The Environmental Department within the Gualchos-Castell de Ferro Town Hall has issued a communiqué reminding people that octupus fishing as a sport is illegal.
Hands off The Pulpos!
by Martin Myall •
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
How to Buckle a Digger
by Martin Myall •
Rest easy any Ozzies reading this; this is about a large excavator being used on the Playa Granada breakwater, or groyne — never sure which.
La Herradura School Controversy
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar branch of the Partido Socialista (PSOE) has again criticised the Mayor for not carrying out his electoral pledge to build a new secondary school for La Herradura.
Beach Boat-Storage Saved
by Martin Myall •
People with small craft beached in La Herradura, most of whom indulge in sports fishing (angling, etc.) are relieved to hear that the Town Hall does not intend to reduce the area by half.
Squabble over Meeting Time
by Martin Myall •
The CA in Almuñécar accused the PP Mayor of sabotaging a meeting in the Centro Cívico where Herradura villagers could have their say on independence on the 18th of last month.
A Road-Hell Sunday
by Martin Myall •
The tailbacks in the traffic heading inland from the coast on Sunday were tremendous, thanks to the A-44 over the Embalse de Rules being out of action.
Higher Sea Levels & Erosion
by Martin Myall •
According to a study carried out by the Universidad de Granada, the Costa Tropical will lose between five and 25 metres of coastline; i.e., beaches, by 2050.
Wine-Making Course with Calvente
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar Councilor for Agriculture, Carlos Ferrón, announced that Bodegas Calvente will be giving a free course on how to make wine!
Glass in Baby Food
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man and a woman have been arrested in Madrid, accused of putting glass fragments into a jar of baby food.
Almuñécar Walks Recommence
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar Sports Department has announced that the programmed walks for this season will recommence on the 21st of this month with a route around Güejar Sierra.