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IN a major step forward, Marbella’s City Council gave the green light to four projects with a total investment of €54 million, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, July 11.

GET ready for a splash­tacular event this August! Marbella is preparing to host its Third Open Water Swim at the picturesque Playa El Cable on Saturday, August 19.

This incredible competition offers various distance categories and expects a massive turnout of 250 to 300 swimmers.

Lisandro Vieytes, councillor for Sports, shared that the main goal of this event is to promote outdoor sports and showcase the beauty of Playa El Cable, known for its Blue Flag status and hosting other exciting competitions.

Marbella Swimming Club representatives, Alberto Álvarez and Elena Marín, shared the details as they announced the event on Wednesday, July 19.

The first challenge is a tough 2,000 ­ metre swim, starting at 10am and featuring the iconic Cable Tower as a distance marker. Young swimmers can dive into a 350 metre race, and there’s also a 100 metre category for swimmers with disabilities.

Swimmers must register by Wednesday, August 16 via the Dorsal Chip sports website. Both registered and non­registered swimmers are welcome to compete.

Vieytes and the club representatives are eager to see local sports lovers sign up for this amazing swim.

This decision strengthens Marbella’s reputation as a hub for investment and highlights authorities’ commitment to quality development. José Eduardo Díaz, the councillor for Urban Planning explained that these licences for construction contribute to their vision of prosperity for Marbella.

The approved projects include two residential complexes, with 45 and 46 homes in San Pedro Alcántara, with a combined budget of €18 million.

Additionally, the council granted licences for 96 properties in the Los Monteros area, valued at €25 million. Lastly, two single­family homes in Nueva Andalucia received a construction budget of €2 million.

In addition to these exciting developments, the city council has also introduced a streamlined process to encourage the installation of solar panels.

PINTS of refreshment flowed at Benalmadena’s Craft Beer Fair which began on Friday, July 21 at the Los Nadales Fairgrounds.

Councillor Yolanda Peña held a toast to the event, which gave locals and visitors a chance to discover brews beyond the typical draught you’d get at any bar.

Peña explained that while Spain drinks a lot of beer, there isn’t much “beer cul­