Tag Archive for beach

Leaky Roof?

Did anyone else suffer with a leaky roof during the recent downpours? It seems that Spain and her buildings struggle as much with heavy rain as Britain does with snow!

Raising a Wreck

Do you remember, years back, when that fishing boat was shipwrecked just of the beach between La Guardia and El Peñón, 20-odd years ago? Well, if you do, you might be surprised to hear that after all this time it is still causing problems.

Adult Beach Exercise

Has anyone had a go on the new exercise equipment, designed specifically for adults and installed on the beach?
The technical guys tell us that the equipment is designed and built to a very high specification with high end materials, as every piece of apparatus must meet the standards required in a traditional gym, and therefore meet all the criteria and safety standards that would be required in any normal gymnasium.

Iguana News

Some news from the lads at Iguana Playa… they will be closed on Mondays from October, except on Monday 12th October and Monday 2nd November (Bank Holidays). They will close on Tuesday 13th October instead of the 12th. The boys are also having a well-earned break during November, when they will be closed from the…

Cantarriján Shuttle Service

Although greeted with some reticence, the mini bus system to take bathers down to the naturist beach in Cantarriján has broken last year’s record, by transporting more than 24,000 people to the beach in just two months!

Beach Blaze

Being an ‘on-the-ball’ journalist, when I saw and heard fire engines flying around the village recently I decided to have another beer and think about what to do next. Sorry.

Very Few Jellyfish

There was at least some good news in Almuñécar this summer; there were hardly any jellyfish, during July and August. In

A Beach Umbrella War?

It was in La Herradura, 2004 that the first War of the Parasols broke out, after the Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides, ordered that any unattended beach ‘furniture’ would be confiscated.

Chiringuito La Bahía

For 21 years this fantastic Chiringuito has been feeding locals and holidaymakers alike. With superb fish and meat dishes including their famous Kebabs of Sardines, it is quite obvious that they have not taken their foot off the pedal in all that time.

Marina Playa

Actually on the beach at Marina de Este, La Herradura, this beautiful Chiringuito, is a real gem. Set in the most beautiful of little bays they provide excellent fresh fish, seafood specialities and paella every day.