Passengers on the popular coastal bus service between Malaga and Velez-Malaga are going to have to adapt to new ticketing rules following the town’s entry into the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium. Line 260, which serves around 30 stops across three towns with departures every 45 minutes on weekdays, no longer accepts electronic tickets bought through the Alsa app.

Available ways to pay for journeys

Users can travel with the green consortium card, buy paper tickets from authorised sales points, or pay cash directly to the driver. Bank card payments are still unavailable on board. The change took effect on May 1, coinciding with Velez-Malaga’s integration into the public transport body.

Consortium officials confirm the Alsa mobile application stopped offering advance tickets for this route from that date. The bus operator says they are exploring ways to restore convenient advance purchase options that many regular travellers previously enjoyed.

Cheaper fares create major savings

Integration into the consortium has made substantial price reductions for daily commuters. A trip from Velez-Malaga to central Malaga now costs just 95 cents instead of the previous €3.96. Frequent users stand to save over hundreds of euros annually on this journey alone.

Families with multiple children, adults under 30, and kids under 15 gain extra discounts through the green card system.

Wider benefits for local residents

Around 33,000 people in the area can obtain the green card from numerous tobacconists, kiosks, and bookshops. The bus company stresses these economic advantages are the primary gain from the integration process.

Alsa continues working with Malaga Province transport officials to potentially reintroduce digital ticket options in the future. Until then, commuters should plan journeys using the approved payment methods to ensure smooth travel on this key coastal connection.

Salobreña welcomes visitors eager to experience its conversion into an expansive outdoor art space as part of Artepeazos 2026. Murals, installations and sculptures will occupy facades, plazas and quiet corners, providing Mediterranean views from the Costa de Granada.

Visitors wandering the streets will receive the chance to observe artists actively creating works in public locations. Interactions allow insight into creative methods almost from the beginning while conversations happen as forms develop.

Artepeazos functions as one distinctive cultural gathering in a coastal town. A combination of street art, modern creations and historic elements occurs directly in the centre of Salobreña.

Installations receive design to incorporate town features such as tight lanes, painted walls and public zones that form essential parts of the finished pieces. Walks through the area lead to unexpected encounters with new artworks in a natural manner without set paths to follow.

Artists bring distinct perspectives to the event

Creators contribute styles and expressions that differ greatly from one another. Shared traits centre on capacity to modify environments and produce memorable effects. Abdulkadir Hocaoglu, Jose Manuel Trigueros, Manolo Mesa, Tabata Osborne, Miguel Fernandez Hierro, Zabala, Peyo, Arquicostura Studio, Sergio Delicado and Taquen number among the participants. Examination of individual backgrounds and past projects delivers value for enthusiasts of this art form.

Real-time creation sets Artepeazos apart

Observation of works progressing on site delivers an intimate and dynamic alternative to conventional displays. Residents and guests notice gradual changes in the townscape over time. Such direct involvement creates stronger connections between the art, its makers and those who view it. People find this approach refreshing because the art integrates so closely with everyday surroundings in the town.

Final days programme starts Friday 29 May

The conclusion of the sculpture symposium occurs Friday, May 29, with presentations and closure of works in Parque Nuevo de la Fuente. Murals reach completion in Salobreña and Caleta the same day. Workshop sessions dedicated to Bagaceira and Sugarcrete begin at 17:30 in Acalenca within the Loma neighbourhood. Guided visits around pieces in Casco Antiguo start at 7pm. Live music and activities happen in Acalenca from 8pm.

Saturday, May 30 features guided visits to 2026 works, including routes by sculptures and murals, from 9.30am. A drawing workshop named Zumo de Granada runs at 10.30am in Parque Nuevo de la Fuente. Fiesta for Artepeazos 2026 begins at 1.30pm in Parque Nuevo de la Fuente and incorporates meals, live music with DJ sets and bar services. Sunday, May 31, includes guided visits to 2026 works and festival closure. For more information, check the official website artepeazos.com.

Residents in Nerja can look forward to the annual Noche en Blanco with great fondness as Friday, May 22, approaches. Free events will fill streets and squares from six in the evening until midnight to create opportunities for everyone to enjoy music, dance and art created by neighbours who pour their passion into every performance.

Fifteen years have established this occasion as a key moment when people celebrate their shared identity through selfless dedication. Local collectives contribute their time and skills without expectation of reward to turn the occasion into a genuine expression of collective pride and unity that defines the spirit of Nerja.

Tradition of Noche en Blanco in Nerja

Nerja organises this special night each year to honour its rich heritage through performances by local schools of music and dance as well as various artist associations. Paintings, photographs and lacework appear at different locations accompanied by concerts from choirs and bands composed of residents who dedicate their talents freely for the enjoyment of all.

What Noche en Blanco means for the community

Residents see the event as more than entertainment because it strengthens friendships and invites visitors to experience authentic local life in a way that feels personal and inclusive. Culture councillor Ana María Muñoz expressed sincere thanks to all groups involved and urged Nerjeños and guests to participate fully in the 2026 programme. Her words reflect how deeply this night touches hearts and builds connections across generations and backgrounds, creating an atmosphere of true togetherness.

Details of activities planned for the evening

Plaza Cavana hosts shows from the music and dance school, followed by guitarists and other performers. Balcón de Europa features lace exhibitions and a band concert. Additional spots include photographic displays and storytelling sessions, all accessible without tickets to ensure broad participation from the public.

Embracing Summer with open arms

Nerja uses Noche en Blanco to greet warmer days ahead through joyful gatherings that remind everyone of the town’s warm spirit and welcoming nature for both long-time residents and newcomers. Visitors discover the place through the eyes of its own people to foster a sense of belonging that lingers long after the music fades into the night sky, leaving fond recollections. By the way, tradition says that you wear white!