The Guardia Civil have arrested a 19-year-old lad from Motril suspected of being behind the theft of a least 29 motorbikes in Salobreña and Almuñécar.
Motorbike Thief Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Busy Beach Weekend
by Vivienne Hughes •
With the elevated temperatures typical of August last weekend, Almuñécar had a massive beach turn out, as can be expected.
Local Fireman Goes to Beirut
by Hugh MacArthur •
A fireman belonging to the Almuñécar fire service has decided to go to Beirut to help out, searching for people buried under the rubble.
Young Girl Drowns in Almuñécar
by Vivienne Hughes •
An 11-year-old girl drowned yesterday in a private swimming pool at her home on the Camino de los Marinos of Almuñécar.
A Parking Crater
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar Town Hall has signed an agreement with Cáritas, allowing them to use the crater left by the municipal-market demolition for parking.
Cotobro Hole in the Road
by Vivienne Hughes •
Residents and visitors along the Paseo de Cotobro have been confronted by a large hole in the surface of the road caused by a burst water-pipe .
Roman Discovery
by Louise Powell •
Extensive renovation work on streets, above and below ground, has uncovered a Roman wall up in Barrio San Miguel in Almuñécar, not far from the castle.
Jazz en la Costa 2020
by Louise Powell •
The yearly summer Jazz festival in Almuñécar will be held in the Majuelo Park as always from the 22nd to the 25th of July.
Alleged Bankcard Thief Caught
by Vivienne Hughes •
A thief stole a bag from the inside of a car in Almuñécar and tried to use a bankcard to purchase lottery tickets and other items.
Taramay Water Problems
by Martin Myall •
A mains failure in the Velilla/Taramay area of Almuñécar on Tuesday afternoon left the area with not a drop of water for several hours.