When it comes to insurance on the Costa Tropical, I have to say we are rather blessed to have Pep Benaiges, who provides cover on behalf of Grupo Catalana Occidente, who cater for over 4 million clients, and having been doing this kind of thing since 1864! I don’t believe Pep was around at the beginning, but he really does have a lot of experience, and can give you the right advice and direction when choosing a policy.
Tienda Danesa Gifts
by David Darby •
Still trying to think of something to impress on Valentines Day? How about a piece of beautiful jewellery?
Los Laureles Love
by David Darby •
Mark will be serving a very special Valentines Day menu for just €35!
Carrington Surprise
by David Darby •
It is a truism to say that I have mentioned Carrington Builders in these pages on previous occasions, mainly because if you need any kind of building work done, large or small, they really are the people to get in touch with.
The “surprise” is not that well known about though… Bob and his trusty team may be able to sort out any project, from a new pool to a large conversion, but his wife Debbie can turn a simple wall into a work of art
Arrayanes Events
by David Darby •
Things are rather lively down at Hotel Arrayanes on the Cotobro beach. Not only are they putting on a fantastic Valentines Menu for just €35 on both the 13th and 14th of February, but you can also pop along on any Wednesday at 4pm and enjoy a Traditional Tea Dance! Mercedes is even putting on cucumber sandwiches and scones, and all for just €5!
MW Service
by David Darby •
Is all your paperwork together? If you are relocating here to Spain or even if you have already settled here, you may well find the MW services people very useful to know.
Bed Solutions
by David Darby •
How’s your back? Do you sleep well, or are you a tosser and turner? Are you on the large side, and maybe find it difficult to get comfortable. Or maybe you are just due for a new bed.
Autovía 2013? (Part I)
by Editor •
The completion of the coastal dual carriageway, so that we will be able to drive along the Costa Tropical from one end of the province to the other and beyond is something that our politicians hold out to us as imminent.. always imminent, yet the long-awaited moment constantly recedes.
Autovía 2013? (Part II)
by Editor •
It was in 2005 when the then Minister for Public Works, Magdelena Álvarez, announced that the A-7 coastal autovía would open in 2008. We could go back 20 years, if we wanted to retrace the first steps of the autovía, but let’s keep things within recent memory.
XIV Solidarity Campaign with Baracoa
by Editor •
The XIV Solidarity Campaign with Baracoa (Cuba) enjoyed some sunshine, thank God, as there was a worry that recent rains would spoil the fund-raising event, which, by the way, will be using some of the funds obtained to help the people of Haiti.
Hotel Sackings
by Editor •
There has been quite an uproar over the sacking of eleven permanent staff from the Hotel Playa (originally Sol Meliá), which is situated on Playa San Cristóbal, next to Río Seco.
Rising Watertable Problems
by Editor •
One of the problems produced by the constant rainfall is the rise in the water-table, which has flooded out basements in Almuñécar and La Herradura, one of which is the Aquarium, which had to be closed down for about a week to pump the encroaching water out.
Lentegí Mourns
by Editor •
Lentegí was shocked to learn that the New Zealander, Kevin Holmes, was the co-pilot on a rescue helicopter that crashed into the sea off Almería Port. Three of the four crew, amongst them Mr Holmes, perished.
Trying Times for Mayor
by Editor •
All in all, the Mayor has come off pretty well, as far as ‘dates with the judge’ go this month
Shop to be Raffled
by Editor •
You know when there is an economical crisis on the prowl when somebody decides to raffle their supermarket for 100 euros a ticket.