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Next Editor’s Holiday: Monday, 16 March.
Next Public Holidays:
2 April, Maundy Thursday
3 April, Good Friday
5 April, Easter Sunday
Thus, in April 2026, there is a long weekend break for Easter: Thursday thru Sunday, 2 thru 5 April.
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WHAT’S ON
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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~
March
– 19th – Table Top Sale – Call if you have something to sell.
– 27th – Trip to IKEA/Plaza Mayor & Guzmans Garden Centre €20pp. If you prefer to stay at IKEA or Plaza Mayor we will pick you up on the way home
April
– 7th – Easter trip to Gibraltar, €20pp
– 26th/29th April – Mini break to Cadiz. Staying in the 4* Senator Spa Hotel (this hotel could change if we get a better deal). 3 nights, 4 days. Price includes ½ board Accommodation, wine with meals, drivers tip and 2 trips to Medina Sidonia and Jerez. €415 pp based on 2 sharing a double room. Single Occupancy €585. Deposit €150 pp non refundable unless the club cancels the trip. Travel Insurance required.
May
– 15th – Trip to the Baelo Claudia Roman Ruins with lunch in Tarifa. Price €35 pp excludes lunch
June
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €22pp
– 10th – Trip to Estepona on Market day and a visit to the Orchid House. Price €25. Entry to the Orchid House is 3€ pp not included
July
– 3rd – Visit to the Victoria Brewery AM, Car Museum PM. Lunch in the port area of Malaga not included in the price.
Price 32€pp includes entry to both Museums
For information call Gail on 951067723/626370695 (Whatsapp) email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk.
We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Donkey Rescue Fundraiser – UK Mother’s Day Afternoon High Tea:
Sunday 15th March
Donkey Dreamland Rescue Center, La Cala de Mijas
Info & res: https://donkeydreamland.com/events/ & MAP
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Blues Concert On Sale Now- The Mama Paula Blues Band, Sat, 11 April, 7:30pm, with very special guests Dr. Paul Moonlight Blues on Harp + Richard Ray Farrell on Guitar & Vocals.
Salon Varietes Theater, Fuengirola
Info & tix (€20): https://salonvarietestheatre.com/live/show-details.php?id_show=837
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Sun and Snow Weekend Festival 2026 – Granada:
Fri – Sun, 17 – 19 April
Estación De Esquí Sierra Nevada, Granada
DJs & Acts: DVS1, Frankie Bones, Kanding Ray, Legowelt Live, Marco Bailey, Matrixxman, Kittin, Onur Özer, Orbe, Unai Trotti, Z@P, Alvaro Medina, Chris Gorrie, Gabi, Junior, Revix, Rober Peinado, Sikar, Techcnisje Loef.
Info & tix: https://sunandsnowweekend.com/ (Note: Ticket sales are blocked for some VPN users)
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Almuñécar’s Municipal Market Reopens Tues, 10 March:
– With 44 stalls, and a 230 space parking lot.
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Office: 952539742 ; Mobil: 606423869. We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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HANNINGTONS KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivalled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes:
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us: hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com ; Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.
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MANDY’S PAINTBOX
Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 34 years in Nerja area. NEW JOB PHOTOS.
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:
Why stay local when you can go…to Texas!
BluCee Real Estate
International buyers, local expertise.
We’re excited to announce that on 28th-29th March 2026, we’ll be in Texas, introducing local properties to a brand-new audience of American buyers.
Local homes. Global marketing.
Thinking of selling? Let’s talk. Contact us before 20th March 2026 and we’ll saddle up and promote your property in Texas.
A free, honest property valuation. No pressure, just professional advice.
Email: info@blucee.com Web: www.blucee.com
WhatsApp: +34 711 04 27 27
Office: +34 951 55 38 90
Visit us: Calle Timón 11b, Torre del Mar, 29738, Málaga
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AXARQUIA SILVER & GOLD TRADE
Axarquia Silver & Gold Trade– Unique Handcrafted Coin Rings & Much More:
***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. We are DigameXtra sponsors and our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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For Sale: 8x sturdy, heavy steel work tables with thick wooden tops. 70cms x 50cms. Ideal for anyone offering creative workshops, for example. (Not all have wood on lower shelves.) 15€ each. Buyer collects.
Nick, La Herradura
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk
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NEWS & ARTICLES
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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SPAIN
The US continues to use the Rota and Morón bases in Andalucia for Iran War support, while Sánchez continues talking about his ‘no to war’ claiming the bases are not facilitating war support– Which is it Pedro?: {Translation, summary}
– Pedro Sánchez publicly opposes the use of Spanish bases for the US-led war effort against Iran, yet evidence suggests American military activity from these facilities contradicts his stance. Between late February and early March, over 20 US warplanes departed from Rota and Morón en route to the conflict zone, refuelling at bases in Italy and Germany. Additionally, two US destroyers from Rota, the USS Roosevelt and USS Bulkeley, have joined Operation Epic Fury in the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel’s defence against Iranian missiles. A fifth destroyer remains stationed at Rota, with a sixth expected in 2026. Furthermore, Washington has allocated 15 million dollars to expand and refurbish these bases, signalling a long-term commitment.
