Dave Nichols

Empadronamiento: Its Importance

If you are not signed up on the empadronamiento with your local Town Hall, then you should do so, soon. You have until the end of October to do it and to register to vote in the upcoming local elections.

Did You Know?

In the “Did you know this” column, here’s something with which to baffle all your friends. Just how many ‘Sons of Molvízar’ do you think have joined the ranks of La Guardia Civil? Given it’s a small village of about 2,500 souls, and La Guardia is a relatively new organization? (Founded in 1844 – Ed)…

Local Politics

A couple of pieces regarding local politics (I told you elections were on the agenda, didn’t I?). Firstly, the PSOE has been complaining about the state of the facilities (nursing homes) for the elderly in both Salobreña and Lobres. Apparently, the facilities are worse than useless, Not even a glass of clean water is available,…

International Club News

The important news first; the International Club of Salobreña will be resuming activities beginning in September. For those of you who might be new to the area, or are not familiar with the Club, the name basically says it all. With over 150 members, from all nationalities, the club provides not only an opportunity to…

Eco Rastro

The next important thing, also involving the International Club (who co-sponsor the event) is the return of the Eco Rastro; the open market held in the Parque de las Fuentes. After its summer break, the market re-opens on October 2nd, and will be held on the first Saturday of each month until further notice. A…

Uncontrolled Bonfires?

Just what is it with all the fires in el campo? July – September are supposedly fire-free months, unless such fires are licensed. Yet, every year, wood from the chirimoyos y olivos is burned in the Vega, day after day.

Indicative Squabbling

And yet more local politics in the form of our new best friend, Sr. Rufino Eugenia. His latest complaint is regarding the care of the beaches in Salobreña, which play a major role in attracting tourism. He has been having another go at Sr. Gustavo Aybar, this time accusing him of conducting a ‘smear’ campaign…