The officer commanding the Guardia Civil post in Huétor Tájar has been arrested, suspected of extorsion, amongst other charges.
Guardia Civil Post CO Arrested
by Martin Myall •
Talk: Kidnapped by Jihadists
by Louise Powell •
There will be an interesting talk at Salobreña’s El Anfiteatro Nilo Cruz today given by Pierluigi Maccali who was kidnapped and held for two years by Jihadists.
Minor Rescued after Fall
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar Policía Local rescued a minor who had falled down a barranco on Punta de la Mona along Calle Cala del Perro this morning.
No IBI Reduction for Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
Salobreña Town Council debated whether to lower the IBI percentage during the Plenary Meeting held on Tuesday, but it was rejected.
Caja Rural Changes
by Martin Myall •
Today the new renovated bank branch of the Caja Rural reopens in La Herradura. Meanwhile over in Almuñécar, one of the two branches has closed down.
Open Water Diving Centre
by Martin Myall •
You’re here, it’s hot and the sea looks so inviting. Whether its swimming gazing down or canoeing across the surface, Open Water Diving Centre is who you need!
Sailnplay for a Day of Fun
by Martin Myall •
Luxury, skippered, catamaran and motor-yacht-sailing charters, leaving Marina del Este everyday!
Super Yacht off Costa Tropical
by Hugh MacArthur •
One of the largest sailing yachts in the world has appeared off the Costa Tropical, whose owner is evidently not short of a bob or two.
Six Years for Almuñécar Stabbing
by Hugh MacArthur •
A foreign resident of Almuñécar has just received a 6-year, prison sentence for a stabbing incident in April 2019. The victim was his live-in partner.
Over 50% with jab in Almuñécar
by Vivienne Hughes •
The majority of Almuñequeros have now received both jabs (54.4%) which equal to 13,670 people and there are another 4,178 with one jab.
Jazz & Blues in the Alpujarra
by Louise Powell •
The little Alpujarra village of Busquístar has a big date coming up this month in the form of the Festival de Jazz y Blues de la Alpujarra.
Covid Pass Needed
by Martin Myall •
The Junta decided to bring forward its meeting of the Committee of Health Experts normally held on Tuesday to Monday; i.e., yesterday.
Yacht Owner Could Face a Fine
by Martin Myall •
The owner of the yacht that came to grief in La Herradura over last weekend could face more than just the loss of his boat.
Three Pulled out the Drink
by Hugh MacArthur •
The lifeguards on duty along Almuñécar and La Herradura’s beaches have been busy this weekend with three people having to be rescued on Saturday.
Latest Seabed Clean-Up
by Louise Powell •
A healthy number of volunteers has carried out a seabed clean-up just off Cotobro last Saturday, despite the strong surf and currents.