The 2013 tourist figures closed showing a new record in the amount of foreign tourists who visit Spain; 60.6 million. This figure is the highest number ever recorded.
Chilly Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
The most copious reminder of the passing of the cold front was plenty of rain around eight on Sunday morning, punctuated by thunder and lightning.
Soggy La Herradura
by Hugh MacArthur •
In La Herradura, where 90 litres per square metre fell in the space of 24 hours, the barrancos did there favourite party trick and spewed mud and vegetation onto the beach road.
Police without Bullets
by Hugh MacArthur •
Perhaps when somebody mentions “Santa Fe” it conjures up stagecoaches and hold ups, but it is, of course, a nearby town to Granada. No, there are no six-guns and bullets flying there, in fact, there are no bullets at all, complain the Policía Local.
Gardeners’ Glee
by Hugh MacArthur •
More accustomed to finding dog droppings on municipal lawns and gardens, the town-hall garden maintenance lads had a pleasant surprise one morning… They came across 20,000-euros’ worth of ripped up 500-euro notes in the garden area of Las Explanadas, Motril.
Councillor Badly Beaten in Lobres
by Hugh MacArthur •
All the local political parties have “energetically” condemned the attack on PP Spokesman, Juan de Dios Márquez Moya. He was set upon leaving his home in Lobres by two hooded men. Sr. Márquez was first taken to Motril Hospital, but was later moved up to the provincial hospital in Granada owing to his injuries. His…
Reform Work in The Almuñécar Town Hall
by Hugh MacArthur •
Anybody who has wandered into the building will see that there is a lot of building work going on inside.
Sevilla Vs. Madrid
by Hugh MacArthur •
It sounds like a football match but it is in fact a showdown between the Junta de Andalucia and the Central Government.
Carmenes Trial Delayed Yet Again
by Hugh MacArthur •
Whereas the Urbanizacion Carmenes del Mar in La Herradura might be on the move, the court case is very much static.
Motril Edict on Neglected Plots
by Hugh MacArthur •
After suffering two major fires in one month, the Motril Town Hall has issued an edict obligating landowners to maintain their property.