Motril Port is surging ahead, and if the province’s port, doorway for cruise ships to local tourism is doing well, then the rest of the Costa Tropical is sure to follow.
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Broke Burgillos
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall of Burgillos (Sevilla) has just declared itself ‘not viable’ as it is unable to operate owing 70 million euros.
Russians Filming in Salobreña
by Martin Myall •
If you had printed that kind of headline in Franco’s day… but times have moved on. A film crew from the Russian state TV channel, Rossiya, has been filming a documentary in Salobreña which will be broadcast at peak-viewing times.
Important Meeting in Motril
by Martin Myall •
If you have an ‘illegal cortijo’ in the Motril Vega, or anywhere else in its municipality, you might want to go along to the meeting on the 3rd of April. The venue is the Teatro Calderón de la Barca and the meeting starts at 20.00h.
Penalized for not Fining Enough
by Martin Myall •
The workers union for the Guardia Civil, the AUGC, will be compensating policemen who refuse to complete a monthly fining quota.
Hiking Group Visits Cerro Albita
by Martin Myall •
A group of around 20 hikers stomped up to the top of Cerro Albita, which is above and behind La Herradura to enjoy the spectacular views.
Tree Uprooted in Blas Infante
by Martin Myall •
Residents of Almuñécar had a fright when strong winds brought down a large ficus tree in the market square, Plaza Blas Infante. A group of elderly people were nearby when it crashed over.
Medieval Market in Carchuna-Calahonda
by Martin Myall •
From Thursday this Easter week until Easter Sunday (31st) you will be able to enjoy a Medieval Fair in Carchuna-Calahonda from 11.00h to 23.00h each day.
Mayor’s Assailant Jailed
by Martin Myall •
The young man that physically assaulted the Mayor of Salobreña and a municipal policeman on the 9th of March has been sentenced to two year’s imprisonment.
Castle Shut Up & Abandoned?
by Martin Myall •
There has been a brief skirmish between the ex-Mayor’s party and the present Mayor over La Herradura Castle.