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Torrecuevas’ Romería de San Isidro

By Shortshank

Not to be outdone by the Nerja neighbours, Almuñécar has also celebrated a romeria, starting from the El Salvador church in the p-4 and making their way up to Torrecuevas, via Río Verde and its vega. »

New Toy For the Boys…

By Shortshank

The First Councillor for La Herradura, Juan José Ruiz Joya can be seen here proudly showing off the Department of Maintenance's new open-back van, acquired for the bargain price of 14,000 euros... Crisis, what crisis? »

Forgetful Renfe

By Shortshank

The Spanish national railway, Renfe forgot to send a train to pick up 24 kids between the ages of two and three - the parents were not impressed. »

Councillors’ Parking Perk to be Axed?

By Shortshank

The local branch of the IU opposition party in Almuñécar is calling for the free-parking passes that councillors enjoy to be suppressed. »

Digital Town-Hall Paperwork

By Shortshank

The Almuñécar Town Hall has just announced the imminent arrival of its web-based paperwork system whereby you can make your applications, etc via Internet, rather than stomping around to the building itself. »

Lawsuits Shelved by Public Prosecutor

By Shortshank

The mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, has sent out a press release informing us that several lawsuits against her over the re-opening of Camping Carambolo and staff dismissal in the town hall have been shelved by the Provincial Public Prosecutor. »

Be Warned: Los Mateos Access Cut

By Shortshank

As of Monday the 21st right up until the end of the month, the access road for Los Mateos (near Rescate) will be cut whilst roadworks are carried out. This affected section joins the junction on the rural lane leading up to Peña Escrita to the hamlet. »

Fox Guarding The Hens?

By Shortshank

It was probably the biggest drug burst; certainly the most surprising one, on the Costa Tropical in a long time: a Sergeant in the Guardia Civil and an ex-guardsman have been arrested in connection with consignment of 1.5 tonnes of hashish. »

Jazz in Salobreña

By Shortshank

There will be a jazz concert in Salobreña this Saturday the 19th, which will take place at the Auditorium at 21.00h. Entrance is six euros. »

La Herradura Underwater Photographic Competition

By Shortshank

There's still no need to get nervous about missing this one as it is set to take place from the 3rd to the 7th of October, but you can always practice holding your breath in the meantime. »

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