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Rincón de la Victoria celebrates the Soundtrack Concert on Saturday with iconic pieces: Sat, 2 Aug, 9pm
At CEIP Manuel Laza Palacio with free admission until full capacity is reached.
The Music-Cultural Association of the Rincón de lah Victoria Music Band will perform A complete repertoire of themes from renowned animation, adventure, comedy, action and film classics, in a show designed for the whole family.
The concert will have an approximate duration of two hours, with a brief intermission. The music band is currently made up of about 90 members, aged between eight and 60 years, mostly young people, and based in the Municipal Youth Center, located on the ground floor of the Municipal Covered Pavilion of Torre de Benagalbón. Info: https://www.bandarincon.es/
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Starlite Occident Marbella- Upcoming Major Concerts, tickets still available:
– Santana: Sunday, August 3
– Gipsy Kings: Monday, August 4th
– Tom Jones: Tuesday, August 5th & Tom Jones live at Cardiff Castle Video Link
Info & tix: https://starlitefestival.com/en/home/
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Verano en los Cangrejos de Nerja
(Summer at the Crabs in Cangrejos Plaza, Nerja):
All performances are at Plaza de los Cangrejos, and will begin at 10 p.m., except for the children’s festivals on Sundays, which will start at 9 p.m.
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Feria de Benamargosa 2025: Fri – Sun, 1-3 August:
– Friday, 1 August
12:00 – Traditional ringing of bells begins.
12:00 to 14:30 – ACAE Hospital Clowns show for children.
22:00 – Inauguration of Feria lights and Official Caseta; Orquesta Metrópolis performance.
23:00 – Dance group Azahar performance. After Azahar – Trophy presentation.
00:30 (Saturday early morning) – Selection of Misses, Mister, and Veteran Couple of the fair.
01:00 – Concert by Malamanera. After Malamanera – Continuation with Orquesta Metrópolis.
03:00 – DJ set by Dj. Pastore.
– Saturday, 2 August
16:00 to 20:00 – Water slide (with ring) and bouncy castle on Blas Infante street.
21:30 – Musical session with Orquesta Metrópolis.
01:00 (Sunday early morning) – Performances by Rasel and Dj. Monchi.
03:00 – DJ set by Dj. Baste (“Festivaleando en Benamargosa” atmosphere).
– Sunday, 3 August
12:30 – Day Fair begins with horseback rides.
13:00 – Animation by Nicolás Quintana and CONTRAMISMO.
17:00 to 20:00 – Children’s area at “the little stairs”.
20:15 – Traditional ribbon race on horseback in the river of Benamargosa.
21:30 – Orquesta Metrópolis returns to Official Caseta.
22:30 – Performance by singer Julia Garrido.
00:00 (Monday early morning) – Concert by OBK.
01:30 – Festival ends with fireworks display. After fireworks music continues at Official Caseta into the early hours.
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Antonio Beltran Quartet at Jazz at Sidds in Competa, Saturday August 2nd: Antonio Beltran Quartet featuring Juan Maria Villa on keyboards. Supported by Cool & the Cat & Pamela.
Live at Siddhartha on the Rock, Competa, music starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets €30 to include dinner and the concert, tickets direct from Siddhartha, call 952516748 or 628177424 or email: mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
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XLII Noche Flamenca de Canillas de Aceituno 2025:
– Thursday, August 7, 2025
10:00 AM: Ringing of bells and fireworks announce the start of the Fair
Evening: XLII Flamenco Night with:
Dance groups ‘Aires de la Maroma’ (dir. Antonio Guerra)
Performances by Luis Perdiguero and Ana Peña
Flamenco troupe of Antonio de Verónica
– Friday, August 8, 2025
11:00 AM: Purchase of flowers for the offering to the Virgin and perpetual mayor of Canillas
7:00 PM: Floral offering
8:00 PM: Mass and procession of the Holy Virgin of the Head
10:30 PM: Dance begins with Tejedas Orchestra (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
11:30 PM: Performance by Fran James (Constitution Plaza)
1:00 AM: Performance by La Llave
2:00 AM: Star performance by Hugo Salazar
3:30 AM: DJ BlackMamba
– Saturday, August 9, 2025
2:00 PM: Day Fair begins with meat tasting and music by Leo (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
7:00 PM: Traditional games (ribbon race, sack race, egg race, etc.)
