Both Almuñécar and Motril have reduced their outlay for Christmas decorations, whilst Salobreña has done away with them completely.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Moving The Goal Posts
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Town Hall, in response to public opposition to the firework shop in the centre of town, will change the PGOU in order to make the already issued building licence null and void.
Sought-After Rubbish
by Martin Myall •
One of the indicators of an economy in decline is a fall in the amount of rubbish generated, which is the case of Motril.
The 500 Metre Line
by Martin Myall •
The Junta de Andalucia has just issued a decree that effectively makes the first 500 metres of coastline a no-build zone, for the moment.
3,000th Article Reached
by Editor •
With this article the online version of the Seaside Gazette, the site reaches the 3,000 mark, after starting out in April 2009. With around 150 visits a day, the up-to-date online version of the Seaside Gazette is not only growing in sides, but it is also growing in popularity.
Motril’s Jet Fighter
by Martin Myall •
Anybody who has come into Motril from the top, past the hospital, will have seen the HA200 jet aircraft that stands just across from gasoline station.
N-340 Undergoing Resurfacing
by Martin Myall •
At last! Eight years after the last retarmacking operation on the N-340 where it passes between the eastern access to Motril and the Granada junction, a generous layer of tarmac is being laid.
Looming Gloom
by Martin Myall •
It is going to be a hard winter; and not solely because of the temperatures, but because of the lack of trade. All along Costa Tropical, hotel season closures will mean that 2,500 hotel beds will disappear, along with 800 jobs.
Club El Sendero
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Sports Department and sports and cultural club, El Sendero, have organised two family hiking routes for this month and December.
Ambulance Service Cuts
by Martin Myall •
Anybody who has been unfortunate enough to require a course of radiotherapy at Granada’s main hospital will know what an ordeal the ambulance route is, but at the same time, they are grateful for the service.