Do you remember, years back, when that fishing boat was shipwrecked just of the beach between La Guardia and El Peñón, 20-odd years ago? Well, if you do, you might be surprised to hear that after all this time it is still causing problems.
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
Still No Bus Station
by Editor •
The reason that there is still no bus station is, according to the Town Hall, a spot of post shuffling; or, if you prefer, councillors getting mixed up over who is supposed to be doing what on a regional level.
We Want a Square!
by Martin Myall •
Meanwhile, over in the thriving metropolis of Mólvizar, the village stray dog was reported to have stood up, yawned twice, stretched before lying back down again and going back to sleep – the locals are exhausted by all this activity.
Bringing It Home
by Editor •
School kids had the opportunity to confront the tragic consequences of road accidents…
Calle Nueva Chaos
by Editor •
The halted work on Calle Nueva is raising blisters on the Town Hall’s complaints desk as locals lose patience. The Calle Nueva belongs to the centro histórico of Salobreña, containing many businesses that are being adversely affected by the road works, especially since any signs of activity have disappeared since May.
Rubbish Collection Discount
by Editor •
Shopkeepers will pay 10% less for their rubbish collection service. The Town Hall says that it hopes that this measure will help the sector weather the crisis.
December Publishing
by Editor •
If all goes to schedule, we should be at the printer Monday (30th) morning and being distributed by Wednesday the 2nd.
Hubara Vets
by Editor •
I popped into to see Susi at her veterinary clinic in Salobreña, which is not far away from the Tourism Information Office. Susi Mesa, who is originally from Las Islas Canarias, met her husband, Javier when they were both studying to be veterinary surgeons in Córdoba. As he is from Salobreña, they decided to set up shop there.
20th Anniversary Medical Centre
by Martin Myall •
The Town celebrated the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of the municipal medical centre.
La Caleta Not Happy
by Editor •
The neighbourhood association for La Caleta is not happy, thanks to ambiguous declarations made by the Councillor for Urban Planning in response to the accusation raised by the opposition party, IU, over the street work being carried out to bring water from the Gambullón wells to Monte Almendros.