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Ruins restored
A MAJOR cleaning intervention has begun to restore Almuñecar’s Roman ruins to their former glory. The council completed the first phase of the cleaning project on the Roman aqueduct located in Torrecuevas on Friday, January 20.
Authorities decided on the cleanup after the aqueduct suffered damage from landslips and weathering. The aqueduct also bore the marks of local construction work, with pieces of cement and other debris stuck to its walls. The aqueduct is a distinctive landmark and is crucial to the town’s more than 3,000 year history and links to the Roman Empire. studies in recent years due to her incredible condition, as one of the best preserved skeletons ever found in Europe.
Almuñecar Council invested more than €40,000 in the maintenance work which required specialist analysis by architect, Pilar Aranda and special cleaning tools to avoid damage to the centuriesold walls of the aqueduct. Specialist masonry work is also required at certain sections of the wall to keep repair work in keeping with the original construction.
The aqueduct is one of 23 important historical landmarks and more than 50 archaeological sites in Almuñecar, which are key in attracting tourists to the town each year.
PREPARATIONS are well and truly underway for VelezMalaga’s biggest carnival since before the pandemic which is set to be held from Friday, February 10 with two days packed full of vibrant festivities.
The council held a press conference to launch the carnival on Saturday, January 21, where authorities unveiled this year’s concert poster which features a burst of colourful carnival decorations and costume items against a backdrop of historical attractions in the town.
The poster is the handiwork of Manuel Lorente Vico, a talented local artist and carnival lover.
Pepita went on exhibition at the Nerja Museum, where she is currently the most popular exhibit, attracting history lovers from all over and drawing attention from tourists keen to discover more about their holiday destination.
The popularity of the presentation featuring Pepita at the tourism fair is sure to guarantee continued visitors to the exhibition and other exciting events being held by the museum over the next few months.
Alongside the poster, musical performances also gave guests at the ceremony a taster of the carnival spirit which is expected to fill the town’s streets in February. Music groups ‘El abandonao’, ‘Hombres de Honor’, ‘Las Ruinas Mayas’ and ‘Los Castizos’ all gave incredible performances on the night.
The annual carnival will arrive at the Teatro del Carmen on Friday, February 10 with the traditional carnival proclamation followed by music, dancing and carnival parades. More details to follow.
THE latest tourism venture in La Herradura received plenty of attention at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid. A presentation on the five star Daia hotel was well received by an audience of tourism industry professionals, as the fair opened on Wednesday, January 18.
The five star hotel, which will boast more than 200 luxury rooms in a beachfront setting is the first of its kind in the region, and is set to attract a new demographic of tourists to Axarquía, those seeking tranquil, romantic getaways.
Industry professionals were stunned by the unique characteristics of the hotel in the
