The Guardia Civil took a woman in for questioning over the alleged theft of valuables from a house in Otivar, where she worked as a cleaner.
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
New Bylaw on Street Hawking
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar has received the initial approval of its new bylaw concerning street markets and hawking. The one it will supercede dates back to 1994.
Almuñécar Watercolour Exhibition
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar will be holding the XVII Encuentro Andaluz de Acuarela next month between the 22nd and 25th. This year’s exhibition is dedicated to Elías Cañas.
Almuñécar’s Neuro-Rehab Centre
by Vivienne Hughes •
Almuñécar now has an intensive, neuro-rehab centre for those that have suffered strokes and traumatic brain injury.
High Schools Upset
by Martin Myall •
It appears that the two high-schools in Almuñécar are not happy bunnies over the decision to make IES Puerta del Mar into one, as well.
Altillo Reopened to Traffic
by Vivienne Hughes •
So, Almuñécar’s Paseo del Altillo road is now open again; thank God! The Mayor and the Municipal Surveyor inspected the finished job yesterday afternoon.
Video Competition Winners
by Gazette Reader •
Asociación Playa Patrol is pleased to announce the winners of the Student Beach Clean Up Video Competition held in Almuñécar on February the 14th.
Roman-Era Wall Uncovered
by Louise Powell •
More remains of Roman-era walls have been uncovered in Almuñécar, owing to workmen digging trenches to lay pipes.
International Piano Competition
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar had its first international piano competition from the 13th to the 15th, which was held in the Casa de la Cultura.
Costa Banana Residents Complain
by Hugh MacArthur •
Residents of Urbanización Costa Banana, at the top of Avenida Costa del Sol in Almuñécar, are sick and tired of paying community fees and seeing little in return.