…how the streets of Almuñécar have taken pounding from our canine friends? There must be something about the heat that stimulates dogs’ bowels.
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Residencia Costa Tropical
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor, Trinidad Herrera accompanied by provincial department heads, visited the German-owned, care home for the elderly in Cotobro, Residencial Costa Tropical.
Swimming the Bay
by Martin Myall •
It’s that time of year again when the swimming competitions begin along the Costa Tropical; this year Salobreña was the first to ‘kick off’ in this activity on the 15th of July.
Midnight Shopping Success
by Martin Myall •
Just about everyone that we have spoken to has considered that Almuñécar’s Jazz Night Shopping was a great success, so much so that a new date is already being set. One shop owner in Calle Real said that she had sold more in just that one night than in the last month.
Funkdación Fills Altillo
by Martin Myall •
Granada-based funk band, Funkdación, filled the Paseo del Altillo this weekend past with their repertoire of Jazz-Funk-Soul. The group, whose lead singer is American Damon Robinson, also comprises of Andrew Lynch (Sax), David Margam (Guitar), Fran Romero (Drums), Emilio Berrocal (Keyboards) and Alfonso Alcalá (Bass).
Benny’s New Appointment with the Judge
by Martin Myall •
Ex-Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan Carlos Benavides, will stand before a judge, once again, in April next year, but this time to face charges of obstructing the office of the Regional Ombudsman.
Saturday is Shopping Night
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar is having a Jazz Shopping Night tomorrow evening (Saturday 14th), with 60 shops taking part, opening from 21.30h to 02.00h the next morning.
Fiestas del Carmen – Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
This fiesta is really a fishermen’s one, which is why most of the activities take place in the Barrio Los Marinos, next to Chinasol. We’re leaving the agenda in Spanish because it is all pretty straight forward, but we will give you a couple of explanations
Benny’s Salary Slashed
by Martin Myall •
The result of the last full council meeting in Almuñécar was that the ex-mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, had 1,500 euros lopped off his monthly salary – ouch!
Cheaper Parking in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
Whilst the Almuñécar Town Hall announces that underground parking charges will be slashed by nearly half, the IU councillor, Fermín Tejero says that it could have gone further…