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La Cueva de Aladín

Rennie and Jan are an example of a couple who have changed everything – geographically and professionally, and landed on their feet.

German-Language Cinema

From the 19th of January, the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar will be screening German-language films with Spanish subtitles.

Bonsai or Bust

And now for something pleasant: the bonsai gardens received 16,000 visitors during the two years that it has been open. Inaugurated on the 19th of December 2008, the converted park at the top of Avenida de Andalucía has played gentle, if repetitive (for its neighbours) music, attracting visitors who amble through it and emerge, generally,…

The Imitator Imitated

Now, talking of all things oriental, did you know that El Corte Chino was born in Almuñécar? Let me explain: One morning Fernando woke up, had a brainstorm, ran out and bought tins of dazzling green paint and painted out the words Bazaar Wang and painted over it, El Corte Chino – that was April…

Conflicting Figures

According to the municipal statistics, Almuñécar has 29,025 official inhabitants, However, the official figure, according to the Instituto de Estadística de Andalucía is only 27.696.

Lentegí Loves Bats

Lentegí has gone batty! OK, let’s say that they have become bat-conscious, because the Town Hall has taken steps to protect its cave-dwelling bat population.

Chinasol Chagrin

Staff at Almunecar’s Chinasol apart-hotel have been on strike after, in some cases, not receiving their salaries for the last 11 months…

Naughty Brits

Ouch! Three Brits face a total of 18 years’ imprisonment, after being ‘surprised’ in alleged possession of ecstasy, hashish, LSD and Marihuana… The gents, D.J.B, L.W.P and C.E.P., were in a Jaguar with UK plates when they saw a Guardia Civil road checkpoint on the N-340 where it passes through the township of Almuñécar. Of…

Illegally Elevated

Are you sick and tired of raised zebra crossings across town, knocking the hell out of your car’s suspension? Well, you have every right to be as many of them are totally illegal, which is something that has not escaped the notice of the PP opposition party. The two-year grace period for townships to bring…