Tag Archive for Lobres

A7 Gorgoracha-Puntalon Go Ahead

The much-needed stretch of autovia between Gorgoracha and Puntalón was 75% complete when all work ground to a halt; the construction company Isolux Corsan had struck an unexpected strata of rock that would require a lot of extra funding to reroute the construction work.

Lobres TDT Connected

Well, the new boys in the Salobrena Town Hall appear to have their act together as Lobres can actually enjoy the TV now, along with the rest of Spain. Until now the TDT (Television Digital Terrestre) has been pretty rubbish.

No Pool for Lobres

The municipal swimming pool remains closed despite the summer temperatures, much to the annoyance of the locals, who have to make their way to Motril swimming pool or Salobreña beach for a quick dip.

Lobres Lives It Up

Don’t forget that up in ‘Megaville’ Lobres they will be celebrating their annual fiestas from Saturday the 10th until Monday the 13th in honour of San Antonio – Tony, to his mates.
Mind you, Monday doesn’t have anything happening, except for a Mass at 8pm – best not to attend that one if you are expecting a pint and a punch-up.

Go Ahead Given

Salobrena has formally approved the Old Folks Home plan in Lobres. Isabel Correa, councilwoman for the area, remarked that the plan was first touted a year ago, and has had to pass through various difficulties before it could be approved, but now finally it can go ahead which she is very happy about.

Shivering Lobres

Poor little sods over at the Lobres primary school, CP Cervantes sit shivering, wearing their coats and scarves in their classrooms because the wiring in the building makes it impossible to use electric heating. Whose the bright spark behind that, you may ask.

A-7 Rescued?

The question is; whom do you believe? The Government states one thing but the facts on the ground indicate another – the opposite, in fact.

Lobres Fiesta Week

Again, left it in Spanish for ya! Time to get your money’s worth from the bloody great dictionary that you bought when you moved out here!

Lobres Care Home Project

Nicky and John Euesden are fronting a brilliant new project in Lobres, which will see the construction of a Care & Rehabilitation Centre in the town. With tenders out for the construction work, things are really moving ahead.