Thanks to a deal between the Almuñécar Town Hall and the Junta, La Herradura fort will be turned into a museum dedicated to the 1562 naval disaster.
From Fort to Museum
by Louise Powell •
Tag Archive for restoration work
La Najarra Work Concluding
by Vivienne Hughes •
The building work going being carried out on Almuñécar’s main Tourist Information Office (La Najarra) will be confluded by the end of this month.
Salobreña Castle Disappointment
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Mayor of Salobreña is not happy that restoration work on the castle has been overlooked again by Central Government where grants are concerned.
Restored Alhambra Area Reopens
by Louise Powell •
Phase One of the restoration work on the roof of the Baño Real del Palacio de Comares in the Alhambra has concluded and the area reopened to the general public.
Salobreña Castle Closed
by Editor •
As a consequence of the heavy rains last week, Salobreña castle has been closed again to the general public again, owing to rain damage.
Nazarí Remains found during Castle Work
by Martin Myall •
The restoration work that is being carried out in Salobreña Castle has turned up archeological more remains from the Nazari period.
Guadix Roman Theatre
by Martin Myall •
The Town Hall of Guadix has presented a project to the Junta de Andalucía for the conservation of the city’s Roman theatre.
Lending a Devastating Hand
by Martin Myall •
When an 80-year-old churchgoer took it upon herself to restore a 19th century fresco of Jesus Christ, she no doubt thought that it was a good idea, the end result, however, has half of Spain howling, either in indignation or in laughter, bless her cotton socks.
Herradura Romeria 2011
by Editor •
In over thirty years on this part of the coast, I have never seen so many people turn out for a La Herradura Romeria, which this year was held in the grounds of the restored castle (tower). The village was alive with colour, horses, gypsy dresses and humming with the ‘alegria’ that has been missing…