Here on the Costa Tropical the hotels are smiling a little after registering the highest occupancy figures for the first fortnight of July since the crisis began.
Death on Salobreña Beach
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 66-year-old woman was found dead on her beach sun lounger – there were no suspicious circumstances involved.
Almuñécar Night Shopping
by Vivienne Hughes •
Almuñécar hopes to repeat the success of last summer’s night shopping on Saturday the 13th along the main town-centre streets; i.e., Calle Real, etc.
Forest Fire Scare in Padul
by Vivienne Hughes •
Infoca used both air and land units to tackle a small mountain fire next to Padul, in the Valle de Lecrín. They were joined by firemen from the city of Granada.
Online Interactive Help for Diabetics
by Vivienne Hughes •
Andalucía is leading a European project that hope to develop an online monitoring system for diabetic sufferers, with the object of improving their quality of life.
Salobreña Summer Night Market
by Vivienne Hughes •
The summer night market will be back from now until the 8th of September in Salobreña. All told, 20 stalls will be participating, selling 100% handmade goods.
Valle de Lecrin Stagecoach
by Vivienne Hughes •
When was the last time you took a stagecoach ride? Yup – never, but here’s your chance, because with a bit of luck the Melegís-Cónchar line is up and running.
La Herradura Tapa Route
by Vivienne Hughes •
The village will be holding its first Ruta de la Tapa, which will have 18 participating establishments. The idea is to boost the local hostelry sector. The event will be held on two separate long weekends, so if you miss the first, you can still catch the second. The first will be from from the…
Tango in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Argentinean dance company, Arcos de Buenos Aires, will be performing in Salobreña on the 20th of July at the municipal auditorium.
Vandalism in Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Salobreña Town Hall has lodged a formal complaint before the Guardia Civil over acts of vandalism carried out against the municipal sports stadium, Los Trances. The damage was caused last night; i.e., the night of Monday the 17th.