Bathers on Tuesday probably thought that they had come across an alien floating in the water off Playa Velilla but it was just a gooey cloud of eggs laid by a diamond squid.
Giant Squid Spawn
by Martin Myall •
Another Body from the Sea
by Hugh MacArthur •
Around midday on Thursday, the body of a person appeared off Playa de Cambriles in Castell de Ferro.
Pottery – Combines Joy and History
by Helena Molin Valdés •
When Los Nordicos conducted a member survey in 2024, many wanted to add pottery classes to the long list of our activities.
Making Sourdough Bread
by CWCT •
Why slowing down to bake bread could be your best move on the costa tropical.
Lanjaron’s Tourist Office
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Lanjarón, Eric Escobedo, who occupies a second post in the Provincial Council, announced changes in the Municipal Tourism Office.
Miguel Ávila Padial
by Martin Myall •
Convergencia Andaluza (CA) has demanded explanations following the disappearance of the banner put up by the family of Miguel Ávila Padial outside the Casa de La Cultura in Almuñécar.
Brit Tourist’s Life Saved,
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British tourist in his 50s suffered a sudden heart attack, walking in the company of his family in Nerja on Sunday.
High Speed Pursuit
by Martin Myall •
Málaga Policía Local arrested a 35-year-old man after he fled a traffic stop and led officers on a dangerous 6-km chase through the city.
A Day of Mishaps & Deaths
by Martin Myall •
We can start with the body found floating in La Herradura Bay, but there was also a death in Dúrcal and an accident involving a van and a pedestrian on a crossing in Almuñécar.
Sierra Nevada Hike
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar’s Municipal Sports Department organised a successful hiking day-out to the Sierra Nevada as part of its 2026 Hiking Programme.
Workshops For Dog Owners
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Montemar Canine Centre in Salobreña organised a free workshop on dog training last weekend.
Slow Justice
by Martin Myall •
The Provincial Court of Granada will try three men on the 25th for passing off forged bank notes in motril. However, the incident took place 23 years ago, in November 2002.
Alcohol Consumption in Spain
by Martin Myall •
Alcohol consumption is falling sharply in Spanish society, especially amongst young people… and it’s not because they think that it is too expensive.
Spam Calls & Scams
by Martin Myall •
Are you tired of your phone getting calls, at any time of day, from unknown numbers? Well, join the club.
Axarquia Seabed Clean-Up
by Vivienne Hughes •
Rincón de la Victoria, Councillor for Beaches, Sergio Díaz, explained that this Sunday, the 7th a seabed clean-up will consist of around 50 people including divers and volunteers off Playa de La Cala del Mora