We have all been witness to the very uncharacteristic rainfall this winter, which has been with us since the 18th of December on an off – more often ‘on’ than ‘off’. Whilst roads have subsided, houses flooded and crops ruined, up to the last week of February, there had been no fatalities in our neck of the woods. That all changed up in the tiny Alpujarreño village of Rubite on the Monday the 22nd February.
Paraglider Ditches Off Taramay
by Editor •
Have you ever watched the hang gliders and paragliders flying over the beach and wondered how they are not blown out to sea? Well, it does happen, as was the case of a female paraglider pilot, who had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil coastguards.
Coke Bust
by Editor •
A 40-year-old gentleman from Almuñécar was discovered to have a 200-gram block of cocaine on him after he was stopped at a routine road check near Las Gabias.
Almuñécar Twinned
by Editor •
Almuñécar, if you didn’t know it, is twinned with an ever-growing number of towns around the Europe, as well as other places around the globe.
Torrecuevas Sports Facilities
by Editor •
Well, Torrecuevas is pretty friendly – at least they have stopped stoning passing motorists – just joking, should anybody from Hendersonville be reading this!
Avenida de Andalucía Adjustments
by Editor •
You will have noticed, perhaps, that there was a bit of work on the Avenida de Andalucía going on towards the end of February – this was repair work on a section that had already been finished.
Leo Loses Licence
by Editor •
It was announced in the provincial press that Almuñécar first underground parking facilities (Parking Leo) is to change hands.
Viking Invasion
by Editor •
A Viking invasion has hit Almuñécar in the form of top Norwegian Athletes, according to the provincial press.
Municipal Picadero
by Editor •
The municipal ‘picadero’ or riding stables is now under the new management of Andrera Sofía Podadera Martínez after the concession was approved by the Town Council on the 1st of February.
Which Brings Us to Benny…
by Editor •
Without doubt, 2010 has been a triumphant year for Juan Carlos Benavides in the law courts, but for all of his victories, as I write this we are only in February with 10 months left to go before 2010 he can proclaim Annus Mirabilis.
Basements Swamped
by Editor •
A tremendous problem during this prolonged rainfall has been the rising water table, as mentioned in last month’s Seaside Gazette.
New Kindergarten
by Editor •
The Councillor for Social Welfare, Dolores Rull, has announced that Barrio San Miguel (the castle area) will have a new infant centre.
Adam Regester – Artist
by David Darby •
Paintings by Adam Regester
El Faro Update
by David Darby •
Take mum to El Faro for a Mothers’ Day Roast Dinner on 14th March, with a free gift for all ladies. Booking for this is strongly advised.
En Primera Linea
by David Darby •
If you haven’t yet tried Restaurante En Primera Linea in La Herradura, then you really should give it a go! They make it so very easy to choose, with several choices of menu and price.