The visit forms part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations of Mini Club Granada, which is bringing together owners of the much-loved little cars for a weekend of driving, sightseeing and social events. The Mini Club Granada’s 30th-anniversary programme provides details of the planned activities.

For residents and visitors in the Nerja area, the convoy offers a chance to see some classic examples of one of Britain’s best-known motoring icons out on the road.

British motoring history comes to Nerja

The original Mini became a motoring legend after its launch in 1959. Designed by Alec Issigonis, the compact car was celebrated for its clever use of space, distinctive appearance and agile handling.

Over the decades, the Mini developed a loyal following in Britain and beyond. Its links with the 1960s, British popular culture and motorsport have helped make well-preserved examples popular with collectors.

Classic-car gatherings continue to attract enthusiasts around Andalucia. Readers can find out more about another classic car rally on the Costa del Sol in our previous coverage.

Where to see the cars

The planned visit to the Nerja Caves provides a local highlight for classic-car fans. The attraction, officially known as the Cueva de Nerja, is one of the area’s best-known visitor destinations, attracting people with its vast underground chambers and spectacular natural formations.

Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of the convoy should check the club’s latest announcements for its expected arrival time and route before setting off. The official Nerja Caves website provides visitor information about the attraction.

The gathering follows a recent tour of the Costa Tropical by 14 classic Minis, with vehicles dating from 1960 to 1993 visiting Salobreña and neighbouring towns over the weekend of October 24 and 25.

Readers can also look back at another classic cars in Nerja story featuring a convoy of vintage SEAT 600s.

For local residents, the Mini gathering offers an opportunity to enjoy a little British motoring nostalgia on the roads around Nerja.

Residents travelling between Malaga city and the Axarquia have more bus connections from Monday, October 26, after 59 additional daily services were introduced to tackle rising demand and overcrowding.

The expansion increases the number of daily services from 386 to 445 across routes connecting Malaga, Rincon de la Victoria, Los Rubios, Torre del Mar and Velez-Malaga, according to the official announcement of 59 additional daily bus services across Malaga and Axarquia.

The expansion is intended to improve public transport connections, particularly during peak hours.

Which bus routes get more services?

The additional journeys are distributed across four main corridors, with Torre del Mar receiving the largest increase.

The daily additions are:

• Rincon de la Victoria: 12 extra services, an increase of 7.3 per cent.
• Los Rubios: 11 extra services, an increase of 23.9 per cent.
• Torre del Mar: 22 extra services, an increase of 19 per cent.
• Velez-Malaga: 14 extra services, an increase of 23.7 per cent.

The changes affect routes connecting Malaga with Rincon de la Victoria, Los Rubios, Torre del Mar and Velez-Malaga.

Passengers can check the latest bus timetables and routes through the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium before travelling.

Why are more buses being introduced?

The expansion follows an increase in passenger numbers across one of the main public transport corridors serving the eastern side of Malaga province.

Velez-Malaga joined the metropolitan transport consortium’s integrated fare system on May 1, allowing passengers to benefit from integrated and discounted fares. Read more about Velez-Malaga joining the Malaga transport network and the travel-card changes introduced at the time.

The increase in passenger numbers has also brought complaints about overcrowding, with some buses arriving at stops already full and passengers having to wait for another service.

The latest expansion is intended to bring the number of services closer to passenger demand, although it remains to be seen whether the additional journeys will be enough to resolve the problems.

Wider transport improvements across Axarquia

The latest changes follow other transport initiatives in the area, including plans to improve public transport links from Rincon de la Victoria through a planned Park & Ride facility.

Velez-Malaga has also introduced seasonal services connecting the town with Torre del Mar. Read more about Velez-Malaga’s bus connections with Torre del Mar.

Passengers should consult the official transport consortium website for current route information, timetables and fare details.

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