The summer is tapering off and drawing towards its conclusion. With the kids going back to school virtually two weeks earlier than normal, the sensation of the summer having finished is more pronounced. So, just how did it go?
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Vélez Benaudalla
by Martin Myall •
The first time that I ever ventured up to Vélez Benaudalla was in 1982, when the main road through the canyon had only been open for six years.
Firemen Give Hose-Handling Classes
by Louise Powell •
Residents of Monte de los Almendros received a special visit last month from the firemen of Motril. Luckily there wasn’t a flame in sight and the reason for the visit was purely educational (oh, if only I’d known).
Ítrabo Fiestas
by Louise Powell •
In the last half of August, as the crowds started dribbling off the beach, I was just beginning to think all the partying was over. But then I had underestimated the Spanish.
Traffic Jams
by Louise Powell •
Anybody else feel like they wasted half their summer looking for parking spots or sitting in traffic jams?
Aquagym
by Louise Powell •
The brilliant avant-guard village swimming pool in Lobres (designed by DJ Arquitect, how cool?) that recently opened its doors to the public, is now offering Aquagym classes.
African Vibes
by Louise Powell •
The fabulous female vocalist and composer, Angelique Kidjo, from Benin in Africa headlined at the Nuevas Tendencias Festival in Salobreña last month.
International Club of Salobreña
by Louise Powell •
Have you decided that now is the time to get out and meet new people; see a bit more of Spain? Then the International Club of Salobreña could be just for you!
Motorway Madness
by Louise Powell •
The stretch of motorway between Lobres and Taramay that will eventually link Salobreña and Almuñécar has been given a finish date of… wait for it… 2012.
Prawn the Queen of the Fair
by Louise Powell •
The travelling, seafood fair stopped in Salobreña last month to bring affordable fish en mass to our hungry townsfolk.