Locals are not happy with the pronounced arrival of Romanian Gypsies from the Levante. No fewer than nine mini shantytowns have sprung up near Barrio Los Alamos.
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Casa Garcés
by Editor •
The newly restored historic building, Casa Garcés will open its doors as a museum during the first months of 2011.
Romeria Salobreña
by Editor •
Recession? What recession? Say what you will, our Spanish neighbours do love a Parade! Still more, they simply cannot resist una fiesta!. And so it was on the first Sunday in October – la fiesta de la Virgen de los Rosarios – the celebration of the feast of “The Virgin of the Rosary”. And to…
The States Beckons
by Dave Nichols •
Well, now, speaking of living here – some, many or fewer of you will have heard that Arlene (aka SWMBO) and I are moving back to the good ol’ US of A. ‘Tis true, I regret to tell you.
Elections Looming
by Dave Nichols •
Oh, goody, another segue. You can tell that elections are looming large in the minds of all our worthy local leaders. We’re not yet at the stage where those annoying cars with Tannoy speakers are cruising the town, disturbing one’s lunch, but the positioning has definitely started
ICSalobrena Autumn Programme
by Dave Nichols •
The International Club now has its autumn/winter programme in full swing, including outings to various places of interest, get-togethers, including a Curry Lunch at the home of Mike & Jenny Comley (if you haven’t tasted their cooking, you’re in for a treat) in aid of charity, and a Christmas Party early in December. Check out…
Fire in the Hills
by Editor •
Around about the same times as the Danish youth concert band was playing in Almuñécar, el Pago de Guerra above La Herradura went up in flames. Of course, we’re not claiming that the Vikings were out raping, pillaging and burning, in between Abba numbers, nevertheless, it’s worth pointing out that old habits die hard, after…
Publication Update: November
by Editor •
If rampant lunacy can be contained, we should be at the printers on Friday (28th) morning at 8.am… and that’s a big if. However, as the printer does not work on weekends and Monday is a holiday… we should be out on the streets on Wednesday the 3rd at midday. The online edition will start…
Trocadero Cotobro
by Editor •
(SP) We have decided to include, verbatim, a restaurant review contained in a hard-copy advert within the October issue of the Seaside Gazette because, frankly, we couldn’t have put it better: “For Many years, Jaquy Cotobro had been the recognized gastronomic authority on the Costa Tropical. His departure has left a gap not easily filled.…
Reader’s Letter
by Editor •
This is just to say that the blue zone in La Herradura – which may be logical during the two-three summer months – is ruining it for all businesses the rest of the year.