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ANNUAL HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
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PHOENIX CLUB
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 would be happy to accept any greeting cards you may have to re-cycle into fantastic cards.
We meet every Thursday between 12 and 2 pm at Chine in Caleta, just off the coast road to/from Algarrobo.
***Trips/Events***
~All trips/events include a driver’s gratuity~
November
– 20th – Craft Fair and Bake Sale at Chine, Caleta – If you would like to sell your wares please call us.
– 28th – Black Friday shopping at La Canada, Marbella with a dash around Iceland. €20pp
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €15pp – come join us for Christmas shopping!
– 11th – Presentation to La Cruz Roja of children’s Christmas gifts. Call for gifting details.
– 12th – Malaga Christmas Lights €10pp.
January 2026
– 6th – Hit the sales at La Canada. 20€pp
For information call Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 (Whatsapp) email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk.
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Maro’s “1st Día del Choto (young goat) Mareño”:
Sat, 22 Nov, 12:00 – 00:00
Maro will celebrate it’s first ‘Day of the Choto Mareño’, highlighting its most traditional dish, choto a la mareña. The event promises a full day of music, food, tradition and community spirit, and will feature a headline performance by Eduardo ‘El Campanero’, among other attractions. Bus service to Nerja will run late for this event.
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‘Bandas de Musica’ event in Vélez-Málaga: Sat, 22 Nov
From 4pm in Plaza de Las Carmelitas
Concerts by 6 bands + 2 parades.
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Chanfaina Festival in Totalán: Sun, 30 Nov
Chanfaina stew contains the following ingredients: potatoes, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, breadcrumbs and a variety of spices: oregano, saffron, pepper, cloves, cumin and bay leaves. If desired, it can be topped with sliced meat or black pudding.
This delicious dish is offered to all visitors who come each year on Chanfaina Day, a festival that is becoming increasingly well known and attracting more and more visitors.
On Sunday, more than six thousand portions are prepared, starting the night before with the cutting and peeling of the potatoes by the villagers, who collaborate selflessly. The dish is prepared early in the morning by residents who are knowledgeable about the chanfaina tradition.
The festival itself begins on Sunday morning with the opening of the reception stands for visitors, typical local tastings (olive, vine and pork products), exhibitions of farming tools and various crafts, popular markets, and musical performances by the band, verdiales groups and orchestras.
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Fiesta del Mosto y de la Chacina de Colmenar: Sun, 30 Nov
[Grape, Wine & Cured Meat Festival]
This festival is an opportunity to discover and taste many of the typical products of the region, in particular cured meats, accompanied by “sweet wine” or “dry wine”.
The day is also an opportunity to discover traditional folklore- the verdiales. It is a type of ancestral fandango typical of the Axarquía and the Montes de Málaga.
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Torrox Flamenco Festival – Flamenco In Progress: Fri, 5 Dec, 8pm
Manuel Liñán, Flamenco dance performance.
Teatro Villa de Torrox
This work offers an intimate look at the artist’s personal journey: a celebration of identity, movement & tradition. Info & tix (€15): https://www.mientrada.net/eventos/categoria/flamenco-in-progress/
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX
Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 34 years in Nerja area.
Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside, large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos, all the furniture was spray painted. Call for advice. WhatsApp 680739577
Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue. Here are “before” (left) and “after” (right) pics from my latest job.
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BLUCEE REAL ESTATE
BluCee Real Estate – Your Property Experts in Southern Spain:
It’s been a very busy October, and November is proving just as active, with many reservations agreed and more in the pipeline.
We’re already planning ahead for 2026! In January, some of the BluCee team will be in Belfast and Dublin; in February, we’ll be back at A Place in the Sun Live in Manchester; and in March, we’ll be heading to the United States.
We currently have both Spanish and international clients looking for properties in our area.
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AXARQUIA SILVER & GOLD TRADE
Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade– Unique Handcrafted Coin Rings & Much More: The Holiday Season Is Coming– Order Your Custom Gifts Now To Ensure Delivery Before Christmas!
***Services Offered***
– Buying all kind of Silver and Gold:
Silver coins and Gold coins, bullions and bars.
Jewellery and cutlery (no collector prices!).
– Selling handcrafted Coin Rings and Jewellery: Handcrafted rings, made from silver or gold.
There are many options possible– I will handcraft your individual silver or gold ring. Choose, for example: a coin from your year of birth; a custom present for a friend; choose a JFK ½ Dollar coin; or a $1 Dollar coin from 1921 is available. I have silver from Spain; 100 Pesetas coins from 1966 for something special; and many more. You can get it shiny or black or a mix. I look forward to creating something very special for you. You want big sizes for men? No problem!
– General Metals Markets Information:
I am trading now more than 10 years in physical silver and gold. If you are interested, make an appointment.
