A swimmer from Malaga, Alejandro Castaño Chacón, of the Fuengirola Swimming Club won the XIX La Herradura Across the Bay Swim in the incredible time of 27 minutes and 48 seconds, and not a jellyfish in sight!
Tag Archive for competition
Andrés Segovia 2018
by Louise Powell •
(KAR10/COE16) Today sees the start of the Classical Guitar, Andrés Segovia competition in La Herradura, ending on the 27th.
Herradura Angling Competition
by Hugh MacArthur •
This Sunday will see the II Certamen Abierto de Pesca Surfcasting on La Herradura beach.
Ham-Cutting Competition
by Martin Myall •
Cutting Jamón Serrano is not a case of swinging a katana at the startled cured leg of ham – no, it’s an art form; bit like Flamenco but a lot quieter.
Alhambra Sunsets
by Louise Powell •
Granada city sunsets, with the Alhambra in the foreground, can be spectacular – Bill Clinton reckoned so, anyway, viewing it from the Mirador de San Nicolás.
Tropical Fruit Weekend
by Vivienne Hughes •
Today is the last day of the I Jornadas Gastronómicas de Frutos Tropicales in La Herradura – an event designed to promote locally grown, tropical fruit and push tourism.
Underwater Photography
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 28th Campeonato de Andalucía de Fotografía Submarina began in La Herradura yesterday, more specifically along the seabed off Punta de La Mona – Marina del Este.
Best Costa Tropical Chef
by Martin Myall •
Hotel Victoria Playa in Almuñécar will be hosting the Best Chef on the Costa Tropical competition on the 24th of February.
Almuñécar Paragliding Competition
by Vivienne Hughes •
The 31st of December saw an international paragliding competition in Almuñécar on Playa Velilla: Festival Internacional de Parapente.
Andrés Segovia 2017
by Louise Powell •
La Herradura is gearing up for the XXXII Certamen Internacional de Guitarra Clásica, Andrés Segovia, which will be held between the 17th and 21st of January.