No stone unturned

ALMUÑECAR is leaving no stone unturned in its quest for excellence as it holds an audit of three of its most popular beaches: Velilla, Puerta del Mar, and Cantarrijan beaches.

The town’s councillor for Beaches, Lucía González, announced the move on Thursday, July 20, saying that a specialised company will lead the audit. The inspection aims to help the beaches secure the coveted ‘Q de Calidad’ (Quality Q) award.

The audit aims to ensure that every aspect of the beach experience in Almuñe­

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Lucky strike

LADY Luck shone on Axarquia on Friday, July 21 as the ONCE lottery dished out €480,000 in prizes across the Malaga Province.

A whopping €400,000 went to 10 lucky winners in Velez­Malaga thanks to kiosk salesman Antonio López Romero at the El Ingenio Shopping Centre. López was thrilled to deliver the life­changing lottery winnings.

is excited to roll out this new multicultural project.

This incredible opportunity will allow locals to host exchange students, creating unforgettable memories and forging international friendships.

EduQuality’s mission is to bridge the gap between nations, offering a unique chance to experience life through a different lens.

While this particular venture is new, Iznate is no stranger to hosting exchange students.

In previous years, several families seized the opportunity, warmly embracing students from across the globe.

More good luck went out in Malaga City as José Hijano Vázquez brought good fortune by handing out €80,000 to two jackpot winners from his post. The popular ‘Cuponazo’ draw happens every Friday, offering players another chance at hitting the big time with its tempting top prize.

ONCE Director Natalia Rodríguez celebrated the windfall and said more lucky tickets are sure to come for Malaga. With the ONCE Cuponazo delivering big payouts across the region, the lottery craze is only growing.

car meets the highest quality standards. From safety measures at lifeguard stations to the services provided by beachside bars and restaurants, and the upkeep bathroom facilities, every detail is being examined.

González explained, “Our mission is to enhance the beach experience for both locals and visitors. With this audit, we want to reclaim the ‘Q de Calidad’ award for our beaches, with Cantarriján joining the goal for the first time. Together, we can raise the bar for our beaches!”

AXARQUIA is tackling the drought crisis for the local agriculture industry with innovative strategies.

The Third Drought Decree, introduced on July 19 recommends using recycled water from the Nerja wastewater plant for irrigation in eastern Axarquia, saving three cubic hectometres of water.

The regional government has also installed three boreholes in the Chillar river to improve the water supply for the region’s 220,000 residents.

Carmen Crespo, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, said these measures would ensure enough drinking