NIBS EXTRA

Tree tribute

NERJA celebrated the ‘Day of Love’ differently this year, planting four trees in Plaza de Andalucia to pay tribute to four couples who have spent more than 50 years together. One of the couples has been married for 70 years!

Volunteer help

APAA Nerja are calling for new volunteers to run their boutique shop and charity shop in Nerja after several staff shortages due to holidays and sickness. To volunteer your time, please visit the shop to register your interest with staff.

Battling blaze

COURAGEOUS firefighters in Velez­Malaga took on a huge fire in a warehouse which gutted three recycling lorries and damaged another three on Sunday, February 12. Onlookers raised the alarm after seeing clouds of black smoke. The causes remain unknown.

Motorbike mad

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is set to host a major motorbike meet in April, welcoming more than 500 motorbike enthusiasts to the area. The day will include a mass bike ride, communal dinner and activities based on a shared passion.

Flood defence

AUTHORITIES in Torre del Mar have invested more than €500,000 from European funds in improving the town’s flood defences. The work will protect areas in the town centre and the east of the town against flooding during heavy rain.

Drug bust

A CRIMINAL ring of 29 people, led by three businessmen, has been broken by National Police in Axarquia. The group were allegedly in possession of more than 7,000 marihuana plants and were involved in a money laundering operation.

Betty Henderson AUTHORITIES in Axarquia have announced the completion of a stunning hiking route that offers outdoorlovers an incredible journey, showcasing the best of the region.

The 44.5 kilometre route consists of four stages with footpaths that were opened on Tuesday, February 8.

The project to create the route had an investment of more than €66,000 which included the creation of the trail, maps and accompanying resources for walkers.

The scenic trail passes through eight towns in Axarquia; Riogordo, Comares, Cutar, El Borge, Almachar, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo and Rincon