Pep Benaiges, the pen behind the Gazette’s Spanish article, El Catalejos, is one of the most likeable people in La Herradura. He speaks excellent English and is very much into theatre, which runs in his family. But besides that, he has also probably the village’s most well known insurance broker/financial advisor, who set up business here in 1994.
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Tartana Treats
by Editor •
Jed, Mandy and the very popular Jonathan, from ‘El Ancla’ have joined forces and reopened La Tartana. The place has had a complete refurbishment, which gives it a fresher, lighter and brighter feel, as has the menu, which continues to offer superb quality food, complete with children’s menu at very competitive prices.
Speed Cameras
by Editor •
First of all, they appeared in La Herradura and were the talk of the town, and now they have made an appearance in Almuñécar – and we’re not talking about tourists who took the wrong turning and ended up here, but the dreaded speed cameras.
Non-Stick Benny…
by Editor •
Benny has been acquitted – yet again! This time, he dodged a possible 2-year stretch in prison with a corresponding 10-year barring from public office. The latest judicial reprieve comes over the hitherto ‘illegal’ sports centre that was built in the vega of La Herradura, next to Río Jate. This means that nothing (judicial) stands between the Mayor and possible re-election in May next year in the municipal elections.
Farewell El Ancla!
by Nicola Westby •
Goodbye and Farewell! It is with great sadness I write the next article about El Ancla. After over seven years of being a main feature in La Herradura, providing some of the best tucker in town, the premises owners have unfortunately asked for the premises back.
Indigo Exhibition
by Nicola Westby •
Roland Fade works at Indigo Interiors in La Herradura.
Indigo Interiors
by Nicola Westby •
From Saturday 13th to Friday 19th November at Indigo Interiors there will be a unique collection of distinctive paintings and extravagantly whimsical decorated boxes, all created by the Rowland Fade Magic Box Company.
Andrés Segovia
by Editor •
The Andrés Segovia Classical Guitar competition will be held this month, in the Centro Cívico in La Herradura, as was the case last year.
Help for Heroes
by Editor •
A charity Lunch is being held on the 26th of November at the Restaurante Rosa Náutica (La Herradura) in aid of the Help for Heroes charity. Those attending are requested to arrive at 13.00h for lunch at 13.30h.
Fire in the Hills
by Editor •
Around about the same times as the Danish youth concert band was playing in Almuñécar, el Pago de Guerra above La Herradura went up in flames. Of course, we’re not claiming that the Vikings were out raping, pillaging and burning, in between Abba numbers, nevertheless, it’s worth pointing out that old habits die hard, after…