In an exercise of futility, it appears, the Town Hall ordered that the zebra crossings on Avenida de Andalucia be repainted on the very eve of Semana Santa – they wanted the place to look smart before the crowds arrived.
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Residencia La Caleta
by Martin Myall •
When the building boom was in full swing, houses were springing up everywhere – no matter how unlikely the spot. Why was Salobreña’s municipal annex, La Caleta going to be any different?
Almuñécar Municipal Market to be Reformed
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall has plans for the Municipal Market; they want to turn it into the nerve centre of the town, along the lines of the very well known San Miguel Market in Madrid.
Splitting the Tax Burden
by Martin Myall •
The Spokesman for the Partido Popular of Almuñécar, Juan José Ruiz Joya, has announced a proposal that was approved in the last plenary meeting of the Town Council, which effectively allows local-tax payers to pay their municipal taxes by part-payments, without having to pay any surcharge or interest.
Death in a Gully: Consequences
by Martin Myall •
Back at the end of 2009, we reported on an accident that occurred when a car carrying four young people plunged down a barranco. The 19-year-old driver was well over the alcohol limit. The accident resulted in the death of his 21-year-old passenger.
Not on The Cards
by Martin Myall •
For our none-native, English speakers, when you say that something is ‘on the cards,’ it means that it is foreseeable and almost inevitable, but what happened in a bar in Almuñécar, during a game of cards, was certainly ‘not on the cards,’ and is a reminder that disaster stands behind just about any quotidian gesture or action.
Archaeological Incompetence?
by Martin Myall •
When you consider the fragility of archaeological remains, once uncovered; the care and dedication that is needed to keep them from deteriorating, nobody in their right minds would have them stacked them in boxes and bags in a damp basement…
Parkinson’s Centre in Motril
by Martin Myall •
Motril has just inaugurated and area centre for Parkinson’s sufferers and their families/carers. The Asociación Parkinson Granada Costa has 500 members.
GastroFestival, Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar will have a new gastronomical event this month, staged in the Parque Majuelo on Friday, 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd. But it’s not just eating, because there will be plenty of live music, as well as stand-up comedians.
Russian Sets Light to Woman
by Martin Myall •
A Russian man, ex military of some 45 years of age, poured 96º alcohol over the back of a female friend and set light to her, causing first and second-degree burns – this took place along the Rambla del Piojo in Motril.