If you haven’t already heard about this, here’s a reminder. Two local artists, Lynne Bishop and Liz Naepflin are showing a selection of their artwork in the Hotel Arrayanes Playa, Paseo de Cotobro 5, Edf. Epsylon 1, Almuñécar. Although the exhibition started on September 5th, it will run to January 2010, so you’ve still got…
Halloween at Brujas!
by David Darby •
The 31st of October sees the arrival of Halloween, and of course there is only one place worth going to on Halloween… Brujas (Witches) in La Herradura! As they have every year, Ana and Auxi will be celebrating with a special night of celebration in the bar from 8pm til late, with their particular flair…
Alzheimer’s Allocation
by David Darby •
BBK Caja de Ahorros has allocated 13,000 euros towards activities at AFA VIDA in Almuñécar, and will help fund the new and innovative computer system that will assist in a cognitive stimulation program. The money will go towards a series of brilliant activities and services all geared towards Alzheimer’s care in Almuñécar, including the purchase…
Iguana News
by David Darby •
Some news from the lads at Iguana Playa… they will be closed on Mondays from October, except on Monday 12th October and Monday 2nd November (Bank Holidays). They will close on Tuesday 13th October instead of the 12th. The boys are also having a well-earned break during November, when they will be closed from the…
Casa Técnica
by David Darby •
The Ed dragged me in to see the guys at Casa Técnica recently… I say dragged, because I was expecting to be bored by miles of pipes and wires along with explanations about the technology where I would nod knowingly after each sentence having understood little or nothing. However, Erhard is, I am pleased to…
Tartana Nights
by David Darby •
As long as the weather lasts, dine al fresco under the stars at Hotel La Tartana. Amongst candles and ambient lights, enjoy good food and delicious wines. Put your cares away and come for a relaxing evening. Should you have ‘too much’ of a good evening, ask about room packages. Whatever the occasion or just…
Clinica del Mar
by David Darby •
Sergio at Clinica del Mar in La Herradura tells me that after a great summer, there are now a few changes occurring, the first of which is the departure of Sue Burnett, their resident Acupuncturist, who has returned to the UK along with her family. The whole team at Clinica del Mar wish her a…
84-Year Old Dies in Burglary
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil is investigating a burglary in town, allegedly carried out by two women, who left their 84-year-old victim nude, on the floor.
Case Against Mayor Dropped
by Editor •
The Mayor came up trumps again when the case against him over the Bahía II hotel in Avenida Juan Carlos was archived.
Another Accident on La Cabra
by Editor •
Following the accident involving a test car and an official Junta car on the La Cabra, another accident occurred just above the tunnel, resulting in the death of the young driver. This time, however, no test car was involved. From what can be observed the car, which was heading down the mountain road, failed to…
Zoo Keeper Awarded
by Editor •
The mauled Peña Escrita zookeeper, Joaquín Requena, received an award from the Mayor for, “putting the safety of others first and leaving everything locked up before asking for help,” said the Mayor.
Underground Car-Park Progress
by Editor •
The Town Hall announced on the 26th of September that both projects could reach the stage of being covered over, thus permitting traffic circulation, by the end of this year.
Municipal Website Abandoned?
by Editor •
ermín Tejero, the very ‘vocal local leader’ of the IU party, slammed into the governing party over the apparent abandonment of the municipal website, which, he claims, hasn’t budged for nearly two years.
New Mortuary
by Editor •
It has been announced that Almuñécar will finally have its long-awaited tanatorio (morgue/mortuary) within six months, as work is progressing acceptably on the project at the municipal cemetery, El Magnífico.
Parish Priest Says Farewell
by David Darby •
Parish Priest, José Guerrero is leaving after 10 years of service to the village. The departure has been rather forced on him due to ill health, which he describes as a problem with his bones, which the damp of the coast is aggravating.