Sunny spells

level of 10 per cent, authorities are exploring options to en‐sure that water shortages are not severe this year.

The forecast for the week ahead is a continuation of the warm and sunny conditions, with only slight drops in night time temperatures. The inland parts of Axarquia will experi‐ence stable temperatures, making it a perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the glori‐ous weather.

The Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts clear skies with a few high clouds and some low clouds and mists on the coast, with the possibility of fog. Light winds make for comfortable conditions for enjoying out‐door activities.

The other, ‘The Evolution of Mediterranean Traditional Architecture’, will feature a special guest appearance from Michel Dupey, the man‐ager of Les Rivages, a French property developer investing millions in luxury homes in the area.

With the region experienc‐ing a prolonged period of sun‐shine, Axarquia continues to be a top destination for those seeking a relaxing and enjoy‐able vacation with beautiful weather and stunning scenery.

Water lifeline Walking warriors

Canillas De La Albaida

are putting their best foot forward with the second solidarity walk with the Es‐peranza Breast Cancer As‐sociation of Axarquia set to take place on Sunday, April 23. This event is open to everyone, and it promises to be a fun‐filled day of outdoor activity for a great cause.

Participants will meet at the Tourist Office in the Axarquia municipality at 9am, where they will receive a walker’s kit fea ‐turing a backpack, a cap, and breakfast. The walk is a low‐difficulty eight kilo‐metre circular route, with 70 per cent of the path running through a beauti‐ful forest path.

The trail is suitable for the whole family and of ‐fers stunning views from the Sierras Tejeda Almi ‐ jara Natural Park.

The mayor of Canillas de Albaida, Jorge Martin, launched the event, say ‐ing registration is open until Thursday, April 20, for a donation of €5. Funds raised will support Esperanza in providing es‐sential services for breast cancer patients and their families, such as coun ‐selling, and workshops.

It promises to be a fun ‐filled day of exercise, fresh air, and stunning views, all while support ‐ing a great cause.

ONE of the main industries of Axarquia is agriculture and it depends on two major climate events, warm weather and plenty of rain.

It currently has more than enough of one and very little of the other which has prompted a warning from Asaja Malaga (The Young Farmer’s Associa‐tion) that drought has become a constant problem.

This has also had an affect on those raising livestock and with hardly any new grass growing and precious little wa‐ter available, those farmers are also suffering as they are hav‐ing to buy fodder and use pre‐cious water reserves.

Apart from agricultural use, there is a major need for water for local residents as well as the ever‐growing number of tourist visitors but there is a glimmer of hope ahead as one way to cope with water short‐ages is to turn salt water from the Mediterranean into clean water for irrigation.

It appears the Junta de An‐dalucia is looking to resolve the situation by finally pushing through long demanded legis‐lation to create at least two new desalination plants that would alleviate the situation.

FOLLOWING the success of last year’s Cultural Week in La Viñuela, the event re‐turns from Monday, April 17 for six action‐packed days of activities.

The event will get under‐way with a launch ceremo‐ny at the town hall at 6pm on Monday, April 17, which will be followed by the opening of a photo exhibi‐tion, a video showing and a concert given by local schoolchildren.

The action will continue on Tuesday and Wednes‐day with talks and work‐shops on topics including historical women and recy‐cling. On Thursday, April 20, the town is set to hold an inspirational charity walk to raise funds for the Axarquia Women’s Breast Cancer Association.

On Friday, April 21, the town will celebrate ‘Book Day’ along with storytelling and poetry recital sessions. The action will come to a close on Saturday, April 22 after another packed day of community workshops in‐cluding dance classes which are open to all.