The Municipal Board of Tourism for Almuñécar has decided to revitalise the Cueva de Siete Palacios, converting it into an exhibition hall and the choice of local artist couldn’t be better; Rowland Fade.
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New, Shiny Fire Engine for Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The Chairwoman for the Provincial Consortium of Fire Brigades handed over the keys for a new fire engine for the Almuñécar Fire Service (Servicio de Bomberos). The Mayor, Trinidad Herrera didn’t lose the opportunity to jump into the cab and have a photo taken.
Motorbike Scrambling Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The first trials of the Campeonato de Andalucía de Motocross took place on the 10th of June on the hillside in Taramay, Almuñécar. The event was held on a specially built track circuit beneath Hotel Playacálida on the Playa Cabria side.
Two-Hundred Kilos of Junk
by Martin Myall •
Well, thanks to a lot of work, co-ordination and bubble blowing, the great seabed cleaning up operation off Punta de la Mona retrieved over 200 kilos of discarded rubbish, amongst which was a traffic sign, a large lorry tyre, plastic bins, pipes, mirrors and a bucket load of fishing hooks – there was even a part of an electricity generator.
The A-7 & N-340
by Martin Myall •
No new stretch of the A-7 coastal autovia has been inaugurated since July 2009, despite repeated promises to the contrary. This summer will be no different from the last one in that respect.
Neat Nash Night
by Martin Myall •
Twenty-six students from the Nash Music academy performed at the Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar and from the Seaside Gazette we would like to extend our congratulations to all who participated.
New Recycling Bins
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura and Velilla are to get new glass-recycling bins, thanks to an agreement struck between the Town Hall and a glass-recycling company, Ecovidrio. The Councillor for the Environment, Luis Aragón, said that collection points for paper and plastic will be next. With these new containers, the total for the whole municipality (La Herradura and…
Sand Regeneration for Cotobro
by Martin Myall •
It appears to be a yearly event; Cotobro beach, which gets washed away by spring and autumn gales, is in the process of being topped back up again, with sand grabbed from the Puerta del Mar beach, near the Paseo del Altillo.
Two-Wheeled Acrobats
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar municipal stadium, Francisco Bonet, will host the Spanish Championship Freestyle MX2012 this summer, which is probably the most spectacular motorbike sporting event around – if you haven’t seen these gravity-defying riders in action, then you are seriously missing out.
Almuñécar Bank Robbers Rumbled
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil has managed to identify the two suspects from the bank robbery that was carried out in Almuñécar on the 19th of April. One of the suspects, a 24-year-old from Málaga, has already been arrested.