Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Pampered But Wet
by Editor •
As the UK trembles under a blanket of snow, nobody there could possible consider that down on the Costa Tropical of Granada are ‘suffering from bad weather. Well, to be honest, we’re not. What we are suffering from, in Almuñécar, especially, is lamentable infrastructure priorities.
Trocadero, Cotobro
by Editor •
This winter you will be able to enjoy an excellent market gastronomy at the Trocadero Cotobro, in the capable hands of Chef Álvaro Jimenez Pérez, who possesses impressive professional experience, thanks to having worked at some of the best restaurants in the world. Another team member is Pablo del Real Martin, an active chef in…
7-Star Hotel Update
by Martin Myall •
It seems that the Bahía Fenicia, 7-start hotel project is gaining momentum, with actual construction work starting after next summer.
Russel Nash Christmas Video
by Editor •
Russell Nash, Vicente Escudero and friends have produced for you an awesome song in time for Christmas…
British Embassy Newsletter – December
by Editor •
The monthly newsletter sent out by the British Embassy. This month includes information on passport photographs and old-age pension for women.
Christmas and New Year Menus
by Editor •
Seven restaurants in Almuñécar offer their festive menus here, describing content, times and prices – plenty to choose from if you still haven’t decided on where you will be eating, come Christmas and New Year. Note: Argentina Steakhouse haven’t given us the details yet but it is worth pointing out that they celebrate Christmas Lunch on the 26th; i.e., Boxing Day
Waste-of-Space Law
by Editor •
The coming into being of a new law to protect consumers from spam calls is proving to be as useful as a stretched limousine in Mercadona’s underground car park.
Prados Elected as Socialist Candidate
by Editor •
Francisco Prados was re-elected as the socialist candidate for the Mayoralty. Paco, who is also a high-school Mathematics teacher, made an interesting acceptance speech in which he urged Almuñequeros ‘to lose their fear and recover their freedom,’ referring to a palpable reticence in the town to speak out against the Mayor – justified or not.
Speed Cameras
by Editor •
First of all, they appeared in La Herradura and were the talk of the town, and now they have made an appearance in Almuñécar – and we’re not talking about tourists who took the wrong turning and ended up here, but the dreaded speed cameras.