respond to the general interest, but is actually a political agreement”: {Translation, summary}
– The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is scrutinising Spain’s contentious Amnesty Law, which pardons numerous key figures involved in the 2017 Catalan independence referendum. Widely criticised, the law appears primarily motivated by a political deal between PSOE and Junts to secure Pedro Sánchez’s investiture, rather than genuine pursuit of the general good. The European Commission condemned the law’s haste and vagueness, noting its two-month application deadline obstructs effective audits of EU financial interests.
– Critics argue the law seriously undermines the principles of separation of powers and equality before the law, by preventing courts from adjudicating ongoing cases and granting impunity to specific political allies, breeding profound distrust. The law’s adoption through urgent procedures limited parliamentary scrutiny, intensifying concerns over democratic legitimacy and judicial independence. Prominent judges and legal bodies denounce it as an unprecedented breach of the rule of law in European democracies. Detractors warn this “self-amnesty” not only erodes trust in Spain’s justice system but also sets a dangerous precedent of political interference, privileging certain actors while leaving others accountable, thus fracturing social cohesion and the rule of law itself. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/nacional/comision-asegura-cree-ley-amnistia-afectara-directamente-20250715110810-ntrc.html
Additional ref, English: https://ukandeu.ac.uk/amnesty-for-the-catalan-independence-movement/
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The ‘La Sección Primera de la Audiencia de Sevilla’ Court questions whether the Constitutional Court inappropriately overturned the Supreme Court decision in the ERE case, asks for EU intervention: {Translation, summary}
– {Just to get you up to speed: The ERE case involves embezzlement. It concerns the fraudulent misappropriation of public funds—specifically, tens or hundreds of millions of euros from the Andalusian government’s fund intended to support laid-off workers through Employment Regulation Files (ERE).
– The First Section of the Seville Court of Appeals has questioned whether Spain’s Constitutional Court (6 lib to 4 conservative judges voted along party lines) overstepped its bounds by annulling convictions for the fraudulent financing of Andalusia’s ERE (employment regulation agency), including those of former Socialist presidents Manuel Chaves and José Antonio Griñán, previously upheld by the Supreme Court.
– The Constitutional Court ruled that participation in approving draft budget laws does not constitute an administrative resolution, rejecting prior criminal interpretations of corruption. Concerned that the Constitutional Court has supplanted the Supreme Court’s exclusive authority as highest legal interpreter, the Seville Court has suspended issuing new sentences and referred a preliminary question to the European Court of Justice. This seeks to clarify whether the Constitutional Court’s reconsiderations breach EU law, particularly anti-corruption measures and protection of EU financial interests. The Seville court warns that applying the Constitutional Court’s doctrine risks systemic impunity for corruption, damage that it considers institutionally severe and difficult to repair, undermining Spain’s judicial hierarchy and efforts to combat political corruption impacting EU funds. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910390/la-audiencia-cuestiona-que-el-constitucional-suplantara-al-supremo-en-los-ere/
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Diaz freezes the reduction of the working day in the Congress in response to the threat of Junts:
– The legislative process to reduce working hours in Spain has been postponed until after the summer due to stalled negotiations with the Catalan separatist party, Junts. {The Junts hold the 7 votes that keep Sanchez in office, and now they again invoke that advantage.} Junts has maintained its veto, fearing the measure harms Catalonia’s small and medium-sized enterprises and business freedom.
– The Ministry of Labour had hoped to approve the reform by year’s end, as agreed in the PSOE-Sumar coalition, but this now seems unlikely. While the government publicly remains hopeful of reaching a consensus, Junts has demanded more time, stressing the need to protect Catalan SMEs and workers. Junts’ spokesperson has strongly criticised the policy, equating reduced working hours to encouraging laziness, and the negotiations remain deadlocked.
– The Ministry has postponed the parliamentary debate on the full amendment until the next session, aiming to allow further talks. Sources close to communist Vice President Yolanda Díaz {Spain’s version of America’s commie-congress-puppet AOC shown on left, Díaz on the right} acknowledge the possibility of a parliamentary defeat, but are determined to continue defending the reform politically, {because that’s how the people want their tax money paying her gov’t salary spent?…typical commie wasting other people’s money on her personal crusades when she needs to focus on the real problems: immigration, health, infrastructure, inflation. Stuff that affects everybody. -Ed.}. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5731603/0/trabajo-pospone-reduccion-jornada-despues-verano-por-clima-politico-para-dar-mas-tiempo-negociar-con-junts/
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Constitutional Court Here We Come- The Supreme Court dismisses investigating Bolaños for the “Begoña Gómez case” due to the ‘complete absence’ of evidence: {Translation, summary}
– The Supreme Court has dismissed Judge Juan Carlos Peinado’s request to investigate Minister Félix Bolaños {pic} for alleged embezzlement and false testimony concerning the appointment of Cristina Álvarez as adviser to the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez. The Court cited a complete lack of credible evidence linking Bolaños to any wrongdoing and emphasised that occupying public office alone cannot imply awareness or intent in misuse of public funds. The false testimony allegation was also rejected, as no final judicial decision has established contradictory testimonies as factually false. The Court criticised Peinado’s approach, including his failure to consult the Prosecutor’s Office beforehand, a key procedural step.
