The Great Zone Project has now taken a step forward. It’s a plan to develop the area between Salobreña and Motril, with a shopping mall, hotels and all sorts of things that should help the local economy. Local planning permission is on the cards. Early days, although inside information tells me that the nod has…
Avenida Federico García
by Dave Nichols •
Now we have the Furore at Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca; after all the works carried out over the past few months, all the new roads and pavements were mysteriously dug up again. Then the road was re-laid. Ideal reports that the initial works were ‘liable to subsidence;’ therefore it was sensible to dig it all up and start over again.
Masons Lodge
by Dave Nichols •
If there are any members of an authorized Masonic body (or anybody who is interested in joining) out there, looking for a new home in Spain, we have news of an English-speaking Lodge that meets regularly in Nerja. For details, email to salobrena@seasidegazette.es, or call 958-069119.
Lingwood’s Changes Hands
by Dave Nichols •
It’s the talk of the Monte… and the end of an era! Mike & Margaret Lingwood have sold their highly successful Estate Agency, in the face of what Mike calls, ‘An offer that could not be refused’ (I don’t think any horse’s heads were involved).
New Hotel complex
by Dave Nichols •
The new hotel homplex is coming. Honestly. Long planned for the vega between El Peñon and La Caleta, final approval is drawing near. There are a couple of complications, one of them involving an illegal ‘loft’ building owned by one Sr. Jesus Calvo. Apparently, there should have been a demolition order enforced, which somehow fell through the cracks.
Rumble at the Rastro II
by Dave Nichols •
Well, it’s quite different from the last one, I just like to write that! There’s been a kerfuffle in the Town Hall, wherein Sra. Maria Eugenia Rufino, leader of the opposition PSOE accused the Mayor, his party and the councillor in charge of these things, Sr. Gustavo Aybar of stealing the whole idea from her…
Eco Rastro, Salobreña
by Dave Nichols •
The last Eco Rastro was held on the same day as the local Trade Fair, sponsored by ACESA (Asociación de Comerciantes y Empresarios de Salobreña), just across the road.
If you Hate Telefónica…
by Dave Nichols •
If you hate Telefónica, think they overcharge and give no consideration to Customer Service, then you’re certainly not alone. However, beware the devil you don’t know.
Ed Note
by Dave Nichols •
Note re Ed’s note last month regarding having photocopies of documents authenticated at the Town Hall. Do not try this in Molvízar.
Swarthy Visitor
by Dave Nichols •
Imagine, if you will, another lovely, sunny day in the sleepy hamlet of Molvízar, 8.00am, and there you are in your neat little townhouse on a quiet back street…