The animal protection centre in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol looked after 239 animals during the first quarter of 2025 and 726 in total in 2024
visited the facilities on Friday 25 April to check the conditions from the point of view of animal health
said in a statement that Rincón de la Victoria "has been declared an animal friendly town" and highlighted the importance of "preventing the abandonment of pets and encouraging the adoption of animals"
which houses an average of 35 dogs a month
has implemented a zero-euthanasia programme
"We have to comply with current regulations," said Ramos
seven-day-a week veterinary service covering all abandoned
stray and colony animals in the municipality and finances the sterilisation and health card for adopted animals
The service includes the sterilisation of almost fifty cat colonies in addition to those already included in the CER2 programme signed with the Malaga College of Veterinary Surgeons
One of the functions of the centre is the rescue of animals from the streets
So far this year there have been 12 rescues
The facility is located in Finca El Olivar
in the Arroyo Granadillas area and the collection service for abandoned animals is active 24 hours a day
Anyone who finds an abandoned animal in Rincón de la Victoria (including La Cala del Moral
Benagalbón and Torre de Benagalbón) should contact the Local Police on telephone number: 951 21 22 22 23
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The Biggest Project in Rincon de la Victoria’s History
The wait is almost over as plans are proceeding for the Parque Periurbano del Mediterraneo
touted as “the biggest project in Rincon’s history.” Set to kick off in January 2025
this colossal park will cost a staggering €12.7 million and span an impressive 13 hectares
This ambitious project isn’t just another patch of grass; it will be a veritable new set of lungs for the city
The park promises over 1,000 trees and 30,121 shrub species
complemented by 6 kilometres of pathways for walking and cycling
Kids will revel in a mammoth 2,265 square metre play area
while sports enthusiasts can enjoy 8,000 square metres of athletic facilities
The brand-new mega-park will also include a stunning lake and a vast forest area spanning 76,880 square metres
Mayor Francisco Salado, alongside Urban Development chief Miguel Angel Jimenez, presented the grand scheme, promising a transformation that will redefine Rincon de la Victoria
a social initiative that prioritises accessibility and sustainability
the park will be flanked by Colegio La Marina and the Benagalbon stream
with the first phase set to cost over €4.7 million and the second phase escalating to just under €8 million
The plan is to ensure it’s accessible to everyone
In a nod to the beloved Mediterranean climate
the park’s flora will mostly feature native
The completion of Phase 1 is planned for 2026
The park will feature a 35-metre diameter plaza for events
and a lively children’s area with 12 play areas
A massive lake will stretch across 3,727.71 square metres
while a forest lookout will connect the two phases
inviting families to unwind amidst nature’s beauty
The second phase will delve into the park’s rustic charm
covering 96,620 square metres with an investment of nearly €8 million
An idyllic escape from the daily grind for everyone in the Axarquia region
The forested area will be a haven for adventurers
and integrated play areas to create a sensory journey for all ages
From wooden labyrinths to birdwatching lookouts
But, Phase 2 isn’t just about nature; it’s about getting active too. With a sprawling 8,059 square metre sports complex featuring a skatepark, climbing wall, and multifunctional sports courts, Rincon is set to become a true leisure hub in the Axarquia region
With a nature learning centre and ample facilities for sports enthusiasts
the park aims to relieve the pressure on local sports facilities while promoting a healthier lifestyle for residents
The Parque Periurbano del Mediterraneo is on its way
and it’s set to change the landscape of this beloved town forever
Stay tuned for more updates as this monumental project unfolds
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Rugby comes to the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria once again, this time with an international tournament. The “Miura Cup” arrives at the Manuel Becerra Rugby Field this Saturday 3rd May
the date chosen to see hundreds of veteran players fight it out to take the trophy home
The day will start at 12:00 noon and will last until the afternoon
where the prize-giving ceremony will take place
The Manuel Becerra Rugby Field in Rincón de la Victoria will host a new international match. On this occasion, the “Miura Cup” tournament organised by the CR Victoriano and the Sports Department. The event will be held on Saturday 3 May with the presence of more than a hundred senior players from four teams: Wandtead Rugby Club (England), Victorian Rugby Club (Spain)
The tournament will kick off at 12.00 noon
and is scheduled to finish at around 15:00 with the presentation of trophies
The matches will be played over 40 minutes (2 halves of 20)
In total there will be two matches per team and 80 minutes of play
All this with free admission to live a new rugby session with the whole family
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Members / Associations / FollowersRincón de la Victoria will feature at the derbyThe town will gather this Sunday at La Rosaleda to support the team in the match against Cádiz CF. Its residents will fill the stands, the youngest will accompany the players onto the pitch, and they will offer their finest products in the VIP area.
Copy linkRincón de la Victoria is a clear example that the passion for Málaga CF knows no bounds in the province
The residents of this Málaga municipality will attend La Rosaleda to enjoy the thrilling match on Sunday 9th March between Málaga CF and Cádiz CF
The people of Rincón have already shown their unwavering support in previous years
they will be part of the Blue and White wave that fills the stands of La Rosaleda
where the sun kisses the beaches and history blends with the sea breeze
who will receive a warm welcome from the stadium's public address system
will attend the match as part of the initiative
the youngest fans will have the chance to be part of the 'Escort Kids' experience alongside the players
walking onto the field with them before the start of the match
Rincón de la Victoria will showcase its finest products and will be officially represented in the VIP Box
The presence of Rincón de la Victoria supporters in La Rosaleda’s stands makes them the second town to be featured in this season's 'Malaguistas to the Core’ campaign
embodying the unbreakable spirit that unites the community around Málaga's football culture
Rincón de la Victoria is Malaguista to the Core
Rincon de la Victoria has officially approved its new Mobility Ordinance
which brings regulations in line with modern transportation needs and the current legal rules
The new rules replace the previous ordinance from 2008. Local authorities want to make Rincon de la Victoria a “more pedestrian-friendly, sustainable city, with open spaces and better public transport.” The plan is to transform the town into a greener and more efficient urban environment
The update also seeks to standardize the list of infractions and penalties
also aligning them with those already enforced in many other municipalities across Malaga province
describing it as “a step forward for improving road safety and coexistence in the town.” Salado said that the ordinance was necessary not only to replace an outdated legal framework but also to regulate the growing use of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs)
which are now widely used throughout the town
The ordinance lays out clear regulations designed to meet the needs of a town that now exceeds 50,000 residents
according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE)
Rincon de la Victoria surpassed 52,000 citizens
It is the ninth most populated municipality in the Malaga province and the second in the Axarquia region
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Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol is starting its tourist train service on Wednesday 16 April
There will be eight stops including the Cueva del Tesoro
Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana and Plaza Al-Andalus
allows visitors to enjoy a comprehensive view of the historical and cultural heritage of the town
"This service allows visitors to tour our main heritage sites in a simple and enjoyable way
connecting emblematic points such as the Cueva del Tesoro
Villa Antiopa and Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana on a route that shows the essence of Rincón de la Victoria."
