With overnight stays up by 3.2% to 502,566. The average stay also increased to five days. All of which is up on the figures for 2017, which is pretty good as these figures don’t include August, it’s just up to the end of July.
Andalusia Seeks Migration Help
by David Darby •
Motril has received record numbers of migrants this year already and we’re only in September. This human tragedy was brought into sharp focus yesterday as the Motril Town Hall arranged the burial of the five migrants, four men and one woman, who lost their lives at sea after their inflatable boat was sank.
A Message from The Choir of Almuñécar
by Anne Eastwood •
New singers are always very very welcome – we sing in three to eight part harmony – a wide range of pieces from secular to sacred. Ability to read music is not required although we work from music scores – but you will be expected to work at home with midi files.
Party Time in Torrecuevas
by David Darby •
The residents of the Almuñécar district of Torecuevas will be celebrating their VII Cultural Coexistence Fiesta this evening. It’s really an extension of the Fiesta de la Candelaria (Candlestick Party), also known as the Night of the Lights.
Local School Improvement Works
by David Darby •
In our case it’s Rio Verde in Almuñécar, so we were pleased to see municipal workers giving the place a bit of a spruce up, including refreshing the exterior paintwork, before the new term begins.
Motril Receives Large Migrant Arrival
by David Darby •
A tragic day yesterday when, at around midnight, the rescue boat Polimnia arrived at Motril port with 102 migrants, along with the bodies of four men and one woman.
The Golden Dish Award
by Louise Powell •
Chiringuito Casa Emilio in Salobreña has been awarded a top prize in a national, gastronomic competition.
El Faro Almuñécar Closing
by David Darby •
It was seven years ago that Robbie and Ali Medina took over at El Faro in Almuñécar. Now, due to circumstances beyond their control, the bar will close it’s doors for the last time this Monday.
Granada Earth Tremor
by Martin Myall •
Granada registered an earth tremor yesterday with a Richter scale reading of 2.9, which caused a bit of consternation in the city.
La Herradura Bay Swim
by David Darby •
A swimmer from Malaga, Alejandro Castaño Chacón, of the Fuengirola Swimming Club won the XIX La Herradura Across the Bay Swim in the incredible time of 27 minutes and 48 seconds, and not a jellyfish in sight!
La Herradura Kayak Rescue
by David Darby •
The Guardia Civil Maritime Rescue Service was called into action yesterday, just off La Herradura, when a young woman of 23 years found herself in all sorts of trouble with her kayak.
Deceased Englishman Found
by David Darby •
The body of an Englishman was discovered this morning in a premises in La Herradura. The Almuñécar Policía Local were contacted by worried neighbours, who hadn’t seen him for about a week.
Laughing Gas No Laughing Matter
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil confiscated 53,000 capsules of laughing gas, thousands of dosage devices and 7,000 balloons in the Sant Antoni, Ibiza.
Salobreñeros, Don’t Forget!
by Editor •
Salobreña’s Blue Zones will remain in force until the 15th of September, so just because the holidaymakers have gone, it doesn’t mean you get free parking now.
El Vadillo Road Closures
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting tomorrow there will be road closures on the Vadillo road in Motril, which is the one that goes through the trading estate.