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Motril Despensa Offer

The Despensa de la Alpujarra, which is situated next to the Guardia Civil post in Motril, has a great bargain on during this month. You can have a ración of top quality cured ham (paletilla Ibérica de bellota); or four iberia-products, homemade croquetas with chips; or half a platter of Alpujarra cold meats (embutidos). Each…

Mirador de Cerro Gordo

The restaurant with probably the most spectacular views on the Costa Tropical, El Mirador de Cerro Gordo, has reopened its doors. And they have a date for your diary! On the 4th of May they will be putting on a Spring Festival, starting at 13.30h and carrying on through the evening to enjoy the sort…

Royal British Legion

When I looked around the Plaza de España on Sunday at the many and varied stalls, I couldn’t help but be impressed by the organisation and effort that must go into Residents Day. There were stalls for charities, newspapers, golf societies, clubs and many many more. The RBL Nerja branch had a tombola stall with…

Is A Local Forum Worth It?

Well past six months of existence, the Seaside Gazette Forums, divided into towns etc, etc, generates very few discussions – the question is why? Is it just too complicated to use it? People often complain that facebook is too intrusive or is crammed with pointless comments, yet a local forum to discuss topics relevant to…

What Do You Know?

Obviously, being a dog, I know quite a lot about canine matters… well this month I’ve decided to impart some of my extensive canine knowledge. I’ve tried to educate you on health issues over the previous months… never knowing, of course, if any of it is even sinking in. Well, here are some facts about us barking buddies you may, or may not know.

Royal British Legion

Recently it was announced that a long-overdue medal is going to be awarded to the men who served with the North Atlantic Convoy.