Well, La Herradura has got a new, exercise or “bio-healthy” park and you can find it on the beach near the Chiringuito Bambú.
Beach Exercise Park
by Martin Myall •
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Guardajamas Forest Track
by Hugh MacArthur •
If you have ever taken the track that leads from upper Lentegí all the way up to the Cabra road past the abandoned gasolinera, you will know what this article is about.
Platinum Broom Award
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Councilor for Beaches, Lucía González, announced that the municipality has been awarded the 2026 Platinum Broom.
Almuñécar School Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The death of a pupil at Almuñécar’s IES Al-Ándalus high school caused consternatonal amongst fellow pupils and the teaching staff.
Vélez de Benaudalla Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Thanks to the rapid reponse of people at the scene, a teenage lad was rescued from the Río Guadalfeo at the beginning of the month.
Motrileños in Mauthausen Camp
by Martin Myall •
Some foreigners here will be surprised to learn that political prisoners from Motril were sent to die in the Nazi concentration-camp of Mauthhausen.
Organised Walk in the Alpujarra
by Martin Myall •
Fancy a trudge around Ugíjar – probably one of the most difficult place names to pronounce? Well, you’re in luck because Almuñécar has organised a walk for this Sunday.
Jazz en La Costa 2026
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar Town Council and the Provincial Council have published the programme for the 39th edition of the Jazz en la Costa International Festival.
Building Smaller Flats
by Vivienne Hughes •
What’s the solution for the housing shortage in Spain? Building smaller flats, one top economists suggests.
Sweet Release
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Río Guadalfeo ran black and sweet on Thursday as it emptied into the sea because there had been an accidental discharge of molasses up in the Ron Montero factory in Lobres.