10:00 PM: Dance with Tejedas Orchestra (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
11:00 PM: Beauty contest of the 2025 Fair
12:00 AM (midnight): Performance by David DeMaría
2:00 AM: Performance by DJ Óscar Fuego
4:30 AM: Performance by Antonio Hierro DJ
– Sunday, August 10, 2025
2:00 PM: Day Fair with paella and beer, music by Leo (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
8:00 PM: Holy Mass and procession of the Virgin of the Head
10:00 PM: Dance with Tejedas Orchestra (Francisco Gallero Badillo Plaza)
11:00 PM: Concert of Ana de Caro
12:30 AM: Performance by Lady Rock
4:00 AM: Performance by Antonio Hierro DJ
6:00 AM: Grand fireworks finale
– Monday, August 11, 2025
Children’s Day: free fair attractions for kids Water Party at municipal pool with splashes, games, and fun.
Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/david-de-maria-hugo-salazar-la-llave-y-ana-de-caro-actuaciones-destacadas-de-la-feria-de-canillas-de-aceituno/
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43 Festival Folclórico Ciudad de Vélez-Málaga 2025
(43rd Vélez-Málaga Folk Festival 2025):
Friday, August 8 at 9:30 p.m. Plaza de la Constitución
Parade at 9 pm from Canalejas Street to the Plaza de la Constitución
Participants: Raíces Huertanas Folk Group (Peña El Pimiento, Murcia); Choirs and Dances of Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real); Choirs and Dances of Vélez-Málaga
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
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Benarock 2025: Sat, 9 Aug, 9pm. €5 entry.
Recinto de lah Azucarera (Sugar Factory Enclosure), Benalúa, Granada
3 Bands: Capsule, TŌ YŌ and Space Traveller Beirut
Plus gastro and drink options.
Info, map & tix: https://www.conciertosengranada.es/conciertos/100731-capsula-t-y-viajes-espaciales-beirut
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Vélez-Málaga’s XLVIII Festival Flamenco “Juan Breva” 2025: Constitution Square. Sat, 16 Aug at 9:30 p.m.
Arcángel with the show “Abecedario flamenco” (Flamenco Alphabet)
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
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XIV Sierra Nevada por Todo lo Alto Festival: FREE
August 22 and 23, 2025. Plaza de Andalucía in Pradollano.
Acts include The Limboos, Guadalupe Plata, Mateo Ortega & The Sugar Daddies and The Sastres (Friday 22). The Briefs, Los Tiki Phantoms and Zutaten (Saturday 23). Info: https://sierranevada.es/es/verano/eventos/deportivos-culturales/xv-festival-sierra-nevada-por-todo-lo-alto/
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Fairs and festivals in the towns of Malaga in August:
– Feria de Algarrobo, 31 July to 3 August
– Feria de Casabermeja, 31 July to 3 August
– Feria de August de Alcaucín, 1 to 3 August.
– Feria de Benamargosa, 1 to 3 August.
– Feria de Canillas de Albaida, 1 to 3 August
– Feria de August de Manilva, 6 to 10 August.
– Feria de Alameda, 7 to 10 August.
– Feria del Emigrante de Villanueva del Rosario, 7 to 10 August.
– Feria Villanueva de la Concepción, 15 August.
– Feria de Chilches, 7 to 10 August.
– Feria de El Morche (Torrox), 13 to 17 August.
– Real Feria de Pizarra,14 to 18 August.
– Feria y Fiestas de Benahavís, 14 to 17 August.
