Some articles back we reported that a dolphin had been washed up on a Salobreña beach; this time it was La Herradura’s turn.
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First Movements on 7-Star Site
by Editor •
Work began towards the end of last month on the hillside where the 7-star hotel is planned, after the Town Hall gave the green light for geo-technical surveys; i.e., sinking bore holes for strata samples.
Brains Expected in La Herradura
by Editor •
There will be plenty of brains in La Herradura next year when scientists from over 30 countries will attend an international conference on physics, but you will have plenty of time to fit it into your schedule as it won’t be held until the third week of September 2012.
Firefighters Take Diving Course
by David Darby •
La Herradura Diving Centre is conducting a professional diving course for the Granada Fire & Rescue Service, “after which all the participants will receive a certificate allowing them to perform rescues using diving equipment,” said the head of the centre, Luis Pellejero.
The course is sponsored by the Junta de Andalucia through the provincial coordinator of Civil Protection and consists of 250 hours of training, both on theory and practical levels and involves nine firefighters.
XXVII International Classical Guitar Competition
by Editor •
This date in the International agenda of La Herradura is one of the village’s greatest achievements in self promotion. Young guitarists from all over the world put their names down for the arduous competition in the quest for international recognition and prize money.
Naval Disaster Remembered
by Editor •
La Herradura marked the 449th anniversary of a naval disaster in 1562, when a storm claimed between 3,000 and 5,000 lives in the bay.
Fire Above Cantarrijan
by Editor •
A mountain fire broke out on the 6th at Cerro Gordo, just below the parking area of the entrance road for Playa Cantarrijan. Fortunately, the rapid intervention of fire-fighting teams managed to extinguish the flames before they could spread further.
Seven Star Hotel Project
by David Darby •
The following is a letter from a concerned resident of Punta de la Mona, La Herradura, about the proposed ‘Seven Star Hotel Project’ and the potential impact the project would have on the local community and coastline:
October Cultural Agenda – Almuñécar
by Editor •
List of cultural events in Almuñécar and La Herradura during the month of October at the Casa de la Cultura (Almuñécar) and Civic Centre (La Herradura)
Camino de la Negrita
by Editor •
The PSOE opposition party has called for urgent improvements to be made to the Camino de la Negrita. Furthermore, reparations to the lane would include the building of a mirador (lookout area) at the top.