Almuñécar’s Policía Local nabbed two snorkelers fishing for octopus illegally on Tuesday afternoon.
Dozens of Ambulances Destroyed
by Vivienne Hughes •
A total of 35 ambulances have been destroyed or damaged by fire in Arrigorriaga, Vizcaya. There are strong indications that it was deliberate.
Toddler Knocked Over
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 2-year-old girl was knocked down on a hard shoulder by a van near a gasolinera in Algarrobo last Saturday. The driver fled the scene without offering assistance.
Hospital Staff Rebel
by Hugh MacArthur •
Hospital Santa Ana in Motril is nine doctors down in the A&E Department, which has left the existing staff at the end of their tether.
Jete Barranco Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
Fire personnel from Almuñécar and two Infoca units tackled a mountain-brush fire on the Jete road just beyond the gasolinera heading north.
New Buses for Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
Almuñécar now has two new buses to work the municipal routes; a service provided by the Fajardo bus company. These vehicles are Mercedes Benz, Citaro and are ten metres long.
No Hope for 5-Star Hotel
by Hugh MacArthur •
(KAR06) It looks like the attempt to get the 5-star hotel in Almuñécar kicked started has failed after receiving a negative from Sevilla.
Barefoot Across Spain
by Louise Powell •
(COH01) Julia Chi Taylor completed an amazing feat: running barefoot from the north coast of Spain to Almuñécar in aid of charity.
First Flight Nearly The Last
by Martin Myall •
A learner pilot on his first solo had a nasty surprise after losing his nose wheel and had to carry out an emergency landing at the Axarquía Aerodrome.
Calle Bikini Roadworks
by Martin Myall •
In Almuñécar it was the turn of Calle Bikini to get the treatment; an underground overhaul of its drainage system, etc.
American Student Dies
by Vivienne Hughes •
(KAR05) A 20-year-old American woman was found unconscious on Saturday morning in a street lined with bars in Salamanca and later died.
Salobreña Pet Deaths
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Ciudadanos political party in Salobreña has expressed its concern over the deaths of several pets around town within a short space of time.
Tipping the Balance
by David Darby •
There are some crazy stories circulating around Almuñécar at the moment about leaving tips for waiting staff when eating out.
Reina Sofia Breakwater Work
by Vivienne Hughes •
Costas has got its finger out and has started repairing the damage caused to the Paseo Reina Sofía breakwater in Almuñécar.
Paraglider Perishes in The Sea
by Martin Myall •
A foreign paragliding enthusiast perished on Thursday after coming down in the sea in La Herradura at the Caleta end of the bay.