La Herradura

La Herradura News, Views and Opinions

Sports Ground Opens

Once again the Mayor turned up in La Herradura during February, this time it was for the inauguration of the new sports ground in the Las Maravillas area of the village.

Undermined?

It was back in 2004 when the Seaside Gazette reported on what appeared to be the commencement of an illegal build next to Urbanización El Gallo, Punta de la Mona.

Moan, Moan, Moan…

It never ceases to amaze me, just how often I have to sit and listen to people being critical of the Gazette, the way we cover stories, and how we represent our all important clients. Usually laced with vociferous views on how it should be written, and what we should be writing about.

Life Changing Advice

Jacqui is a UK qualified counsellor and member of the BACP and is also currently training in psychotherapy. She is also a graduate coach having trained with an American Coach University.

Tartana Valentines

Romance is in the air. Celebrate Valentines Day (or any day for that matter) with a special night out at La Tartana in La Herradura.

Hideaway News

Just a quick mention for The Hideaway bar, which will be having a Wii bowling night on Thursday 11th February, with tapas on the night and prizes to be won. If you don’t know what Wii bowling is, then go along anyway and find out, honestly, it’s really good fun!

New Projects

Close to a million euros has being allocated by the Town Hall for five new projects in the area, and some of the money is allegedly destined for La Herradura. One of the projects is the protection and conservation of La Herradura Castle, which dates from 1764 and is to be maintained as a centre…

VIP Visit

La Herradura had a famous visitor at the end of December. Although the event went largely unnoticed, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, dropped in one Sunday to enjoy some afternoon sunshine and a bite to eat.
Joaquin at Chamboa de Joaquin has been a busy man lately, with his spectacular annual charity paella event in Almuñécar, and prior to that, where did Ms. McAleese and her entourage decide to enjoy a view of the bay and a bit of Spanish nosh? You’ve guessed it!

Beach Clean

Talking of cleaning, and going back somewhat to the earlier article about the heavy rainfall, the debris is finally being cleared from the beach.