The Mayor of Almuñécar announced several measures concerning the Town Hall and services supplied, two of which we reproduce here.
Rio Jate Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Almuñécar Fire Service was called out to tackle a fire next to Río Jate yesterday afternoon.
Chinese Generosity
by Martin Myall •
Two Chinese residents of Salobreña, Pinwei Zhou and Junli Xia, who run a business there, have donated masks and rubber gloves, etc to the Policía Local.
Spain Mans Borders
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Spanish Government has just decided to reestablish control over its land borders, commencing at midnight tonight.
Restrictions on Travel
by Martin Myall •
We had a comment from a reader called John concerning being able to travel across Spain to reach a ferry port under the present conditions.
Mercadona Opening Times
by Martin Myall •
We received a comment from a reader called Julie on our article entitled “And on the Brighter Side, containing a link to information on Mercadona.
Quarantine Breakers Sent Home
by Vivienne Hughes •
Both the Guardia Civil and the Policía Local in Almuñécar were busy yesterday sending people back to their homes after being caught infringing the quarantine.
Police Close Golf Course
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril’s Policía Local had to go round to Los Moriscos Golf Course and shut it down yesterday, because the golf course was still operating.
And on the Brighter Side…
by Martin Myall •
It is in situations like our present one that reminds us – reminds me, at least – of why we live here. It’s the people; their big heart.
Vélez Benaudalla Hill Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Infoca was called out in the early afternoon of yesterday to tackle a hill fire within the municipality of Vélez Benaudalla.
Woman Found Dead in Carchuna
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Policía Nacional in Carchuna are investigating the discovery of the body of an 80-year-old woman in her home.
PM Addresses Nation
by Martin Myall •
The Prime Minister finally addressed the nation this evening at 21.00h to explain the emergency measures, following a long day of expectation.
Reader’s Comment: Visit Cancelled
by Martin Myall •
My wife and I are due to travel to Almunecar on Monday. I assume this will now be pointless as everything will be closed.
Reader’s Letter: Reaching a Ferry
by Martin Myall •
When you find out more about the lockdown, will you be able to tell us if we can travel through Spain to reach the ferry ports.
The Coast is a Magnet
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Salobreña has warned that people are leaving the big cities and heading to the coast to take residence in the holiday homes to weather the health crisis.