The II Festival de Parapente de Almuñécar on Sunday 30th turned out well with around a hundred enthusiasts from several European countries taking part, thanks, as well, to the excellent weather.
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Almuñécar Old Town Crumbles
by Martin Myall •
If you venture up into the Barrio San Miguel, Almuñécar, where the castle stands, you will find at least two streets cordoned off with work barriers or fences: Calle Clavelico and Calle Nueva.
Annual Giant Paella
by Martin Myall •
This year marks the 21st campaign organized by the Asocación Solidaria Amigos de Baracoa, which culminates in the Giant Paella prepared by Joaquín from La Herradura’s Chambao de Joaquín in the Majuelo, Almuñécar.
Rousing Red Shepherds
by Martin Myall •
The Pastoral de La Herradura (singing group) have been out, whipping up a spot of Christmas joviality with traditional songs and colourful costumes, performing in the Almuñécar town-hall square, amongst other parts of town.
Four Footpaths for Hikers
by Martin Myall •
Four footpaths in Almuñécar/Herradura now have information boards on the routes, including the footpath through the 7-star-hotel area.
Fearless Anti-Freeze Swedes
by Martin Myall •
It wasn’t the sight of Viking longships that put the fear of God into coastal dwellers, but the sight of them bathing in the sub-zero surf…
Almuñécar Cultural Agenda January
by Martin Myall •
The complete cultural agenda for Almuñécar and La Herradura for January 2013
Benavides, The Writer
by Martin Myall •
Ex-Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan Carlos Benavides, presented his first book at a book-signing event at Hotel Victoria Playa, Almuñécar: Tiempos de Reflexión.
Christmas Lottery Lands in Almuñécar!
by Martin Myall •
The First Prize of the Christmas Lottery, known as El Gordo, was sold, amongst other towns, in Almuñécar; number 76058.
7-Star Receives Final Go Ahead
by Martin Myall •
According to a CA press release, the Junta has said that Almuñecar, 7-star hotel can go ahead – a favourable report was given concerning the environmental impact on the Peñon de Lobo, where the hotel is to be sited.