– Given the political sensitivity of the case and the involvement of high-level officials, this rejection does not mark the end of the dispute. The party seeking to prosecute Bolaños can escalate the matter to the Spain’s Constitutional Court, or even European Union’s legal oversight bodies, potentially invoking principles concerning judicial independence and rights to effective investigation when domestic courts are perceived as obstructive. Such a move would align with recent patterns in politically charged cases in Spain where affected parties seek EU intervention. Therefore, it is likely the matter will continue beyond Spain’s Supreme Court, either politically or legally, possibly reaching the EU courts in pursuit of further scrutiny or redress. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-supremo-rechaza-peticion-peinado-descarta-investigar-bolanos-caso-begona-gomez-20250715151243.html
ANDALUCÍA
The Constitutional Court admits appeals from six autonomous communities, including Andalucia, against the reception of migrant children: {Translation}
– The Plenary of the Constitutional Court has accepted for processing the appeals submitted by six autonomous communities against the distribution of unaccompanied migrant minors, as published in the Official State Bulletin (BOE). The admitted appeals were those filed by the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, Andalusia, Galicia, Castilla y León, all governed by the People’s Party, along with Castilla-La Mancha, whose government is led by the Socialist Emiliano García-Page.
– The six communities submitted constitutional appeals against Royal Decree-Law 2/2025, of 18 March, which approves urgent measures to guarantee the best interests of childhood and adolescence in extraordinary migratory contingency situations. In the cases of the Balearic Islands and Castilla-La Mancha, the validation agreement for the same Royal Decree-Law, adopted by the Congress of Deputies on 10 April 2025, has also been appealed.
– The Royal Decree-Law was approved on 18 March, despite votes against by the PP and Vox parties, following months of negotiations with the autonomous communities. The measure obliges autonomous communities to collectively accommodate minors currently overcrowding centres in the Canary Islands. The Government expects to begin transfers this summer, but no date has yet been set.
– Catalonia and the Basque Country are not obliged to accept further unaccompanied minor migrants in the 2025 relocation under disputed arrangements with the Sanchez administration, the focus of this appeal. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1910463/el-constitucional-admite-los-recursos-de-seis-ccaa-contra-la-acogida-de-ninos-migrantes/
AXARQUÍA
Processions along the Axarquía coastline to honour the Virgin of Carmen:
– Today, Wednesday 16 July: Benajarafe, Torre del Mar, Nerja, La Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria & Caleta de Vélez
– Thursday, 17 July: El Morche
– Sunday, 20 July: Almayate
– But it doesn’t end there, because next week Torre del Mar will once again throw itself into the Hermandad del Carmen de Torre del Mar celebrations. As is now tradition, this will take place on 26 July, marking the end of the Feria de Santiago y Santa Ana, which begins on Tuesday 22.
– To see the full listing translated into English, with posters, click on this Google Translate link.
MALAGA PROVINCE
Temps rise on coast as we approach the weekend: {Translation, summary}
– This week, the Costa del Sol and Costa Oriental regions of Málaga are experiencing persistent high temperatures, though they are spared the most extreme inland heat. Along the coast, including Málaga city and Marbella, maximum temperatures will hover around 29 to 30 degrees Celsius, but elevated humidity levels of 85 to 90 per cent will create an uncomfortable, sultry environment.
– From Friday onwards, temperatures are predicted to climb sharply, as the typical local terral wind may cause a swift rise along the coastline, especially in Málaga, Vélez-Málaga, and key Costa del Sol areas. By Friday, Málaga city could reach 37 degrees, and Marbella and Vélez-Málaga up to 36. While other parts of Andalucía begin to cool, coastal areas are expected to see their hottest days of the week, with little relief overnight. The humidity and heat are likely to create significant discomfort for residents and tourists alike. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/que-dia-mas-calor-malaga_0_2004379319.html
SAYALONGA
Sayalonga is preparing for the Fair 2025 that comes loaded of performances, tastings and activities: {Translation, summary}
– Thursday, July 17 thru Sunday, July 20.
