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Located between Genal Valley and the Costa del Sol, the village of Casares is one of the Andalusian white villages that definitely deserve a visit. Historic monuments, museums, typically Andalusian streets, ecological sites, beaches and local cuisine are some the offers of this beautiful municipality.

Casares retains many more monuments and remains of interest in the town itself, which is distinguished since three decades as a Historic-Artistic Site. To that nomination contributed largely the whitewashed houses, which fit neatly onto the rugged hillside on which the village is situated, crowned by the remains of what was an Arab castle.

Precisely in this historic setting takes place this weekend a new edition of the Artisan Market. Considered one of the most important and ancient markets in Andalusia, this event offers visitors one of the best medieval atmospheres amid the walls of the castle. From today until Sunday you can see and buy crafts and sample traditional cuisine. There have been as well organized workshops, musical performances and other leisure activities for the occasion.

Casares is situated close to Estepona on the western Costa del Sol, 55 km from Marbella.

The 5th Skate Day unites about 2,000 people in a fun ride through the streets of the historic centre of Malaga

Yesterday was held the fifth edition of the Day of Skate in a circuit around the old town of Malaga. The event, which is not competitive, developed through the main streets of the Historic Centre. Starting at the Town hall, the ride continued for Guillen Sotelo, Cortina del Muelle, Plaza de la Aduana and Cister and entered the old town, returning to the finish line, located in Avenida de Cervantes, opposite the Park Mansion.

This fifth edition of the Skate Day has broken a record of participation with two thousand registered participants. In addition, some skaters joined the event even without being registered.
Young and old took on yesterday morning the main streets of Malaga. Many of them did with original costumes and joy was not lacking in a ride that lasted an hour.

Once finished the circuit through the Historical Center, were given out awards in each of the six categories: most original equipping of children, men, women, the best combined couple and the best combined family. There were also raffles and giveaways and a recreational area where participants could practice as other forms of skating, such as extreme, hockey, speed, slalom, etc.

Another years is being celebrated the Book Fair in many Spanish cities, the annual meeting with news of the publishing world and bookselling in general. In Malaga the Book fair is celebrating from the 28th of May to 6th of June its 40th edition in the Paseo Park.

The new edition will feature a series of activities such as workshops, concerts, film series, signatures, book presentations, contests and storytellers, as well as’ The Night of the book.”

Around fifty posts turn the Paseo del Parque in a great celebration of the written with the presence many local and national authors.

Storytellers and puppet shows and music become the greatest incentive to move closer to reading as a family; legends, songs, riddles, games, a little bit of everything to enjoy as a family and, incidentally, kill another bird with the same stone: promote reading.

In the Playroom children can give free rein to their sense of artistic creation or the bindery workshop. Open to the general public on weekends, it was been filled, especially in the evenings, with curious of all ages. They have learned to sew the leaves, glue the back and mount the covers of a book. Of course, then they could take it home.

Anyone who wants to try his luck has a new appointment the next 5th and 6th of June. Meanwhile there are a thousand and one titles in any of the 47 booths throughout the week to “ennoble the Park,” as expressed by the poet Alfonso Canales.

In the event will be represented more than 33 countries and communities

Fuengirola (Malaga) will host the XVI International Fair of Peoples at the fairgrounds in the city with free admission from 29th of April to 2nd of May, where will be represented more than 33 countries and communities, according to the Council of Tourism of this town, Jose Sanchez.
In 2009 visited more than 900,000 peoplethe fairgrounds of Fuengirola to enjoy this multicultural festival, which created direct employment for about 500 people and the occupancy of Hotels in Fuengirola during the celebration of this event was nearly 100 percent.

Also, Fuengirola has experienced a significant increase in population in recent years, becoming a place where people of different cultures live together from different parts of Spain and the rest of the world.

In an attempt to introduce the customs, folklore, gastronomy and cultural, historic and tourist attractions of every inhabitant of this multicultural city, in 1994 was launched this project which over the years has become one of the most important events, regionally, nationally and even internationally.

According to the mayor, “An event , that year after year, is held in the municipality and which after sixteen years has become a must for many citizens and visitors in this time of year. It is a fair in which people live of different nationalities in perfect harmony and the common denominator is fun.”

He also stated that during these four days, visitors have the opportunity to travel around the world and know the traditions and folklore of these places, while you can taste the typical dishes and drinks of each. Additionally, there will be as well exhibition and sale of typical products.

The International People’s Fair is jointly organized by the Department of Tourism of Fuengirola and the various associations, organizations, clubs and national and foreign groups located in the municipality.

Furthermore, on the same weekend and as well on the Fairgrounds, the Malaga Surfing Club organizes a Hawaiian party on April 30th, from 21:00 PM in Fuengirola.

The Fairground Fuengirola is located at Avenida Jesus Santos Rein, in a central location with easy access.

Some 29,000 people participated in 2009 in the program of visits to natural areas in Andalusia that six years ago was started by the Ministry of Environment of the Junta de Andalucía in 28 protected areas, with the goal of connecting citizens with the natural environment of the community, which houses one of the most important diversity of ecosystems, flora and fauna in Europe.

This initiative also aims, besides enhancing the enjoyment of nature in a funny and enjoyable way, to foster critical thinking in relation to human processes that affect the environment.

With this concept are presented the natural Parks in Andalusia, with the aim of promoting respectful sports tourism with the environment in which it develops.

This offer combine leisure and adventure for groups and individuals and allows people to know the natural environment in a different and at the time safe way, by kayak, equestrian and hiking routes, among other possibilities.

Another objective of the program “Visits to natural spaces” is combining the development with environmental conservation as a future investment, both for the population of natural areas and their visitors. In this sense, open days consist of free activities suitable for all audiences which show the most relevant aspects of a natural area.

Only in the province of Malaga there are 5 protected natural spaces and close by in Granada the Sierra Nevada National Park.

In the photo are shown the “Green rails” in Seville.