SUMMER SPARKS

AXARQUIA’S towns came alive on Friday, June 23, as they welcomed the summer season with vibrant celebrations to mark the festival of San Juan.

Among the highlights, Nerja’s Burriana Beach emerged as an epicentre for celebrations in the town. The beach drew in throngs of local residents and visitors eager to embrace one of the year’s longest nights and welcome the sun­soaked months ahead. The celebrations began with an electrifying performance by the famous group Los Gambones del Castillo, igniting the atmosphere before a performance by Proyecto Mandarina. At the stroke of midnight, organisers lit the grand bonfire which burned a captivating ‘júa’ effigy representing traditional beach foods like sizzling sardines and paella.

The night sky lit up with stunning fireworks, adding a touch of magic to the celebration. In keeping with tradition, many wrote wishes on paper and tossed them into the crackling flames,

ONE Axarquia town is preparing to celebrate a unique annual tradition this weekend. Macharaviaya will celebrate the traditional American holiday of the fourth of July with a focus on Texas this year.

The event, which honours Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish military officer and hero of the American Revolution, will take place on Saturday, July 1 in the town starting at 8.30pm.

The mayor of Macharaviaya, Antonio Campos, along with other local officials, launched the event last week, revealing the exciting plans for this year’s celebration.

Campos also highlighted Spain’s significant role in the American Revolution, initially