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… Read More
Molvizar – Moors and Christians 2009
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… Read More
Salobrena – Rap Competition
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… Read More
Circo de Rody Arragon
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… Read More
Almunecar – Fiesta Virgen del Carmen 2009
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… Read More
Costa Tropical Motorway
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… Read More
Almunecar Jazz Festival 2009
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… Read More
Salobrena – Party in the Park
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… Read More
