The Salobreña branch of Más Costa Tropical has criticised the governing party of its “lack of interest” on the functioning of essential services.
Salobreña’s Closed Tourist Office
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two Possible Drowning Deaths
by Martin Myall •
It’s worth pointing out that just because somebody died in the water; be it the sea or a pool, the cause of death might not be from drowning; hence the use of “possible.”
Almuñécar Marina Moves Forward
by Martin Myall •
The new, marina project planned for in front of the Paseo Reina Sofía in Almuñécar moves forward, it is being put forward for public scrutiny so that objections can be considered.
Altillo Parking Reopens
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, J.J. Ruiz Joya, announced that the parking under the Paseo del Altillo is now open, at last, five days into August.
Chamber Music in the Park
by Gazette Reader •
This coming Sunday, August the 7th, at 22:30h the Mediterranean Chamber Orchestra will offer a dreamlike Summer Concert in the Parque del Majuelo.
No Beach-Shower Restrictions
by Martin Myall •
Both Motril and Almuñécar have decided that they won’t close the beach showers on their beaches, as has been the case of Rincón de la Victoria.
Burglaries in Taramay
by Hugh MacArthur •
La Guardia Civil caught the alleged culprit of seven house burglaries in an urbanización in Taramay, Almuñécar.
Fireworks with a View
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Casa de Comidas El Mirador de La Corregidora is situated above Cotobro on the N-340 in Almuñécar, giving a birdseye view of the firework display.
Sun Exposure & Skin Cancer
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC) in Almuñécar carried out an awareness campaign on La Herradura beach on Wednesday, concerning skin cancer.
Jet-Ski Motion Approved
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar Town Council approved a motion by IU-Podemos on jet-ski usage within the municipality, however…
A Punch & A Pint Night
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Policía Local arrested two men after being called out to a fight that had broken out in a nightlife area.
High Temperatures Return
by Martin Myall •
Here comes the heat again – as if it ever went away. There are ten degrees difference between Motril and Castell de Ferro day temperatures.
Río Verde Helicopter Rescue
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue service was called out to rescue an excursionist in the waters of La Junta de Los Ríos (Otívar)
Swimmers Find Hash
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two swimmers came across a 44-kilo package of hashish floating in the sea last Friday, just visible from the beach in Castell de Ferro.
Jellyfish Sting Count
by Martin Myall •
Over 400 people were stung by jellyfish in Salobreña – no cases of jellyfish being bitten by humans were recorded. This one-side aggression has not gone unnoticed.