Due to volume of participants for Sundays charity walk, the Town Hall has informed us that we require a special civil protection licence which will take time
Calle Cuayaba Street Work
by Martin Myall •
In the northern extremity of urban Almuñécar lies San Sebastian and within it, Calle Guayaba… just to clear up that little mystery. It’s the street that connects Calle Chirimoyas to Calle Arcos del Ingenio. Town Hall maintenance staff have been busy digging up the surface and laying a new one and according to the Head…
Carchuna-Calahona Medieval Fair
by Martin Myall •
According to the Motril Town Hall press release, the Medieval Fair held in Carchuna-Calahonda over Easter was a splendid success.
What’s Happening on El Currumbico?
by Martin Myall •
The IU political party has denounced alleged irregular building activity above Almuñécar’s popular beach, El Currumbíco, next to Cabría, Taramay.
Football Euphoria
by Marianne Lindahl •
Last week, during my and Nils Öhrvall’s art exhibition at Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar, a member of the culture house staff asked me from where I was. When he heard that I was from Finland, he said “Oh that’s the country playing against Spain in Gijon on March 22 in the World Cup qualifiers. Finland is not a big football country. I bet the game will end 6-0 for Spain”.
CAS April Events
by CAS •
Social events for Costa Animal Society during the month of April
Duty Motril Pharmacist during April
by Martin Myall •
A complete list of pharmacists on emergency service in Motril during the month of April
Salobreña Duty Pharmacist – April
by Martin Myall •
The complete roster for the Duty Pharmacist/Chemist in Salobreña during April
Almuñécar Duty Pharmacist – April
by Martin Myall •
The complete roster for Duty Chemist/Pharmacist in Almuñécar for the month of April.
Mink Farming in Padul?
by Vanessa Bosch •
Ecologistas en Acciones in Granada sent in a press release concerning a project to raise 7,000 minks in Padul for their skins. Their carcasses will be used as animal feed.
Kiddies’ Semana Santa Procession
by Martin Myall •
For the fourth consecutive year, Almuñécar has enjoyed a kiddies’ Semana Santa parade; La Cofradía Infantil Los Macarenos. As you can imagine, it is a smash hit with adults and adoring parents.
Opening Times & Fees
by Martin Myall •
The following is valid from the 1st of April until the 30th of June and covers the opening times and entrance fees for public monuments, museums and animal parks in Almuñécar and La Herradura.
Player Headbutts Referee
by Martin Myall •
The Vélez-Málaga law court has found a football player guilty of headbutting a referee who had shown him a red card. He was subsequently fined 360 euros and ordered to pay 720 euros in compensation.
Barred from Airport
by Martin Myall •
The individuals have had court orders served forbid them from entering Málaga Airport, after their arrest over alleged incidents of theft involving tourists.
Wonky Policemen Jailed
by Martin Myall •
A policeman was sentenced to 17-years imprisonment for the theft of 138k of drugs from the main police station in Sevilla. He was not alone in the theft as his accomplice, sentenced to 15 years, was tasked with substituting the stolen drug with plaster and chocolate powder.