During Holy Week the train will run every day and thereafter it will establish a regular timetable with no service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
There are different ticket options and combinations with entrance tickets to sights included in more of the options
Options include a one-hour ride for five euros for adults and four for children; a 24-hour ticket for euros euros for adults and five for children
as well as combinations with tickets to cultural spaces
including the Cueva del Tesoro (10 euros for adults and seven for children); ride plus Villa Antiopa (12 for adults and nine for children) and a complete pack of train
The first daily departure will leave the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana at 10.45am
The flexible system allows passengers to get on and off at any of the stops
with the idea that each user can organise their journey according to their preferences
Join Rincón de la Victoria‘s festive toy collection campaign
supporting children affected by DANA on December 10-11 at Protección Civil on Calle Lancelot—donate new
Rincón de la Victoria is gearing up to spread some festive cheer with a heartwarming toy collection campaign for children from families affected by the recent DANA
In partnership with the Rincón Contigo association
this campaign will run on December 10th and 11th
at the Local Civil Protection Group (Protección Civil) on Calle Lancelot
wrap them up with a little tag that includes information about the toy and who it could be for
your contribution will bring smiles to many faces
Let’s join forces to make this season brighter for those in need
explained that the initiative aimed “to support many of the families who are in a difficult situation after suffering the harshest consequences of a flood that has devastated everything.” Local mayor
has praised “the solidarity of the local community
which shows its collaboration and commitment
This toy collection campaign has been promoted by Rincón de la Victoria chef
who should be applauded for being one of the most participatory people in collaboration efforts for the Valencian community after the DANA
Rincón de la Victoria looks forward to seeing the wonderful generosity that the community has always shown
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The idea of creating a large green area in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol has been floating around for more than a decade
There were even plans to create a space which was going to be known as 'The Shire'
An ideas competition to choose a model for this 140,000 square metre urban park in Torre de Benagalbón
There were no proposals and the project was abandoned
for which 4.7 million euros have been budgeted
more than three million euros will come from the municipal coffers and the rest will be provided by Malaga's provincial authority
Companies interested in submitting bids have until 7 October to do so
an area of almost 90,000 square metres will be transformed into a park with a view to work starting early in 2025 and the contracted company will have 12 months to complete the work
The area will have leisure facilities and Mediterranean plants and shrubs which are suitable for the climate and the ongoing drought
There will be paths and a large artificial lake which according to the town hall will be filled with recycled water and will have a closed circuit
the piping is already in place to make this possible
The town hall took advantage of the project to connect the supply network built between the Peñon del Cuervo in Malaga city and the wastewater treatment plant in Rincon
A total of 135,643 people visited Rincon de la Victoria’s Cueva del Tesoro (Treasure Cave) in 2024
the only visitable cave of marine origin in Europe
had more than 100,000 visitors for the first time in the 50 years it has been open to the public,” Rincon mayor Francisco Salado announced during the Fitur tourism trade fair
Reaching this number of visitor was the result of the “enormous” amount of work involved in conserving and promoting the cave
making it visitable and improving the experience for visitors
The town hall now holds concerts in Cueva de la Victoria and organises dramatised visits aimed principally at children
It has also published a comic book explaining the origins of the cave
an important archaeological site whose two kilometres of galleries contain rock art and engravings from 30,000 years ago
Rincon de la Victoria also boasts nearby Cueva de la Victoria
sections of which first opened to the public three years ago
These have now been extended and the cave has been added to Europe’s Rock Art Trails
where every corner seems to hide a culinary treasure
some stories stand out for their authenticity and taste
One such story is that of Zorrocallao Beach Club
a project that began three years ago with the aim of offering a relaxed and unique experience to lovers of good food and the sea
What started as a small culinary adventure by the BAUJES gastronomic group has since become a true landmark in Rincón de la Victoria
proving that passion and dedication can achieve great things
with a constant focus on high-quality cuisine
Located opposite the iconic Fay Victoria Beach hotel
Zorrocallao has earned a special place in the hearts of its visitors
centred around fresh produce from both land and sea
have captivated even the most discerning palates
such as Russian salad with tuna belly or crispy chicharrones from Cádiz
every dish is an explosion of local flavours that takes diners on an unforgettable culinary journey
But Zorrocallao is more than just a restaurant; it’s a summer lifestyle
With a spacious terrace offering sea views
it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a sunny afternoon while sipping on natural juices or refreshing cocktails
The venue also provides comfortable hammocks and loungers
making Zorrocallao the ideal destination to escape the routine and soak in the beach vibe of Rincón de la Victoria
Zorrocallao Beach Club is much more than just a beach bar on the Malaga coast
leisure and good company come together to create unforgettable moments
Zorrocallao remains a top choice for both locals and visitors looking to enjoy the summer in Rincón de la Victoria
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Rincon de la Victoria launches two pioneering AI courses for young people
has the goal to equip teens with future-ready skills in employment and study techniques using artificial intelligence
as well as multimedia creation and the use of AI in social media
The second course will introduce students to various AI-powered study techniques
project and assignment creation using text generators
such as voice-to-text and image generation
Leading technology training institution Etechformación delivers both courses
Registration is now open via the Etechformación website
With the objective of ‘strengthening our current health system’
the Plataforma en Defensa de la Sanidad Pública de Rincón de la Victoria (platform in defence of public health in Rincón de la Victoria) on the eastern Costa del Sol has announced its support for "a proposal for a law that demands greater investment" in public health
The group argues that Spain is witnessing a "diversion of funds to private health care" and is fighting for the "recovery of the resources already invested in it," according to Alberto Mateos
spokesman for the Rincon de la Victoria-based organisation
Among the measures the association is calling for is the guarantee of maximum time limits: 48 hours for primary care
45 days for consultations with specialists and 90 days for surgical interventions
Members are also calling for a mental health team in each area
the introduction of health councils; bodies that would allow collaboration between citizens
health professionals and public administrations in order to make decisions about the health system
The organisation has started a petition and in order for the bill to reach the Spanish parliament
the initiative needs to gather a minimum of 40,000 signatures throughout Andalucía before September
Collection points will be set up in La Cala del Moral
as well as a fixed table on the first Monday of each month on Plaza Al Ándalus
Regional government is studying the possibility of a new Metro train line reaching out east
The Regional Government of Andalusia has received proposals from six companies for the detailed technical studies for an eastern corridor route linking the city of Malaga as far east as Rincón de la Victoria
The draft proposals envisage linking the Ciudad Garden metro station with El Palo and beyond
opening up future possibilities for taking the rail line even further along the east coast of the Malaga province
which would extend line 2 from the Hospital to Ciudad Jardín; and then finally a corridor towards the Parque Tecnológico
While still only in its proposal stage, the concept will be to link all the routes to a central transport hub for long-distance trains
The first contract to create a new leisure park in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol has been awarded to the joint venture formed by Copesol
They beat 17 other bidders for the Parque del Mediterráneo contract which is worth 4.4 million euros including IVA tax
When the mayor of Rincon Francisco Salado announced the project in October he explained that this first tender corresponds to the first phase of the future park
The work is expected to start in early 2025 and take 12 months to complete
The town hall along with Malaga's provincial authority
are financing this first phase of the project with the council hoping to receive European funding for the second phase
which will occupy the same surface area as 26 football pitches
has been described by Salado as the "biggest in the history" of the town
The site chosen for this project is in Torre de Benagalbón
on plots of land around Calles Lebeche and Pampero and La Marina primary school
There will be a lake and exercise machines
rest areas and a large children's area as well as a kiosk and the picnic area
RINCON de la Victoria is now stepping up its transportation game with a new nightly intercity bus service to Málaga
The service, which began on September 9, will have daily late-night connections to the city, thanks to a new agreement between the Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall and the Consorcio de Transporte Metropolitano del Área de Málaga (CTMAM)
Previously, this service was only available during summer months, but now it’s here to stay year-round. The new schedule will include three departures from Málaga’s Muelle de Heredia to Rincón de la Victoria every night from Sunday to Thursday at 11:30 pm
you can catch a bus from Malaga as late as 3:00 am
This extended service is a win for residents
making it easier to get home after a night out or a late shift
the town’s Mobility and Transport Councillor
highlighted that this new schedule responds to local demand and improves public transport options beyond the summer season
Mayor Francisco Salado also shared his enthusiasm, noting that this is just the beginning of broader transportation improvements in Rincón de la Victoria
Plans are underway to enhance connections with Málaga’s train station and the airport also
The new night bus service is set to bring significant benefits to Rincón de la Victoria
By offering reliable late-night connections to Málaga
residents can enjoy greater freedom to partake in nightlife
or work late shifts without worrying about transportation
This enhanced connectivity not only makes the town more accessible but also supports local businesses by increasing foot traffic during evening hours
the service promotes a stronger sense of community by providing a consistent and dependable transport option
helping to bridge the gap between Rincón de la Victoria and the bustling city life of Málaga
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A team of researchers from the Bradshaw Foundation have been in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol to investigate Palaeolithic cave art in the town's Victoria and Tesoro caves
The Bradshaw Foundation is a non-profit organisation whose main areas of focus are archaeology
document and preserve ancient rock art around the world and promote the study of early humankind’s artistic achievements
said that the town's caves "continue to attract the attention of the scientific community
becoming protagonists not only in the field of tourism
but also in academia and archaeological research"
organised by the British professor George Nash
who visited Cueva de la Victoria with the National Geographic team in 2023
has allowed the specialists to see first-hand the advances in research on Palaeolithic cave art in the town
which is connected with institutions including the Getty Conservation Institute
the National Geographic Society and the Royal Geographical Society
worked in close collaboration with a team of Malaga researchers coordinated by María del Mar Espejo
