Tag Archive for Almuñécar

Market Parking Controversy

Convergencia Andaluza de Almuñécar-La Herradura has requested that the Town Hall does not charge the rent for market-stall hire at the municipal market, corresponding to November, as they consider the Mayor’s decision to close down the parking underneath the market has set them back.

Walking Through The Snow

The Almuñécar hiking group that walked from Puerto de la Ragua to La Calahorra were confronted by winter conditions that don’t exist here on the coast… but they liked it!

Looming Gloom

It is going to be a hard winter; and not solely because of the temperatures, but because of the lack of trade. All along Costa Tropical, hotel season closures will mean that 2,500 hotel beds will disappear, along with 800 jobs.

The Day After

Twenty-four hours after the residents of the Almuñécar apartment blocks affected by the basement fire were evacuated, all of them are either staying in public accommodation (hotels) or with family and friends. A total of 72 flats were affected.

International Photo Winner

Almuñequero, Francisco Mingorance has done his hometown proud by achieving First Prize in the Landscapes and Plants section of the prestigious international National Wildlife Photo Contest 2012.

Municipal Alzheimer’s Grant

The Almuñécar Town Hall has announced that it will be increasing its grant to the Asociación de Familiares de Enfermos de Alzheimer (AFAVIDA) by 66.7% on last year’s figure.

Palm Tree Pruning

The annual palm-tree pruning operation has begun in Almuñécar and La Herradura. The operation has started off concentrating on the town centres and paseos, explained the Councillor for the Environment, Luis Aragón.