DURING Monday’s nationwide blackout, the Emergency Coordination Center (112) received more than 6,000 calls from Andalucia, five times the number of normal days.  The emergency center received 3,581 calls in the hour following 12pm. Although the authorities told citizens that they should only call 112 in an emergency, the number of calls normaly quintupled.  READ MORE Zap squad!:  Ukraine’s  Zelensky …

Educational activities in Estepona Port. Credit: Marinas del Mediterráneo Marinas del Mediterraneo has teamed up with Turismo Marinaro Costa del Sol to bring the cultural heritage of the sea to Estepona’s residents and tourists. Both organizations have signed a partnership agreement in order to promote sustainable tourism, which is closely linked to Estepona’s Mediterranean roots and fishing tradition. They want …

Local espeteros grill sardines. Credit: Mijas Town Hall Are you looking for a traditional and fun way to celebrate May 1st? La Cala de Mijas is the place to be for this much-loved tradition. SardinadaThe event will see more than 600 kg of sardines cooked and given away for free. The event begins at noon in Plaza del Torreon and …