Daily Archives: August 14, 2011

The Sardine Rocket

When the rocket goes up in Calahonda at midday, it means that the BBQ’d sardines are ready in the Media Luna bar. Anybody on the beach then knows that they will have to be quick if they want an Espeto de Sardinas… como dios manda!

Black Magic in the Mountains

OK, so there isn’t much black magic going on up in the Alpujarra, but there are a lot of witches and wizards in Soportujar – even if it is just fancy dress – thanks to the III Feria de Embrujo de Soportujar.

Salobrena & Cheese!

On the 19th and 20th of this month, the Mercado de Queso Tradicional de Andalucia will be offering the top traditional cheeses to the townsfolk and holidaymakers in Salobrena – certainly not to be sniffed at!

Costa Tropical Hotel Blues?

The 13th of August was the only day, so far, that hotels on the Costa Tropical were 100% full – campsites, however, have been full on the last two weekends at least.