A German paragliding flyer/pilot/jockey/under-slung attachment had a flying accident up in the Gelibra area of Almuñecar. Protección Civil, firemen, the Policía Local in Almuñécar and the Guardia Civil mountain-rescue unit took part in his rescue.
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Almuñécar’s JM Solidarity with the Unemployed
by Anne Eastwood •
From today’s Piano concert with Irene Hierrezuelo and during the rest of the Juventudes Musicales de Almuñécar season, those who are out-of-work and minors under 14 can obtain free admittance.
Controversial Anniversary
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 5th of November marked the 1st anniversary of the closure of the Almuñécar, municipal-market parking.
Tango in November
by Louise Powell •
Fancy seeing some classical Tango from the 30’s? Then you have your chance this month in Nerja and Almuñécar.
Young Woman Arrested in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil has arrested a young woman in Almuñécar for allegedly stealing valuables & cash worth 10,000 from a house.
Almuñecar & Herradura Monument/Museum Times
by Louise Powell •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has issued a new Autumn/winter opening times table for the municipal monuments and museums, etc.
Complete November Cultural Agenda for Almuñécar & Herradura
by Louise Powell •
The complete cultural agenda for the month of November in Almuñécar and La Herradura, including foreign plays, art exhibitions, cinema and concerts
Almuñécar Bird Show Winds Down
by Louise Powell •
The XXVII Concurso ornitológico ‘Ciudad de Almuñécar’ 2013 winds up on Sunday with prize giving. Tomorrow is the last viewing day, and you can visit the exhibits between 10.00h & 14.00h and 17.00h & 21.00h during tomorrow, which are housed on the ground floor of Edificio Plaza Mayor.
Almuñécar Photographer Achieves International Recognition
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar Photographer, Francisco Mingorance, has notched up two more international awards. The photo included in this article is entitled, Fabric Life, and won a Highly Recommended distinction at the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Almuñécar Paragliding Competion Results
by Hugh MacArthur •
Samuel Aguilera from Málaga won the regional paragliding championship, which was held in Taramay, Almuñécar on the 19th & 20th of October.