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Bridging the gap
Betty Henderson
REGIONAL authorities have unveiled a new pedestrian footbridge over the Morenas stream as part of a nearly €800,000 from the Diputación de Malaga which has been assigned to various projects in Riogordo.
The investment is part of a scheme to link Rigordo up into a nationally recognised hiking route, the ‘Great Malaga Path’ (GR249).
Authorities open a new footbridge along the GR-249 hiking trail.
The President of the Diputación de Malaga, Francisco Salado, together came together with the mayor of Riogordo, An
A RENOVATION project in Torre del Mar came to a conclusion on Monday, March 13 with a visit from deputy mayor of Torre del Mar, Jesús Pérez Atencia and the councillor for Environment, Antonio Ariza. The historic park located next to the Casa de la Viña had fallen into disrepair.
During the visit, Atencia detailed the specific action taken including new concrete flooring, benches, and repair work to walls which were previously damaged.
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tonio Alés, to open the 35 metre pedestrian footbridge which crosses the Morenas stream. Thanks to a €100,000 investment, the new bridge connects Calle Rafael Alberti with the riverside path of Morenas, connecting the town onto the GR249.
Salado explained the project not only allows residents from Riogordo to enjoy a natural leisure space, but also allows hikers to access the town. The GR249 continues to grow, covering a total of 942 kilometres and crossing four natural parks.
Reviving historic park
The project also saw the replacement of plant pots and new species of flowers being planted including bougainvillaea, and abelias.
Atencia also highlighted the importance of the project for the community saying, “This is an area that is dear to the residents of Torre del Mar. The Casa de la Viña is a part of our town’s history, and
