Tag Archive for andalucia

Police Nab Cortijo Raiders

The Guardia Civil have arrested three young men in connection with a spate of 13 burglaries at cortijos in the Salobreña area. The three men are from Salobreña, Molvízar and Ízbor.

Eulogio, The Antipode of the Banks

In these times when we hear of banks in Spain, some even after being bailed out with taxpayers’ money, evicting families from their homes, it is reassuring to read about the case of Eulogio Carmona.

Benavides, The Writer

Ex-Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan Carlos Benavides, presented his first book at a book-signing event at Hotel Victoria Playa, Almuñécar: Tiempos de Reflexión.

Forced to Demolish Own Home

A man from Albolote, Granada decided that it was better to demolish than to go to prison. Francisco Rodríguez has spent all his savings on having a modest cortijo and a vegetable plot, but it wasn’t to be.

Herradura Wooden Paseo to Go

La plaza de Las Palmeras in La Herradura, or as it is better known, the wooden paseo, could be seeing its last days of existence, if Costas approves a request from the Town Hall.

7-Star Receives Final Go Ahead

According to a CA press release, the Junta has said that Almuñecar, 7-star hotel can go ahead – a favourable report was given concerning the environmental impact on the Peñon de Lobo, where the hotel is to be sited.