– Make an appointment by mail or phone.
Mail: sscharler@gmx.de
Call Svend Scharler: +34-606423869
I have my office and meeting point at the Axarquia Service Centre, local 101, 29793 Torrox Park.
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CAMPO AGAVE GLAMPING
For Sale at Campo Agave Sayalonga, reduced prices:
– sewing machine table vintage, wood, iron frame, 80x65x75H: €140
– outdoor kitchen (bar) table, 330x120x93H, incl. 8 high chairs. €120
– sofa bed, black iron frame, IKEA, 200×80/160, 1 mattress incl. €100
Contact Wouter in Sayalonga +34 656561697 / info@campoagave.es / https://campoagave.es/en/sale/
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For Sale: Very comfortable rattan armchair plus 2 footstools, come with washable cotton covers, 40€. Jill, Algarrobo 695463385. Can meet in Caleta de Velez or El Ingenio.
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NEWS & ARTICLES
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SPAIN
Inflation in Spain hits 16-month high as egg prices soar 22% this year: {Summary}
– In October 2025, Spain’s inflation climbed to 3.1%, up 0.1% from September, reaching its highest level in 16 months. The rise was largely driven by higher electricity and transport costs, especially air and rail travel, although falling prices for package holidays and fuel helped offset some of the increase. Food prices were mixed: fresh fruit, eggs and olive oil rose, while vegetables, bread and dairy products fell. The bird flu outbreak, which led to the confinement of outdoor poultry, pushed egg prices up 5% in October, bringing the annual rise to 21.7%, making eggs the fastest-growing food item in the CPI. Olive oil increased 2.7% in October but has dropped 41.6% since October 2024. Over the first ten months of 2025, overall prices rose 2.4%, mainly due to hotels, cafés and restaurants, housing, and food. Core inflation also edged up, reaching 2.5% in October. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/inflation-hits-16month-high-egg-prices-soar-20251114091325-nt.html
ANDALUCÍA
Andalucian municipalities in Sevilla, Cádiz & Córdoba on alert for the West Nile virus, now at eleven sites: {Translation, summary}
– Andalucía has declared Aznalcázar an alert area after West Nile virus was detected in local mosquitoes, while Villamanrique de la Condesa remains at high risk. In total, alert status applies to: Aznalcázar; La Línea de la Concepción; Guadalcázar; Las Cabezas de San Juan; Morón de la Frontera; La Rinconada; Almensilla; San Juan de Aznalfarache; Mairena del Aljarafe; Gelves; Burguillos; and Torrepalma of Carmona. In total, eleven municipalities are now under alert, each with specific end dates for their status. The alert requires a minimum of four weeks of heightened surveillance or until no further virus activity is detected.
– Alerts run between mid November and early to mid December depending on the municipality. Measures include intensified animal, human and mosquito surveillance, public guidance through pharmacies and schools, and strengthened mosquito control within 1.5 kilometres of population centres. Three confirmed human cases have occurred this season, with wide mosquito monitoring across multiple provinces. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/municipios-andaluces-alerta-virus-nilo-20251114173134-nt_amp.html
ALGARROBO
Jackfruit– The Giant Tropical Fruit That Grows in Algarrobo: {Translation, summary}
– Jackfruit has been successfully cultivated in the Axarquía, with a notable focus on the La Mayora estate in Algorrobo. The scientific centre there reports producing fruits weighing around 15 kilos each this autumn, confirming that the local climate supports the species even if the fruit does not reach the extreme sizes of up to 40 kilos seen in tropical countries. La Mayora, operated by the national research council and the University of Malaga, highlights the crop’s versatility, since it can be eaten green as a meat substitute or ripe for desserts and other preparations. The tree originates from Indonesia and is widespread in southern Asia, where the fruit is highly valued. Jackfruit is the largest edible fruit in the world and is known for its rough skin, sticky latex and sweet, aromatic flesh. Although difficult to cut and heavy to transport, it has a growing market presence in Malaga and the wider Costa del Sol. Photo: SUR. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/jackfruit-monstruosa-fruta-axarquia-20251112160916-nt_amp.html
IZNATE
The City Council warns the residents of Iznate– tap water cannot be consumed: {Translation, summary}
– Residents of Iznate have been advised that local tap water is not safe to drink because high chlorate levels have been detected in all supply tanks. Until new test results are available, an alternative supply of bottled water is being provided. Residents can collect it at the Covirán supermarket or at the municipal storehouse in La Era. The Town Hall states that corrective measures have already been applied and that anyone with questions may contact the Water Supply Manager. The water for the village is supplied through the El Trapiche treatment plant, and chlorate increases may occur if storage tanks are poorly maintained. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/ayuntamiento-iznate-no-consumir-agua-grifo-20251114173101-nt_amp.html
MIJAS
Mijas organises a course on good practices for feline colony keepers: {Translation, summary}
– The Town Council of Mijas will hold a good practice course for caregivers of the municipality’s cat colonies on 21 November at 18:00 in the Employment Promotion building. Organised by the Councillor for Animal Welfare, Marco Cortés, the training is required to obtain accreditation to feed and manage cats in public spaces. Participants must carry the accreditation on their mobile phones for inspection by law enforcement.
