A man in his late 70’s was attacked with a hammer today at around 14.10 hrs in Calle Antigua, Almuñécar just off the main town hall square.
Hammer Attack – Almuñécar
by David Darby •
La Vuelta Ciclista de España
by Martin Myall •
Many readers know that I (Martin) am not a huge fan of cyclists on the nation’s roads, yet the news that the 2026 Vuelta Ciclista de España will come through Almuñécar is good news for the town.
Rocket Causes Small Fire
by Martin Myall •
A few days before Christmas a resident of Almuñécar made a complaint before the Guardia Civil after a firework rocket exploded on the balcony of his flat causing a small fire.
Dead Onboard?
by Martin Myall •
There was a bit of a hullabaloo on an Easyjet flight from Málaga to Gatwick, London because an elderly woman was embarked in a wheelchair… dead.
Inland Snow Expected Today
by Hugh MacArthur •
Although winter hasn’t officially begun, the typical weather of that season has certainly showed up in the province of Granada.
La Herradura & Kempo
by Martin Myall •
The Municipal Sports Pavilion, Antonio Marina was the venue for the III Liga Andaluza 2025 de Kenpo with competitors between the ages of six and 15 coming from all over Andalucía.
La Herradura’s Nativity Scene
by Martin Myall •
The La Herradura Municipal Nativity Scene was set up in the Pepe Gámez, exhibition hall in the Centro Cívico on the 13th.
Almuñécar Christmas Activities
by Martin Myall •
The Councillor for Culture & Fiestas, Alberto Manuel García Gilabert, has published the cultural and pre-Christmas programme covering up to Christmas Eve.
Dúrcal Drug Ring
by Martin Myall •
Members of an alleged, drug-trafficking ring in Dúrcal will stand trial this month and February.
Road Traffic This Christmas
by Martin Myall •
From today at 15.00h until midnight on Tuesday, January the 6th, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will be out in force to keep an eye on the increased traffic during the Christmas period.
Goodbye Maro Smallerholders
by Martin Myall •
The Sociedad Azucarera Larios, which owns a lot of land within the municipality of Nerja, has ended land-leasing contracts with local farmers on the Maro Vega.
GP Appointments
by Martin Myall •
The public-health systems (each region has its own) appear to be falling down on providing GP coverage without having to wait.
Fatal Diagnostic Error
by Vivienne Hughes •
It took ten hours for two, public medical facilities in; a centro médico and a hospital, to arrive at the correct diagnosis. The delay proved fatal for the patient.
Motril’s New Sports Facilities
by Martin Myall •
Sports enthusiasts in Motril are in luck. Following the inauguration a few months ago of the Playa Poniente coastal path, new sports courts have now sprung up.
Spontaneous Parking
by Martin Myall •
Whilst it might be difficult to find somewhere to park in the city of Granada, perhaps this is a step too far.