In Spain, the travel industry is regulated by several laws and most importantly the ‘law for consumer protection.’ The latest version is the Royal Decree 1/2007. Like in any consumer activity at the purchase of a travel service, both consumer and travel operator agree either implicitly or explicitly on a contract.
Marxism, Merkelism, Papandreouism
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
I heard of somebody asking why I put Germany down in an English magazine. But would the English like to hear me praising Germany all the time?
Danish Love Story
by Mette Owens •
Once upon a time there was a girl, who moved across the world to a little town in northern Denmark to study. She was 18 years old and knew no one. Making friends was difficult as she was shy and didn’t speak much Danish.
It Ain’t Arf ‘Ot, Mum
by Arlene & Dave Nichols •
So, you think it’s hot in Andalusia at this time of year? Bah, Humbug, I say. You don’t know what hot is. Here in Southern Arizona (very aptly named by the Conquistadores – Arid Zona) we’ve been consistently around 110F (c.45C) for the past few weeks. For our British readers of a certain age, I…
New School for Velez Benaudalla
by Editor •
The Regional Education Board is spending 2.6m euros on a new school for Velez Benaudalla (just above Motril) to replace the old Colegio Madrigal & Padial. This new building will provide a room for a further 225 pupils.
Velilla Copper Theft Thwarted
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil arrested a young man and a minor on a building site in Velilla, whom they had caught in the act of allegedly stripping copper from electrical installations.
Blue Zone Changes in Almunecar
by Editor •
We managed to collar Francisco Prados, who is the leader of the local PSOE and opposition leader, concerning the Blue Zones in Almunecar. He confirmed that in the first Plenary meeting of the Town Council it was agreed to reduce the Blue Zone timetables, although not as much as his party had proposed.
Missing Cat!
by Editor •
Hi Ed Name: Chloe Female Norwegian forest cat with brown and white, long hair, missing from Sunday 17th of July in Calle Romero Blanco (La Herradura). She could be anywhere round las Palomas, Peña Parda or Carmenes del Mar… If anybody sees her, please contact Pauline 691 143 537 or Patricia 639 870 254 We…
Bye Bye Big Books
by Editor •
The Plaza de Damasco, which is just in front of Caja Rural, Av. Andalucia, has had a facelift… only a year after its last one. Now, gone are the tombs-cum-marble Korans, for instance, as nobody actually seemed to like them, much less know for certain what the hell they were supposed to be.
Wonky World – July 2011
by David Darby •
A collection of less than serious articles from around the globe.
National News – Summer Edition
by Duncan Inglis •
A summary of nationwide news from around Spain, gathered for the summer edition of the Seaside Gazettes by Duncan Inglis
1st Costa Tropical Gastronomic Fair
by Editor •
Playa de Poniente, Motril, is set to see what is claimed to be the first pan-Costa Tropical gastronomic fair with participants from Almunecar, Salobrena and Motril
Civil War’s 75th Anniversary
by Editor •
Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War; the prelude to the Second World War in which fascist Europe took on the beleaguered Spanish Republic.
Argentina Steakhouse
by Editor •
Ergon from the Argentina Steakhouse tells us that they are now doing live music every Saturday from 20.00h.
New Roundabout Demand
by Editor •
With the ever-growing numbers of visitors to the very popular Cantarrijan beach, just west of La Herradura, calls for a roundabout to be built on the N-340 are also growing. In fact, several plenary meetings of the municipal council have culminated in a request to the Demarcacion de Carretera (road authorities) for such a junction, as well as one at the entrance to the Urbanizacion de Las Palomas, just before the Cerro Gordo tunnel.