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Property paradise
A BRANDNEW report released on Monday, May 22 has revealed that three Axarquia towns are among the most soughtafter destinations for foreign people buying property in Spain.
Competa ranked highest, in seventh place on the national list with a 57 per cent interest rate from buyers searching for property. Sayalonga and Canillas de Albaida came in ninth place in a tie, both attracting a 54 per cent interest rate from buyers seeking property.
Situated in the easternmost part of Malaga Province, within the beautiful region of Axarquia, Competa and Canillas de Albaida lie at the foothills of the Natural Park of Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara, and Alhama.
They are also close to wellknown destinations Frigiliana, Nerja, and VelezMalaga, which are widely celebrated as the jewels of the region. Sayalonga, not far from VelezMalaga and the entire coastal area of Axarquia, completes this trio.
According to the report, Idealista currently lists 398 properties for sale in Competa, followed by 95 in Sayalonga and 90 in Canillas de Albaida. The average price per square metre of property in Canillas de Albaida is the lowest, standing at €1,443.
Traditional celebration
THE towns of El Trapiche and Los Pepones in VelezMalaga were a hub of excitement and cultural celebrations as they hosted their traditional Romeria festivals over the weekend.
These traditional religious celebrations saw locals pay homage to San Isidro Labrador and the Inmaculada saints, with pilgrimage processions that captivated locals and visitors alike on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
Cuban sensations
THE renowned musical trio ‘Habana Vieja’ is preparing to take to the stage at Almuñecar’s Casa de la Cultura in a performance on Thursday, June 1, bringing a sensational medley of Cuban music to town.
Hitting the stage in the auditorium with their infectious rhythms from 7pm, Habana Vieja promises to deliver the very best of Cuban music in a lively performance. The Malagabased band bring the authentic beats of Cuba to the stage in performances that regularly attract rave reviews from audiences.
Organised by the Friends of El Trapiche Association and the Ermita de Los Pepones Association, the festivities were a testament to the rich heritage of the region with locals turning out in traditional Andalucian flamenco dress for the occasion. El Trapiche saw a lively religious procession, led by the renowned ‘Coro Romero de El Trapiche’ choir which left the parish church and wound around the town’s streets before culminating at the scenic Benamocarra School Farm.
Meanwhile, Los Pepones saw a heartfelt pilgrimage from the chapel to the town’s river, followed by a community meal at the picturesque Benamargosa River.
The events concluded with solemn masses before the return processions, leaving lasting memories of cherished traditions and the traditional spirit of VelezMalaga.
Their carefully curated repertoire includes beloved classics such as ‘Guantanamera’, ‘Che comandante’, ‘La Negra Tomasa’, and ‘El camisón de Pepa’. Audiences will be transported straight to the heart of the Caribbean by their stirring performance.
The concert marks the beginning of a vibrant cultural programme for the month of June.