– Feria de Málaga, 16 to 23 August
– Real Feria de August de Antequera, 20 to 24 August
– Feria de Guaro, 28 to 31 August
Source, with more details, in Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/provincia/ferias-fiestas-pueblos-malaga-agosto_0_2004431298.html
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SPAIN
Sánchez’s work nightmare- hours worked plummet: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez, with unfaltering pride, portrays Spain’s economic and employment situation as a grand success, dubbing it the “Spanish dream.” He lauds achievements across various sectors and notably celebrates surpassing 22 million employed for the first time.
– However, a closer inspection paints a less flattering picture. The average effective weekly hours worked have steadily declined since late 2024, now standing at 35.8 hours, well below the Government’s target of 37.5 hours. This metric, representing actual working time, reveals a troubling decline in job quality.
– Furthermore, absenteeism is at record highs, and many of those counted as employed barely work sufficient hours, pointing to the rise of precarious jobs. Thus, Sánchez’s triumphal narrative obscures the underlying frailty and deterioration within Spain’s labour market, where quantity overshadows the essential quality of employment. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2025-07-30/mier-la-pesadilla-laboral-de-sanchez-las-horas-trabajadas-se-hunden-7281378/
ANDALUCÍA
Minister of Housing, Isabel Rodríguez, has appealed for Andalucia’s congested communities to declare themselves ‘stressed areas’ or ‘tension zones’, opening the door to rent control: {Translation}
– The Official State Gazette (BOE) gave the green light this Tuesday to the declaration of new tensioned zones aimed at curbing rent increases. This measure, envisaged in the Housing Act, comes into effect today in cities such as San Sebastián, Pamplona and La Coruña. Málaga is not included in this list, despite the fact that rental prices there have also become a major obstacle for access to housing. In this regard, the Housing Minister, Isabel Rodríguez, has urged Andalucia to make use of this tool and join the communities that have already declared tensioned zones. She stated in a video posted to her social media that “Málaga is one of the most impossible cities in the country”.
– In theory, the declaration of a tensioned zone is a mechanism to restrain rental prices. It is established in the Housing Act, approved by the central Government in May 2023. In any case, it is for the autonomous communities to decide whether to apply this mechanism.
– How does it work in practice? The autonomous communities select municipalities where they consider the rental situation threatens access to housing. Then, the declaration of tensioned zone is processed, and once published in the BOE, a regulatory framework comes into force that directly intervenes in rental prices. This means that small landlords formalising new rental contracts must maintain the previous contract’s price, aside from the annual rent update (see current update rate here, today it’s 2.10%: https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177110&menu=ultiDatos&idp=1254735976607). For new contracts, the Housing Ministry provides a range of rental price values that vary depending on the city.
– Rent may only be increased, up to a maximum of 10%, if landlords carry out certain rehabilitation or accessibility works. Another option is that landlords commit to the tenant remaining in the property for ten years or more.
– Furthermore, in cities declared tensioned zones, landlords who reduce the rent by at least 5% may deduct up to 90% of the taxes paid on the income from that rent.
– Catalonia was the first territory to declare tensioned zones, followed by the Basque Country, Navarre, and now Galicia. Cities such as La Coruña and Santiago de Compostela have been declared tensioned zones. The Ministry of Housing usually recommends considering a zone tensioned when the average cost of rent or mortgage exceeds 30% of average income.
– Rodríguez highlighted that the application of tensioned zones has had positive effects on rent prices in Catalonia, citing Barcelona as an example. In the aforementioned video, she stated that “prices have been reduced between 4.8% and 8.9%”. She also denied that the application of the tensioned zone in Barcelona has led to a reduction in housing supply, noting “11,000 new contracts have been signed”. “With this law, it is possible to lower rental prices without this affecting supply,” assured Rodríguez.
