After a while, living in Almuñécar, you become ‘immune’ to its archaeological treasure, so it is only when visitors come and express admiration for the sheer quantity of historical monuments, ranging from the Phoenicians to the Moors that you sort of ‘snap out of it.’
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Rescued in Lentegí Ravine
by Martin Myall •
Three abseiling enthusiasts, two men and a woman, had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil after one of their ropes became snarled and they couldn’t use it to continue on down the gorge. Going back up was equally impossible. The rescue team received a call out from the emergency 112 service at 21.00h one…
The Town Hall Be Nice Guide
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall has announced that it is working on the compilation of a guide or manual on how to attend members of the public, to be used by its staff.
Vegetation in the Riverbeds
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has got around to cleaning the hitherto dry riverbeds, as they are overgrown with vegetation that would not only create an obstacle for the water, but would also end up floating just off the beaches should a rush of water appear – which is eminent.
Artex in the Casa de la Cultura
by Martin Myall •
As well as the photographic exhibition at the Almuñécar Casa de la Cultura, there is also a painting one downstairs in the exhibition hall.
Politicians Accussing Each Other of Being Naughty
by Editor •
The Mayor of Almuñécar’s party, the PP, have denounced the ‘squandering’ allegedly carried out by the previous mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides. According to the PP, the ex-Mayor rewarded his ‘faithful followers’ with trips to some of the towns that are twinned with Almuñécar.
Photo Exhibit at Casa de la Cultura
by Martin Myall •
You have from now until the 30th of September to visit the photo exhibition on show at Almuñécar’s Casa de la Cultura! The photos were taken by local photographer, Javier Celorrio, and the exhibition is entitled: La Almuñécar de Celorrio.
Almuñécar Shopkeepers Inspired
by Martin Myall •
Such was the success of the shopping nights during the summer – there were three such nights all told – that they are thinking about cooking up something new for Christmas and upcoming bank holidays.
Vintage Car Race
by Martin Myall •
The I Subida por la Cabra was held on Saturday the 8th, staring in Almuñécar and finishing at Los Prados at the very top of the Otivar mountain road.
Barbershop Singing in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
An evening of Barbershop singing (unaccompanied vocal harmony) together with Spanish, English and Mongolian folk singers and a Scottish piper, in aid of Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer.