One of our readers mentioned that people are asking whether there is a ban on filling pools on the Costa Tropical, so we phoned the relevant authorities.
Swimming Pool Bans?
by Martin Myall •
Biker Accident Canyon Road
by Martin Myall •
A biker passing along the N-323 this morning where it passes through Los Tajos de Vélez de Benaudalla hit a mountain goat.
A Financial Drain
by Martin Myall •
Two plainclothes police officers in an unmarked car were surprised to see two men busily prying up rain-drain covers, so they strolled over to investigate.
Dirt & Refuse instead of Sand
by Hugh MacArthur •
It seems that all along the Costa Tropical locals are complaining about the ‘sand’ being used to regenerate beaches that have suffered from wind & wave erosion.
Lost Toddler Found
by Vivienne Hughes •
Officers on foot patrol belonging to the Granada Policía Local located a lost toddler, in the middle of the city
Pilots’ Strike Affects Granada
by Hugh MacArthur •
The airline pilots union, Sepla, has called a strike on a national level, which will also affect Granada Airport.
Salobreña Cross-Country Race
by Louise Powell •
Salobreña was full of runners taking part in the XIII Gran Premio de Fondo Villa de Salobreña on Saturday.
Motril Fiestas Affair
by Martin Myall •
Motril Town Hall announced yesterday that they had temporarily closed down the fairground attractions on Avenida Norman Bethune.
More Beach Defence & Less Sand
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan José Ruiz Joya, has criticised the Central Government for throwing money away on regenerating beaches.
Mobile Punto Límpio
by Martin Myall •
You might have noticed a mobile Punto Limpio in the Town Hall Square in Salobreña, which will be moved to different areas around town.
Acquitted of Gang Rape
by Martin Myall •
A minor has been acquitted on a charge of rape over an incident in July 2021 involving a 17-year-old victim and two other alleged assailants.
Drinking Water from Rules
by Martin Myall •
We hear almost exclusively about the much-delayed water from Rules Reservoir being urgently needed for agriculture, but it will also be used for drinking water.
It Came with The Purchase
by Martin Myall •
A person who had just bought a 2nd-hand flat in Motril came across a mortar round in its store room when clearing it out.
Biggest Mural Around
by Martin Myall •
What do you do when somebody builds a block of flats smack in the middle of your sea view? Turn the block into a painting of the lost view.
Castle Work Second Phase
by Martin Myall •
Salobreña Town Hall has opted for a grant worth three million to carry out the second phase of restoration work on the castle.