We recently went for a meal at Árbol Blanco on Costa Banana (Almuñécar), which was their original location, and were not disappointed.
Árbol Blanco, Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
Annoying Hearse
by Martin Myall •
Residents on Calle La Música in Vélez Málaga have been complaining about a hearse left parked on the street.
Animal Cruelty Case
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Guardia Civil have charged a man with animal cruelty involving mutilating 25 Spanish fighting cocks.
Cortijo Burglars Caught?
by Martin Myall •
It seems that the thieves who had been targeting in cortijos in Padul and Dúrcal were active again last month, but have since been arrested.
Small Fire in Padul
by Martin Myall •
Locals alerted the Padul Town Hall to a small fire in the area of the municipality known as the Vega Chica around four in the afternoon on the 19th of March.
Active Tourism in the Valley
by Martin Myall •
If you’re an active person, you’ll never get bored in El Valle de Lecrín as it has loads of activities such as sports and walks.
The Melegís Orange Fair
by Martin Myall •
The 22nd edition of the Feria de La Naranja de El Valle held in Melegís attracted our 4,000 people, despite the weather.
In aid of Sally’s Wheels
by Gazette Reader •
Club Albalá Pádel (Rincón de la Victoria) announced a pádel tournament in aid of club member, Sally Parkinson’s upcoming trip to sub-Saharan Africa.
Several Storm-Related Incidents
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two fires and several trees blown down were some of the incidents that the fire service had to tackle during last weekend.
Strike Off until after Easter
by Vivienne Hughes •
After meeting with the judge, both parties in the labour dispute in Motril (the Town Hall & unions) have agreed to postpone the strike until after Semana Santa.
Guájares Flood Damage Work
by Martin Myall •
The Junta de Andalucía has allocated 97,000 euros for repair works along the Vado del Río de la Toba in Los Guájares caused by recent floods.
Rubbish Collection Changes
by Vivienne Hughes •
Rubbish-collection times have been changed in Almuñécar to cover the Semana Santa period (24th to the 31st).
Motril Cancels Procession
by Hugh MacArthur •
The rain and 60km-per-hour wind put paid to the Semana Santa procession that was to be carried out by Cofradía de La Borriquita on Sunday.
Woman Dies in Salobreña Park
by Hugh MacArthur •
A woman suffered a massive heart attack whilst enjoying the Parque La Fuente de Salobreña.
Brown Slopes
by Martin Myall •
As was expected, the snow on Sierra Nevada has ceased to be crisp white and is instead a dusty brown.