Paco and Ceci at Restaurante Kairos, Almuñécar have a great treat for diners laid on in the form of a special Menu de Noche which will be of special interest for Seaside Gazette readers: if you take in a copy or simply tell them that you’re there after having read this, you will have your…
The Attila Awards
by Martin Myall •
The Ecologistas en Accion, Granada, have published the results of the annual awards that are dedicated to pointed out who has acted done the most to destroy the environment during the year, whose aim is to shame the prize winners. The prizes go to: Rector’s Board of the Universiada, comprising of the City Hall of…
Norwegian Heart
by Martin Myall •
The plight of people being evicted from their homes has touched many hearts, not only here, in Spain, but also further afield; Norway, for example.
Annual Giant Paella
by Martin Myall •
This year marks the 21st campaign organized by the Asocación Solidaria Amigos de Baracoa, which culminates in the Giant Paella prepared by Joaquín from La Herradura’s Chambao de Joaquín in the Majuelo, Almuñécar.
Pensioners Rebel
by Martin Myall •
Pensioners took to the streets to protest over the Government announcement on state pensions, which will mean between 382 and 540 euros a year.
Mayors Face Salary Cuts
by Martin Myall •
Thanks to a pending agreement between the two major political parties in Spain, 14 mayors of provincial capital cities could see their salaries reduced. At present the said mayors receive over 67,055 euros a year in salary, which is the salary of a Spanish Secretary of State.
Cuts to Grants for the Handicapped
by Martin Myall •
It’s not only the pensioners, doctors and teachers that are out protesting on the nation’s streets, but also the handicapped, who have seen financial support slashed. There are four million people in Spain who are considered to have a physical or mental handicap to varying degrees.
Rousing Red Shepherds
by Martin Myall •
The Pastoral de La Herradura (singing group) have been out, whipping up a spot of Christmas joviality with traditional songs and colourful costumes, performing in the Almuñécar town-hall square, amongst other parts of town.
Spain Accelerates Afghan Withdrawal
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Minister of Defence, Pedro Montes, has announced that the withdrawal from Afghanistan would be accelerated, but that it would not affect Spain’s pledge to remain there until 2014.
Judge Orders Custodial Arrest
by Martin Myall •
The owner of the entertainment company, Divertt, Miguel Ángel Flores, who organized a macro-fiesta at the Madrid Arena in which five young girls were crushed to death, has been jailed as the judge received reliable information that he was preparing to flee the country.
Four Footpaths for Hikers
by Martin Myall •
Four footpaths in Almuñécar/Herradura now have information boards on the routes, including the footpath through the 7-star-hotel area.
Fearless Anti-Freeze Swedes
by Martin Myall •
It wasn’t the sight of Viking longships that put the fear of God into coastal dwellers, but the sight of them bathing in the sub-zero surf…
Father Christmas Tours Nerja
by Martin Myall •
Hundreds of residents and tourist alike witnessed Santa’s Float parading through the streets of Nerja on Sunday the 23rd.
New Year’s at Restaurante El Torreón
by Martin Myall •
Last chance for bookings as Almuñécar’s Restaurante Torreon on New Year’s Night, where they have a special menu lined up for the occasion, including fresh lobsters, beef sirloin and excellent red and white wines.
Electricity Goes Up January 1st
by Martin Myall •
The Minister of Industry, José Manuel Soria, has announced that the rates on electricity will go up 3% as of the 1st of January.