If you walk out to the furthest reaches of the Puerta del Mar beach – in front of the Eroski supermarket – you will have to cover 200 metres before reaching the water. This extensive area of beach is thanks to the parallel breakwater, and in only a few years!
Charity Marathon
by Nicola Westby •
Cecilia at the AECC would like to thank all those who supported them in the Almuñécar run, which was held on Sunday 3rd October.
Bicycle Lane vs Parking
by Editor •
The local PP are asking the ruling party not to go ahead with the bicycle lane along the Velilla road between the new underground car park and El Tesorillo.
New Sports Club
by Editor •
I spoke briefly with Sophie Bruinsma (Dave Janssens’s daughter), who explained about a project to promote the sports facilities around town, which are plentiful and excellent in quality, by the way.
Riding School Controversy
by Editor •
The PSOE have heavily criticised the Mayor’s party for the state of abandon that the municipal picadero (riding stables) finds itself in. This stable-cum-riding school is located in Taramay, just behind the closed down Hotel Taramay.
Culprits Never Pay
by Editor •
Every man, woman and child resident of Almuñécar has had to pay nearly nine euros because of the Town Hall’s incompetence. Not much, really, but remember…
Bottom of the Barranco
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil had a hard time rescuing three young mountaineers from the bottom of the Barranco de Poqueira – 15 hours in all. It wasn’t until a helicopter arrived to winch them out of the El Hoyo that the rescue operation was complete.
Another Lucky Escape
by Editor •
Eighteen passengers, most of whom were university students, managed to escape from a bus that had caught fire not far from Órgiva. The incident managed to freeze the traffic on the main Alpujarra road that runs between Órgiva and Trevélez.
The Electricity Rebellion II
by Editor •
Last month we reported on two Alpujarreños that had rebelled against Sevillana/Endesa’s haughty disdain for its customers. Well, their stance has attracted the support of many locals.
Independent Republic of Motril
by Editor •
Did you know that Motril declared itself an independent republic in the1870’s? It probably had a population at the time of three people and two thirds of a goat, but there you go.
Town Buses in Motril
by Editor •
Two transport companies are bidding for the juicy municipal bus service. Whoever wins, the new service will begin on the 2nd of January next year.
Municipal Pool Update
by Editor •
According to Vice Mayor, Antonio Escámez, the municipal swimming pool could be open to the public again by the middle of this month.
Unwelcome Neighours
by Editor •
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.
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…