On the subject of roadworks, which include the inevitable elimination of free parking, the Councillor for Traffic and Citizen Safety, María Dolores Sánchez Montes, announced that the Town Hall would be issuing a new band to ‘facilitate the rotation of loading and unloading areas.’
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Avenida de Andalucía Re-opened
by Editor •
Well, at last the business along the Avenida de Andalucía can take a small breather, thanks to this thoroughfare being opened again to traffic on the 13th of January, even though it was promised that this main traffic artery would be opened in time for Christmas.
Medical Centre Understaffed
by Editor •
The Almuñécar medical centre is having problems – who isn’t?
Cabra Road Cut
by Editor •
The Jete road was cut twice last month, once by the road being washed away and the other time by a rock slide.
Country Track Death
by Editor •
A 60-year-old man died after his moped went over the side of the main track…
Night Club Sanctioned
by Editor •
Two men that run a nightclub-cum-knocking shop in Almuñécar were up before the magistrate in Motril last month.
Cultural Agenda Almuñécar
by Editor •
Concerts and other cultural activities taking place during February.
Cultural Agenda Salobreña
by Editor •
Concerts and other cultural activities during February
Free Wine-Tasting Evenings
by Dave Nichols •
Here’s an idea for a nice evening – or a prelude to a great one – with an opportunity to get to know the wines of Granada. The town’s Catering College, in conjunction with the Tourism Department, is offering free wine-tasting evenings.
Rates Row Rages
by Dave Nichols •
The Mayoral edict has now been published, and does indeed propose an increased rate of local tax on what are considered to be ‘second homes.’