– Despite Sánchez’s claims of prohibiting direct involvement, the logistical support and military movements indicate de facto participation. His denial appears aimed at domestic political consumption, clashing with the reality of ongoing US operations from Spanish territory and investment in the facilities. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/espana/politica/2026-03-07/eeuu-refuerza-su-presencia-en-las-bases-de-rota-y-moron-mientras-sanchez-sigue-hablando-de-su-no-a-la-guerra-7370409/
ANDALUCÍA
Antequera expresses its “total rejection” of the green hydrogen plant between Antequera and Almogía: {Translation, summary}
– The community organization ‘Plataforma Sur del Torcal’ {pic} with a platform opposing a green hydrogen plant proposed for land near El Torcal, spanning the municipal districts of Antequera and Almogía, is satisfied after Antequera’s mayor and council voiced total rejection of the project. Municipal technicians have found anomalies and incompatibilities with urban planning and special protection rules, potentially rendering it unviable. The council has already filed objections, with the mayor vowing to fight the plan to the end, possibly in court, though he considers the project’s own complexities and impacts make it unworkable. Residents are maintaining their campaign, submitting further objections before Monday’s deadline and setting up an information tent at a local event. They stress the need to protect the biodiversity and world heritage site of El Torcal and its surroundings. Concerns also include the project’s large scale, covering 542 hectares, and its potential high water consumption. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/antequera/antequera-muestra-rechazo-total-planta-hidrogeno-torcal_0_2006090857.html
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73% of recipients and beneficiaries of the Minimum Living Income in Andalusia are women: {Translation, summary}
– The Minimum Living Income (IMV) has strengthened its presence in Andalusia during February 2026, reaching 253,954 households and benefiting a total of 788,181 people, according to the most recent report published by the National Social Security Institute (INSS). The average monthly benefit per family is €520, which has raised the total disbursement for this month to €148.28 million.
– The predominant profile among those receiving the Minimum Living Income (IMV) is female, according to the government. Women represent 73.6% of household heads (187,073 recipients) and 53% of all beneficiaries (418,323 people). Women head 96% of single-parent households receiving the benefit, and they receive an additional 22% supplement.
– In February 2026 , Andalusia registered an increase of 36,360 active benefits compared to the same period of the previous year. This growth represents a 16.7% increase over last February. Source, Spanish: https://www.andaluciainformacion.es/articulo/sociedad/mas-73-personas-titulares-beneficiarias-ingreso-minimo-vital-andalucia-son-mujeres/202603071218043224481.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
One hundred years in prison for the ‘madame’ who used voodoo to prostitute minors in Malaga: {Translation, summary}
– A Nigerian criminal gang based in Malaga, which used voodoo rituals to coerce at least five minors and ten young women into prostitution, has been dismantled. The victims were recruited with false promises of legitimate work, then subjected to a voodoo ceremony to bind them to a debt for their travel. Once in Malaga, this threat was used to force them into “marathon” prostitution sessions at the Guadalhorce industrial estate. The organisation maintained control through violence, confinement, and threats against families in Nigeria.
– Such was the psychological grip of the voodoo curse that several victims, even after being rescued by police and placed in protective care, fled and returned to their captors.
– The Provincial Court has sentenced the eleven members to a combined total of 439 years in prison for human trafficking and coercive prostitution. According to the ruling, the principal ‘madame’ and ringleader alone will serve 104 years in prison for eleven counts of human trafficking – five involving minors and six with adults – and coercive prostitution. The Chamber has imposed sentences on the other ten defendants ranging from 87 years to ten years’ internment in a penitentiary.
Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/sucesos/cien-anos-prision-madame-usaba-vudu-prostituir-20260306101721-nt_amp.html
NERJA
Nerja demolishes the old Narixa nightclub to build a panoramic viewpoint and access to El Salón beach: {Translation, summary}
– The building that once housed the former Narixa nightclub in Nerja is being demolished to make way for the transformation of Tajillo Street, where a new panoramic viewpoint will be built next to El Salón beach. This urban development project will mark the beginning of the transformation of this site, located in a strategic area of the municipality. The plot, situated in the heart of Nerja’s tourist hub, will become a future panoramic viewpoint with a new pedestrian access to El Salón beach and the Chanquete viewpoint. Source, Spanish: https://www.laopiniondemalaga.es/axarquia/2026/03/08/nerja-demolicion-antigua-discoteca-narixa-mirador-127698557.html
CÓMPETA
Boundaries confirmed– between Canillas de Albaida & Cómpeta, and between Málaga city and Totalán; the Junta updates its municipal boundaries after 150 years: {Translation, summary}
– The Andalusian Regional Government has officially approved the georeferencing of the boundary line between Canillas de Albaida and Cómpeta in the Axarquía region, using the modern ETRS89 cartographic system. This process does not alter the original 1874 demarcation but updates it for legal certainty in planning and fiscal matters. Objections from Cómpeta council, concerned about effects on properties registered under different limits, were rejected as cadastral data lacks legal validity for territorial boundaries. The line is declared definitive and unalterable.
– In a separate but similar case, the boundary between Málaga city and Totalán, based on 19th-century records, has also been georeferenced following technical reviews. Both updates will be incorporated into the official Andalusian cartographic database. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/nuevas-lindes-canillas-albaida-competa-junta-actualiza-20260302132425-nt_amp.html
MIDDLE EAST
The war intensifies and spreads- Israel attacks Lebanon and Iran, Iran bombs Kuwait and Bahrain and reports captured US soldiers: {Translation + Update}
– The war between the US and Israel against Iran has spread to other parts of the Middle East, where neighbouring Persian Gulf countries are already speaking of a dangerous escalation. The Israeli army has once again struck Tehran, targeting several fuel depots that, according to them, were used by the Iranian armed forces to “operate military infrastructure,” leaving the capital’s sky filled with a dense, toxic cloud of black smoke. The airport of Isfahan has also become a target, with Israeli forces bombing Iranian F-14 fighter jets.
– Israel has continued its bombing campaign in Lebanon, where at least 25 people were killed and several others wounded overnight Saturday into Sunday in attacks on various towns in southern Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. In Beirut, Lebanese authorities reported an Israeli attack on a hotel in which four people were killed and eight others wounded. These latest casualties add to the more than 40 who died on Saturday in eastern Lebanon.
– Iran, for its part, has extended its retaliatory strikes to other Gulf countries, despite President Masoud Pezeshkian’s statement on Saturday that his country had decided to end attacks against neighboring countries unless attacked from those territories—a gesture the US has labeled a surrender, drawing internal criticism. On Sunday, Iran struck US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, where authorities also reported attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, including a desalination plant, and injuring three people. In a new statement, Pezeshkian clarified that the US ” has misinterpreted my words, and the reality is that we will not allow them to seize even a single inch of our country’s soil.” The head of Iran’s National Security Council, Ali Larijani, stated on Saturday that “several” US military personnel had been taken prisoner, although he did not provide further details.
– Regarding the succession to the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Assembly of Experts has already chosen the country’s new Supreme Leader. “The leadership election has already taken place, and the leader has been determined,” said Ayatollah Ahmad Alamolhoda, a member of the assembly. It is now up to Ayatollah Hashem Hosseini Bushehri, head of the Assembly of Experts’ secretariat, to “publicly announce the decision” of the clerics. {UPDATE, Monday 2am: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei {pic} named Iran’s next supreme leader. While Mojtaba has been the favoured successor of Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Trump condemned the appointment as “unacceptable” for the US and vowed it would not bring an end to the war. Ref: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/world-news/mojtaba-khamenei-named-irans-next-supreme-leader/ } Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/internacional/guerra-iran-ultima-hora-noticias-ataque-israel-eeuu-directo-trump-teheran-netanyahu_6943209_6.html
ENERGY CRISIS
Spain’s Renewable Revolution Hits a Wall- The Grid Has No ‘Shock Absorbers’: {Translation, summary}
– On 28 January, a partial blackout affected large Spanish industries for two hours, while sparing residential supplies, highlighting the electricity system’s vulnerability. This incident, following last year’s widely reported general blackout and subsequent stoppages, occurred amidst tensions with the USA, a key supplier of natural gas.
– Engineer Juan Franco’s analysis paints a bleak picture: the system, driven by EU regulations and the Spanish government’s ambitious green transition targets, is not fit for purpose. The push for 81% renewable energy by 2030 is eroding grid stability by replacing conventional, manageable power sources with intermittent wind and solar. This reduces system inertia and makes balancing supply and demand difficult. Franco argues that technologies like pumped hydro and flywheels are now crucial strategic assets to stabilise the grid, acting as structural batteries and first-line defences against frequency fluctuations. He urges quick administrative action for new pumped storage projects and wider deployment of synchronous compensators.
