Bathers on Tuesday probably thought that they had come across an alien floating in the water off Playa Velilla but it was just a gooey cloud of eggs laid by a diamond squid.
Giant Squid Spawn
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar
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Miguel Ávila Padial
by Martin Myall •
Convergencia Andaluza (CA) has demanded explanations following the disappearance of the banner put up by the family of Miguel Ávila Padial outside the Casa de La Cultura in Almuñécar.
A Day of Mishaps & Deaths
by Martin Myall •
We can start with the body found floating in La Herradura Bay, but there was also a death in Dúrcal and an accident involving a van and a pedestrian on a crossing in Almuñécar.
Sierra Nevada Hike
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar’s Municipal Sports Department organised a successful hiking day-out to the Sierra Nevada as part of its 2026 Hiking Programme.
XXVII Feria Gastronómica
by Louise Powell •
The XXVII Feria Gastronómica opened yesterday afternoon in its usual location in the Parque El Majuelo, and will run until Sunday afternoon.
Burglary Suspects Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil in Almuñécar arrested a couple in their 40s, accused of several crimes between May the 25th and the 30th.
Body of Eldery Man Found
by Vivienne Hughes •
The body of an 80-year-old man was found off Playa Puerta del Mar in Almuñécar yesterday.
A Day in The Park
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Asociations Day event was inaugurated on Saturday by the Mayor, Juan José Ruiz Joya, and the Councilor for Social Services & Equality, María del Carmen Reinoso Herrero.
Guardia Civil Celebrate Anniverary in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil celebrated its 182nd anniversary (on a provincial scale) since it was founded on Almuñécar’s Plaza de Abderramán I.
Clubs & Associations Meet
by Louise Powell •
The Encuentro de Asociaciones de Almuñécar-La Herradura 2026 will be held, as always, in the Parque Jardín-Botanico, El Majuelo this coming weekend.