Dear Sir,
Quality Tourism in Almuñecar?
During my current visit to the area, I have been reflecting on the declared directional shift of the current administration in Almuñécar towards the attraction of “quality tourism.”
Server Problems
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Sorry folks for the slow appearance of news articles this month but we are having server problems. We hope to get the rest of the articles up during today and tomorrow
School Failure Too High
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Eight out of every ten pupils in Motril fail their end-of term-exams. A study carried out by the Asociaciones de Padres y Madres de Alumnos found that only 16% of pupils pass these exams, which means that things are just as grim as the 2008/2009 school year.
Hands Off
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The Regional Council for Culture has said ‘hands off’ to the Town Hall over their plans to demolish the Alcoholera (The old building where the municipal TV station is housed, between the park and La Esplanada)
500th Birthday
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Did you know that La Iglesia Mayor is having its 500th birthday – that’s a lot of candles! This church-cum-fortress has withstood pirate raids and earthquakes – even a sacking during the Spanish Civil War, so it could do with a spot of restoration work.
Publishing Update – June
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If we manage to keep to schedule, we should be at the printer, first thing Friday the 28th, meaning that the Seaside Gazette hard copy will be ready for collection and distribution on the 1st of June.
Motril Air Display
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Motril’s annual air display will take place on Playa Granada at 11 o’clock in the morning of Sunday the 6th of June. Last year the air display was dedicated to helicopters and gyrocopters, whereas this year the emphasis is on light aircraft, featuring an aerobatics team and there will also be a military contingent. In…
Hotel Chain Boss Arrested I
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The owner of the hotel chain, Hoteles Senator to which Almuñécar’s Playacálida and Almuñécar Playa belong, has been arrested.
Hotel Chain Boss Arrested II
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When the Mayor announced that the prestigious hotel chain, Sol Melía had landed in Almuñécar in July 2001, it was with evident pride. Here, he claimed, was evidence that ‘high-class tourism’ was the future for our town.
All-Party Interview
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The governing party and the three opposition parties were faced with the same questions. Each responded as they saw fit and the Readers can judge for themselves whether these politicians answered the questions, or merely ‘responded.’