– The programme for the 2025 Fair starts this Thursday with the traditional football match between bachelors and married men on the sports court. “There will be ham and cheese tastings. It is also Children’s Day, with attractions at reduced prices and children’s entertainment. In the evening, from eleven o’clock, Leo Live Music will take to the stage.
– Friday 18 July we begin at nine in the morning with the traditional rocket launch. At eleven in the morning, the Swimming Championship will start in the municipal pool. In the afternoon, from seven o’clock, there will be children’s games and football semifinals. The illumination of the Fairgrounds will be at 10:30 pm, followed by the opening speech by Mari Ángeles Sánchez Salido and the mayor’s welcome, Sagrario Fernández. At 11 pm, there will be fireworks followed by performances by the Municipal Rondalla and the dance groups from Sayalonga and Corumbela. From midnight, the Youth Tent will open at the school. There will be music with Golden Cuba, the election of the Queen and Mister, and music by Kalita del Sur.
– On Saturday the 12th, just like Sunday, after the reveille, the pool will open with free entrance for all users. At two in the afternoon the Day Fair will open in the Rafael Alcoba square marquee. There will be lunch for all attendees and a foam party with gifts and surprises. The ribbon race on motorcycles near the pool will be at 7:30 pm. In the evening, from eleven o’clock, music will be provided by the Melodías Orchestra. There will be the election of Miss and Mister Visitor 2025. Golden Cuba will follow, and at 1:30 am, Joana Santos will perform.
– Sunday there will be paella tastings. A mechanical bull and a jumping mattress will be set up for free use. There will be traditional games and ribbon races on bikes in the square. At 8 pm, the grand football final will take place. In the evening, besides the trophy presentation, there will be music with the Melodía Orchestra and Golden Cuba. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/sayalonga-se-prepara-para-la-feria-2025-que-llega-cargada-de-actuaciones-degustaciones-y-actividades/
MURCIA
Riots Update- More than 130 riot police mobilised in Torre Pacheco for the first of three days of protests against immigrants: {Translation, summary}
– Following an assault on a 68-year-old resident in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, far-right groups announced three days of protests from 15 July. In response, the Civil Guard deployed over 130 riot police alongside local officers to prevent disorder. The security operation has resulted in thirteen arrests, including suspects involved in the original assault and others linked to racially motivated violence, such as attacks on immigrant-owned businesses. {I have seen unverified online videos of a Torre Pacheco kabab shop being trashed. -Ed.}
– The far-right factions known as ‘Deport Them Now UE’ openly called for a violent “hunt” of immigrants, exploiting the initial attack to incite hatred. Their local leader was arrested in Mataró for inciting hate crimes, and authorities have shut down the group’s Telegram channels.
– Significantly, organized far-right agitators only appeared on the scene after the immediate aggressive response by locals to the initial attack on a Spanish neighbour by North Africans; this then ignited the conflict and attracted the outsiders. Local authorities and residents emphasise the decades of peaceful coexistence between native citizens and immigrants, only now to have tensions exacerbated by extremist outsiders. {I don’t buy it. Maybe they should ask someone under 40 about that peaceful coexistence in the streets of Murcia? Ref 2. There have been community gangs in every town and city in Spain since before Franco arrived, probably brought together by times of famine, when one needed a network to rely on for support just to survive. It was established by the early 1880s that these groups exist, Ref 1. What do gangs do? They defend their territory from outsiders. Thus this “tension” is not anything new. Waves of outsiders have arrived in Spain throughout history. What is new are the levels of violence and criminal organization today’s gangs exhibit. -Ed. Ref 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_Negra_affair & Ref 2: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13691457.2024.2352001#abstract}
– The Government and local officials have condemned hateful rhetoric, particularly from the Vox party, blaming it for fuelling tensions. The Murcia Prosecutor’s Office is investigating whether public comments by Vox’s regional leader contributed to the unrest.
– The deployment of police forces and arrests have aimed to restore order, alongside efforts to prevent further mobilisation by extremist groups calling for “neighbourhood patrols” during the protests. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-movilizados-torre-pacheco-mas-130-antidisturbios-primero-tres-dias-protestas-contra-inmigrantes-20250715165258.html
UK
Vandals sentenced to more than 4 years for felling England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree:
– Two vandals who cut down England’s beloved 150 year old Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison for damaging the country’s natural heritage and for the widespread outrage and distress it caused.
– Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers set out on a dark and stormy night in 2023 to carry out what a prosecutor called a “moronic mission,” and toppled the majestic sycamore onto Hadrian’s Wall. Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specializing in tree law, said it was the first time in the U.K. that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-sycamore-gap-tree-trial-sentencing-chainsaw-28a6db1552e6acea118aa7e8bcf69ecb
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Cloudflare Starts Blocking Pirate Sites From UK Users – That’s a Pretty Big Deal:
– Cloudflare has become the first internet intermediary, beyond local residential ISPs, to block access to pirate sites {and associated apps} in the UK. Users attempting to access certain pirate sites are greeted with ‘Error 451 – Unavailable for Legal Reasons’. In theory, ISP blocking should prevent UK users from even seeing this notice, but a combination of Cloudflare’s blocking mechanism and choices made by some VPN users results in a piracy dead end.
– In the latest wave of blocking that seems to have come into force yesterday, close to 200 UK pirate domains were added to one of the longest pirate site blocking lists in the world. The big change is the unexpected involvement of Cloudflare, which for some users attempting to access the domains added yesterday, displays the notice seen below: Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/cloudflare-starts-blocking-pirate-sites-for-uk-users-thats-a-pretty-big-deal-250715/
GASTRONOMIA
Do you remember what tomatoes use to taste like before they became greenhouse raised Styrofoam? In Coín real tomatoes continue to exist and they invite you to visit: {Translation, summary}
– The Hevilla family, devoted to organic farming in Coín, Málaga, offers a unique “Gastroexperience Tomatera” during tomato season, now at its peak in July. Visitors, guided by brothers Cristóbal and Sebas, stroll through fields housing over thirty heirloom tomato varieties, learning intimately about the plants, insects, and cultivation methods. – The tour highlights rare and fascinating tomatoes, from small velvety yellow fruits to green tomatoes that remain green when ripe, culminating in tastings of cherry tomatoes famed both for flavour and beauty. The experience concludes with a summer supper at sunset, featuring gazpacho, tomato salads, local cheeses, toasted Coín bread, vegetable pisto, organic wines, and secret-family lemonade. This limited, group-only event is not a restaurant or typical tourist attraction, but an intimate homage to traditional flavours and sustainable farming. The Hevilla brothers cherish the land and the tomato plants they nurture, making this a rare chance to reconnect with nature, heritage, and authentic local taste. Reservations are essential.
– To experience the Hevilla family’s renowned tomato tour, offered only during the peak tomato season in July and early August, follow these steps:
How to Book the Online Reservation:
Visit the official “Familia Hevilla” website [https://familiahevilla.es/] and navigate to the page for visiting their organic farm. There, you will find a reservation form under the section “Reserva visita.” Submit your preferred dates and contact information.
Confirmation and Payment:
Once your reservation is received, the Hevilla team will contact you to confirm your booking and provide payment details. Pricing is per person:
Adults (16+): €25
Youth (8–15): €15
Children (under 7): Free
Payment is only requested after your place has been confirmed.
Event Details:
When:
Tours run Monday to Friday during July and up to 14 August.
Where:
The tours take place at the Hevilla family’s finca in Coín, Málaga. The exact location will be provided after booking.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing, suitable walking shoes, and a hat for sun protection are recommended. Try to carpool if attending in a group. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malagaenlamesa/familia-hevilla-coin-experiencia-tomates-malaga-20250710140244-nt.html
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
*Click links to read the English language articles*
– Can opener, juicer, washable bath mat: this is the minimum equipment required in tourist rental accommodation in Andalucía
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/can-opener-juicer-washable-bath-mat-this-20250714082703-nt.html
– Nine things to do with kids in July and August in Malaga, beyond the beaches of the Costa del Sol
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/nine-things-with-children-malaga-july-and-20250714075512-nt.html
– Welcome to the club, almost 50% of families in Andalucía cannot afford a summer holiday this year
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/nearly-half-andalusian-families-cannot-afford-holidays-20250715074756-nt.html
– Heat returns to southern Spain with four provinces under amber warnings for maximum temperatures of up to 42C
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/heat-returns-southern-spain-with-four-provinces-20250715092305-nt.html
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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‘ 2025 “, 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: 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
Currency Converter: https://www.x-rates.com/calculator/?from=EUR&to=GBP&amount=1
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
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
Check All Lottery Results Here: Updated daily.
https://www.20minutos.es/loterias/
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: New, updated link (Aug, 2023). Info in English with list of English speaking meetings. https://aacostadelsol.com/
DoctorLaptop’s Homepage: https://doctorlaptop-repairs.webnode.com/
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