Tag Archive for Almuñécar

Costa Tropical Hotel Blues?

The 13th of August was the only day, so far, that hotels on the Costa Tropical were 100% full – campsites, however, have been full on the last two weekends at least.

Peña Escrita Under Scrutiny

The new municipal administration has decided to have a close look at the mountain park, Pena (Peña) Escrita because of its daily running costs and accrued fines to be paid.

Another Drowning

With the death of a 61-year-old man, this time in Almunecar, the Costa Tropical has registered three deaths through drowning in just two days.

Municipio Turistico?

It was one of Benny’s last achievements before the elections changed his employment: Almunecar was to awarded the title of Municipio Turistico. Now the new Mayoress is just as keen to see this thing through and has announced the the agreement will be signed with the Junta in the Autumn.

Jelly Fish Toll

Owing to the unstable weather at the beginning of July, it appeared that there were no jelly fish around, but around they were, as the first-aid posts on Almunecar’s beaches reported. In fact, nearly 700 bathers turned up for treatment for jelly-fish stings.

History of Almunecar

You know, when we talk about eras covering our Roman or Phoenician settlements, it’s easy to underestimate the sheer length of these periods.

Butano Scam?

Normally we report on this type of incident when it happens to one of our readers, but on this occasion, the potential victim of a bogus butano man was me! The good news is, I read the Gazette every month and knew what was happening from the outset.

Seeking Charities – People helping People

Seeking Charities – People helping People   Do you know of any Spanish Charities (O.N.G) who help people and are seeking funding? The American International Club is currently seeking Spanish Organizations who are seeking assistance. The organization will be presenting a donation at the Dia de Europa event in Almunecar October 15th.  If you are…