– Registrations are required in advance via email at bienestar.animal@sanidad.es ; or by telephone at 618 929 005 or 952 47 88 78.
– The course covers the basics of cat colonies, relevant legislation, volunteers’ rights and obligations, common conflicts, and real case studies. It is the fourth training initiative this year, with around 80 participants to date. The programme forms part of the municipality’s €112,771.43 annual contract for managing colonies, including georeferencing sites, assessing locations, preparing sites and training volunteer association members. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/mijas/mijas-curso-buenas-practicas-cuidadores-colonias-felinas_0_2005238353.html
EUROPE
EU Embraces Nukes Again– Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance; Belgium, Poland & Sweden scrap phase-out plans:
– “Nuclear will generate between 50% and 60% [of electricity] around 2050 in the Czech Republic, or maybe slightly more,” Petr Závodský, chief executive of the Dukovany project, told The Associated Press in an interview. The nuclear expansion is needed to help the country wean itself off fossil fuels, secure steady and reliable supplies at a reasonable price, meet low emission requirements and enable robust demand for electricity expected in the coming years to power data centers and electric cars, Závodský said.
– The Czech expansion comes at a time when surging energy demand and looming deadlines by countries and companies to sharply cut carbon pollution are helping to revive interest in nuclear technology. While nuclear power does produce waste, it does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, like carbon dioxide, the main driver of climate change.
– The European Union has accepted nuclear by including it in the classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities, opening the door to financing. That has been a boost for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and France, the continent’s nuclear leader, that have heavily relied on nuclear.
– Belgium and Sweden recently scrapped plans to phase out nuclear power. Denmark and Italy are reconsidering its use, while Poland is set to join a club of 12 nuclear-friendly nations in the European Union after signing a deal with U.S.-based Westinghouse to build three nuclear units.
– The EU generated 24% of nuclear electricity in 2024. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/czech-nuclear-energy-expansion-cef8a1757ac1221cb9c258a312cf2683
UK
Believe it when the tree bears fruit– UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration:
– The British government plans to tighten its asylum system in a series of sweeping changes modelled after Denmark that aims to reduce immigration and quell the political storm over migrants making dangerous English Channel crossings to enter the country without authorization. The policy changes to be announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday in the House of Commons are yet another an attempt to make the U.K. less attractive to those seeking refuge and easier to remove migrants who don’t qualify for asylum.
– Mahmood said it was a moral mission to control the borders and reunite a divided country on the flashpoint issue that has helped fuel the rise of the hard-right Reform UK Party, though as the daughter of migrants she denied the ruling centre-left Labour Party was adopting far-right talking points. “People can see huge pressure in their communities and they can also see a system that is broken, and where people are able to flout the rules, abuse the system and get away with it,” Mahmood told the BBC.
– Net migration stood at 431,000 in the year to June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, down 49.9% from 860,000 a year earlier. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-uk-asylum-reform-denmark-refugee-mahmood-d680b1749238b336dc7b8c5063bf904f
GASTRONOMIA
A cured goat’s cheese from Malaga is among the 51 best cheeses in the world: {Translation, summary}
– A cured goat’s cheese from Málaga, ‘Montes de Málaga’, has been named one of the 51 Best Cheeses in the World at the World Cheese Awards 2025 in Berne, Switzerland, from over 5,200 entries. The cooperative Agammasur, comprising more than 300 goat farmers in southern Spain, won six awards, with Super Gold going to Montes de Málaga.
– Other prizes included Gold for El Pinsapo semi-cured, Silver for Pedro Ximénez El Pinsapo Wine semi-cured and semi-cured Montes de Málaga, and Bronze for Gran Reserva El Pinsapo and Montes de Málaga Nature Reserve.
– These achievements followed awards at the VII Edition of the Best Goat Cheeses of the Province of Málaga by Sabor a Málaga, where semi-cured Montes de Málaga was named best semi-cured goat’s cheese, and Montes de Málaga Paprika Nature Reserve was recognised as best cured cheese made with raw milk among 61 cheeses from 11 factories. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/11/14/queso-cabra-curado-malaga-51-123739559.html
SPORTS
Sinner beats Alcaraz in 2 sets for Nitto ATP Final:
– Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Nitto ATP Finals title on Sunday in Turin, where he used the backing of a raucous Italian crowd to overcome his great rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5.
