The Mayor of Salobreña, Javier Ortega, has once again complained about acts of vandalism around the town, aimed at street furniture.
More Vandalism in Salobreña
by Hugh MacArthur •
Casco Antiguo Fiestas
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar is holding its Barrio de San Miguel fiestas very soon; from the 25th to the 29th of this month, as San Miguel falls on the 29th.
Royal British Legion Poppy Walk
by Bowe •
It’s time to launch the Poppy Walk 2026! This year’s walk will be the same format as last year, which proved to be very successful.
Large House for 62,500
by Hugh MacArthur •
It’s tough getting a mortgage for a house, especially a young couple, with the average price per square metre in Spain costing 2,355 euros, so when an offer for a 5-bedoom dwelling on the Costa Tropical comes up for 62,500 euros…
Motril Beaches Report
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Councillor for beaches and a host of other departments, José Peña, has summed up how the summer went with respect to the beaches.
What, No Roof?
by Martin Myall •
The local branch of the PSOE (socialists) in Almuñécar & La Herradura complained that the Las Tejas Municipal Stadium is starting the 2026/2027 sports season with improvement works still half-finished.
Covering The Coast in Concrete
by Martin Myall •
The Costa Granadina (as it was known) was spared the brick deluge that swamped the Province of Málaga in the 60s and 70s, eating its way along the coast, but even today, brick-fo-brick’s sake continues over the border in the Axarquía.
Controversial Beach Access Road
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Salobreña’s plan to completely redo access to the beach from the western entrance from the N-340 has met opposition from a local citizens group, Cal y Caña.
EU Blocks Cheaper Gas for Spain
by Martin Myall •
When the Russian invasion of Ukraine broke out in 2022 Spain was able to use a mechanism that allowed it to contain the price of electricity and lower a soaring electricity bills for consumers.
Abseiler Dies in a Barranco
by Vivienne Hughes •
An abseiler lost his life in a narrow series of cascades in the Barranco de Trevélez where it passes through the municipality of Carataunas. The Guardia Civil has repeatedly warned people about how dangerous this area is.
85-year-old Murders Daughter-in-law?
by Martin Myall •
Towards the middle of last month a man in his mid 80s was arrested in Arganzuela (Madrid), suspected of having murdered his daughter-in-law.
Drug Runners Mock Law Enforcement
by Martin Myall •
The younger drug runners that man the refuelling RIBs (petaqueo) for filling up the drug-carrying ones for their return trip, are boasting on TikTok and belittling the efforts of the Guardia Civil and Coast Guards.
Lorry Leaves Road on Bend
by Vivienne Hughes •
An articulated lorry came off the A-92 autovía on a sharp bend and plunged down a steep embankment early yesterday afternoon.
Nasty Business in a Queue
by Martin Myall •
Now British people, for whom queuing is sacred and arguably an Olympic Sport for them, queuing in Spain seems chaotic and decidedly foreign. Nationals from other European countries are not much impressed either.
Granada-Valencia Air Link
by Martin Myall •
Vueling has launched a new route from Granada Airport to Valencia and the fairs & prices are now available on their webpage. But don’t rush off to Granada Airport just yet becauses the first flight is scheduled for the 30th of March next year.