Approximately 30% of agricultural workers in Spain of foreigners; it’s hard to find Spaniards who are willing to work in intensive cultivation in the hot south, for example.
China to Granada
by Martin Myall •
It looks like the Chinese airline, Air China, is interested in Granada Airport, principally with flights within Andalucia.
Change of Road Authority
by Martin Myall •
The Ministerio de Transportes has ceded a section of the N-323A to Nigüelas between kilometre points 461 and 463; in other words; two kilometres of road.
Franco’s Victims
by Martin Myall •
A group of students from the Universidad de Granada que, lead by Professor Francisco Carrión, is working on desenterring victims of Franco’s repression.
Nigüelas Charity Walk
by Martin Myall •
On Sunday the 22nd last month nearly 600 people set out on a fund-raising walk from Nigüelas, called the Marcha Lenta.
Fire Damage Compensation
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Councillor for Agriculture at the Almuñécar Town Hall, Carlos Ferrón, met with the Asociación de Damnificados related to the large fire consumed large areas of farming land behind Almuñécar/La Herradura in August.
The Cursed Jet Skis!
by Martin Myall •
Residents of La Herradura continued their crusade last month against jet skis in the bay and have collected several thousands signatures for a petition.
Curumbico Scandal
by Martin Myall •
The Consejo Consultivo (Advisory Board) has rejected the claim by the developers constructions above Playa Curumbico, why had sought to blame the Town Hall.
Playa La Cagaílla
by Martin Myall •
Although a translation of the name of this beach is not too enticing, work has commenced to improve it, according to the a Central Government, Provincial Delegate, José Montilla.
Fast but Quiet
by Martin Myall •
Whilst residents of La Herradura and other coastal towns are going full out to get jet skis banned, a new sports, much quieter, is emerging: e-Surfing.
Training for Dakar 2025
by Martin Myall •
Asier Duarte from the Basque Country and Luis Barbero from La Herradura will be participating in the Dakar 2025.
Hotels for Motril?
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril Town Hall announced that four new hotels would start to go up during 2025 and 2026. Furthermore, Hotel Impressive will be extended.
Spontaneous Parking
by Martin Myall •
If you’re going to prang your car, there’s little sense in doing it in half measures… if you’re drunk, which was the case of a 20-year-old man.
Gone Phishing
by Hugh MacArthur •
Seguridad Social has had to come out and report a scam letter, supposed from them, asking for money.
What, No Grua!
by Martin Myall •
The socialist party (PSOE) in opposition within the Motril Council has criticised Mayor Luisa García Chamorro over the missing tow-truck service within the municipality.