Lentejí has named a mirador in honour of the New-Zealander helicopter pilot and village resident Kevin Holmes, who lost his life in an air accident in Almería, known simply as ‘Sam’ to the villagers, he became a loved member of the community in a short time, so much so that everybody was shocked and distraught at the news of his death on the 21st of January.

Now, seven months later, the Mirador (in the Molinillo area) at the top of the village bears a marble plaque in his honour.

“This is a special place for a special person,” said the Mayor upon unveiling the plaque with Sam’s widow, Vera, present.