The First Prize of the Christmas Lottery, known as El Gordo, was sold, amongst other towns, in Almuñécar; number 76058.
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7-Star Receives Final Go Ahead
by Martin Myall •
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.
Political Squabble over Aquarium
by Martin Myall •
On the 19th of December the Mayor of Almuñécar, Trinidad Herrera, declared that the lease terms for the aquarium had been a “chollo,” meaning a bargain-cum-cushy number. The implication was that the Benavides administration had favoured the leaseholder, Aliart Engineering S.L. to a suspicious degree.
La Herradura Break-ins
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura has suffered from a series of burglaries recently, specifically in apartments within the Nador and El Cortijillo apartment blocks.
IBI Increase Fixed at 20%
by Martin Myall •
After a month of protests the Salobreña Mayor has announced that the proposed increase to the IBI (local property tax) will be ‘only’ 20&, instead of the originally announced percentage of 40%.
Town Hall Goes Back on Word?
by Martin Myall •
Stallholders at the Almuñécar Municipal Market were stunned to be presented with a demand for fee payment on their stalls corresponding to November and January – the Town Hall had promised that they would not be charged.
Awash with Sewage
by Martin Myall •
Residents in Motril’s Barrio San Antonio are desperate; a block of government-subsidized flats has its basement awash with sewage. And this hasn’t suddenly occurred has been a constant problem for the last seven years.
Half Sold Motril
by Martin Myall •
Almost half the new homes built in Motril are without purchasers. As far as flats still under construction go, 87% don’t have an owner.
Almuñécar Aquarium Closed
by Martin Myall •
The Councillor for the Environment, Luis Aragón, accompanied by other Town Council officials including the Chief of Local Police went to the Aquario to explain the situation. Also invited was Aliart Engineering S.L; i,e., the company that will be running the company once the new lease is sorted.
Help for Heroes Luncheon
by Martin Myall •
A Christmas Luncheon in aid of the Help for Heroes Charity was recently held at the Pena Parda Restaurant in Herradura.