Many of our readers already know the very popular flamenco artistes, María la Canastera and her flamenco-guitarist husband, Carmelo, El Niño. I remember them as child artistes performing together with Rosa and Ricardo de la Juana. The pure sentiment that María and Carmelo, seemingly effortlessly, transmit throughout their performances leaves nobody untouched.
What’s on…
Entertainment, events and happenings in our area
Bikers Come To Town
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar’s Annual bike meet, organised by Los Tiburones, will be offering plenty of chrome, leather jackets and mono-cylindral thunder on the 2nd and 3rd of June at the habitual venue; i.e., right down along Taramay, Playa Pozuelo.
Annual Motril Air Display
by Martin Myall •
This highly popular yearly event has come around again and will be held on the 17th of June on Playa Granada, Motril. The star attraction this year is the French air force, acrobatics display team, Cartouche Dore.
Free Concerts in Nerja Caves
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Caves is offering free admittance to residents of Nerja every Sunday morning of the year. You only have to show a documents that proves that you are a resident: your DNI if you are Spanish or you empadronado certificate if you are a foreigner to enjoy this offer.
CAS Masquerade Ball
by CAS •
Friday June 8th: Masquerade Ball at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro. 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets 35 euros include welcome drinks and canapés, four-course meal (menu choice) with wine and liqueurs. Entertainment with Andy Time and Mark Peters. Masks will be available on the night. Dress formal. Book at the CAS office (9252 3607) or call…
Jazz in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
There will be a jazz concert in Salobreña this Saturday the 19th, which will take place at the Auditorium at 21.00h. Entrance is six euros.
La Herradura Medieval Fair
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura will host a Medieval Fair between the 15th and 17th of June, informed the Vice-Mayor, Juan José Ruiz Joya. The said fair will be held in Plaza Nueva, sporting Medieval stalls.
Amigos del Arte y La Pintura
by Martin Myall •
Time’s running out if you would like to visit the art exhibition in Almuñécar’s Parque Majuelo, where a collection of paintings is being shown in the Marisol’s Taller (workshop).
Civic Centre Art Exhibition
by Martin Myall •
During the whole of this month the La Herradura Civic Centre will be hosting a combined art exhibition of local artists, entitled Alma de Artista, which has been organised by the art club, Artex, having around 80 members.
Helicopter Service From Today
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Port Authorities will inaugurate the port-based, privately owned, helicopter service today at 20.00h. The Helipuerto Puerto de Motril-Tropicopter is the first to offer tourist flights in Andalucía and only the second one in the whole of Spain. The helicopter is a Robinson R-66 with a Rolls Royce turbine engine RR300, state of the…