Something at last is happening along this long-delayed, problem-beset stretch of the A-7, even if it only involves paperwork.
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
PSOE Pacts with Benavides over Mancomunidad
by Editor •
It is now clear why the provincial office of the PSOE was against the Almunecar PSOE councillors voting against the Benavides’s party – there were succulent ‘second prizes’ to be had.
Beach Arsonist Strikes Again
by Editor •
Almost like a perverse San Juan, Salobreña experiences, around this time of year, arsonist attacks along the beach between the Peñon and La Guardia.
Salobrena Relaxes Law on ‘Terrazas’
by Editor •
According to a new adjustment to the municipal law that governs restaurant and bar terraces, (Ordenanzas Urbanisticas) those establishments that don’t have enough public pavement in front of the businesses to mount a terrace area, can occupy public parking space.
Another Drowning
by Editor •
A 71-year-old man drowned close to the Peñon on the 6th of this month, around 14.15h. According to the Guardia Civil report, it could have been provoked by stomach cramp (corte de digestion)
Two New Schools for Salobrena?
by Editor •
Both the Town Hall and the Education Board have been trying to unblock the infant school project in La Caleta. To bring that about Salobrena will have to provide a building plot for it.
Commission Appointed for the Chiringuito Question
by Editor •
The owners of chiringuitos along the Costa Tropical continue to chew their fingernails over their future. A positive outcome appears closer, but far from certain.
Sad New Record
by Editor •
Perhaps the classic AC/DC number can best sum up where the A-7 peters out into the N-340… Highway to Hell.
Dead Dolphin on Salobrena Beach
by Editor •
The carcass of a large dolphin was washed up onto one of Salobrena’s beaches yesterday. The Spanish name is delfin calderon but is known as a Risso’s dolphin, (grampus griseus) after the chap who first described them in 1812.
Salobrena & Cheese!
by Editor •
On the 19th and 20th of this month, the Mercado de Queso Tradicional de Andalucia will be offering the top traditional cheeses to the townsfolk and holidaymakers in Salobrena – certainly not to be sniffed at!