Tiger mosquitos (Aedes albopictus) are not the only type of 6-legged vampires that take to the skies in summer – we now have a Japanese one.
Hotels & Campsites
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Costa Tropical’s hotels have 7,000 beds between them but some won’t be opening until the first of July – Hotel Salobreña, for example.
Post Lock-Down Norms
by Martin Myall •
The following is a summary of the norms governing road transport in Andalucía from midnight tonight, when the Lock Down concludes.
Small Granada Outbreak
by Editor •
The Head of the Regional Health Board, Jesús Aguirre, confirmed yesterday that there had been a small outbreak of Covid-19 in Granada.
Salobreña Cat Burglar Caught
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 41-year-old man was arrested by the Guardia Civil, accused of scaling the facade of an aparment block to gain entry to a flat, making off with severall valuables.
Six Men Sexually Exploited
by Hugh MacArthur •
It is a sad reality that there is often news of people trafficking with the aim of prostituting the victims, normally young girls lured with promises of good jobs.
Wednesday Morning Fireball
by Martin Myall •
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), through its astronomic observatories on Sierra Nevada, in Sevilla and at La Hita (Toledo) picked up a fireball just past midnight on the 17th.
Andalucía Slackens Restrictions
by Martin Myall •
The PM of the Andalucía has announced that bars & restaurants can operate 100% of their terraces and 75% of the bar area.
Arrested over Bush Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
A minor and a woman were arrested in Rincón de la Victoria, suspected of having caused a fire near the Urbanización de La Cala del Moral.
Guardia Recover Dead Dolphin
by Martin Myall •
The beached corpse of a dolphin in Aguadulce (Almería) was dealt with by the Equinac marine-life team, aided by the Guardia Civil.
Parking Plans for Salobreña
by Editor •
Salobreña Town Hall intends to adopt the parking arrangement along Avenida del Mediterráneo to the beach return road, providing more summer parking.
Beaches Closed for San Juan
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, has announced that the town’s beaches will be closed on Tuesday (23rd) evening from 19.00h.
Bird Parks Reopens
by Louise Powell •
The bird park, Loro Sexi, in Almuñécar should be reopened to the public starting tomorrow, Friday the 19th.
Alhambra Reopens
by Louise Powell •
The Alhambra has finally reopened its doors yesterday to the general public, after three months of being shut down along with every other tourist attraction.
Mayor Wants IBI Delayed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, has announced that back at a board meeting in April they approved a motion for an extension to the 2020 IBI period.