Preparing for Semana Santa 2014

The decision has already been made regarding the pregón – opening speech – for next year’s Semana Santa in Vélez-Málaga. The pregón will be given by María Dolores Benítez Téllez.

Roadworks in calles Portichuelo, Federico Vahey and Gigantes

According to the Council, the urbanisation work in calle Portichuelo is now complete, the works in calle Federico Vahey are 65% complete and work is in progress in calle Gigantes. The works, being carried out by Construcciones Verosa S.L. with a budget of €147,661.09, will see the removal of architectural barriers with the roads and pavements on one level.

New Tourist Office for Vélez

The Council is anticipating the opening of a new Tourist Office in the historical centre of Vélez-Málaga at the end of this month.

Emaús Social Dining Centre

In the period from July 31st to September 7th, the newly created Emaús Social Dining Centre has provided 17,613 daily menus (breakfast, lunch, dinner) to the needy in the community, either as eat-in in the dining room or as take-away.

Three injured in brawl

Three men, one aged 16 years, were injured on Thursday during a fight which took place at 15:20 in calle Real, Vélez-Málaga.

One dead in aircraft crash in Vélez-Málaga

One person died and another was seriously injured after their light aircraft crashed about five hundred metres from the Leoni Benabú airfield in Vélez-Málaga.

Guided tours

Vélez-Málaga Council is introducing guided tours of the major points of interest in the town, these being funded through the FEDER Iniciativa Urbana ‘De toda la Villa’ scheme.