– The Mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has opposed declaring Málaga a tensioned zone, believing it would reduce the rental market’s supply. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/ministra-vivienda-apela-malaga-declare-zona-tensionada-20250729173605-nt_amp.html
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA
The great Vélez-Málaga pyramid scheme could exceed 5 million euros- I told you the €300mil claims in yesterday’s article about “Paco El Bueno” were suspect: {Translation, summary}
– National Police officers continue to investigate the financial scope of a mass fraud that has already reached more than €5 million {not €300million as the El Mundo article claimed}. The main suspect, a manager from the town of Vélez-Málaga, who under the guise of being an excellent investor, received large amounts of cash from individuals and businesspeople with the aim of investing it in profitable businesses. He and his partner were located in Logroño, the city to which they had fled after the first complaints were filed by those affected.
– At present, 80 victims have reported the incidents {not 200 victims as the El Mundo article claimed}, although investigators are aware that this number could increase considerably due to the scale of the scam. To facilitate and centralize all the information that those affected can provide, the National Police has set up the following email address: velez.judicial@policia.es, which they can use to contact the police and receive instructions on how to proceed. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-gran-estafa-de-velez-malaga-podria-superar-los-5-millones-de-euros/
EUROPE
EU/US trade deal a ‘dark day’ for Europe, analysis by DW News (Germany)- Video in English:
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UK
UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action:
– Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday Britain was prepared to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly in response to growing public anger over the images of starving children in Gaza. Starmer spoke a day after talks in Scotland with U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he did “not mind” if Britain recognised a Palestinian state, though Washington – Israel’s closest ally – has long declined to do so.
– Britain, if it acts, would become the second Western power on the U.N. Security Council to do so after France last week, reflecting Israel’s deepening isolation over its conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza, where a humanitarian disaster has set in and the Palestinian death toll has risen above 60,000. Starmer said Britain would make the move unless Israel took substantive steps to allow more aid to enter Gaza, made clear there will be no annexation of the West Bank and committed to a long-term peace process that delivers a “two-state solution” – a Palestinian state co-existing in peace alongside Israel.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/uk-plans-recognise-palestinian-state-september-unless-israel-takes-action-2025-07-29/
GASTRONOMIA
This delicacy, Iberian abanico, is one of the best meats in Spain, but most people have never heard of it: {Translation, summary}
– A barbecue remains one of the most delightful meals, whether midweek or a Saturday night with friends, with the smoky aroma and tender yet slightly charred meat making for an unmatched experience. Among the many varieties of meat—loin, secreto, sirloin—there exists a lesser-known cut that captivates all who taste it: the Iberian abanico.
– Named for its fan-like shape, this cut comes from the Iberian pig and wraps around the ribs with fine streaks of fat that render into juicy, crisp delight when grilled. Its irregular shape means no two cuts are alike, adding to its charm.
– Preparation involves marinating a one-kilo piece with olive oil, soy sauce, chilli flakes, black pepper, salt, and fresh chives for 24 hours. Cooked over a hot grill without added oil, its own fat protects against sticking and ensures a perfect cook: four minutes per side for a browned exterior and succulent interior. Sliced thinly, this meat pairs excellently with salad, roasted potatoes, purée or grilled vegetables, or a light chimichurri sauce. Though few know of the Iberian abanico, and not every butcher has it, it is a cut well worth seeking, promising a distinctive and memorable barbecue experience.
Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/gastronomia/este-manjar-dioses-mejores-carnes-espana-pero-mayoria-no-oido-nunca-nombre-15038729
RECALLS
Batches of Fucidine, a popular drug for treating infections, withdrawn: {Translation}
– The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has reported on Tuesday the withdrawal of a popular drug used to treat bacterial infections. These are several batches of Fucidine tablets, an antibiotic drug from Laboratorio Leo Pharma that is used to treat skin infections, such as impetigo and infected eczema.
– Fucidine contains fusidic acid, which acts against sensitive bacteria, especially staphylococci. There are different presentations as cream, ointment or tablets. The alert launched today by the AEMPS refers to this last 10-tablet format.
