Residents across Axarquia and Rincon de la Victoria stand to unlock faster, greener commutes once an ambitious transport interchange opens its gates. Drivers will be able to park vehicles on spacious grounds and hop aboard efficient shuttles straight into the city centre, cutting journey times while leaving congested roads and low-emission zone fines behind.

Smoother daily travel transforms local lives

Commuters are to gain immediate access to interurban buses and potential future metro links at this strategic site beside the Arroyo de Totalan and MA-24 motorway. Commuters from nearby Alhaurin de la Torre benefit equally, enjoying reliable connections that replace lengthy car trips with comfortable public rides. It is hoped that rush-hour traffic will ease as a result as thousands leave vehicles parked behind, freeing up urban streets for pedestrians and cyclists.

Greener mobility boosts community well-being

Sustainable transport options are coming out as the centre of daily routines for thousands of local workers and students. Cleaner air will fill neighbourhoods when fewer cars enter Malaga’s historic heart, while reduced emissions will support ambitious climate goals shared by the Malaga and Rincon councils. Shoppers and tourists will experience smoother arrivals, injecting fresh energy into the regional economy without the usual parking headaches.

Collaborative vision strengthens metropolitan links

Local councils are joining forces to create an integrated network mirroring successful models in Barcelona and Valencia. Improved coordination across operators promises unified ticketing and expanded routes, giving residents flexible choices that adapt to evolving lifestyles. Planners redesign interurban services over the coming years to match real passenger needs, delivering a forward-thinking system that puts people first.

This 53,512-square-metre facility, now fully council property after fair compensation agreements, marks a defining step toward modern mobility. Locals celebrate the promise of shorter journeys, lower stress levels, and stronger community connections that will define life in Malaga’s expanding metropolitan area for decades ahead. The Park and ride is hoped to be finished by 2028.

Social media has been on fire recently with the discovery by influencers of El Quintero, a fishmonger and fish restaurant where the fare is fresher than it can ever get inland and where one can eat like a king cheaper than almost anywhere else in Spain. El Quintero transforms ordinary market visits into memorable culinary adventures in Torre del Mar on the Malaga coast, and the curious and hungry are travelling great distances to see if the rumours are true.

This establishment combines a fishmonger counter with on-site dining tables, allowing customers to select extra fresh catches and enjoy them immediately at affordable rates. Popularity is coming from four market dining experiences and the foodie fashion across Malaga province, mirroring trends seen at Atarazanas in the capital and now thriving here in the Axarquia area.

Unique selection Define El Quintero Experience

Diners can sample an array of Andalucian classics ranging from crisp fried fish packets and sailor-style starters to elaborate seafood platters. Crisp lettuce hearts coupled with Caleta prawns in garlic sauce perfectly complement octopus pipirrana together with beefsteak tomato and avocado combinations.

Croquettes filled with scarlet prawn or red tuna tartare provide delightful variety before golden-fried selections take centre stage, including crystal prawns with egg, opened anchovies, small hake specimens or seasonal summer fries together with fried aubergines and peppers.

Abundant seafood choices await at reasonable costs

Multiple options feature sautéed clams, fine razor clams, cockles, and assorted molluscs plus crustaceans such as carabineros, prawns and crayfish. Whole fish varieties encompass sea bass, turbot, sole and monkfish, while prices stay remarkably accessible with half portions of fried octopus beginning at as low as €9, sautéed clams at €14 and select fish priced per kilo around €35.

Convenient location makes the journey worth it to

Calle del Río 28 is the address for this venue, a mere ten minutes’ walk from the beach and twenty-five minutes’ drive from central Malaga. Reviews maintain an average rating of 4.2 out of five stars drawn from forty-four submissions dated up to 13 April. Many praise exceptional freshness together with friendly, efficient service and the advantage of an integrated fish counter.

El Quintero welcomes guests daily except Mondays (as is the norm with fresh fish in Spain), operating between nine in the morning and five in the afternoon.

Crowds of residents from Motril and its surroundings are due to flock to the Parque de los Pueblos de America for three days of entertainment at the Fiesta de la Primavera 2026. Local mayor Luisa García Chamorro revealed the exciting line-up during a recent presentation.

Spring party 2026 schedule and venue details

Festivities take place across 17, 18 and 19 April in the scenic Parque de los Pueblos de América, chosen deliberately to showcase municipal green spaces as vibrant community hubs. Opening times run from 7pm until midnight on Friday, from 10am to midnight on Saturday and from 10am to 11pm on Sunday.

Diverse music programme highlights Motril Spring Party 2026

Varied musical acts feature prominently throughout the weekend, including indie, rock, pop and flamenco pop performances together with cover bands playing classic hits.

Children will particularly enjoy special segments such as the school choir performance from Colegio Cardenal Belluga and various kids’ entertainment and magic shows.

Food trucks and family activities create the perfect Spring weekend in Motril

Street food options abound with numerous food trucks serving pizzas, hamburgers, tacos, waffles and much more to suit every taste and palate. The young ones will gain dedicated zones offering K-pop dances, bouncy castles and lively entertainment.

Saturday morning brings an exhibition show from local police, firefighters and the civil protection canine unit at 10am, highlighting the dedication of those who keep public order and safety.

Green fingers gather at Teresa’s Cactus and Succulents Garden during the Spring Party

This special gathering takes place at the Teresa Cactus and Succulents Garden on 18 and 19 April. Doors open from 10.30am to 7pm for buying, selling and exchanging plants in this unique provincial attraction.

Mayor Luisa García Chamorro extends a warm welcome to everyone to join in and make the festival their own. Everything is designed to strengthen community bonds and celebrate public spaces.