19 - 25 October 2023
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Anna Ellis NERJA, the enchanting coastal gem, has once again taken centre stage as the backdrop for an exciting new cinematic venture. ‘After the Summer’, a film directed by the Andalucian visionary Yolanda Cen teno, features a starstudded cast, includ ing the illustrious Juan Diego Botto and the captivating Alejandra Jimenez. Pictureperfect landscapes have played a pivotal role in bringing this film to life. El Chorrillo Cove and the sunkissed Calahonda Beach, along with the old N 340 road that winds from Nerja to Tor rox, serve as the canvas upon which this cinematic masterpiece is painted. The allure of Nerja’s natural beauty once again captivates audiences and filmmakers alike. Nerja has always been a favoured des tination for production companies, and it’s easy to see why. Its picturesque landscapes and wel coming community offer the ideal back
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drop for both series and movies. In fact, you won’t have to wait long for more cinematic wonders to unfold, as two ad ditional productions are already in the works for the coming months. But the magic of Nerja doesn’t end with the films. Soon, a group of British location scouts
will embark on a fascinating journey through Andalucia, organised by the An dalucia Film Commission and Turismo Andaluz. Their adventure will take them to Cor doba, Sevilla, Carmona, and in Malaga, they’ll have the pleasure of exploring the captivating towns of Nerja and Frigiliana.
Coastal walk Image: Ayuntamiento de Vélez-Málaga / Facebook
THE Coastal Path in Velez Malaga is rapidly evolving, with exciting developments that have transformed the landscape in recent months. From the picturesque stretch connecting Chilches to Benajarafe to the east ernmost part extending in to Torrox, this enchanting pathway is flourishing. Most recently, a brand new section, spanning nearly 800 metres, has been unveiled to the pub lic. This segment gracefully weaves its way from the end of the El Cañuelo ur banisation to the tranquil Patasecas stream. This summer, another milestone was achieved when the last section be tween Chilches and Bena jarafe was completed. Stretching 487.31 me tres, it traverses the scenic landscape between the Patasecas and Las Adelfas
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streams, culminating at the Benajarafe promenade. It’s a pathway that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. But the journey doesn’t end there. The final piece of the puzzle, a 1.1kilome trelong section, is current ly under construction, promising to be the crown
jewel of this coastal won der.
It will link the Chilches stream to the ‘Antiguo Camino de Chilches a Velez’ ravine, marking the grand finale at the end of the El Cañuelo urbanisation. This eagerly anticipated addition will not only en rich the landscape, but also further connect the hearts of the neighbouring com munities, creating an invit ing tapestry of natural beauty and serenity along the coast.
ON Friday, October 6, Competa and its sur rounding villages came together in a heartwarm ing display of solidarity. More than 170 people gathered at Restaurante Siddhartha on the Rock to support not one, but two noble causes: the Cudeca Hospice and MacMillan Cancer Support. The turnout was recordbreaking, show casing the generosity and camaraderie that thrives in Competa. The event’s organisers couldn’t have been prouder. They expressed their gratitude to the people of Competa, say ing, “Competa, you con tinue to amaze with your generous effort, time, and support.” An impressive €2,346.11 was raised,
with more than €1,500 of that amount designated for the Cudeca Founda tion. The funds raised will go a long way in support ing the incredible work of MacMillan Cancer Sup port and Cudeca Cancer Care, who provide a unique and muchneed ed brand of care for those facing life’s tough est challenges. In 2021, the Cudeca Foundation made a sig nificant impact. They at tended to over 1,780 in dividuals battling advanced cancer and other illnesses, extending their care and support to more than 2,400 family members. This is a testament to the lifechanging work that these organisations undertake.