The monthly newsletter from the British Embassy in Madrid with useful information for British residents in Spain
La Herradura
La Herradura News, Views and Opinions
Knees Up in Village
by Editor •
La Herradura had a good ‘knees up’ (party) during the Fiestas of the Virgen del Carmen, (16th -18th July) who is the patron saint of fishermen.
Las Tejas Football Ground
by Editor •
The Las Tejas football pitch now sports its new turf, which is artificial, as Dave probably mentioned last month.
Call for Increased Safety Measures
by Editor •
The PSOE socialists have formally asked the Benavides governing council to improve the safety conditions of the kiddies’ park on the beach road.
Ole Fandango, Fuerte!
by Editor •
Hotel chain, Fuerte, has announced that their proposed hotel in La Herradura will open its doors during 2012.
Sol Los Fenicios
by Editor •
Sol Los Fenicios celebrated its 20th birthday at the end of June – to late to be included in the July edition.
Benny’s on a Roll
by Editor •
As for the illegal sports facilities in the vega, Benny has enjoyed his usual shower of luck, because the judge is studying whether to shelve the case altogether.
Almuñécar & Herradura Fiestas 2010
by Editor •
Almuñécar and La Herradura
Just received this from the Tourist Office, far too late to be included in the hard copy and in PDF format, meaning that I can’t just copy and paste the text in.
Publication Update – August
by Editor •
We should be at the printer tomorrow morning, 8am, and taking into consideration that the printer doesn’t work over the weekend… means that we’re out on the 3rd and will begin deliveries that same evening.
British Embassy News Letter
by Editor •
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.