When a population goes up, as it does in Almunecar, from around 25,000 to nearly 120,000 then you can expect more trouble than usual, but even so a stabbing in one of the Paseo del Altillo bars (the Los Bajos end) is far from expected.
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Costa Tropical Hotel Blues?
by Editor •
The 13th of August was the only day, so far, that hotels on the Costa Tropical were 100% full – campsites, however, have been full on the last two weekends at least.
Flasher Arrested in Almunecar
by Editor •
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Almunecar for exposing and fondling himself before a group of young girls.
Peña Escrita Under Scrutiny
by Editor •
The new municipal administration has decided to have a close look at the mountain park, Pena (Peña) Escrita because of its daily running costs and accrued fines to be paid.
Another Drowning
by Editor •
With the death of a 61-year-old man, this time in Almunecar, the Costa Tropical has registered three deaths through drowning in just two days.
Municipio Turistico?
by Editor •
It was one of Benny’s last achievements before the elections changed his employment: Almunecar was to awarded the title of Municipio Turistico. Now the new Mayoress is just as keen to see this thing through and has announced the the agreement will be signed with the Junta in the Autumn.
Jelly Fish Toll
by Editor •
Owing to the unstable weather at the beginning of July, it appeared that there were no jelly fish around, but around they were, as the first-aid posts on Almunecar’s beaches reported. In fact, nearly 700 bathers turned up for treatment for jelly-fish stings.
History of Almunecar
by Editor •
You know, when we talk about eras covering our Roman or Phoenician settlements, it’s easy to underestimate the sheer length of these periods.
Golf Tournament at Los Moriscos
by Editor •
The Vice-Mayor of Motril, José García Fuentes, announced the II Torneo de Golf to be held on Sunday the 14th of August in the Los Moriscos Golf Club, which has been organised by the Asociación de Vecinos de Playa Granada.
Butano Scam?
by David Darby •
Normally we report on this type of incident when it happens to one of our readers, but on this occasion, the potential victim of a bogus butano man was me! The good news is, I read the Gazette every month and knew what was happening from the outset.