The editorial project ‘Mujer y Almadraba’ has recovered in Barbate the gastronomic history of tuna through the testimonies of nine women linked to the fishing sector and its value chain. The initiative, presented on September 19, aims to preserve intangible heritage and highlight the female contribution.
In Castellar de la Frontera, the Monarch Butterfly trail is expected to reopen by the end of 2026 after cleaning and sanitation work on the Guadarranque river, with an investment of 380,000 euros to repair storm damage and improve public use and environmental conservation.
Ecologistas en Acción has requested information from the Junta de Andalucía regarding groundwater abstractions at the Trafalgar Polo Club estate in Mangueta (Vejer), to verify compliance with administrative and judicial resolutions since 2018, emphasizing the importance of water management in sensitive coastal areas.
Medina Sidonia is hosting an exhibition commemorating the 225th anniversary of the patronage of Nuestra Señora de la Paz. The exhibition, inaugurated on September 22, gathers historical documentation and heritage pieces, combining conservation, cultural dissemination, and tourist appeal for the municipality.
The fishing fleet of Barbate faces rising fuel costs, increasing operational expenses. CEPESCA has requested the central government to double aid until the end of the year and calculate it based on actual consumption, due to the risk of some vessels remaining docked.
Los Barrios presented on September 23 the XIII Mycological Days of the Strait, to be held from November 13 to 15. The event will combine scientific dissemination, lectures, and field trips in the Los Alcornocales natural environment, linking knowledge, environmental education, and responsible tourism.
Paterna de Rivera will inaugurate a new Municipal Children's School in 2027, fully funded by the Provincial Council of Cádiz with 400,000 euros. The new center, whose works have recently begun, will feature five classrooms and other spaces, improving family work-life balance and childcare.
The City Council of Benalup-Casas Viejas will modernize its digital capabilities with a video-minutes system for municipal plenary sessions, through the Plan AIDA of the Provincial Council of Cádiz. The initiative also includes the renewal of computer equipment and videoconferencing systems.
The Filharmonic Association ‘Ciudad de Conil’ has received the 2026 Tourism Promotion Award at the Tourism Gala held in La Chanca. The recognition highlights its contribution to disseminating Conil's traditions and cultural identity.
The Junta de Andalucía has initiated cleaning and conditioning work on the San Ambrosio stream as it passes through Zahora, responding to local residents' requests. The intervention aims to improve the stream's capacity before the rains and reduce flood risk in inhabited areas.
San Martín del Tesorillo will allocate 268,000 euros of treasury surplus to about twenty actions, including improvements to lanes, San Pedro street, and facilities. These investments aim to enhance daily services and public space conservation in the municipality.
The Soto de Roma Estate, in Los Alcornocales, hosted a new edition of the tourist experience ‘The Ages of the Bull’, organized by the City Council of Los Barrios. Rancher Juan Gavira explained the development stages of fighting bulls, connecting livestock farming, landscape, and rural tourism diversification.
The Mancomunidad de Municipios of the Campo de Gibraltar celebrated World Tourism Day, recognizing Recuerdos Films as Tourism Ambassador for its promotion of the region. Advances in becoming an Intelligent Tourist Destination and the regional strategy for accessibility and innovation were discussed.
An analysis by Ecologistas en Acción reveals that nine out of eleven wastewater treatment plants in the Campo de Gibraltar comply with urban wastewater regulations. The plants in Los Barrios and San Roque show non-compliance, reiterating the need to complete the future joint treatment plant.
A report in Europa Sur highlights the deer rut in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park, set on a ranch in Jimena de la Frontera. This natural phenomenon underscores the area's rich fauna and ecotourism potential compatible with conservation.
The week has highlighted the importance of investment in public services and facilities as factors of territorial cohesion, from health centers to municipal digitalization. Furthermore, the growing relationship between economic activity and the sustainability of local resources is emphasized, integrating agriculture, fishing, tourism, and the environment. Training and human capital, along with heritage and daily services, shape rural development based on the sustainable use of local resources.