Together they analysed new graphic panels that were discovered in 2007 and are made up of engravings and prints made with fingers and engravings on rock surfaces
estimated to be between 50,000 and 28,000 years old
with periods of higher humidity that allowed Palaeolithic explorers to mark the cave walls before they hardened over time
Finding these engravings follows similar discoveries in other European caves
These records have allowed us to understand that these primitive representations preceded figurative art
becoming a key link in the evolution of human artistic expression
Research Rincón de la Victoria will continue until summer 2025
at which time the scientific team will evaluate the possibility of requesting an extension from the Junta de Andalucía to extend the ongoing studies
in addition to contributing to global scientific knowledge
reinforces the municipality's position as a first class cultural and tourist destination
promoting new initiatives for the enhancement and protection of the local archaeological heritage"
drafting of projects and political negotiations
Malaga city and Rincón de la Victoria are now paving the way for the full extension of the section of the Senda Litoral (coastal path) between the two municipalities
The two councils have agreed on the division of tasks to complete a pedestrian route which is used by many people every day and which currently presents a serious danger to pedestrians as it has not been completed
especially in the section next to El Candado marina
The completion of this route between Malaga and La Cala del Moral has been divided into three projects
two of which will be contracted by the Malaga city hall (one of them financed by the provincial authority
and a third by Rincón de la Victoria town hall
is the construction of the coastal path from El Dedo beach to the existing path from El Candado beach to the area around the Peñón del Cuervo
This section will receive funding from the Diputación
It is valued at more than 635,000 euros and
the plan is to put the contract out to tender during the course of this year
The second part is the completion and improvement of the Senda Litoral in the La Araña area
where the route is not well defined and runs along very narrow and deteriorated stretches of footpath
it is also Malaga city hall which is contracting and executing the work
financing it with money from its own coffers
It is valued at just under 1.7 million euros and is included in the urban development contracting plan for 2025
the third part of the operation provides for the renovation and improvement of the pedestrian footbridge which currently exists at the mouth of the Arroyo de Totalán and which connects the footpath with the western end of La Cala del Moral promenade
whose refurbishment is valued at 504,805 euros
the ownership of the land on which it is located has been shared since last year by the two councils
The new municipal boundaries which were agreed and approved between the two localities has left the bridge in the hands of two owners: one half belongs to Malaga and the other half to Rincón
after the ownership of the bridge was divided in two
The Diputación is confident that the work on these three projects will get under way "as quickly as possible in order to make the Senda Litoral available to the public
creating a safe and quality link between the two municipalities"
In a scenario of severe drought restrictions
in early 2024 the Greater Malaga metropolitan district began the search for water resources to make the area more self-sufficient should supply restrictions be enforced
Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol tightened its restrictions
which with water cuts from 11pm to 7am every night
bans on irrigation were introduced and beach showers were cut off
The aim was to comply with the 91 litres per inhabitant set by the Andalusian drought management commission
The current context is that the same body established a limit of 200 litres
which has been in force since December 2024 following the abundant rains in autumn
rainfall is not guaranteed and the problem is likely to return
Rincón de la Victoria town hall started the procedure five wells to the water network
which distribute water to houses in the town centre
The first step was to check that this decision was risk-free
which was confirmed in accordance with Royal Decree 3/2023
on the quality of water for human consumption
the town hall began work on the adaptation of the wells; the preparations for their connection
with work such as the installation of pumps and other equipment
This phase is also already complete and with this approach the water obtained from the municipal wells is an asset that would be very important in the event of further restrictions
these resources would provide up to 45 litres per second
with nine litres per second; 'La Corta' and '8x'
These improvements to the supply network have been combined with other actions including the installation of motorised valves at the outlet of the distribution tanks
which have been integrated into a remote control system for the network
These in turn automatically and immediately control the flow of water supplied to the population
Waterproofing and other measures such as sewerage systems have also been reinforced
as well as the renovation of the supply network in Los Cabreras
where regular breakdowns had been detected
These investments together exceed 400,000 euros
which depends on La Viñuela reservoir and which is also awaiting the construction of the Axarquía desalination plant
has developed other tools designed to measure and control consumption
The Cueva de la Victoria in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol is one of the most interesting 'new' Upper Palaeolithic sites in the Mediterranean
this ancient cave has become one of the most important sites to shed light on one of the greatest scientific debates: the last days of the Neanderthals and the arrival of Homo sapiens in Europe
following authorisation from the Junta de Andalucía's cultural department
the excavations will return to this place of cultural importance (BIC) in mid-October
up to 20 people per day will have the opportunity to see the caves and the excavation work in situ
"The rescue of the Cueva de la Victoria has been a great archaeological surprise
as it was almost deserted because it was used to collect guano until the 20th century
it also experienced episodes of squatting," archaeologist Pedro Cantalejo explained
has been responsible for the campaigns in this cave for the last two years and for opening it to the public
For the last four decades the research team has been working in the cave and has now started with the 20th century surveys by the archaeologists Giménez Reyna and Jorge Rein (1941)
who studied the Upper Palaeolithic sequence
who turned his attention to a space next to the large shaft
in the so-called Sala de las Conchas (Chamber of Shells)
The latter concluded that the occupation of the oldest cave dates back to the Magdalenian period
a period to which the famous Altamira caves also belong
The first intervention of the Espejo and Cantalejo team was based on the archaeological cleaning of the cave to uncover the previous excavations and
"When we dated the calcareous deposits that accumulated
we realised that underneath the floor investigated by Fortea there are remains from the Gravettian period of the first Homo sapiens who arrived on the Iberian Peninsula," explains the expert
who dated the cave as much older than first thought; from 15,000 years ago to 28,800 years ago
underneath the area excavated by Giménez Reyna and Rein
who adds that "these discoveries have completely changed the way we look at the Cueva de la Victoria"
as the new excavations that have been authorised and will begin in mid-October "place this site on an international level
as it remains intact in the 21st century on the coast of Malaga
which is also extraordinary because we are in one of the areas that is under the most urban development pressure in the Mediterranean"
By proving that it has been a home to both the last Neanderthals and the first Homo sapiens
the cave may provide new findings about that border and transition period between species which
"We no longer see this area and the Strait of Gibraltar as a barrier
but as a bridge with the interaction of the last groups of Neanderthals who took refuge in the Iberian Peninsula and the first Homo sapiens who jumped over
producing a coexistence that lasted thousands of years and which has never been studied," says Cantalejo
The archaeologist was also guardian of the Ardales cave until his recent retirement and maintains that he cannot avoid the parallels with the present day with the migrations from Africa to Europe in small boats that often end in tragedy
The Cueva de la Victoria can provide new dates for the occupation of these populations in the province as "we are going to try to reach the last Neanderthal soil"
who adds that the excavations will continue at least until 2025 with a new campaign next year
as agreed with Rincón de la Victoria town hall
the Cueva de Nerja research institute and the University of Cádiz have all supported the work being carried out in the cave
the rock art will also be catalogued using imaging technologies
while the team is supported by international universities and the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig
one of the most cutting-edge scientific institutions with more than twenty Nobel Prizes won by its members
The work is also interesting in that it is not carried out exclusively for research purposes
meaning 20 people a day can have access to the Cueva de la Victoria during the excavations in two-hour visits at a cost of 16.50 euros
which this year has a budget of 26,075 euros
"Those who visit us use the same stairs and spaces
and during the excavations we don't dismantle anything
but rather we tell them what we are doing"
A new nightly bus service started operating between Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol
Rincón de la Victoria town hall signed an agreement with the Malaga area metropolitan transport consortium (Ctmam) meaning that there will now be a service in operation every night and on Fridays
this line will extend its timetable until 3am
From Sunday to Thursday there will be three departures from the Muelle de Heredia stop in Malaga to Rincón
said: “We are making an important effort to improve transport in general and this is another step in that direction
We will continue to respond to the demands of local residents and there will also be new developments soon in urban transport in Rincón de la Victoria.”
Salado went on to say that the town hall is now working to improve the service from Los Rubios
to the University of Malaga (UMA) and connections with the train station in Malaga that allow a connection via local train to Malaga Airport
“‘This improvement will not only be an opportunity to travel at night from or to Malaga
but indirectly allows night travel within the municipality by connecting along the coast the towns of Torre de Benagalbón
Rincón de la Victoria and La Cala del Moral
something that until this past July was impossible and will improve internal public transport in Rincón de la Victoria in the early hours of the morning.”
The Encuentro Motero Torre de Benagalbon returns for its fourth edition
Rincon de la Victoria’s town hall announced that the event will take place Saturday
bringing together more than a thousand motorcycles from across Andalusia
is expected to attract around 3,000 attendees
A total of 15 motorcycle clubs from across the region will participate in this gathering
which has significantly grown since its first edition
The Encuentro Motero Torre de Benagalbon started with just 300 motorcycles in its first edition and has now surpassed the 1,000 mark
Local authorities highlight the event’s positive impact on tourism, as many visitors extend their stay for the weekend or return to Rincón de la Victoria at a later date. “This biker meeting has become an important event for Rincon de la Victoria as a tourist destination
More and more people from outside the area are coming
or choosing to visit our city again,” said Francisco Salado
The event will kick off with a motorcycle tour through the four main areas of the municipality: Torre de Benagalbon
the former Torre de Benagalbón train station will feature live music
with performances from Electroduendes and Stereo
as well as a popular paella and various surprises and giveaways
A family home in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol was broken into by armed thieves wearing balaclavas at around midnight on Wednesday 4 June
The 112 emergency service has confirmed that they received a call at 12.15am from a villa in the Cotomar residential area and that the Guardia Civil and 061 medical staff were quickly sent o the scene
Emergency services attended to a 60-year-old man
