Desert Jazz

Whilst on the coast music enthusiasts have Jazz en la Costa in Almuñécar, there is also a Jazz festival in in the middle of a desert in north-eastern Granada.

Gruesome Mistake

It’s summer, kids jump into ponds, swimming pools, off rocks into the sea and into rivers, or are thrown in by their friends; it’s a game but one that ended in an amputated arm.

Try not to Drown in Salobreña

Despite that lifeguard coverage was supposed to have begun on the 1st of June, there’s more chance of seeing unicorns on Salobreña’s beaches at the moment than a lifeguard… and we’re in July.

1st Prize in Bad Parking

There is bad parking, in which Spain admitedly holds at least a Silver Olympic Medal in this ‘art’ (Italy holds the Gold) but quite another thing is blocking in a police car and walking off.

Burning Scooters

An electric scooter was left charging overnight in a flat in the city of Málaga, which provoked a fire after it overheated and burst into flames.

Stay Away or Else

The centre of Motril has suffered a bombardment of acts of petty theft over the last few months, especially in the Cerro de la Virgen and Calle Nueva area.

Lost Something?

The Almuñécar Policía Local would like to remind citizens that the police station (housed above the bus station) has a lost-items department.

Airshow Success

Despite the heat, the Motril Airshow yesterday was a success, yet again, with a huge crowd turning out to witness the 15 military and civil aircraft that participated in the event.

Suspicious Manoeuvres

There has been new building work going on behind the Marina del Este, which has not escaped the notice of the PSOE opposition party, nor many residents.