A reader’s letter telling us that Acompalia now has a support group in Castell de Ferro
East Coast
Costa Tropical east of Motril
Carchuna to Almuñécar via the A-7 by 2014?
by Martin Myall •
During an announced inspection of the A-7 work by the Minister of Public Works, Ana Pastor, the promise was made to link Almuñécar to Carchuna by autovia in 2014.
Calahonda’s 70’s Market
by Vivienne Hughes •
From Thursday the 22nd until and including Sunday the 25th Calahonda will be holding a 70’s market on its seafront paseo.
Subaquatic Chess
by Hugh MacArthur •
For some years now Camping Don Cactus has been organizing chess competitions of a watery nature: Pasados por Agua.
Four injured in N-340 Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
Three members of the same family were hit by a motorbike as they walked along the N-340 where it runs through the municipality of Motril.
Long Canoe Voyage
by Martin Myall •
Whilst Chris Markun is peddling his way across Spain for his cause, Antón Ruiz is busy paddling around the Iberian Peninsula in a canoe… which is a lot of paddling. In fact, it’s 3,450 km.
4000-Mile Charity Cycle across Europe
by Martin Myall •
Chris Markun is a man on a mission; a cycling one, and not to win a prize, but to heighten awareness for Endometriosis, which is a gynecological medical condition which has no cure but can be managed. Chris’s wife suffers from this illness and has undergone three operations.
New Sign Posting in El Llano
by Martin Myall •
The First Councillor for Carchuna-Calahonda, Concepción Abarca, has been happily observing three new signposts, sporting a total of 16 individual signs.
No Finished A-7 This Year
by Hugh MacArthur •
The ruling party in Madrid, the PP, appear to have responded to the PSOE, when questioned in the national parliament over the A-7 that no part presently under construction will be finished this year.
If You Can’t Beat Them; Eat Them
by Martin Myall •
Jellyfish and Humans work well together at destroying the planet’s fish stocks.