It’s not that the good folk of Carataunas are lucky, but that the dead have had a stroke of luck – the cemetery is to be enlarged. The Mayor, Salvador Rodríguez, claims that the new cemetery, which has been open since 1994 and has 33 ‘residents,’ doesn’t even have deeds;
Art Collection
by Editor •
Over in Pórtugos, a hotel now sports an important collection of art pieces. The hotel, El Nuevo Malageño de Pórtugos, has almost a hundred oil and watercolour paintings in its foyer, dining rooms and halls.
Double Whammy
by Martin Myall •
One moment we are wallowing in the midst of a global crisis, with nothing but gloom on the horizon, and the next – within the same week – we hear that not only is Salobreña’s La Caleta going to have the long-awaited marina, but also that Almuñécar is going to have a 7-star hotel… and that’s not a numerical misprint: seven stars.
The Drowning
by Editor •
Most of you will have heard something at least about the two Brits that were drowned on the Tesorillo beach – father and son. The day following the incident, which took place on Tuesday the 7th, I received an email from the BBC’s 5Live programme, asking for details and one quick look at the web at the time confirmed that the news was already splashed over the UK. Back here accounts varied.
Torrecuevas Rambla
by Editor •
I went along to the meeting in Torrecuevas, which had been convoked by the locals over the state of the rambla; i.e., the riverbed track that gives access to the cortijos above, all the way up to Gelibra.
Three Points to Remember
by Editor •
Three points to remember for this month: firstly, the Juventudes Musicales are starting up again after a summer break with a concert on the 11th of October at the Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura with a performance by the Dúo de Profundis, starting at 20.00h.
Badly Needed Funds Returned
by Editor •
Right! You had the Front Page as good news so that’s your lot – Nah, just kidding! Anyway, let’s get the political bickering out of the way.
Marinos Moan
by Editor •
The residents of Barrio de los Marinos, supported by the ubiquitous PSOE, are urging the Town Hall to carry out some urgently needed work on public spaces within the barrio (neighbourhood). They’re also asking for a greater police presence.
Outboards and Outlaws
by Editor •
Two men, aged 26 and 29, were arrested for allegedly stealing outboard motors. The stolen motors have been recovered and returned to their rightful owners.
Camping Carambolo Verdict
by Editor •
Our Fermín Tejero, leader of the local IU party and part owner of the Camping Carambolo isn’t having much luck with nailing the Mayor, in a judicial sense… who is?
Luis Goes to Madrid
by Editor •
Everybody either knows or has seen Luis Augusto Maldonado around Almuñécar – he’s one of the town’s most resilient musicians, after all. Well, on the 10th of October he will be performing up in Madrid at the Sala Clamores, which is next to the Estación Bilbao of the city’s metro system. He will be performing…
Tragic Car Accident
by Editor •
We start the section with a tragic incident that occurred at the beginning of the month, so it is very likely that you already know all about it. On the 5th of September an Englishman died in a car accident at the western end of the village, near the Nuevo Camping.
Tartana Expresses Thanks
by Editor •
The folks at Hotel and Restaurant La Tartana would like everyone to know that the property is scheduled to change hands in early November. The bar and restaurant will be running with Barry at the helm through to the end of October, with the 29th scheduled to be the final evening of service.
Brains Blitz
by Editor •
More than 130 scientists from 28 different countries gathered in La Herradura to participate in an international conference on Physics.
Cerro Gordo Road Problems
by Editor •
The access road between the N-340, Cerro Gordo entrance and Peña Parda is causing unrest again, as it is potholed to hell. Consequently and naturally, La Asociación de Vecinos Las Palomas-Cerro Gordo is not happy.