The deputy coordinator of VOX Almuñécar, Marta Nogueras, has accused the governing party of a “lack of foresight and of improvising,” over policing and other safety measures during this fiesta week.
Insufficient Safety Measures?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Another Lecrín Valley Fire
by Martin Myall •
It was only last month that a hillfire above the Embalse de Béznar caused concern in the valley and now there is another one not far from the first.
Two Pool Deaths in 24 Hours
by Vivienne Hughes •
A Polish tourist in his late 50s died in a swimming pool belonging to a cortijo ear Camino de Corca in Cómpeta, (inland Axarquía).
Macià Batle 1856 Tinto 2022
by Bruja del Vino •
This month we have another island wine. Mallorca is an island of limestone, sea wind, and hard Mediterranean light: Manto Negro/Merlot/Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Vi de la Terra Mallorca
Jete Quad & Bike Collision
by Martin Myall •
A man in his mid-40s lost his life on road between Jete and Otivar on Sunday, according to the emergency coordination centre, 112.
Cold Water Swimming!
by CWCT •
Irony I know – an article about cold water swimming in August!
Read – And Be Happy!
by Helena Molin Valdés •
When I was a little girl, my plan was to become a famous writer and to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. That still has not happened, hahaha. But I do love books, reading, and public libraries.
Firework Displays Cancelled
by Hugh MacArthur •
Towns are starting to come round to thinking that having firework displays during their summer fiestas might not be such a good idea, following all the wild fires in Spain, France and Canada.
Still Grumpy
by Gazette Reader •
The day fair – what’s that all about? I remember when it first started in Calle Pintor Manuel Rivera with a few rickety bars and some shading provided by tarpaulins.
Gas Explosion in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
A butane-bottle explosion (una bombona) in Salobreña yesterday resulted in a woman suffering extensive burns to 20% of her body.
The Solar Eclipse & Perseids
by Martin Myall •
What better place to observe the solar eclipse on Wednesday the 12th than on top of Sierra Nevada! OK, there are better places, if you don’t mind hiking it up to northern Spain, but nevertheless!
Reader: 5-Star Hotel
by Gazette Reader •
Millions for a five-star hotel, but who will pay for the mistakes of the past?
Cabin Cruiser Runs Aground
by Hugh MacArthur •
A cabin cruiser ran aground Tuesday afternoon on Playa de Ferrara, in Torrox Costa, after it broke free from the bouy it was anchored to next to the entrance channel to the beach .
Just Another Disaster
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar has two major problems at the moment; a main artery (Paseo de La Caletilla) and the Municipal Market which relies on generators to provide electricity, as it is still not connect up the mains system.
Reasons To Be Grumpy
by Gazette Reader •
We drive through town every day, passing all the famous revamped roundabouts. I do not recall an opening ceremony and photo opportunity by the illustrious staff of the ayuntamiento acknowledging this immense waste of public money.