Locals of and visitors to Salobreña will have seen quite a bit of military camouflage around the town lately and that is because the Spanish Royal Guards Regiment has taken up residence in the municipal sports hall. But you can relax; it’s not a military coup – again – but part of a combination of PR and military training, as each year a different province around Spain is chosen.

A total of 600 soldiers, belonging to Compañía Mar Oceano, will not only be training in Salobreña, but will also be making an appearance in Loja, Guadix and the capital, Granada, tomorrow, where the Guard’s own band will be offering a concert in the Auditorio Manuel de Falla, as well as stomping around in military determination.

(News: Salobrena, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)