– The future requires hybridising these technologies and creating clear market signals to attract private investment. Without these indispensable stability measures, the transition to a fully renewable system is technically and economically unviable. The analysis, however, overlooks the role of nuclear power, which the government plans to phase out– this despite the USA and most western European countries embracing nuclear power again, as the only way to power the ravenous data centers that all the governments are touting. Source, Spanish: https://www.libertaddigital.com/libremercado/2026-03-07/el-sistema-electrico-se-apunta-otro-apagon-parcial-y-evidencia-su-vulnerabilidad-en-plena-amenaza-del-gas-de-eeuu-7370345/
SPORTS
MMA News- UFC’s White House card led by Spain’s Ilia Topuria vs USA’s Justin Gaethje, on June 14th, outdoors on the South Lawn of the White House:
– The UFC’s highly anticipated live event at the White House will be headlined by a pair of title fights, the promotion announced Saturday night. A lightweight title fight between undisputed champion Ilia Topuria and interim title holder Justin Gaethje will serve as the main event, and two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira will seek an unprecedented third belt when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship in the co-main event.
– UFC officials announced the matchups during the UFC 326 broadcast. The White House event, which the promotion has dubbed UFC Freedom Fights 250, is set to take place June 14, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The event is also meant to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
– Four other fights will round out the White House event: a bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Aiemann Zahabi, a lightweight bout between Mauricio Ruffy and Michael Chandler, a middleweight bout between Bo Nickal and Kyle Daukaus, and a featherweight bout between Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia.
– Topuria (17-0), a 29-year-old native of Spain, is a two-weight champion and widely considered one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the sport. He successfully moved up from featherweight in June and won the UFC’s 155-pound championship with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira. Full article: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/48138882/ufc-white-house-card-led-topuria-gaethje-pereira-gane
HEALTH
Private healthcare in Malaga could match public healthcare in terms of beds by 2028: {Translation, summary}
– Private healthcare in Malaga province is growing significantly faster than the public system, holding 42% of hospital beds now compared to 35% twenty years ago, while the public share has fallen to 58%.
– The CCOO union predicts the private sector could equal or surpass public bed numbers by 2028, having added nearly three times more beds in the last five years. Major groups Quirónsalud, Vithas and HM Hospitales are driving this expansion, with HM planning to double its capacity within two years through new hospitals in Vélez-Málaga and near Malaga’s La Rosaleda stadium.
– Meanwhile, the public system has lost around 180 beds over two decades and awaits promised infrastructure like the Virgen de la Esperanza hospital, not expected until at least 2032. Unions warn of underused public facilities and a “transfer” of patients to private insurance, with 30% of the population now holding policies and concessions increasingly diverting profitable surgeries to the private sector. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/sanidad-malaga-alcanzara-camas-privada-2028_0_2006082672.html
SUR in ENGLISH HEADLINES
*Click links to read the English language articles*
– Malaga reservoirs have released four years worth of water after heavy storms
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-dams-malaga-have-already-released-the-20260306092548-nt.html
– Junta warns of another wave of fraudulent texts urging health card renewals
https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/the-andalusian-regional-government-warns-new-wave-20260306110701-nt.html
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OBITUARIES
Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock Star Who Found Counterculture Fame With ‘I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag,’ Dies at 84:
– “Country Joe” McDonald, who fronted the band Country Joe and the Fish and became an emblem of the 1960s antiwar counterculture through a prominent appearance at the Woodstock festival, died Saturday at age 84. The singer, born Joseph Allen McDonald, died of Parkinson’s in Berkeley, according to a statement on the group’s social media and reported sources close to his wife.
– McDonald’s best known song was “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag,” a Vietnam protest song he performed at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. The performance included the infamous call-and-response “Fish Cheer,” which had the audience spelling out the F-word at McDonald’s behest. Full article: https://variety.com/2026/music/obituaries-people-news/country-joe-mcdonald-dead-fishwoodstock-singer-1236681876/ & Video Link 1 & Video Link 2 & Video Link 3
Country Joe & the Fish – Vietnam Song (“I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag,”) – Live Woodstock 1969 – Full HD Video
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Country Joe & The Fish – Rock & Soul Music *live at Woodstock HD
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Country Joe & The Fish – Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, Nov 17 1968 – Full Performance (Film):
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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
Useful Links, Info & Numbers
2025 Holiday Calendars by town, click/tap to view: (Will be updated to 2026 when the town halls get around to posting them)
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‘ 2026 “, 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
Andalucia Reservoir Data, updated daily: The direct link to the old familiar chart page no longer works. Here is the new way to access it. This link takes you to the map version.
https://www.redhidrosurmedioambiente.es/saih/visor/visorE ; to see the chart version click this link, then in the menu bar click Data (Datos) > Reservoirs (Embalses) > Breaking News (Datos de ultima hora)
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
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