Like everywhere also in Andalusia all kinds of interesting things happen every day, such as fiestas and festivals, culinary gatherings, processions, special exhibitions, but there's also news on the housing market or changed regulations. To make it easy for you, we bundle some interesting articles in this section so that you have everything at a glance.

 

Een man maakt een foto voor een Spaans huis van zijn echtgenote op vakantie
Do you rent out your home in Spain? Or are you planning to buy a property in Andalusia with the idea of renting it out (partially) as a holiday home? Then it's important to stay informed about the latest regulations regarding tourist rentals in Spain. As of July 1, 2025, changes will again be introduced regarding the registration requirements for short-term rentals. In this article, we summarize the most important points for you.

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 Calendar of activities in the Axarquía in June, July and August 2025

It is summer here and that means not only sunny and warm days, but it is also the time of the Ferias. Over the next few weeks, there will be a party somewhere in La Axarquía every weekend. If you are in the area, a visit is definitely worthwhile!

La Vinuela reservoir at sunrise

As we mentioned earlier, the water level of La Viñuela reservoir has been rising. At that time, it was about 21.7% full. It has now climbed to over 50%! After years of severe drought, the water crisis in the Axarquía region of Málaga finally seems to be reaching a turning point. La Viñuela reservoir – the largest in the province – is more than half full for the first time in years thanks to unusually wet winter months, offering relief to local farmers, residents, and officials.

However, despite this positive news, the situation remains fragile. The region’s water infrastructure is outdated and, in many cases, incapable of delivering adequate or reliable water to inland villages.

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Restaurant terrace under a Spanish blue sky with many visitors.

A Vibrant Economy
From Madrid to Barcelona, restaurants and bars are overflowing with people. The bustling street life reflects Spain's economic vitality. The Economist named Spain the world's best economy in 2024 - an achievement partly due to the unique approach to migration. "Spain must choose between becoming an open and prosperous country or a closed, poor country," declared Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. His vision appears to be working: the Spanish economy grew by an impressive 3.2% last year, while other European countries lagged behind (Germany: -0.2%, France: 1.1%, Italy: 0.5%).

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A woman in black festive clothing at the Semana Santa in Velez-MalagaPhoto by Quino Alon Unsplash

Holy Week is one of the most beautiful in Andalusia, with a passion that is infectious for both visitors and members of the brotherhoods, through the music that touches us and the smell of incense and orange blossom in the streets. The processions and fervor of these celebrations in Vélez-Málaga, where we go every year, are almost impossible to explain in words and you really have to experience them in person at least once. This small capital of the Axarquía has a rich historical and cultural heritage in this area, more than 3,000 years of history which comes into its own in this year's 'Holy Week', which takes place from 13 to 20 of April.

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