The three victims had injuries of varying degrees
The incident happened in Calle Gladiolo and was carried out by an organised gang of at least four people
The case is now being investigated by the Guardia Civil who are considering the hypothesis that the criminals may have received a tip-off that led them to plan the break in
The burglars were reportedly carrying at least one pistol
as well as an iron bar and they were wearing balaclavas and gloves
the gang restrained the couple and their son using cable ties
They then demanded that they open the safe
sources close to the investigation explain that he was assaulted repeatedly until he agreed to the demand and suffered a series of head injuries as a result
The assailants made off with 100,000 euros in cash and five high-end watches
This was not the only incident in Rincón de la Victoria that night as a bar
was also robbed in the early hours of the morning
this is the second time that the establishment has been burgled in the last month
Between the end of 2023 and the beginning of this year there was a succession of burglaries in the Parque Victoria residential area and there have been further reports of similar incidents in Añoreta and Cotomar
who are increasingly concerned about safety in the municipality
Rincón de la Victoria is getting ready to experience an event-packed summer for everyone
One of the most awaited ones will be 'Rincón de la Victoria's Summer Nights'
This event will be celebrated between June 14th and September 6th
Several well known music celebrities such as Melody
One of the first performance will be hosted by 'Los Monólogos'
One of the most awaited performances in the summer season are the 'Copla Nights'
we will be able to experience a great night of music
There are many music styles to enjoy during 'Music Nights' in Rincón de la Victoria
through the RV Teen Fest for an older audience
'Copla Nights' will be one of the most important dates this summer
You can experience this performance on July 6th in the Municipal Auditorium in Rincón de la Victoria
this will be a great opportunity for those passionate about this music genre
There are almost three entire months of special nights for both locals and visitors to Rincón de la Victoria
theatre or children's shows celebrities for people of all ages to enjoy
Do not miss anything coming in 'Summer Nights'
The Fiesta del Boquerón Victoriano will be taking place from 3 to 8 September in the seaside town of Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol
includes cooking demonstrations and free tastings
as well as promotion of the dish through restaurants in the town
has invited the people of Malaga "to enjoy an intense week of activities in Rincón de la Victoria to start September in the best possible way
A number of acclaimed chefs including José Carlos García
Juan Francisco Castro of the Association of Parador Chefs and Carolina Tarazana of Artcu will be giving cooking demonstrations on Wednesday 4 September
and Daniel Peregrina of the Karmela Restaurant will be showing their culinary skills
The setting for these activities will be Alma Playa restaurant
a total of 41 restaurants will be offering a wide variety of dishes
In addition, on 6, 7 and 8 September, there will be free tastings of 'boquerones fritos' (fried anchovies) and 'boquerones en vinagre' (anchovies in vinegar)
for lunch from 1 - 2.30pm and dinner from 8.30-10pm
there will be more than 1,200 kilos of anchovies used throughout the festival
The Sabor a Málaga foodie fair will also participate in the event and will be on Plaza Al-Ándalus
with tastings and local products of all kinds for sale
There will also be a bar run by Cervezas Victoria
the proceeds of which will go to Cáritas Rincón
Among the musical performances will be Radio 80
The Sabor a Málaga fair will start on Friday 6 September at 1pm with the opening hours on Saturday from 11am to 10pm and on Sunday from 11am to 9pm
On Friday there will also be a workshop to learn about Malaga cheeses and a wine tasting and the presentation of essential oils and other healthy products
The day will be brought to a close at 20:30 by Lucas Galacho
who will offer a cooking demonstration with anchovies as the main ingredient
a workshop on how to make 'espetos' (grilled sardines) with the masters of Marina Playa will open the day
followed by a workshop on extra virgin olive oil and olives
A concert by Radio 80 and Mayte Sánchez de Maychoco will follow
after which there will be a tasting of sausages and cured meats and the music of Carmelo de Carmen
from 12pm there will be a children's biscuit workshop with Noe followed by an introduction to Malaga sweets and the day will end with a quiz about local products
The party will be brought to a close by the Zayas Cover Band
This year up to 41 establishments are taking part
which will form part of the seventh recipe book published by the town hall
with dishes ranging from traditional cuisine to signature
THE recent DANA extreme weather event has left communities across Spain reeling, with Valencia among the hardest hit
In Axarquia and throughout Malaga
residents also endured heavy rainfall and flooding
disrupting daily life and temporarily leaving some areas isolated
people are rallying across the region to offer aid
and neighbourhood associations have been working together to collect essential supplies for those most affected by the flooding
and hygiene items have been packed and sent to Valencia
where families are still struggling to recover and will be for some time
International charities are also stepping in
organising fundraising events throughout Axarquia and beyond
Their efforts are helping increase support across Spain and beyond
building momentum for the long road to recovery
Many emergency crews like the Proteccion Civil from Rincon de la Victoria went to help search for DANA victims and to help with the cleanup and other logistical issues after the flooding
check Facebook groups or your town hall’s website for information on how to contribute
Many organisations are still collecting donations and could use a helping hand in this time of crisis
Read more Axarquia news, articles and events here
A study carried out by the Associated European Motorists Association (AEA) has revealed that the 50 speed cameras in Spain that dish out the most fines
making the region one of the most punished in the country
The speed camera near Velez-Málaga is the second most trigger-happy in the country after on the M-40 in Madrid
In 2023 it gave out nearly 69 thousand fines
while the fourth most costly speed camera was the one on the A-7 near Velez-Málaga with 33,310 fines
At a regional level, Andalusia receives more speeding fines than any other autonomous community in the country
The AEA study raises the question of whether radars are fulfilling their accident prevention function or if they have become a money-making tool
According to the president of the association
since in many of these points the high number of fines shows that it is not possible to reduce at times due to needing to overtake slower-moving traffic
Attend a festival of music at the Treasure Cave in Rincón de la Victoria where there will be four spectacular live acts for you to see in February
Each Friday in February see a different act in one of the most unique naturally formed grottos and makeshift concert halls in Spain
Starting with Granada singer Mariola Cantarero February 7
who is famous for singing in the Bel Canto style
On Valentine’s Day Ginés González from Malaga will perform in the grotto
The Voice semi-finalist will “conquer hearts
on Youtube his latest song Loco de Remate has been doing brilliantly
February 21 Erika Leiva from Tarragona will captivate audiences with her powerful voice
Alejandro Granizo is the last artist to take to the stage with his alter ego Muchopelo
his music is a mixture of Rock and Electronic music
sings and plays all the musical instruments for his performances
The concerts cost €10 per seat and tickets can be bought from the Rincón de la Victoria tourism website
Antonio José Martín has called the concert “an unmissable event of culture and music from four concerts of different styles for a capacity of 80 spectators inside the grotto that offers a very intimate and personal experience”
Find more unique experiences in Axarquía here.
The first cohousing project in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol will be a reality in August 2025 with 65 members already signed up and confirmed and a waiting list
Tartessos Málaga is the cooperative behind the project in La Cala del Moral
Rincón de la Victoria town hall welcomed what was defined as "an alternative residential and care space for the elderly based on the concept of cohousing" through a cooperative run by Tartessos Málaga
explained that the building is a group of housing units in which there are no owners
which is revalued according to the CPI consumer price index
which can be inherited by their descendants," he explained
but in Spain we are a little late," López added
There will be 65 members each contributing 140,000 euros
they only get back what they have invested plus an update in line with the increase in the cost of living
"It's the opposite of speculation," López said
There are 65 members who work in a very regulated way
with many filters to avoid any possible misconduct
"Here the members work at zero cost and contribute their knowledge; among the group there are lawyers and doctors," he explained
70 per cent of what each participant has to put in has already been paid
In La Cala del Moral Tartessos Málaga will generate 20 jobs with the project offering services such as carers
The main motivation for this type of housing proposal is to combat loneliness
"When you close the door of your house when you are 70 years old and there is no one there it is hard," said López
With the aim of beating loneliness in old age
the promoters began to look for land: hotels or land that was less attractive to construction companies
The land they found in La Cala del Moral had been occupied by a convent
the backing of the Andalusian federation of worker cooperative enterprises
who is one of the partners and who contributed his experience in this type of joint action
Vélez-Málaga has recently given the green light to a similar initiative which is planned for a site near the Axarquia regional hospital in Torre del Mar
will be in charge of offering a series of dramatised visits to the Cueva del Tesoro de Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol throughout 2025
during which visitors learn about the history of the cave through its legends and characters
said that "tickets have sold out well in advance in recent years
The dramatised visits include characters such as the discoverer of the cave
the representation of an Upper Palaeolithic man and the goddess Noctiluca
The visits take place in groups of 30 people with two visits every last Sunday of the month at 11am and 12.30pm
Last year more than 700 people enjoyed the experience
the only cave of marine origin open to the public in Europe
Children from a local primary school have laid the symbolic first stone of the new Mediterranean park In Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern Costa del Sol
A group of children studying at the Josefina Aldecoa school took an active part in the laying of the first stone of what is
"the biggest and most ambitious project" in the town
He explained that 935 new trees are to be planted and 80 replanted and that in total up to 30,121 new species of shrubs will be introduced in the green area
The schoolchildren each placed legal tender coins in a time capsule as they dug the first hole during the ceremony on Tuesday 11 February
President of the local mountaineering club
and other representatives of the group also introduced some drawings that the young explorers had made for the time capsule
the president of the association of shopkeepers and entrepreneurs and other representatives of the local community also took part
The symbolic act marked the start of the first phase of the park
which will see an investment of 4.4 million euros and a completion period of 12 months
which will cover a total area of 137,683 square metres
next to the Benagalbón stream and the area where the La Marina school is located
The first phase will be carried out by Unión Temporal de Empresas Construcciones Maygar
The park will be enclosed and have three entrance gates
which will give direct access to what has been named Plaza Polivalente (multi-purpose square)
"We will leave for future generations a leisure
sport and nature complex never seen before in Rincón de la Victoria which will have
a large children's area of 2,265 square metres
a large forest area with a lake of 4,515 square metres and a total of six linear kilometres for pedestrian paths
Malaga province holds an unenviable record: its roads are among those that register the most speeding fines issued year after year
above areas with much larger populations ..