– With his two-hour, 15-minute victory, the Italian joined John McEnroe and Boris Becker as the only men to lift multiple Nitto ATP Finals trophies on home soil.
– Now 10-0 across his past two appearances at the prestigious year-end event, including a perfect 5-0 run this week, Sinner departs Turin with a record $5,071,000 champion’s payout, the largest in tournament history. He did not lose a set all week and has the best Nitto ATP Finals win percentage in history at 88.2 per cent, surpassing Ilie Nastase. Full article: https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-sinner-nitto-atp-finals-2025-sunday
TECH
The Hidden Dangers of Biometric Validation: {Translation, summary}
– Biometric authentication promises convenience and security but carries risks that are often overlooked. Unlike passwords, biometric data such as faces, fingerprints, irises or voices cannot be changed if compromised. A leak or unauthorised sharing can leave individuals exposed for years, with cybercriminals potentially exploiting their traits in future services, such as banking, without recourse. Furthermore, the same biometric trait may link multiple systems, companies or databases, raising concerns about merging personal, professional and family information without consent.
– Users face uncertainty over who accesses their biometric data, for how long, and for what purpose. Weak safeguards can enable mass surveillance, identification in peaceful gatherings, tracking of daily movements, profiling or denial of services through algorithms. The imbalance of power is a core issue: organisations controlling biometric templates hold significant authority over identities and access. When rules are opaque, purposes unclear, or non-biometric alternatives are penalised, individuals lose autonomy and face permanent exposure.
– Technology alone cannot guarantee security or peace of mind. True protection requires clear limits, effective oversight, and the ability to choose freely. Biometric keys must be managed so that individuals retain control over how, where and for what their data is used, ensuring safety in the twenty-first century. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/ciencia-tecnologia/tecnologia/2025-11-16/el-peligro-oculto-de-la-validacion-biometrica-lo-que-los-grandes-dictadores-no-pudieron-ni-sonar-7320173/
NATURE
A Japanese park in the heart of Malaga- with an artificial lake, bridges and slides surrounded by bamboos and bonsai: {Translation, summary}
– Málaga’s Bienquerido Oriental Garden in Alhaurín de la Torre covers around 12,000 square metres and has become a major green space and popular attraction since opening in 2011. The park features ponds, waterfalls, wooden bridges and pagodas, inspired by Japanese gardens. The Bienquerido Stream divides the garden into two banks connected by oriental-style wooden bridges. Visitors can enjoy an artificial lagoon with fish and turtles, a zen garden and three pagodas, alongside a variety of oriental plants including bamboo, bonsai, reeds and Japanese cedars. Native trees and shrubs such as olives, acacias, cypresses and pines have been shaped to harmonise with the Japanese-style landscaping.
– For exercise, the park includes an outdoor bio friendly gym, and families can make use of a 600-square-metre children’s area with slides, swings and attractions suitable for all ages. The garden offers a photogenic and tranquil environment for leisurely strolls, exercise or a day out with family in nature.
– With Monday as the closing day for staff rest, from Tuesday to Friday it will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., while on weekends and holidays it will be open from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Info: https://alhaurindelatorre.es/el-jardin-oriental-bienquerido-aplica-el-horario-de-invierno-ininterrumpido/
Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/malaga/2025/11/16/parque-japones-corazon-malaga-lago-artificial-puentes-toboganes-bambu-alhaurin-torre-dv-123726760.html
SPACE
Mid-November meteors– the Leonids: Peaks tonight
– Predicted peak: The peak is predicted on November 17, 2025.
– Duration of shower: November 3 through December 2. This time period is when we’re passing through the its meteor stream in space!
– Radiant: Rises around midnight, highest in the sky at dawn. Best seen the two hours before dawn.
– Nearest moon phase: In 2025, the new moon falls at 6:47 UTC on November 20. So the slender waning crescent moon will not interfere with the Leonids in 2025.
– Expected meteors at peak, under ideal conditions: Under a dark sky with no moon, you might see 10 to 15 Leonid meteors per hour.
– Note: The famous Leonid meteor shower produced one of the greatest meteor storms in living memory. Rates were as high as thousands of meteors per minute during a 15-minute span on the morning of November 17, 1966. That night, Leonid meteors did, briefly, fall like rain. Some who witnessed it had a strong impression of Earth moving through space, fording the meteor stream. Leonid meteor storms sometimes recur in cycles of 33 to 34 years. But the Leonids around the turn of the millennium – while wonderful for many observers – did not match the shower of 1966. And, in most years, the Lion whimpers rather than roars. Full article: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-leonid-meteor-shower/ & Video Link
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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
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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