Participative cleaning, it’s called, in other words, everybody mucking in for the greater glory of Nature… sort of thing.
70th Anniversary of Motril Swimming Event
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Each year, Motril holds a swimming race, in which the competitors have to swim across the port. This year, not only is no exception but also marks the 70th anniversary of the event.
Growing Ferry Success
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Even though the Motril-Melilla ferry service wasn’t inaugurated until the 12th of last month, almost one month later 8,463 passengers have crossed, together with 2,273 vehicles, all to the detriment of Malaga port which normally handles this traffic.
Seeking Charities – People helping People
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Seeking Charities – People helping People Do you know of any Spanish Charities (O.N.G) who help people and are seeking funding? The American International Club is currently seeking Spanish Organizations who are seeking assistance. The organization will be presenting a donation at the Dia de Europa event in Almunecar October 15th. If you are…
Diving off the Rock
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Once again, with August here, the controversy over adolescents and youngsters in general diving from a considerable height, off the top of the Peñon, is being debated.
Funky Salobrena
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If you’re into funk and would like to see a performance of one of the top, international, funk bands, then you mustn’t miss the XX Festival Tendencias on the 12th of August, because the British funk band, Incognito will be offering their only gig in Spain… and it’s going to be in Salobrena on the Paseo de las Flores.
Alan Parsons’ Motril Concert
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To say that the Alan Parsons’ concert was packed out is an understatement, judging by the queue to get in, which was almost a kilometre long. People had come from all over the country, as it is his only concert in Spain.
Change to Almunecar Fiesta Week
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For the first time, the Almunecar Summer Fair will be open during the day, as well as late into the night – not everybody is happy with this.
Juvenile Muggers Arrested
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The Guardia Civil arrested two minors and a 23-year old, suspected of mugging people along the Avenida de Europa. This street gang had been operating for several weeks.
Afternoon Access for Town Library
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For the first time, the municipal library will be open to the public in the afternoon during the summer.