– In the context, the affected batches with their expiry dates are:
– Batch: C97093, expiry date 31/01/2026
– Batch: C97323, expiry date 31/01/2026
– The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products warns of “out-of-specification results in impurities detected in stability studies”. As a result, all distributed units of the affected batches have been withdrawn from the market and returned to the laboratory through the usual channels. However, the agency recalls that it is a quality defect “that does not pose a vital risk to the patient”. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sociedad/salud/alerta-sanitaria-retiran-popular-medicamento-tratamiento-infecciones-20250729171908-nt_amp.html
SPACE
4 Solar Eclipses in Spain – 2026, 2027 and 2028:
– 12 August 2026 (total solar eclipse); 6 February 2027 (partial solar eclipse); 2 August 2027 (total solar eclipse); 26 January 2028 (annular solar eclipse). An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, but is too far from Earth to completely block the Sun’s disk. This alignment leaves a bright ring of sunlight visible around the Moon, creating a “Ring of Fire” effect. Unlike total solar eclipses, annular eclipses do not block out all of the Sun’s light, and totality is not achieved.
– Read the details, see the maps and get camera advice.
Full articles: https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/blog/solar-eclipses-in-spain-2026-2027-and-2028/ &
https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/spain-eclipses
TRAVEL
Spending the summer outside Spain is cheaper- prices prevent many Spaniards from traveling within their own country: {Translation, summary}
– Holidaying in Spain is increasingly unaffordable, compelling many Spaniards to seek cheaper foreign alternatives, not for adventure but economic compulsion. In 2025, a week’s stay in popular Spanish coastal destinations, including flights and hotels, can cost upwards of 2,600 euros per couple, rivalling Caribbean trips. Accommodation costs have surged, notably in tourist hotspots like the Balearic Islands, pushing average nightly rates to 160 euros, an increase of 13% yearly. Airfare hikes of 22%, partly due to sustainable fuel mandates in the European Union, further inflate travel expenses domestically.
– Consequently, destinations such as Turkey, Portugal, and Croatia offer more economical options, attracting Spanish holidaymakers. This shift is reflected in a 17% fall in domestic holiday bookings during early 2025, evidencing financial strain among households. Eurostat data underscores this hardship, revealing that over a third of Spanish families with children cannot afford a week’s holiday, positioning Spain among the EU’s most affected nations in this regard. The economic crisis thus severely restricts Spanish families’ holiday opportunities at home. Source, Spanish: https://www.libremercado.com/2025-07-30/mi-veranear-fuera-de-espana-sale-mas-barato-los-precios-impiden-a-muchos-espanoles-viajar-dentro-de-su-propio-pais-7281183/
NATURE
Danger in a small package, pests to be aware of (and avoid): {DigameXtra}
– Southern Spain faces challenges from several dangerous pest species including scalapendras (centipedes), scorpions, spiders, processionary caterpillars, and invasive hornets.
– Asian hornets (Vespa velutina), invasive since 2010 in Spain, are widespread, especially in northern regions. They also prey on honeybees, causing significant damage to beekeeping industries and local ecosystems.
– Scalapendras (giant centipedes), present in dry, rocky habitats, although also found in houses occasionally, deliver painful but rarely dangerous bites.
– Scorpions, such as the Mediterranean species, have painful stings requiring caution.
– Spiders, notably the Mediterranean Black Widow, can inflict bites needing medical attention.
– Processionary pine caterpillars possess irritating hairs that cause severe allergic reactions to humans and pets.
– Murder hornets (Southern giant hornet, Vespa soror) have been recently spotted in northern Spain, marking their first appearance in Europe. These large, aggressive hornets can devastate bee populations by attacking hives and hunting native insects. Their painful stings also pose a human risk, though attacks are rare. Scientists are actively searching for their underground nests in Asturias province to control their spread.
– Taken together, these pests represent a significant threat to health, agriculture, and biodiversity in southern Spain, warranting awareness and careful handling. When in doubt how to deal with these pests should they become a recurring problem, especially hornet nests, it is best to first consult the Town Hall. They can refer you to the local municipal control services.
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 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‘ 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
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