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Ryanair Adds Six European Routes and 92,000 Seats at Málaga Airport

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Ryanair Adds Six European Routes and 92,000 Seats at Málaga Airport

Ryanair expands its winter 2026/2027 schedule at Málaga Airport with six new European routes and 92,000 additional seats, improving off-season access to Nerja and the Axarquía.

Oct 17, 2026

Norwegian Escape Mega Cruise Ship Makes Debut at Motril Port

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Norwegian Escape Mega Cruise Ship Makes Debut at Motril Port

The mega cruise ship Norwegian Escape has completed its maiden call at the Port of Motril, bringing over 5,000 passengers and crew to the Costa Tropical.

Oct 17, 2026

Cottage Bookings Leap 450% in Andalucía for 2027 Solar Eclipse

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Cottage Bookings Leap 450% in Andalucía for 2027 Solar Eclipse

Rural cottage bookings across Andalucía have surged by 450% ahead of the 2027 solar eclipse, with holidaymakers favouring countryside stays over soaring hotel rates.

Oct 17, 2026

Gibralfaro Rally Prompts Weekend Road Closures Across Axarquía

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Gibralfaro Rally Prompts Weekend Road Closures Across Axarquía

The 35th Rallye Gibralfaro takes place in Axarquía this weekend, bringing temporary road closures and diversions across several inland mountain routes.

Oct 16, 2026

Solar Eclipse Frenzy Triggers Surge in Málaga Hotel Rates

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Solar Eclipse Frenzy Triggers Surge in Málaga Hotel Rates

A surge in international demand for the August 2027 total solar eclipse has driven hotel rates across Málaga province up to 7,000 euros a night.

Oct 16, 2026

Málaga Temporarily Halts Low Emission Zone Traffic Fines

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Málaga Temporarily Halts Low Emission Zone Traffic Fines

Málaga City Council has paused traffic fines for its Low Emission Zone (ZBE) starting 14 October 2026, offering welcome flexibility for drivers travelling from Nerja.

Oct 16, 2026

Spain Approves €6.6M Upgrade for Key A-7 Junction to Nerja

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Spain Approves €6.6M Upgrade for Key A-7 Junction to Nerja

Spain has approved a €6.6M overhaul of the A-7 highway junction at Caleta de Vélez, promising smoother airport transfers and safer travel toward Nerja.

Oct 15, 2026

Gran Senda de la Axarquía (GR 242) Guide Available for Autumn Hikers

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Gran Senda de la Axarquía (GR 242) Guide Available for Autumn Hikers

The Diputación de Málaga has made the official digital topoguide for the Gran Senda de la Axarquía (GR 242) available, offering trail maps for autumn hikers.

Oct 12, 2026

IRONMAN 70.3 to Close N-340 Between Málaga and Torrox Costa

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IRONMAN 70.3 to Close N-340 Between Málaga and Torrox Costa

The IRONMAN 70.3 race will close the N-340 coastal highway between Málaga and Torrox Costa on Sunday, 18 October 2026, requiring drivers to use the A-7.

Oct 12, 2026

Malaga Airport Expansion Scheduled to Begin in 2029

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Malaga Airport Expansion Scheduled to Begin in 2029

Malaga Airport is preparing for a major seven-year expansion starting in 2029 following record-breaking summer traffic of up to 107,000 daily passengers.

Oct 11, 2026

Torre del Mar Out-of-Hours Clinic Closed Through 13 October

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Torre del Mar Out-of-Hours Clinic Closed Through 13 October

The out-of-hours emergency clinic in Torre del Mar is temporarily closed for maintenance from 10 to 13 October, with urgent care redirected to Vélez-Sur.

Oct 11, 2026

Torre del Mar Emergency Care Temporarily Moves to Vélez-Sur

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Torre del Mar Emergency Care Temporarily Moves to Vélez-Sur

Torre del Mar's health centre emergency service has temporarily moved to Centro de Salud Vélez-Sur for three days due to maintenance work, starting Saturday 10 October.

Oct 11, 2026