This sad news appears in the statistics of the "50 point and section radars that are least respected"
drawn up by Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT)
Malaga has the speed camera that issues the second highest number of fines in the country
This is the speed camera at kilometre point 968.2 of the A-7 motorway within the Rincón de la Victoria bypass where traffic has grown exponentially in recent years due to the flood of people who have settled down in this municipality
as well as around Vélez-Málaga and other areas of the Axarquía
It is worth remembering that this stretch has several successive bends and so the speed is limited to 80 km/h
In 2023 no less than 66,869 fines were issued here
The number one spot is currently held by the speed camera at kilometre 20.2 of the M-40 in the region of Madrid where 118,149 drivers were snapped speeding
Bear in mind though that Malaga has been number one in several of the previous 'charts' as SUR has been monitoring these figures for more than a decade
Doubly unfortunate is the fact that the aforementioned speed camera is not the only heavy finer in Malaga province: the statistics provide further locations where infractions occur in volume that do not exactly put Malaga drivers in a good light in terms of respect for
With third place going to a radar located in Navarra
the fourth placed one in the country to catch speeding drivers is an old acquaintance: the one everyone calls "the Cerrado de Calderón speed camera"
This veteran of automated speed control is located near the exit for El Palo on the eastbound side of Malaga city's ring road in the direction of Almeria
Again the maximum speed is limited to 80km/h with the radar imposing 45,522 fines in a one-year period
There has been an increase in speeding fines issued in Malaga province from 2022 to 2023
Speed is the traffic violation that has risen most among all possible offences
It goes on and on: we now know that in Malaga there are two of the 10 most active speed cameras in the country
but there are seven in total of the 50 that form part of the national ranking by the DGT
three are at different points along the A-7 motorway and
in addition to the two mentioned previously
there is a section speed camera inside one of the Torrox tunnels
heading in the direction of Almeria with a speed limit of 100km/h
Remember that controls of this type measure the maximum speed constantly
not just at a specific point as happens with fixed radar
The access to Malaga city from Antequera on the Las Pedrizas motorway
has two busy devices: one section speedcam at the Casabermeja tunnels (maximum 80 km/h at all times)
Then the downhill section just past the fork between the dual carriageway and the AP-46 motorway
at the top of the mountain pass (maximum 100 km/h)
The list is completed by two very different point radars: one is in a full-on city location on the MA-20 westbound ring road just before the Carlos Haya 'false' tunnel in the direction of Cadiz
This is one of the newer ones and was installed to reduce the very high accident rate at this very spot
It is on a downhill section with an 80 km/h limit
specifically on what is known as the Carretera del Arco (A-356)
The speedcam is installed at kilometre 36.5 in the municipality of La Viñuela
The subdelegation of the Spanish government has declined SUR's request for the provincial branch of the DGT in Malaga to review these data
agreed to review the data on fines issued and concluded: "In Malaga they have risen dramatically." Specifically
penalties for speeding have increased by 22% compared to the previous year
which takes into account any cause (drink-driving
Overall fines have increased for non-compliance with the highway code in Malaga
Among the causes this motoring expert has several hypotheses
The first is that the top spot in the province for the speed camera issuing most fines has changed from year to year
depends on how often they are active - as they can be switched on and off for maintenance purposes - and not so much on the attitude of the drivers
in last year's ranking there were several on the A-7 and the MA-20 that do not appear
there are other reasons like the high volume of traffic on the main network and the fact that there are more tourists in this province - they are not regular users and therefore do not know the roads and the location of the controls
Arnaldo highlighted one issue above all: "Drivers do not perceive the speed limit of the radars to be appropriate
and therefore exceed it without realising it."
Spain's state weather agency Aemet has updated its weather forecast for Wednesday 13 November
revealing the areas in Malaga province where it is most likely to rain the most
between 100 and 120mm could fall during the day on Wednesday in the upper Axarquía areas
the La Viñuela reservoir will receive a big boost
The second highest risk area (between 80 and 100mm) would be in the eastern part of Malaga city (El Palo
as well as in the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria and its surroundings; and Casabermeja
lower amounts of between 20 and 40mm are expected
the central part of the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce valley
which remains at amber level for Malaga city
It has also refined its scope of possible heavy rainfall
"The warning refers to the eastern part of the province," Aemet said on its website
It has also slightly raised the threshold of what is to be expected
The risk remains active from 3am on Wednesday until 8am on Thursday
The Vega de Antequera is also included in the list of high-risk areas
with an amber warning for "the westernmost part of the province" such as the municipalities of Archidona
meteorologists said there could be downpours of up to 40mm in one hour and 105mm in 12 hours
A yellow warning has been issued for Ronda where 20mm is expected to fall in one hour and 60mm in 12 hours; while the warning for Malaga city
the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce valley has been extended to Thursday 8am
Two men were stabbed in separate fights on the eastern Costa del Sol last weekend
The first incident happened on Friday 7 February outside a hairdressers on Avenida del Mediterráneo in Rincón de la Victoria and the second happened the following day near Burger King on Avenida de Andalucía in Torre del Mar
In Rincón de la Victoria a 28-year-old man was taken to the town's health centre after being stabbed in the course of a fight involving around six people and the people involved are believed to have known each other
Guardia Civil police officers and emergency medical services were called to the scene
No further details of the victim's state of health have been released
the injuries were not serious and there was no fear for his life
The second incident happened just 24 hours later
in this case in the middle of Torre del Mar
resulting in a 20-year-old man being stabbed and injured
The victim was taken to the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía
where he remains although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening
The National Police are investigating the incident and those involved have been identified as there are several security cameras in the vicinity
as well as in other coastal locations throughout Spain
will honour the Virgen del Carmen with pilgrimages and processions to mark the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 16 July
Some of the smaller towns and villages mark the feast with a solemn parade through the streets
while others hold lavish processions that culminate in the Virgin being escorted out to sea assisted by dozens of 'jábegas'
the Virgin blesses the waters and remembers those who have died at sea in the previous year
This is one of the oldest traditions in Malaga
a festivity that combines its seafaring roots and the province's devotion to the patron of the sea
while captivating locals and tourists alike with its historical significance and festivities
This tradition goes back to the Old Testament prophet
who lived as a hermit in a cave on Mount Carmel
Legend says that the Virgin Mary appeared to the prophet on Mount Carmel
a long piece of cloth worn as a religious sacrament
it became popular with pilgrims heading to the 13th century chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin to ask for her protection
The Virgin of Carmel is patron of the Carmelite order
a mendicant order of the Roman Catholic Church which is thought to have been founded in the 12th century
Carmen derives from the Hebrew Al-Karem (meaning the garden or vineyard of God)
and her veneration has been spread throughout the world by the Carmelites
a Carmelite named Simon Stock is said to have seen a vision of the Virgin of Carmel on 16 July 1251
Historical evidence concerning his life is inconsistent
although medieval documents show he hosted the first general chapter of the Carmelite Order held outside the Holy Land
and that he was responsible for expanding the order in southern and western Europe
The Virgin is said to have given him the Carmelite habit
promising him it would save those who wore it
The scapular received papal recognition in 1587
the General Chapter of London gave permission for a Carmelite order to be founded in Spain
Popular devotion to the Virgen del Carmen began to take hold in Spain around the end of the 13th century
This veneration is demonstrated by the fact that the first names Carmen and María del Carmen are among the most popular girls' names in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries
María Cristina de Habsburgo (mother of King Alfonso XIII) and the Duke of Veragua (minister of the Navy) endorsed a Royal Order by which the Virgen del Carmen was made patron of the Spanish Navy
Although the feast day is mainly celebrated in coastal towns in Spain
there are a few inland locations that also venerate the Virgen del Carmen
Locations from Nerja to Estepona will host festivities in honour of the Virgen del Carmen on Tuesday
hold a fair to coincide with the celebration
processions take place in the district of Pedregalejo
The festivities in El Palo include the image of the Virgin being taken to a specific point on the La Malagueta beach
where it is submerged to a small niche located at the bottom of the bay the Malaga Divers Association
which is home to Malaga province's largest fishing harbour in terms of number of boats
the town's fishermen traditionally cook a giant paella which they share with locals and visitors as their way of giving thanks to the town that supports the industry
The image of La Virgen del Carmen is then taken out to sea on a fishing boat before being brought back to the parish church
La Virgen del Carmen was officially recognised as patron saint of the town by the Vatican in 2023
Here the image is carried around the streets of the town and then like in Caleta
she is taken out to sea before being returned to the chapel
Other processions take place in Benalmádena
see the relevant town hall social media or websites
The construction work for a new residential development in one of the busiest areas of Rincón de la Victoria
Not a single brick has been laid on the land which is next to the town hall
a a preliminary archaeological dig is taking place as the discovery of some remains dating back to the Al-Andalus period falls into the Junta de Andalucía's protection zone of the Bien de Interés Cultural 'ZA4 Castillo de Bezmiliana' (Bezmiliana Castle) protected area
the proposed building work affect the area of influence of the old Muslim medina
which is why a survey is being carried out
This is a sensitive matter and for this reason
and although the regional government indicates that these subsoil study works are the responsibility of the developer
it points out that they are authorised and supervised by the Junta's culture department
"We haven't found anything," says the archaeologist in charge of the investigation
which has been protected since 2009 by the Junta de Andalucía and is included in the Catálogo General del Patrimonio Histórico Andaluz (general catalogue of Andalusian historical heritage)
is what remains of the original Al-Andalus settlement in Rincón de la Victoria and also serves to show its transformation in the later Christian period
This testimony to Rincón's past came to light following searches carried out between Avenida de la Candelaria at the junction with the Camino Viejo de Vélez
The obligation to preserve it covers three specific areas
so the excavations in the surrounding area will provide more details about the local history
director of the Museum of Nerja and responsible for the Roman villa of Antiopa in Torre de Benagalbón
explains: "Excavations are being carried out there
as the Andalusian necropolis of Bezmiliana was discovered in the nearby town hall."
