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.
Daily Archives: February 1, 2010
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.’
Avenida García Lorca
by Dave Nichols •
As I write this, there are now actually items of heavy machinery working on the renovation of Av. Garcia Lorca. I kid you not. No more of the two men with shovels. It makes you think, though.
Rain Damage 102m Euros
by Dave Nichols •
The Junta de Andalucía estimates the cost of repairing such damage at €102 million – of which €62 million is estimated to be for road repair.
Hideaway News
by David Darby •
Just a quick mention for The Hideaway bar, which will be having a Wii bowling night on Thursday 11th February, with tapas on the night and prizes to be won. If you don’t know what Wii bowling is, then go along anyway and find out, honestly, it’s really good fun!
Meteorological Pastime
by Dave Nichols •
Finally, something at which the British excel; at which, in fact, they are unsurpassed. I refer of course to our national pastime of complaining about the weather. Oh, what fun we’ve had for the past month.
New Projects
by David Darby •
Close to a million euros has being allocated by the Town Hall for five new projects in the area, and some of the money is allegedly destined for La Herradura. One of the projects is the protection and conservation of La Herradura Castle, which dates from 1764 and is to be maintained as a centre…
Avenida de Salobreña
by Héloïse Nolan •
The Avenida de Salobreña, otherwise known as the road from the Alcampo supermarket into the centre of Motril, has now been out of action (closed) since May 2009 with a projected completion date of late March 2010.
VIP Visit
by David Darby •
La Herradura had a famous visitor at the end of December. Although the event went largely unnoticed, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, dropped in one Sunday to enjoy some afternoon sunshine and a bite to eat.
Joaquin at Chamboa de Joaquin has been a busy man lately, with his spectacular annual charity paella event in Almuñécar, and prior to that, where did Ms. McAleese and her entourage decide to enjoy a view of the bay and a bit of Spanish nosh? You’ve guessed it!
Crop Damage
by Héloïse Nolan •
Spare a thought for the farmers here on the coast who have been hit mighty hard by the continuous heavy rains and who say they are having the worst year of their lives.