Juventudes Musicales in Almuñécar celebrated last night its 500th concert, which was a great success, thanks to the bello concierto de opera offered by the Cantantes de Weimar with their sopranos: Mariya Seleznyova & Katja Bildt together with the baritone Michael Borth and accompanied on the Piano by Calio Alonso.
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Almuñécar Cultural Agenda for March
by Martin Myall •
The completed cultural agenda for Almuñécar and La Herradura for March 2013, covering Semana Semana, concerts, original-soundtrack films and exhibitions.
A Day Out at the Recycling Plant
by Martin Myall •
Around 50 pupils form the junior school in Torrecuevas (Almuñécar) were given the chance to see how domestic waste is recycled at the Alhendín plant.
Almuñécar Old Town Rebels
by Martin Myall •
The residents of Barrio del Castillo, Almuñécar, via its residents committee, considers that the Town Hall has not only neglected the old town, but that it also ‘mistreats’ its representatives.
Strike on the A-7
by Martin Myall •
A squad of 20 rebar workers on the Lobres-Taramay section of the A-7 stopped work for one day because they still hadn’t been paid even for December.
Pedal-Powered Carnival
by Martin Myall •
Over a hundred cyclists in fancy dress took part in the Carnival Parade, which was organized by the Club Ciclista Almuñécar, with the collaboration of the Councillor for Fiestas and the Municipal Sports Board.
Alteration to Blue Zone Rates
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has amended the regulations for parking in Blue Zone areas, taking advantage of the fact that the lease is about to be renewed.
Palm Trees Cut Down
by Martin Myall •
As part of the renovation work on Almuñécar’s Plaza Kelibia, the palm trees that graced the square have been cut down, rather than removed for replanting. This action has been criticised by the chief opposition party, the CA. According to the CA, some of the trees were over 10m in height and were very representative…
Roof Gives Way
by Martin Myall •
Abandoned houses in the old town of Almuñécar (San Miguel) continue to cause concern. Recently one such house in Calle San Joaquín caused alarm when part of the roof gave way, with the owner inside. She was unharmed and it was indeed fortunate that the three children were away at school.
A7 in 2015
by Martin Myall •
The Central Government has just promised that the A-7 Autovia del Mediterraneo will be completed in 2015.