One of the first decisions taken by the new Councillor for Citizen Safety & Transport, Paco Robles, was to open a new taxi rank in Almuñécar.
Salobreña Road Work Disruption
by Hugh MacArthur •
A trip into the top end of Salobreña will reveal roadworks going on at the main roundabout; i.e., Plaza Goya, where the Tourist Information Office is.
Motril’s Missing Refuse Lorry
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril opposition party, Vox, has denounced the fact that a municipal rubbish lorry is stuck in a garage workshop in Sevilla because the Town Hall won’t cough up.
The History of Blue Zones
by Martin Myall •
(DID 00) Today’s article takes a look at how the Blue-Zone, parking system slowly grew along Almuñécar streets… and not without opposition.
Roman Bridge Cleared
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Almuñécar Town Hall has begun strimming dried-out vegetation in the Cotobro and the Mirador area, explained Councillor Luis Aragón.
Super-Long Toast Event
by Louise Powell •
The first Jornada Pro-Infancia Costa Tropical in Motril intends to beat the record for the longest cured-ham-on-toast in the world. The money raised by the event will go to the Cruz Roja based in Motril for the Family & Infancy Programme.
Looking Back: The Brolly War
by Martin Myall •
Do you remember when the then Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides banned planting your beach umbrella at first light and then disappearing until around eleven in the morning?
Brit Dies in Pedalo Incident
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British man died on Sunday off Playa del Regueral in Cambrils (Tarragona), when he fell into the water from a pedalo. Despite his frantic efforts the current was taking him out to sea.
Casa Emilio’s French Award
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salobreña chiringuito owner, Emilio Rodríguez, (Chiringuito Casa Emilio) has received a top French culinary award for his merits in hostelry.
Anemones Poachers Caught
by Vivienne Hughes •
Three snorkel divers were caught poaching protected species off an Almuñécar beach yesterday by the Guardia Civil.
The San Juan Aftermath
by Hugh MacArthur •
Well, we don’t know the figures for rubbish left on beaches after San Juan in Salobreña and Almuñécar, but for Motril we do.
Granada’s High-Speed Link
by Martin Myall •
At long last, high-speed trains (AVEs) started operating out of Granada train station, connect Granada to Madrid in just over three hours.
Peñón July Music Nights
by Louise Powell •
Although Restaurante Peñon in Salobreña will begin music nights on weekends only this month, starting July there will be live music every night at this very popular local restaurant.
Father and Son Perish in River
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 43-year-old father and his 17-year-old son both drowned whilst practicing abseiling down the waterfalls along Rió Trevélez in Órgiva.
Motril Air Display 2019
by Louise Powell •
The XIV Festival Aéreo Internacional de Motril is just around the corner; an event that will attract tens of thousands of spectators.