The first weekend of July has been a testbed for how the pandemic will affect beach use. Sunday the 5th saw overcrowded beaches in Almuñécar and Motril closed.
Calabajío Beach Closed
by Vivienne Hughes •
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Acuario & Tourist Train Return
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two new attractions opened up in Almuñécar today; the tourist train and the Aquarium, bringing a normal summer feel to the town.
Paseo Blue Zones Functioning
by Hugh MacArthur •
From today, the 1st of July, the Blue Zones along the seafront paseos in Almuñécar and La Herradura are functioning again right up to the 31st of August.
New Fire Engine Trials
by Vivienne Hughes •
Within 24 hours of the Almuñécar fire service receiving their new fire engine they were out testing its extending ladder with its impressive reach.
Pub Closed for Overcrowding
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Local in Almuñécar were called in to empty a nightbar in Los Bajos (below the Paseo del Altillo) in the early hours of Yesterday.
Almuñécar’s First Mayor Dies
by Martin Myall •
Well known Almuñequero Miguel Ávila Padial died earlier this month and it has now been suggested that the Casa de la Culture bear his name.
Absent John
by Vivienne Hughes •
Well, this year’s San Juan was like no other… because there wasn’t one: no bonfires, no groups of teenagers jumping the flames – not a sausage!
IBI Payment Postponed
by Editor •
The provincial tax office has accepted the request made by Almuñécar Town Hall to allow IBI payment be made as late as the 20th of November without a surcharge.
Beaches Closed for San Juan
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, has announced that the town’s beaches will be closed on Tuesday (23rd) evening from 19.00h.
Bird Parks Reopens
by Louise Powell •
The bird park, Loro Sexi, in Almuñécar should be reopened to the public starting tomorrow, Friday the 19th.