Fuente Vaqueros has long been a problematic municipality, as one supermarket there well knows; they reported 80 incidents of shop lifting but to no avail.
Pointless Complaining?
by Martin Myall •
Pedestrians Run Down
by Hugh MacArthur •
Several pedestrians were knocked down in a town centre after a driver suffered a heart attack at the wheel.
Fatal Paraglider Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
A paraglider pilot died after crash landing into a storm gulley situated near the AL-3100 in municipality of Pechina in Almería
Axarquía Cortijo Burglaries
by Martin Myall •
There has been a wave of break-ins in the Río de La Miel in Nerja, which has caused great concern amongst property owners in that area.
Local Spanish Champion
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Herradura resident and athlete, Una Stancev, obtained a Gold in the Spanish Athletics Championships after clearing a high-jump bar at 1.81 metres.
Lanjarón’s Plans
by Martin Myall •
Lanjarón intends to make its own Caminito del Rey, amongst other ideas to attract tourism with more than just their fame for spring water.
Hotel Salobreña Overhauled
by Martin Myall •
Hotel Salobreña is pulling out all the stops in order to obtain a 4-star category, which will require major renovation work.
Salobreña’s Solar Power
by Martin Myall •
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Costa Tropical could have been named Costa Soleada, so it’s ideal for harvesting solar energy.
Almuñécar’s Marina Project
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar was present in the International Tourism Fair in Madrid last month (Fitur) and keen to push its new marina project.
San Sebastian Square Reopened
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar Town Hall inaugurated the square-cum-park at the top of San Sebastian at the end of last month, squeezing it in before the municipal elections.
Coastal Footpath Dismantled
by Martin Myall •
Motril Town Hall has decided to remove parts of the senda litoral (coastal footpath) until May when the winter and spring gales have passed.
A Costly Sacrifice
by Martin Myall •
The outbreak of sheep pox in the highland plateau of Granada lasted 121 days and caused 4,234 head of goat and sheep to be put down.
Herradura Wall Murals
by Martin Myall •
If you have been walking up through the old town, or indeed live there, you will have seen the excellent murals depicting times from the village’s past.
Logistics Hub for KIA
by Martin Myall •
Motril Port is steadily gaining importance, despite the lack of rail connection, as is demonstrated by the South Korean car manufacture, KIA, choosing it as a logistics hub.
Wind Surf & Dani’s Stay Put
by Martin Myall •
Two beach-based businesses in La Herradura, together with one in Almuñécar, have received a 15-year lease permitting them to remain where they are.