Stay away from the Cabra road that leads to Granada from Almuñécar, passing through Otívar… there’s a bloody bicycle event on this morning!
US Fugitive Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
An American citizen on the run was arrested in Guargacho (Tenerife), as part of a joint police operation (Operación Nkorina) with the FBI.
Bike Accident Victim Dies
by Vivienne Hughes •
The young man who had a motorbike accident on the N-340 where it passes through the municipality of Salobreña last Sunday died from his injuries on Tuesday.
The PP Takes Motril
by Martin Myall •
Just a week after the municipal elections a preliminary deal has been struck between the PP and Ciudadanos which could give the mayoralty to the former.
Is It Worth The Hassle?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Alcaucín in the Axarquia has a Belgian Mayor, Mario Blancke, there appears to be a movement to have a Spanish one.
Almuñécar Clubs Fair 2019
by Louise Powell •
early 50 clubs and associations will gather in Almuñécar’s Parque Majuelo on Saturday the 8th for the annual clubs fair.
Far Away Faragüit Four
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil bagged four young individuals from Guájar Faragüit after the discovery of an indoor marihuana plantation.
Looking Back: Majuelo Shooting
by Martin Myall •
We begin the month for our Looking Back section with an article about a shooting in Almuñécar’s Parque Majuelo. The actual shooting took place in March, but the arrests took place in June.
Another Salobreña Hotel
by Hugh MacArthur •
The paperwork for the Hotel Boutique in Salobreña started back in 2003 but the economic crisis got in the way… until now.
Austrians Rescued at Sea
by Vivienne Hughes •
The two crew members of an Austrian-registered catamaran were rescued by the maritime service of the Guardia Civil off the island of Tabarca (Alicante).
Beach Flasher Sentenced
by Vivienne Hughes •
A young man has been sentenced to a 9-month, suspended imprisonment sentence for indecent exposure on a Motril beach.
Surprise on the Beach
by Martin Myall •
Bathers on a Torrenueva beach yesterday afternoon were surprised to see a RIB approaching the beach crammed with illegal immigrants.
High-Speed Train to Madrid
by Martin Myall •
Tests on the high-speed-train connection between Granada and Madrid are rapidly concluding, with the service soon to be operative.
Homage to Jacques van Horen
by Vivienne Hughes •
Not just Almuñécar residents but also foreign residents from along this end of the Costa Tropical will remember Restaurante Jacquy Cotobro or Jacky Cotobro.
Drugs Washed Up in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
A large waterproof parcel containing drugs appeared on the Salobreña beach, La Charca, yesterday morning.