Almuñécar

news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical

British Embassy News Letter

While some may think of Spain and its Costas simple as a retirement destination, the reality is that it is also a popular choice for couples and young families.

Book Fair in Almuñécar

The association for Alzheimer’s disease in Almunecar, Afavida, is staging a book fair from the 28th to the 31st of July to raise much needed funds

Painting Exhibition, Brian Jackson

Well known, long-time Almuñécar resident & NCA-trained artist, Brian Jackson, is holding an exposition of his oil painting works in conjunction with Hotel Las Arrayanes, which is located on the Paseo de Cotobro in Almuñécar. The exhibition will run from the 1st July to the 30th of September 2010. For any further information, please contact…

Car-Park Update

The Town Hall has just announced that the construction companies are ‘working around the clock’ to have the two controversial underground car parks open for the end of this month.

Woo-Hoo! España!

Football history for Spain! Great match and tonight the streets are thronging. Red and Yellow everywhere: on flags, faces, wigs, and T-shirts Tonight the crisis is forgotten For an excellent account of the match, which you saw, anyway, but from an American point of view, click on this link

El Tesorillo

Needing a change of scenery from downtown Almuñécar, I headed for Taramay today. I decided to visit Restaurant/Pizzaría El Tesorillo for a bite to eat.I am really excited because I think I may just have found my new ‘chill-out’ hot spot for the summer. Let me tell you why:

Coendu S.L.

Coendu SL are based on Avenida Don Juan Carlos (next to Delfin Books) in Almuñécar and are a real one-stop shop for all things to do with real estate and administration.

Feria Gastronómica

Well it came and was fantastic. On the 11, 12th and 13th of June in Majuelo Park in Almuñécar, the Gastronomic Fair took place. I took a little wander down with my family and some friends to spend a warm Saturday afternoon passing a few hours sampling some of the very best dishes, the local…