Almuñécar

news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical

What’s Going On with the A7?

A socialist MP had some harsh words for the Government’s decision to re-evaluate the price tag for two stretches of motorway: the A7 between La Herradura and the A44 between Izbor and Velez de Benaudalla.

Almuñécar Old Town Crumbles

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

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

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.

Benavides, The Writer

Ex-Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan Carlos Benavides, presented his first book at a book-signing event at Hotel Victoria Playa, Almuñécar: Tiempos de Reflexión.