Cursed to thrill

cal mayor, Ágata González, who marvelled at the unique displays and artefacts.

Authorities hope that the museum will complement Alcaucin’s active tourism industry by offering new avenues for tourists to explore, as well as inviting locals to learn more about their town’s lengthy history.

Discovering local towns

ALMUÑECAR Council is putting on an exciting trip to the picturesque AxarquIa towns of Nerja and Frigiliana on Sunday, April 23, as part of the ‘Sexitanos en Ruta’ regional discovery programme.

The trip is the perfect opportunity for local residents to discover the hidden gems in these neighbouring towns. According to Beatriz González Orce, the Deputy Mayor, this initiative aims to promote tourism and encourage visitors to explore the beauty of these towns, “We want our local residents to participate in this fantastic proposal of Sexitanos en Ruta to discover and enjoy the unique attractions in Nerja and Frigiliana,” she said.

The trip will leave from AlmuñEcar at 11am and return at 6pm. For €10, the package includes a guide, bus transportation, and an unforgettable experience. Interested participants can register for the trip until Friday, April 14, at the Casa de la Juventud on Calle Teatro.

The trip promises a chance to explore the rich culture, scenic views, and friendly neighbours in Nerja and Frigiliana.

Betty Henderson

TALENTED author, Katie

A Lewis, is set to take Nerja by storm with her upcoming book signing event at Smiffs Nerja on Wednesday, April 19.

Hailing from Cardiff in Wales, Katie was raised in Spain and has recently published her first book in ‘The Cursed Series’, entitled ‘A Curse of Love and Law’ on Amazon. Her maiden novel has received glowing reviews from readers worldwide, including Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

Lewis’ ‘A Curse of Love and Law’ is a gripping fantasy novel about a divided world on the brink of destruction. The author has also translated her book into Spanish to offer her diverse audience more options to enjoy her gripping tale.

Katie is not only a gifted writer but also a teacher, sharing her knowledge of English, science, and maths with Spanish students. She even studied psychology for a period at the prestigious Universidad de MAlaga.

Guests can join Katie and her fans from 12pm at the Nerja book shop for a fun afternoon of book signing, chatting, and sipping on a glass of cava. Readers can also follow her journey on Facebook under ‘The Cursed Series’.

Nonagram 69

UNFORTUNATELY there was a small error in the Nonagram puzzle in Edition 1969 where the wrong let‐ter was shown in the text and the centre of the puzzle. The correct letter should have been D. Apologies to all those who struggled to find the correct solution.

Easter success

VELEZ-MALAGA bid fare‐well to another successful Semana Santa, with an 85.04 per cent hotel occupancy rate, proving its popularity with tourists. The impressive numbers are down to its charming beaches, unique attractions and bustling streets.

Film spot

EAGLE‐EYED locals spotted ‘A Place in The Sun’ filming in two destinations in Axar‐quia. Residents saw the UK property programme’s pre‐senter Craig Rowe with a couple in La Burriana and in the Balcón de Nerja on Tues‐day, March 10.

Musical jam

MUSICIANS and singers are invited to get involved with an acoustic jam session in La Vinuela on Sunday, April 16. Musicians will join Albert '’he Irishman’ for an exciting live music experience from 3pm at Ziggy’s Street Food and Tapas Bar.

Market mania

TRAPICHE market is offering a unique shopping experi‐ence each Tuesday in Los Jar‐dines del Trapiche from 9.30am‐1.30pm. Discover a variety of local fresh pro‐duce, handmade artisanal goods, and trendy clothing.

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Tornadoes

THE first officially recognised walking football team in An‐dalucia is currently seeking male players for their 50+ and 60+ teams and female players aged 40+ to join their forward‐thinking club. Con‐tact: 711 006 992.

Betty Henderson

PROPERTY lovers are prepar‐ing for a unique initiative in Almuñecar. The town is get‐ting ready to host the first‐ev‐er ‘Tu hogar en la Costa Tropi‐cal’ Property Fair on Saturday, April 15 at the Casa de la Cul‐tura.

The event will feature around 30 companies from the construction, furniture, and decoration sectors, all looking to showcase their top‐quality products and ser‐vices.

According to Javier García, the councillor for Urban Plan‐ning, the event has the full backing of Almuñecar Coun‐cil. “We hope that this edition

AXARQUIA has enjoyed an‐other week of glorious sun‐shine with temperatures soar‐ing to 30 degrees Celsius, thanks to warm winds. The stunning weather is perfect for outdoor activities, and tourists and locals alike can enjoy the beautiful beaches and pic‐turesque countryside.

While it was reported on Monday, April 10 that La Viñuela reservoir is at a low