Every year, the same as beaches all over Spain are awarded Blue Flags for their excellence, ecologists award Black Flags at the opposite end of the scale.
The 2022 Black Flags
by Vivienne Hughes •
Balcony Accident in La Herradura
by Martin Myall •
A British man was injured in La Herradura yesterday evening around 18.00h when part of a balcony gave way causing him to fall four meters.
Aquatropic Reopens
by Louise Powell •
The Aquatropic water park in Almuñécar will be opening for the season today, the 16th, with a couple of novelties this year.
North African Ferries Run Again
by Martin Myall •
After a two year pause owing to Covid and strained relations with Morocco, the ferry operation carrying Moroccans returning home for summer has recommenced.
New Rubbish Collection Times
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting on Monday the 20th in Almuñécar, the summer, rubbish-collection times will come into force. If you put it out at the wrong time, you could risk a fine.
Two Cyclists Rescued
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two cyclists needed to be rescued by helicopter in two different incidences yesterday; one in Nigüelas and one in Lanjarón.
Free Paint & Tax Cuts
by Hugh MacArthur •
Andalucía prizes its white villages which is why after a sustained calima intrusion from the Sahara, town halls are trying to get their streets white again.
Imminent Ryanair Strike
by Hugh MacArthur •
Ryanair cabin crew will go on a 6-day strike just as the summer begins, starting on San Juan, and the blame lies with the airline company, they claim.
Salobreña Vega Fatal Accident
by Martin Myall •
A man on a motorbike died in Salobreña yesterday afternoon after he left the narrow road and crashed down into an irrigation channel.
Jellyfish & Summer
by Martin Myall •
Readers have already reported the presence of small jelly fish on the Costa Tropical, namely in Motril and Almuñécar.
Ban Jet Skis Petition
by Anne Zipse •
The Amigos del Mar Association appeals to readers to back a petition to have jet skis banned because of the noise and danger involved.
Fair Says It’s Not Fair
by Martin Myall •
This year the fairground in during Corpus Christi in Granada will have fewer attractions, because electricity is too expensive to run them, some claim.
Coworking Centre in Motril
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril Chamber of Commerce has set up the Coworking Hub Digital Motril Conecta; the first one of its kind on the Costa Tropical.
Almuñécar Gastro-Fair!
by Louise Powell •
The XXIII Feria Gastronómica de Almuñécar is being held in the Parque Botánico El Majuelo this weekend, after a two-year-pause because of Covid.
Blue Rebellion
by Hugh MacArthur •
Residents of Vélez-Málaga were out on the streets yesterday over Town Council plans to impose new Blue Zones on many streets.