the investigations carried out have only been able to locate part of an old tobacconist's shop and the house that stood at what is now number 113
There is a fence which preserves the excavation process and prevents accidents to personnel outside the project
"We have already gone down more than two metres and
who are also closely monitoring the process
The remains could even be integrated into the new building
An example of this is in Torre de Benalgabón
where the Antiopa Roman villa occupies the ground floor of a block of flats
There will be three night events for youngsters and teens in the 'RV Teen Fest'
we will be able to experience something unique for the younger ones
The RV Teen Fest will be one of the biggest events in Rincón
exclusively thought for the entertainment of the younger ones
This event will be part of a summer of great plans during Summer Nights in Rincón de la Victoria
There will be three special night events for the local and visitor youngsters on July 4th
You will need to mark these days as the best occassion to experience a different night with music for teens to enjoy
The annual report of Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) puts figures on what many long-suffering drivers experience on a daily basis
Motorway exits to Malaga city have broken all records and now exceed 252,279 journeys each day
The figure represents an increase of 12,533 cars in a single year
The biggest problem occurs on the routes between Rincón de la Victoria
the infrastructure between the Ronda Este and Rincón was inaugurated in 2003 as an alternative to the traffic jams at the time at La Araña
the number of car journeys have skyrocketed and the alternatives are poor
Intensidad del tráfico en los accesos a Málaga
when the Ronda Este-Rincón ring road was still new
57,182 vehicles entered or left Malaga via the Ronda Este ring road
This is a sharp increase: 34 per cent and 19,696 vehicles in two decades
traffic in this area grew by 2,558 cars per day
The solution to the problem is a long time coming
It was not until May last year that Spain's Ministry of Transport awarded the contract to look into alternatives to the consultancy firm Ayesa
On the table were the widening of the road
a rapid-transit lane or even a new dual carriageway
On the western side of the city the trend is clearly upwards
While in 2004 there were 115,410 vehicles per day
The most pronounced growth has taken place in the last twelve months
the ministry is planning to widen the dual carriageway to three lanes
with the demolition of the current bridge and an alternative route further north
190 million euros are planned and the project is in the design and environmental impact phase
The idea of a bus-VAO lane between Torremolinos and Malaga
The project is situated on the A-7 motorway and starts at kilometre 228.5 and is approximately eight kilometres long
from the first junction of the route at the Los Álamos exit
the motorway changes its name to the MA-20
at the La Colina residential area and train station
the point where the reduction from three to two lanes in each direction of traffic currently begins
and extends to approximately kilometre 7.5 of the MA-20 motorway
where the branches begin at the junction where the western ring road intersects the A-357 motorway and from where Avenida de Andalucía starts
Access from inland of the province has also grown and shows that many people work in Malaga and have moved to other municipalities
4,045 new cars have been added to the junctions to the north of the city: some 50,394 a day
The A-357 is not included in the report because it is the responsibility of the regional government
the university and the entrance to the Police Station
Sando is the company contracted by the Consejería de Fomento to build the bus lane-VAO
The latest figures indicate more than 74,000 vehicles per day
The project will cost more than 8.5 million euros and should be ready by summer
The overall volume of traffic coming into Malaga city had only experienced the same percentage growth in 2015 because the years affected by the pandemic have to be excluded
It is an issue that is firmly on the technical and political agenda
The solutions put on the table point to the promotion of public transport
that the new map of interurban concessions
The procedures and studies to activate new lines adjusted to demand will still take five years
Also on the table are projects that are still a long way off
the improvement of the capacity of the Cercanías (even with double-decker trains) or the possible extension of the Malaga metro
the study for which will not begin until next summer
the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) brought in a new ‘Express Fine’ scheme
in which those with a pending fine and signed up to the electronic notifications system
will receive a text message to their phone messages and emails
However, and it is a big HOWEVER, we drivers need to be extra vigilant. There are scammers about
The DGT has brought in the new scheme in which ‘express’ and quick notifications reach drivers to drastically reduce the time it normally takes for a fine to reach those who have a speeding or other driving fine
from an average of 52 days to just 7 days or less
when the driver is registered in the Electronic Road Address (DEV) of the DGT
the notification can arrive as soon as 48 hours
which is mandatory for all legal entities (companies) since November 1
One of its objectives is to raise awareness, as drivers will then be more conscious of their infractions almost instantly. Or, they will more easily be able to claim against those fines they feel are unjust
The payment method of fines is also facilitated
and the offender will potentially benefit from a 50 per cent discount on the total amount if they pay it within the first 20 days of receiving the notification
The DEV is a kind of online mailbox where drivers can receive their traffic penalties electronically
either through an email or an SMS to the mobile phone
the notification will then be understood as rejected
and the process will follow its course at the full 100 percent of the fine will be expected
those who have committed a road misdemeanour pay for it at half the price
fake text messages are already widely circulating warning drivers of a fine that does not exist
goading them into paying the non-existent penalty online to a fake DGT account
While it may be genuinely possible to pay a real fine via your telephone
take these couple of pieces of advice so as not to be left out of pocket:
Upon reception of a supposed fine by mobile text message
check the address of the Internet link it asks you to click on
DGT messages will begin with ‘dgt.es’
while the fraudulent ones begin ‘https://dgte-esd.cgd/es’
This is a link hoping you will pay them a non-existent fine and then hold on to your bank account details to swipe a few euros each month until you notice and go to the bank to cancel your card
If you already have the electronic notification system
always double-check it before heeding to any demands for you to pay beforehand
just wait for the traditional mail version a fine
which you have to sign for to verify legal reception
The scammers
and thousands around Spain are expected to receive the fake messages over the coming weeks
The provincial association of builders and developers of Malaga (ACP Málaga) has released a study that puts figures on the housing deficit suffered by the province: of 32 municipalities analysed
only seven (22% of the total) have built enough homes to to meet housing demand in the last decade
if we focus on Malaga city and the immediate surrounding area (Malaga
between 2014 and 2024 there has been a gap of more than 14,000 homes between those that have been built (19,570) and the population increase that required almost 34,000 new homes
"Most municipalities are facing a severe housing shortage that is straining the housing market and driving up prices," states the ACP report
every new household should have a new home available
in much of the Costa del Sol this ratio has not been achieved
leading to fierce competition for the few available properties and causing price increases," explain the report authors
Estepona and Benahavís stand out for having achieved a balance between supply and demand
building at least one home for every new household created
"These municipalities have managed to maintain a more stable real estate market
At the other end of the scale is Rincón de la Victoria
Not only does it have the worst construction ratio in relation to its population growth
but it is also the worst-performing coastal municipality in the province in terms of new builds
It scores worst in the ACP study for not having been able to generate enough housing to absorb the increase in demand for housing
which puts it in a critical position in the housing market
coupled with the fact that it is part of the wider suburban area for Malaga city and subject to high demand for holiday housing in the area
could generate an even more stressed housing market in the coming years
making access to housing more difficult for residents and new buyers alike
The study also analysed how the housing shortage has influenced the increase in the price per square metre
The report notes a direct correlation between the municipalities that have lower construction rates and are experiencing steeper price increases
this correlation demonstrates "the need for policies that encourage the construction of new housing."
For some time now this trade association has been calling for an emergency urban development plan that would urgently boost the creation of urban land being freed for more building as it is the main raw material for the construction of new housing
ACP's president in Malaga - Ignacio Peinado
who also represents the association for all Andalucía
has warned of the urgency of freeing up land for development and speeding up the administrative procedures for new developments: "The lack of housing is a structural problem that requires an immediate response
We need greater legal certainty and a regulatory framework that allows us to meet the growing demand without making access to housing even more expensive
It is time to apply emergency urban planning and take advantage of all the tools available
to ensure that our municipalities grow in a sustainable way and with sufficient housing supply."
