Three snorkel divers were caught poaching protected species off an Almuñécar beach yesterday by the Guardia Civil.
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Lottery Win in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The lottery office in the Plaza de la Rosa sold winning tickets for last Thursday’s Loteria Nacional, bagging tens of thousands of euros.
Dangerous Net Removed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The maritime branch of the Guardia Civil based in Motril pulled a huge, unmarked net out of the water just around from Playa Tesorillo.
Not Very Flattering
by Hugh MacArthur •
The lastest report issued by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) on the standard of living in Spain’s municipalities wasn’t good for Almuñécar.
Almuñécar Beaches Manned & Ready
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar and La Herradura have got their beaches sorted out and manned, thanks to a budget of 206,000 euros. The town’s new Councillor for Citizen Safety, Paco Robles, presented the 2019 campaign to the press, with its 31 lifeguards, four of whom are qualified to pilot rescue-craft (jet skis & RIBs). There is also a designated ambulance,…
Name Calling and Taunts
by Martin Myall •
Tension runs high in Almuñécar between members of opposing political parties; i.e., between the A.A. and the C.A.
Hill Fire in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
A fire is being tackled at the moment in the area of the hamlet, Gelibia.
The Norwegian Bands!
by Martin Myall •
The Norwegian Bands are set to descend upon Almuñécar this weekend, and we’re not talking about bands of raiding Vikings, but youth brass bands.
Cotobro N-340 Road Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
A moped rider was seriously injured after colliding with a car on the N-340 where it passes through the municipality of Almuñécar, resulting in an open thigh fracture.
Sticky Translucent Beachgoers
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar beaches have been invaded by mysterious, gelatine creatures – and no we’re not talking about jellyfish or Granadinos.