Despite the Junta announcing yesterday that mass screening would start in Almuñécar and Motril that same day or today, Town Halls have received no further news.
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Almuñécar Goes Whatsapp
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar Town Hall now has a Whatsapp number so that people can report things that they come across that need the attention of the Maintenance Department.
Mass Screening Announced
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Junta de Andalucía has announced that it will carry out mass testing in Almuñécar and Motril on the coast as well as inland in Guadix and Baza
Almuñecar New Market Design
by Vivienne Hughes •
Almuñécar Fine Tally
by Hugh MacArthur •
Well, we’ve covered Motril and Salobreña so now it is the turn of Almuñécar concerning the amount of fines being issued over covid-restriction infringements.
Bankcard Theft in Almuñécar
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Almuñécar after allegedly stealing a woman’s bankcards and using them fraudulently.
Almuñécar Mercadillos Suspended
by Vivienne Hughes •
If you live in Almuñécar, you will have noticed that there was no Friday street market, nor will there be the Sunday one, as mercadillos have been suspended.
Loma de Gato Brush Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
The area of Almuñécar known as the Loma del Gato, which is above Taramay and borders on Itrabo, saw a brush fire on Sunday, close to the A-7 autovía.
Almuñécar Fishes First Prize
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar Club de Pesca Costa Tropical won the Spanish championships for Pesca desde Kayak in Valencia.
Almuñécar Palm Pruning
by Hugh MacArthur •
You might have noticed already, if you live in Almuñécar or La Herradura, that the yearly palm-pruning campaign has begun.

