Here on the Costa Tropical the hotels are smiling a little after registering the highest occupancy figures for the first fortnight of July since the crisis began.
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The Invisible Councillor – Ni Golpe?
by Martin Myall •
When the Spanish use the expression, ni golpe, it literally means when referring to somebody’s efforts, they haven’t lifted a finger. Read on.
Aquaviva Shows How It’s Done
by Vanessa Bosch •
The volunteer association, Aquaviva has had all its members out cleaning up the litter along the Coto 200 area of Motril to draw people’s attention to the problem.
Light-Fingered Frenchmen’s Collars Felt?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil based in the Puerto de Motril arrested two Frenchmen in possession of a stolen high-range car. The two men had been attempting to board the car ferry for North Africa with the vehicle, which had been reported stolen in France.
Benny Makes His Move
by Martin Myall •
It’s official and it’s all over bar the shouting; Juan Carlos Benavides is back in the driving seat of the Almuñécar branch of the PA.
Motril Summer Market
by Martin Myall •
Every Wednesday from now until the 10th of September Motrileños and visitors will be able to enjoy a summer street market on Plaza Rey Balduino.
Ten Visions in Watercolours
by Louise Powell •
A painting exhibition, entitled: Diez Visiones de Acuarela is now open at the Galería Carmar in Almuñécar.
Move To Tackle Illegal Homes in Salobreña
by 1616books •
Salobreña City Council approved a new bylaw that will give all those wooden homes and properties that are not legal; i.e., are on greenbelt land, a chance to register.
Firework Vendetta?
by Martin Myall •
Pirotecnica Martín has supplied the firework display for Motril for many years; since 1895 in fact, which is all the more surprising that this year it wasn’t chosen for the task. In fact, the only time that it didn’t do it was during the Civil War, when explosives were needed elsewhere…
Benavides vs Mercadona
by Martin Myall •
The CA has accused the Almuñécar-based branches of Mercadona of drafting in staff from the city of Granada instead of hiring extra hands in Almuñécar.