Even though the Motril-Melilla ferry service wasn’t inaugurated until the 12th of last month, almost one month later 8,463 passengers have crossed, together with 2,273 vehicles, all to the detriment of Malaga port which normally handles this traffic.
Tag Archive for Andalusia
The Spanish region of Andalucia (Andalusia)
Butano Scam?
by David Darby •
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.
Diving off the Rock
by Editor •
Once again, with August here, the controversy over adolescents and youngsters in general diving from a considerable height, off the top of the Peñon, is being debated.
Funky Salobrena
by Editor •
If you’re into funk and would like to see a performance of one of the top, international, funk bands, then you mustn’t miss the XX Festival Tendencias on the 12th of August, because the British funk band, Incognito will be offering their only gig in Spain… and it’s going to be in Salobrena on the Paseo de las Flores.
Alan Parsons’ Motril Concert
by Editor •
To say that the Alan Parsons’ concert was packed out is an understatement, judging by the queue to get in, which was almost a kilometre long. People had come from all over the country, as it is his only concert in Spain.
Change to Almunecar Fiesta Week
by Editor •
For the first time, the Almunecar Summer Fair will be open during the day, as well as late into the night – not everybody is happy with this.
Juvenile Muggers Arrested
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil arrested two minors and a 23-year old, suspected of mugging people along the Avenida de Europa. This street gang had been operating for several weeks.
Afternoon Access for Town Library
by Editor •
For the first time, the municipal library will be open to the public in the afternoon during the summer.
Aquarium Hosts Live Music
by Editor •
The Acuario, which is the biggest in Andalucia in terms of water volume, will be offering three live concerts during this month as part of its Concierto Nocturno del Acuario.
Bonoloto Lands in Almunecar
by Editor •
What could most of us do with 655,000 euros right now? Well, I wouldn’t be sat her writing this, that’s for sure. Whilst the quantity is not equivalent to those euro-millions that sprout up all over the continent, nor a mega jackpot from our own El Gordo de Navidad, those 650,000 euros would mend most people’s problems, and for one Almunequero that is precisely what has happened – even though nobody knows who the blighter is!