If you are looking for for an easy weekend outing with live music, handmade gifts and open bars, then Torrox Pueblo is the one on Saturday, September 26.

Crafts and music in the picture perfect village

More than 30 artisan stalls will be set up in Plaza de la Constitucion in Torrox Pueblo from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 26.

Visitors can browse handmade jewellery, local art, crafts and gifts while listening to live music in the village square. The market perfect for residents and visitors, giving locals another option for a relaxed day out in the town if you don’t fancy the beach. The popular monthly market has switched back now from it’s night time hours it has during the summer, to being held the last Saturday of every month from 10am to 2pm.

The Curry Boys entertain the crowds

Live music will fill the square from 11.30am to 1.30pm, with The Curry Boys performing popular songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. Guest DJ Antonio is also listed as poart of the day to keeo you entertained as you browse the stalls.

September 26 will be a very busy day across the local area, with Torrox’s Day of the Tourist programme also taking place in different parts of the town. Visitors planning to attend more than one event should check the latest timings and allow plenty of travel time between Torrox Pueblo and Torrox Costa, and give yourself time for parking. Don’t forget your comfortable shoes to explore the rest of the picturesque town after you have shopped till you can no more.

For anyone looking for a friendly Saturday morning activity, the artisan market is just perfect for handmade goods, a bit of retro live entertainment and a chance to enjoy the village all at your own pace. Grab yourself a coffee and take in the surroundings.

October is set to be a month for book lovers across Calvià, with the municipality’s public libraries preparing a packed programme of activities celebrating reading, storytelling and the power of books to bring people together.

The annual Month of the Library will see around 20 free activities taking place across Calvià’s seven public libraries, with something planned for children, families, young people and adults.

Rather than simply offering somewhere to borrow a book, the libraries will become meeting places for culture, creativity and community throughout the month.

From crime novels to Harry Potter

Literary fans will have plenty to get stuck into, including the launch of a new crime fiction book club.

Its first title will be Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, giving participants the chance to revisit one of the most famous works in the genre and discuss its enduring appeal.

Harry Potter fans are also being invited to put their literary knowledge to the test with a themed literary scavenger hunt, adding a more playful element to the programme.

For younger readers, storytelling sessions will offer an opportunity to discover new characters and adventures away from screens and into the pages of a book.

A new way to enjoy reading

One of the more unusual additions this year is a ‘Reading Party’, inspired by the growing trend for communal silent reading.

Rather than discussing books or taking part in a traditional book club, participants can simply bring along something they want to read and settle down alongside other book lovers.

The idea is to create a relaxed space where people can enjoy reading together while leaving phones and everyday distractions behind.

There will also be a bibliotherapy workshop, exploring how reading can be used as a tool for reflection and wellbeing.

Celebrating writers and libraries

The programme also ties in with important dates in the literary calendar, including Day of Women Writers on October 19 and International Library Day on October 24.

Other activities include workshops, book-related challenges and creative sessions, with the programme designed to encourage people who may not regularly visit their local library to discover what is on offer.

There will even be a Korean-themed culinary activity, adding an international flavour to the celebrations.

With seven municipal libraries involved, the events will take place in different parts of Calvià, making it possible for residents across the municipality to join in.

All activities are free, although some may require prior registration due to limited places.

Getting around Estepona without a car should soon become a whole lot easier.

What is changing on Estepona’s roads

Estepona council is drawing up the technical specifications for a revamp to its urban bus service ahead of the current contract’s expiry. Officials say the goal is to bring public transport in line with the town’s present and future mobility needs, with a firm focus on modernising the network, refreshing the fleet and rolling out new technology.

Draft plans are looking at a ten-year contract, a timeframe justified by the scale of investment needed to replace vehicles and add new equipment. Three routes would form the backbone of the network from the outset: Line 1 Zona Centro, Line 2 Zona Oeste and Line 3 Zona Este. Buses would run all year round, connecting the town centre with residential areas and key amenities, including Estepona Hospital.

Line 1, “Zona Centro”, loops around the old town, running from the roundabout leading into Alcazaba Beach in the east to Beverly Hills urbanisation in the west.

Line 2, “Zona Oeste”, follows a circular route from the stop on Avenida Juan Carlos I out to Bermuda Beach, calling at Estepona Hospital on the way — a fantastic addition for anyone needing to reach the medical centre without a car.

Line 3, “Zona Este”, takes a similar loop, starting at Avenida Juan Carlos I and finishing at Mar y Monte urbanisation, on the road towards Benahavis.

New hybrid buses and real-time tracking on the way

A fleet overhaul is also part of the plan. Operators would need at least four vehicles, including one spare, and every bus would have to be newly purchased rather than second-hand.

Non-plug-in hybrid buses are planned, each at least ten metres long and fitted out for passengers with reduced mobility, with dedicated wheelchair spaces, air conditioning and digital information panels. Buses would carry an operations support and information system (known locally as SAE) to manage the network in real time, tracking each vehicle’s location, monitoring punctuality and handling incidents as they arise. Passengers would get live updates both on board and at stops, covering routes and waiting times, with the system also designed to link up with external apps and services.

Card payments and local travel cards on the horizon

Contactless bank card payments would become available for tickets, and the network would be set up to accept cards from the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium (Consorcio de Transporte Metropolitano del Área de Málaga), the regional body overseeing public transport across the province.

Energy efficiency and lower emissions criteria would also feature, together with improvements to accessibility, safety, connections with other transport modes and onboard technology.

Local officials hope to eventually deliver a more modern, better-connected transport system that eases everyday journeys and strengthens links between different parts of the town