he insists that it is imperative that the different governing bodies must facilitate the financing of development works
so as to accelerate the transformation of developable land into land ready for the construction of new housing
the housing shortage will continue to grow
exacerbating the problems of land access and making the market even more expensive
The ACP also underlines the unique opportunity offered to these municipalities to make the most of the housing decree offered by the regional government
This decree provides tools to speed up the construction of affordable housing
Ittherefore calls upon the municipalities with the greatest difficulties in generating housing
and which are currently at the bottom of the ranking
to make public their "municipal action plan" to reverse this situation
Transparency and the implementation of effective strategies will be key to improving the availability of housing and ensuring sustainable urban development on the Costa del Sol
This will not be the case for many workers in the commerce sector in Malaga province though
according to the calendar approved by the Andalusian trade council for this year
some 16 public holidays will be authorised by the Junta de Andalucía
municipalities declared as a 'Zona de Gran Afluencia Turística' (zone of great tourist influence) - as is the case of the Malaga city - will be able to open throughout Holy Week
as was the case last year and also the year before
it will be possible to go shopping in the capital of the Costa del Sol and many parts of the province
both the retail and hospitality areas of the Larios Centro
Plaza Mayor and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Málaga shopping centres
as well as the Málaga Nostrum shopping park
Verdecora and Muelle Uno will also be open to the public
Shops with a surface area of less than 300 metres are free to decide whether or not to open on these special days
the El Corte Inglés centres in Mijas and Marbella
El Ingenio (Vélez-Málaga) and Centro Comercial CostasolCentro (Torremolinos) are also authorised to open throughout Holy Week
Residents of three Malaga province municipalities - Rincón de la Victoria
have expressed their unhappiness with the project that Arena Green Power company plans to build a wind farm in the Axarquía area
Among the reasons behind the opposition are lthe scarring of the landscape
earthquake risks and questionable economic and environmental benefits
Projects for large solar and wind farms have generated a great deal of opposition in several Andalusian provinces in recent years
despite the public administrations making a firm commitment to their development as an alternative to fossil fuels
Although its steep terrain makes it a much less feasible area for the installation of wind farms
the Axarquiaarea has not escaped this fever for clean energy
According to the project currently processed by the Junta de Andalucía
Arena Green Power has proposed to install eight large wind turbines in a rural area that includes part of the municipalities of Rincón de la Victoria
the initiative has already met with the "outright rejection" of the residents and town halls of these three municipalities
as reflected in several initiatives promoted on social media
the municipal authorities have also responded in writing to the documents that were registered by the developer last year
have sent a letter to the energy company expressing their "total rejection" of the plans
They have stated that the area relies on agriculture and tourism
so such a project would not bring any benefit
Serving as spokespersons for the residents
Burkhalter told SUR of their "neighbours' concerns" about the first wind farm project in the Axarquia
"This will affect a large area of the countryside that is an essential part of a unique landscape and heritage
Traditional paths will disappear and be replaced by huge roads
The landscape will be subjected to gigantic
covering an area the size of half a football field"
"There is no evidence that the wind conditions at the chosen site are sufficient
The project is questionable from an economic and ecological perspective
as well as major road works and other infrastructure," they stated
Residents fear that "there is a high risk that taxpayers' money will be wasted
as the project will not provide sufficient benefits"
"The material from the turbines cannot be recycled or reused and will have to be disposed of on site
Wind turbines cause serious accidents: in the UK
more than 220 people lost their lives between 2000 and 2021
mainly caused by blade failures or similar incidents
more than 3,000 accidents resulting in injuries of varying severity were recorded during the same period," they said
What residents are also concerned about is the high seismic risk that the area where the turbines will be built poses
This forecasts "dangerous and unpredictable consequences in the event of an earthquake"
locals want to see the Axarquia countryside preserved - a landscape that will change with the appearance of such industrial constructions
"It will no longer be attractive for recreational activities
Investment in tourist activities will disappear and income from tourism will disappear," they said
residents have suggested the renovation and extension of the photovoltaic solar park located in Moclinejo
"Why build a new wind farm less than two kilometres away
This makes us suspect that perhaps the project is driven by subsidies from the EU
which could disproportionately favour the creation of projects over more sustainable reforms," they said
Rincón de la Victoria town hall on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol is looking for a private company to provide
"a qualified service of attention and detailed and personalised information" for visitors to Villa Antiopa
the Centro de Interpretación del Folklore Malagueño and the Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana
All of these are tourist and cultural spaces owned by the town hall
Interested companies had until 15 July to apply and
There are two bidders from Malaga: BCM Gestión de Servicios
a limited company with its registered office in the city; and another with an international presence
which is presented in a joint venture with Salzillo Servicios Integrales
also with a multinational scope like Sando
The tender amounts to 478,318.63 euros for the first year
although the overall amount exceeds 1.6 million euros
BCM Gestión de Servicios presents itself as an expert in helping "outsourcing of human resources to all types of organisations" and
where it undertook tasks for the Julián Sesmero Ruiz Study Centre
at local and provincial level; As for Sando
its work with public administrations is carried out in different areas
in the specific case of the tender for tourist and cultural spaces in Rincón
it opts for the hand of Salzillo Servicios Integrales
the possibility of taking on tasks in museums and cultural spaces
were awarded the management of Malaga province's famous Caminito del Rey gorge walk in 2021
Eulen won the contract for visitor management at the Casa Natal de Pablo Ruiz Picasso and other venues in Malaga
The formula that the Rincón town hall is going to implement for half a dozen cultural and visitor spaces is already applied in Villa Antiopa
Last year the Cueva del Tesoro beat the historical record of visitors with 94,030 entries
according to the data made public on the occasion of the celebration of half a century of opening to the public of this heritage site in Rincon
47,980 people have already visited it; hence
the forecasts are to exceed last year's records
mayor of Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol
has announced that the future Parque Periurbano del Mediterráneo
a large green space in Torre de Benagalbón
will include the recovery of the old train carriage which has been on the land planned for the green area for years
The carriage in question comes from Salamanca
it was part of a 'ferrobus' convoy that had served between 1970 and 1984
But how did it end up in Rincón de la Victoria
Spain's state railway operator Renfe made it available to the town hall when it transformed the former railway station
With the idea of giving a nod to the old train that connected Malaga city with Vélez-Málaga with stops along the coast
an attempt was made to place some of its original elements
The vehicle from Salamanca was transformed into a reading room as a tribute to the Malaga railway and it remained like this until 2008
when the Antonio de Hilaria public library was inaugurated
was abandoned and fell into disrepair and suffered vandalism
There was an attempt to save it in the 2010s by the Tran-Bus de Málaga association
a group created in 2006 by employees of Empresa Malagueña de Transportes (EMT)
this old train carriage will have a new life
this time integrated into the future Mediterranean park
in the area around the street where the wagon sits and the surrounding area with an initial investment of 4.7 million euros
It will be a new space with an artificial lake
Once this new municipal facility has been enhanced and restored for its new uses
work on the future park will begin at the beginning of next year
Two new establishments have been added to the ‘Rincón Sin Gluten’ network in Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol
together with the president of the Malaga coeliac association (ACEMA)
have renewed the annual agreement for the implementation of joint activities aimed at improving the promotion of catering establishments offering gluten-free options
Salado stressed “the importance of increasing the awareness of the population and promoting measures that contribute to improving the quality of life of people with coeliac disease through advice and information in the town.”
Interested establishments can contact Rincón de la Victoria town hall's health and consumer affairs department on the following telephone numbers: 952911332/ 607983852 or by email: rinconsingluten@rincondelavictoria.es
The website www.rincondelavictoria.es/rincon-sin-gluten also has more information
The Mancomunidad association of town halls in the Axarquía on the eastern side of Malaga province and its public water company Axaragua
approved on Wednesday 19 February a rise in water rates paid by 14 of the 31 municipalities in the area
Amendments presented by the socialist PSOE and right-wing Vox political parties were rejected
The new rates entail an increase of 35.29 per cent in the water supply paid by the fourteen municipalities that receive their drinking water from the El Trapiche treatment plant in Vélez-Málaga
and 27.12 per cent in the case of treatment
which together have a population of around 180,000 inhabitants
which rises to 230,000 in the summer season
the municipalities affected are Vélez-Málaga
These new rates have been approved with the votes in favour of the four-party government team of the Partido Popular (PP)
the GIPMTM (Independent Torre del Mar party which is in coalition with the PP in Vélez-Málaga)
with the rejection of PSOE and the abstention of Izquierda Unida (IU)
The president of the Mancomunidad and Axaragua
since the rates for supply has not been revised since 2008 and that of treatment since 2018
"Either it is approved or the company is going to close," he said at the time
The debt carried by Axaragua is around 9.1 million euros
according to technical documentation to which SUR has had access
from 0.3274 to 0.4429 euros per cubic metre in the case of water supply and from 0.4702 to 0.5977 in the case of sewerage
this does not mean that residents will immediately pay these increases in their water and sewerage bills
as it will now be up to each of the affected councils to decide whether or not to pass them on to end users
for an average consumption of ten cubic metres per month per household
the increase would be 1.44 euros per month
Martín explained that the rise is being implemented to compensate for increases in the costs of electricity
salaries and materials used to treat water from La Viñuela reservoir to make it drinkable and for the four waste water treatment plants
Martin stressed that the rise in costs and
Last year an increase in the tariffs for water supply was already approved to cover the extra cost of water being brought from Malaga city due to the then minimal reserves in La Viñuela
when three million euros were paid between the 14 municipalities
It is unusual for Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern strip of the Costa del Sol
which has historically been considered something of a climatic refuge from the intense summer heat by the inhabitants of Malaga city
to set the national record in Spain for maximum temperatures
But the hot 'terral' wind affects these things
and depending on how it blows it has a greater influence in some places than in others
the Malaga province municipality reached 39C degrees
the highest temperature of the day in the whole of Spain
according to the data available on the website of the state weather agency (Aemet)
as many as seven stations in the province were among the hottest places in the country
marked by moderate gusts of wind from the west and high clouds
The effect of the terral was also high in Vélez-Málaga
which tied the maximum temperature with its neighbouring municipality (39C) at 3.50pm
At similar levels there was Estepona at 38.8C; Torremolinos (38.6 degrees); Malaga Airport (38.3C); Algarrobo (37.9 degrees) and the Aemet headquarters in Malaga city (37.8C)
high temperatures were also recorded in Spain in Tejeda (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
with 38.8C; Murcia city (38.6)C; and Alhama de Murcia (37.9C)
Although we will have to wait for these data to be validated by Aemet's meteorologists (it is usual for them to rise slightly)
