The Guardia Civil in Almuñécar are investigating the death of a young man yesterday morning after he fell from a roof terrace (azotea).
Fell To His Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
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Hash Den Raided,
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil moved in on a private club in Almuñécar dedicated to smoking hashish, which is not illegal, however allegedly using the premises to sell drugs is.
The Battle of the Hamburgers
by Louise Powell •
This month, for the second year running, Best Burger Almuñécar will take place, and like all such events, it will be in the Parque El Majuelo.
Disinfecting The Sewers
by Martin Myall •
Today sees the first day of the blitz on vermin in Almuñécar, or better said, tonight, as pumping insecticide down into the sewer system is a nocturnal operation.
Cyclist Knock over in Almuñécar
by Vivienne Hughes •
A cyclist, described as elderly, was knocked over in the town of Almuñécar Thursday morning by a driver who fled the scene.
Giant Squid Spawn
by Martin Myall •
Bathers on Tuesday probably thought that they had come across an alien floating in the water off Playa Velilla but it was just a gooey cloud of eggs laid by a diamond squid.
Miguel Ávila Padial
by Martin Myall •
Convergencia Andaluza (CA) has demanded explanations following the disappearance of the banner put up by the family of Miguel Ávila Padial outside the Casa de La Cultura in Almuñécar.
A Day of Mishaps & Deaths
by Martin Myall •
We can start with the body found floating in La Herradura Bay, but there was also a death in Dúrcal and an accident involving a van and a pedestrian on a crossing in Almuñécar.
Sierra Nevada Hike
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar’s Municipal Sports Department organised a successful hiking day-out to the Sierra Nevada as part of its 2026 Hiking Programme.
XXVII Feria Gastronómica
by Louise Powell •
The XXVII Feria Gastronómica opened yesterday afternoon in its usual location in the Parque El Majuelo, and will run until Sunday afternoon.