A North-African man entered a grocer’s (fruteria) threatened to kill the owner… then set about trying to kill himself with a broken bottle.
Strange!
by Martin Myall •
Forged Brands Confiscated
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar Policía Local have confiscated over 3,000 Mickey-Mouse-branding clothing items on sale on some of the stalls during the Friday markets.
Dangerous Biker Airbags?
by Martin Myall •
There’s a lot of talk going on about the official airbag jackets for Guardia Civil riders; about how they are potentially dangerous.
Traffic Officer Killed on Autovia
by Vivienne Hughes •
An officer belonging to the Guardia Civil de Tráfico lost his life whilst attending to a road accident on the A-4 near Guadalcacín (Jerez).
Women’s Association: Real Estate Insight
by CWCT •
The Costa Tropical region of Andalusia is experiencing a dynamic real estate market in 2025, marked by rising property prices, a surge in international interest, and a tight rental landscape.
Mayor’s FB Account Hacked
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Mayor of Chauchina (where Granada Airport lies) was mightily dismayed to find out that somebody had hacked into his Facebook account.
Take That!
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar branch of the Partido Socialista (PSOE) has found a nice, new, hefty stick to hit the Mayor with, concerning the work on the N-340 junctions.
Frying Pan into The Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two drivers in their 30s were killed on the GR-43 autovía when they got out of their cars after an accident.
Dutch Suspect Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
Officers from the Almuñécar Policía Local recovered a stolen, high-end vehicle that had been stolen just hours before.
Wrong Kind of Tourist
by Martin Myall •
Bathers on Playa de Torrenueva Costa found themselves confronted with an out-of-towner, flopping around in the surf; you expect this in the summer, but not when it’s a big, nasty jellyfish.
Roundabout Work Halted
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish road authorities (DGT) have told Almuñécar Town Hall to stop farting around with the N-340 roundabout (the one that give access to Los Pinos).
Blue Flag Beaches
by Vivienne Hughes •
A total of thirteen beaches along the Costa Tropical have been awarded the Blue-Flag Award by the Asociación de Educación Ambiental y del Consumidor.
Why The Constant Blackouts
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar has been suffering a string of power failures that have been occurring during this month.
Read the Fine Print
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting at the beginning of this week at 09.00h the fortnight-parking switch took place.
Lost but in Good Hands
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 4-year-old girl became separated from her parents at the fairground in Granada where Corpus Cristi celebrations were being held. But she found help.