Salobreña Town Hall has just published the rules governing taking part in the Concurso de carrozas de la Romería del Sur.

Those interested in turning their jalopy into a fair float so that it looks like a mobile garden have until the 30th of this month to submit their entry.

The Fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario will take place between the 5th and 9th of October and as always, the ‘big day’ is the last day.

For the best float there are various categories and there will be three top prizes in all: 800 euros for the Best Float Prize, 500 euros for the runner up and 300 euros for third place. He who comes in fourth will be shot – just joking!

The judges panel will base their marks on the amount of work put in, costumes, music, colours and how they connect with members of the public.

The winning float will accompany the effigy of the Virgen on its circuit of the town.

Now, the horses always used to cause a bit of bother, thanks to ‘drink riding’ and would pound up and down the beach putting people’s live in danger, therefore they clamped down on horses, so anybody who wants to ride a horse will have to give their ID details together with a request form, the animals docs and will have to have a valid, civil responsibility insurance.

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