Keeping to the theme of animals, the Almuñécar, municipal horse stables are now open and functioning, following criticism from the PSOE opposition party, a couple of months ago, about the state the facilities were in, and how they had been inoperative for almost two years. The new leaseholder, Club Hípico Taramay, is offering riding classes…
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Weather 1, Market 0
by Editor •
The wind and rain made short work of the market stalls in the town-hall square, which is a pity, as it is a good festive idea.
Interview: Councillor Concerning Market
by Editor •
I interviewed the Councillor for Citizen Safety, María Dolores Sánchez, who is also the head of the Almuñécar Local Police. The purpose of the interview was to ask her about the Sunday flea market, parking facilities on the Blas Infante (Market square) and blue-zone parking around town. There isn’t room to reproduce the interview here…
Publication Update: January
by Editor •
OK, we got to the printer this morning, meaning that we could be out on the streets this Thursday evening (30th), but the printer doesn’t work over Friday, Saturday or Sunday, so if there are any hitches, the Gazette won’t be out until Monday the 3rd. ¡Viva España! The online edition, however, free from the…
Merry Christmas from the Gazette Team
by Editor •
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.