Two people have suffered burns and were evacuated to Motril Hospital after their launch burst into flames this afternoon around 18.30h, approx. 100 metres from the beach.
Launch Burns Off Almuñécar
by David Darby •
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news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Fiber Optic Internet Arrives
by Hugh MacArthur •
One lucky resident in Almuñécar already enjoys a fibre-optic Internet connection. Work began about a week ago after Telefónica received an installation licence from the Town Hall.
Summer’s Costa Cultural
by Louise Powell •
The XXIX Festival Internacional de Jazz en la Costa de Almuñécar broke its own record for audience turnout with some 12,000 attending.
Almuñécar Murderess Sentenced
by Vivienne Hughes •
María Victoria M.G. has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for the murder of Jesús M.C. on April the 25th, 2014. She also has to pay 75,000 euros in compensation to the victim’s family.
Freestyle Championships Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
There is nothing quite so spectacular as freestyle motorbike jumping – how they manage to keep hold of the bike in the air is a mystery!
More Tardy Beach Regeneration
by Martin Myall •
Yesterday saw the heavy machinery for shifting sand operating in La Herradura and Almuñécar: Peña Parda and Playa Velilla.
Almuñécar Wants A Doggy Beach
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar branch of the IU party laments that Almuñécar hasn’t got around to opening a beach for dogs, along the lines of Motril’s one.
Almuñécar Mineral Fair
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar will hold the IV Feria Minerales between the 22nd and 24th of July on the Paseo de San Cristóbal.
Regatta Route Changed
by Louise Powell •
The 2nd leg of the Costa Tropical Regatta had to be changed owing to weather conditions: the start time and finishing point were changed.
Jaguar on the Cabra
by Martin Myall •
The Otívar road, more commonly known as the Carretera de la Cabra Montés, or simply La Cabra, has been the location for many car adverts, thanks to the spectacular panorama it offers; here’s one for Jaguar.