Tag Archive for Andalusia

The Spanish region of Andalucia (Andalusia)

Politicians Accussing Each Other of Being Naughty

The Mayor of Almuñécar’s party, the PP, have denounced the ‘squandering’ allegedly carried out by the previous mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides. According to the PP, the ex-Mayor rewarded his ‘faithful followers’ with trips to some of the towns that are twinned with Almuñécar.

Granadinos Spending Their Savings

Los Granadinos withdrew a stunning 400 million euros from their savings account in just three months – whether it was because they needed the money to live or because they didn’t trust the state of the euro is not clear but is probably a case of the former than the latter.

Chop Top Jobs

The socialist opposition party in Motril are proposing that the Town Hall should save 400,000 euros a year by eliminating seven politically nominated positions in the municipal administration.

Photo Exhibit at Casa de la Cultura

You have from now until the 30th of September to visit the photo exhibition on show at Almuñécar’s Casa de la Cultura! The photos were taken by local photographer, Javier Celorrio, and the exhibition is entitled: La Almuñécar de Celorrio.

Across The Bay Race Held

La Herradura finally held its swimming competition with 80 swimmers taking part. Estela Orozco and Marcos Álvarez took the women’s and men’s first places, respectively. There were prizes for the kiddies and veteran swimmers, Ángel Galdo, was handed a plaque.

Almuñécar Shopkeepers Inspired

Such was the success of the shopping nights during the summer – there were three such nights all told – that they are thinking about cooking up something new for Christmas and upcoming bank holidays.

Vintage Car Race

The I Subida por la Cabra was held on Saturday the 8th, staring in Almuñécar and finishing at Los Prados at the very top of the Otivar mountain road.

Band on the Run

Rivallry between small villages in well known – God help a young lad that tries to date a girl from the neighbouring village, but what happened in La Rábita between village brass bands surprised just about everybody!