There was a road accident involving a motorbike and a bicycle Tuesday morning on the N-340 where it passes through the municipality of Torrox-Costa.
Biker & Cyclist Collision
by Vivienne Hughes •
Diver Dies in Calahonda
by Vivienne Hughes •
A diver lost his life yesterday afternoon on Playa de Calahonda.
Temperatures until Tuesday
by Martin Myall •
At a quick glance, Friday will see maximum temperatures in their mid-30s on the coast and a degree or two hotter inland. As for the the lows on Friday, they range from 19ºC in Durcal to 24ºC in Motril.
Mobile ITV Visits for 49CCs
by Hugh MacArthur •
Here is a list of municipalities that have visits from the Mobile ITV Service for the inspections of 49cc mopeds and scooters during the next seven days.
Still No Aquarium
by Martin Myall •
The local socialista party (PSOE) of Almuñécar have criticised the fact that the aquarium attraction remains closed for yet another summer.
Whale Sightings
by Vivienne Hughes •
On Tuesday several rorqual whales were sighted just off the Costa Tropical in front of Motril, which is very unusual.
All in One!
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish National Rail company, Renfe has announced that it will marketing a combined train-bus-plane package anywhere in Spain.
Accident in Frigiliana
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two occupants in a pick up 4×4 were injured after it left the road and turned over early Monday morning.
Defunct Chiringuito Squatter
by Hugh MacArthur •
It was a couple of years ago whe Chiringuito Calabré on Playa de San Cristóbal in Almuñecar closed its doors after decades of existence; from 1963, in fact.
Near Death from Choking
by Vivienne Hughes •
An elderly woman nearly choked to death whilst eating in a chiringuito in Almuñécar this weekend.
Kids Taken into Care
by Martin Myall •
Órgiva Town Hall thanked both the Servicio de Protección de Menores belonging to the Guardia Civil and the Policía Local after taking several children from the Beneficio Commune into care.
Dangerous Talcum Powder?
by Martin Myall •
It seems that the agency specialising in cancer, belonging to the World Health Organization, classified talc as “probably carcinogenic” for humans.
Bioluminescence
by Martin Myall •
Flat residents behind Playa de Velilla in Almuñécar had a birdseye’s view of one of natures fascinating spectacles: bioluminescence or in other words an eire light generated by microscopic algae.
Construction-Work Headache
by Vivienne Hughes •
Construction work above Marina del Esta is causing annoyance amongst neighbours because of the noise and dust caused by earth-moving work.
Fugitive Captured in Nerja
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil arrested a fugitive from Scotland who is wanted in connection with sexual-assault cases.