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Motril Mines Reopened

The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, together with a gaggle of Town Hall officials, presided over the inauguration – or better said, second inauguration of the Centro Geominero del Cerro del Toro..

Pitbull Runs Amok

A adult pitbull terrier escaped from his owner and ran amok for six hours during which it bit a child in the face and attacked to other minors. The incident occurred in Toledo.

The Cerro del Torro Mines

This Motril tourist attraction was opened to the public three years ago, before closing down again owing to instability of the mine shafts. And so it has remained owing to a lack of public funds.

Ballet at the Botanical

The Russian National Ballet, directed by Ivan Gromakov will be performing in the Majuelo Botanical Park in Almuñécar on Saturday the 8th of September at 22.00h. The performance is entitled, Los Cosacos de Taras Bulba.

Joaquin in the Park

Don’t forget that Joaquin from Chambao de Joaquin will be strutting his stuff in Majuelo Park in Almuñécar on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of this month. He will be making his usual giant paella in such a way that only Joaquin can.

Annual Gastro Fair, Majuelo

First off, a reminder that the annual Gastronomic Fair – this year it’s the 13th anniversary – will be held, as is the custom, in the Parque Botánico, El Majuelo, taking place on the 17th, 18th and 19th.

Gushing Success

El Parque de la Americas, in other words, the main park next to the church, is now sporting a geyser in the middle of the large central pond.

Bonsai or Bust

And now for something pleasant: the bonsai gardens received 16,000 visitors during the two years that it has been open. Inaugurated on the 19th of December 2008, the converted park at the top of Avenida de Andalucía has played gentle, if repetitive (for its neighbours) music, attracting visitors who amble through it and emerge, generally,…