July 2009
Costa Tropical motorway (latest)
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It would be foolish to make any promises but it is likely that the next stretch of the Costa Tropical coastal motorway will be open before the beginning of August. It was hoped (even planned) to open it in the middle of July and everything has appeared ready since before then but no traffic has been allowed to use this small section yet. The new date for opening... [Read more about this property...]
Molvizar – Moors and Christians 2009
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Last night clouds started to gatheracross the Costa Tropical and there was drizzle in the air along the coast as night fell. Eventually today after low clouds had continued to block out the sun at about six PM it did manage to break through. The day was not a total waste though – the beaches were full as temperatures remained in the high twenties and... [Read more about this property...]
Andalucia News –
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Valued at 39 million Alan Sugar picks up the Byblos Hotel for 3 million € 1,500 evacuated as new forest fire affects Mojacar Another stretch of A-7 motorway reported to be opening in Granada next week - It looks ready when I drove passed the entrance on Saturday.
Salobrena – Rap Competition
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It is difficult to believe but the Salobrena Rap Competiton (at least I believe there is a competitive angle – sort of like “Salobrena (thinks its) got Talent for teens) is being held again this year at Casa Roja – a distinctive red building on the eastern edge of the town. This is the fifth year now and I must admit I have not been to any... [Read more about this property...]
Circo de Rody Arragon
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A few short days ago the circus arrived in town. It will be here until the 26th and can be found near the football stadium to the west of the town near the traffic lights. Tickets start at 13 euros for an adult (10 euros for a child) and go up to 30 euros. From seeing a review on local television is does appear to be quite entertaining with the circus having... [Read more about this property...]
Andalucia News –
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Málaga sidesteps the tourism crisis Supertowns planned - With so much unsold property in the hands of struggling developers couldn’t they do a deal to acquire some of these properties? Supertowns planned
Almunecar – Fiesta Virgen del Carmen 2009
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With the exception of San Juan which ushered in the summer this was the first major festival of the summer and falling in the middle of July is just before the main influx of Spanish tourists arrive. Starting on 16th July and with events until the 19th (sunday) this is one of the most important festivals in many of the seaside towns as it is celebrating the... [Read more about this property...]
Costa Tropical Motorway
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The big event this summer on the Costa Tropical is not a fiesta or the Jazz festival but the opening of the next section of the coastl motorway. There have been various reports over the last couple of months providing dates which passed without the opening of the latest stretch which is located to the east of Almunecar. The latest date was the 15th of July... [Read more about this property...]
Almunecar Jazz Festival 2009
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This weekend brought jazz back to Almunecar with various artists performing near the center of Almunecar just below the castle in the area of Parque Manjuelo. This festival has been well attended by the Spanish locals and visitors from Granada as well as foreign residents. With it already being the second half of July the temperatures are really starting to... [Read more about this property...]
Salobrena – Party in the Park
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Last week Salobrena celebrated its own local fiesta in the bird park between the main town and the beach. This weekend an association of about 20 commercial entities (ACESA) set up stands in the park and sponsored another musical event in the park on both saturday and sunday. The businesses represented included the local interior shop Bratan, and a variety... [Read more about this property...]