the thermometers already indicate the extent of the episode of warm weather that has been experienced today
This summer Axarquia has been one of the hottest areas of the country on other occasions
In the previous episode of terral at the beginning of August
Vélez-Málaga already had one of the highest maximum temperatures in Spain
And again Rincón de la Victoria was very close
The truth is that today's heat episode was less intense than expected
especially in the inland areas of the Guadalhorce valley
explained it by the coincidence of the passage of a weather trough
which has prevented the mercury from soaring
but it will be milder and only during the day
as it is expected to turn east again in the evening
"a few drops" of rain could fall (Aemet gives a 55% chance) in the province
it will be nothing like what is expected in the neighbouring province of Almeria
which is under a yellow warning for rainfall of up to 20mm
Another indicator of what is to come is the temperature of the sea water
which today measured 25.6C at the buoy in the Port of Malaga
It has already dropped more than one degree since yesterday (26.8)
By Thursday it is expected to have dropped to about 22 degrees
so that the sensation of heat and high temperatures will decrease
Sooner or later the cold weather puts in an appearance in Malaga province for the winter
With any cold front the fireplaces in the province's most traditional restaurants and taverns are lit to welcome customers
In many of them it is also the ideal time to savour the best comfort foods such as 'migas'
a fried-breadcrumb dish of humble origins associated with cold
Teaming up this type of food with a roaring fire is a gastronomic pairing few could resist from December to February
Here are some of those places where migas and a good fireplace in the dining room are not found lacking on these wintry days
This is one of the most traditional restaurants in Malaga province
At the foot of the Sierra de las Cabras mountain range
it is time to light the fireplace and savour its 'migas completas' (fried breadcrumbs with other ingredients added)
they go to town on these dishes as much as many others on their menu
where tradition is not at odds with quality or good presentation
It is one of the oldest inns in the province
Location
In the corner of Malaga that is Rincón de la Victoria there are several restaurants that still make 'migas benalbinas'
the nickname of this village that was once the most important town in the municipality
Among them is the one located just off the main road
known for its grilled meats but also for being one of the most committed to Malaga cuisine
As well as a good 'gazpachuelo' (a hot version of gazpacho that comes with extra ingredients) or a gamey dish from the surrounding hills (Los Montes)
there is no shortage of migas with pork loin
In the main dining area you can warm up by the fireplace
Location
Oranges and pomegranates usually accompany the migas at this restaurant in Valle de Abdalajís
known for its commitment to the most traditional gastronomy since its very beginnings
With a good crusty bread that is also made in Valle de Abdalajís
the migas are cooked over a low heat with small pieces of 'chorizo' and 'zurrapa de lomo' (pork loin sausage)
The 'colorá' lard (the orange colour comes from using paprika) makes this dish more creamy
other ingredients such as fried eggs or more chorizo are added on the side
They can be ordered simply with oranges and pomegranates
plus the pork-based ingredients necessary to give flavour and texture to the breadcrumbs
The restaurant has a large fireplace in its dining area
Location
In the Guadalhorce valley there are also many options where you can enjoy traditional migas relatively close to the fireplace
One of the best examples is Los Morenos venta
which is also one of the oldest in the area with over 50 years of history
in its cosy dining room with a splendid fireplace
you can enjoy migas during the coldest months of the year
which are as traditional as they are tasty
Location
located just before entering the village of Comares
has two fireplaces to give warmth and atmosphere to all corners of the dining room
As such customers get to enjoy not only a pleasant temperature indoors
but also two other fundamental attractions to be found in this locale
the panoramic views that live up to the tourist slogan of the locality as the 'balcón de la Axarquía'
Then there's the traditional gastronomy of the area
To these must be added other essential dishes from the local cuisine
such as 'chivo al ajillo' (roasted goat kid in garlic)
'carrillada' (pork cheeks) or 'leche frita' (fried milk curd)
Location
It is one of the oldest eateries in Andalucía
although it is difficult to know in which year it was founded
those who have visited this place know perfectly well that one of the star dishes is the 'huevos a lo bestia'
which is a generous portion of traditional migas
accompanied by a generous piece of pork loin
a couple of eggs are served to give the name to this typical Malaga winter dish
It is best to book a table near the fireplace to best enjoy it
Location
Located opposite the Zambra mountain slopes linking Antequera to Malaga
a name used by Miguel de Cervantes in his writings
this old coaching inn is one of the ideal places to take shelter from the cold at this time of year
For one thing there is a sizeable fireplace in the centre of the dining room
one of its most famous dishes is its migas
which are cooked the old-fashioned way with a great deal of patience and the heat of the firewood
It is a combination that attracts many diners in the colder months of the year in search of the most genuine gastronomy of the Montes de Málaga
Location
On the winding road that links Malaga with Colmenar there are many restaurants where there is no shortage of migas or a good fireplace
That is why a good option is the one known as Venta Galwey
located at a crossroads between the Montes de Málaga and the village of Comares
There the fireplace is almost as generous as the portion of migas that is usually served on the coldest days of the year
Location
In the Serranía de Ronda there are many options for enjoying genuine migas
there are also restaurants where it is easy to find them at this time of year
Then there are some where there is a fireplace close by
as is the case of the Audalázar restaurant in Atajate
the least inhabited village in the Ronda area that nevertheless boasts a good range of restaurants
Location
in inland Malaga province there are many other places where on the coldest days of the year you can enjoy migas by the fire
Puerto del León and El Pinar (Montes de Málaga)
Talillas and El Cortijuelo (Villanueva del Trabuco)
It's the first time he has visited the beach and that rhythmic coming and going of the salt-water waves puzzles him
There are many dog-related stories on the dog beach where the Totalán stream meets the sea
albeit with no fresh water as it is bone dry
One such curiosity of this beach is that it is located right on the border between two municipalities
As for the dogs,many breeds can be spotted here
From a Maltese bichon that doesn't like being near the water to a labrador that pushes its owner to throw the ball into the sea
run into the waves as soon as their owner lets them off the leash
Years ago it was decided that this dry riverbed
which separates or unites - depending on how you look at it - the Malaga district of La Araña and La Cala del Moral in Rincón de la Victoria
Canines also have the right to bathe on the beach
some owners prefer to take their dogs there later in the evening to avoid burnt paw-pads
holes dug everywhere in the sand and a lot of mad zoomies are part of the daily scene at this dog beach
which cannot brag about being the best in the province
but at least it's a well-defined space for dogs
If its sand has little resemblance to the nicer sand on other beaches in La Axarquía
from the shoreline heading into the shallow waters it doesn't get any better
It's a real rocky area that many of these furry friends of ours can manage to avoid by letting themselves float on the water
although there is a sign nearby reminding you that this is not a beach classified as a bathing area
it's a good way to avoid possible complaints from the public
Just as dogs are not allowed to bathe or even stay under the beach brollies on much of Malaga's coastline
it's good to see a little exclusivity for our four-legged friends
however uncomfortable this beach may be for us
On the signage the beach is apparently open to all pets
ferrets or reptiles have been spotted here
Most dog beaches are uncomfortable stretches of poor quality sand or worse
There is no municipality on a stretch of coastline like the one in Malaga province that has decided to designate a Blue Flag or Q for Quality beach when it is solely a beach for dogs
there are many curiosities at the mouth of this dry riverbed called Totalán that are not seen on other beaches in Andalucía
the more astute humans take advantage of the two bridges that cross the dried-up stream to find a shady spot to park up all day long
either for themselves or for their vehicles
some of those cars end up under a layer of dust
Those who prefer to park on the tarmac area have a labyrinth of dead-end streets nearby to negotiate
Every summer's day there are dozens of reversing manoeuvres happening
Sometimes there are two-way roads with one way occupied by drivers who
There is a pedestrian walkway that also catches the eye as it is part of some major hiking trails
There are signs for the Senda Litoral and the Gran Senda de Málaga
reminding us that this is part of an itinerary that links Malaga city with Rincón de la Victoria
this footbridge is a pedestrianised border-crossing
where hardly anyone gives any importance to the fact that it is the official boundary between two municipalities
in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic
when that pathway over Totalán had its own special significance
It was a time when the public had restricted mobility between municipalities
did not think about the possibility of being fined by the Local or National Police for hopping over the border
Right next to the bridge there is an area for caravans
which is the perfect place for many tourists with dogs to set up camp
A dog beach and only a few metres away the districts of La Cala del Moral and La Araña
Between this caravan area and the road is a house that stoically remains
surrounded by the traffic and noise from the main road
It is right next to what was once known as the 'Curva de la Muerte' (Curve of Death)
due to the high accident rate on this stretch of road
For more than two decades the homeowner has been complaining about vehicles driving onto her property
"My friends don't want to come here anymore for fear of accidents," she said
the motorway was opened to relieve the traffic between La Araña and La Cala del Moral
for it to become saturated again at certain peak times
the dogs don't worry about the traffic as they frolic on their beach
A night market on the promenade of Rincón de la Victoria on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol begins on Saturday 15 June
signalling the start of summer in the coastal town
The market will be on every day from 8pm to midnight and will run until 15 September
The town hall has announced that there will be 48 stalls
giving “an opportunity for more small business owners and traders to carry out this activity
offering the visiting public a greater variety of crafts and articles,” said Rincón councillor Lola Ramos
The 48 stalls will be selling a variety of craft products
as well as a stall run by the Rincón Contigo association which will be selling books and soft toys to raise money to support and help families in the town
Rincón de la Victoria town hall on the eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol has published a municipal bylaw which includes a series of measures for the use of its beaches this summer
The announcement coincided with the start of its summer lifeguard service on Saturday 1 June
The councillor for beaches Sergio Díaz explained
a document has been drawn up containing the rules and recommendations for the correct functioning of all the services.”
This year for the first time the installation of tents for private use and to provide shade will be allowed up to a maximum size of 3x3 metres at a distance of at least 15 metres from the shore at high tide
the councillor recalled that “it is forbidden to camp or to set up any tents
structures with tarpaulins or other shelters”
stressed “the importance of respecting these rules on the beaches to ensure the normality and tranquillity of residents and users
Our job is to offer optimal beaches for the good use and enjoyment of all”
Smoking is totally prohibited in the following areas: Rincón de la Victoria (area between Diosa Noctiluca and Plaza Pepe El Boticario)
La Cala del Moral (area between Sala Mare Nostrum and accessible bathing point for people with reduced mobility)
and Torre de Benagalbón (area between the mouth of the Arroyo Serrezuela and Calle Planetario)
the showers and footbaths will not be in use due to the ongoing drought and barbecues and small bonfires are prohibited
Fishing from the shore and underwater fishing is prohibited in bathing areas from 9am to 10pm
Fishing of any kind is also prohibited in the El Cantal cliffs area of La Cala del Moral
The sale of any product is also prohibited on the beach
as well as the provision of services without municipal authorisation
No vehicles may be parked or driven on the beach
and the reservation of space on the beaches is forbidden at any time of the day or night