The Costa Tropical

Andalucia News –

• City council to end the botellon in Motril and relocate it after residents complain

- The botellon is a gathering of youths who then basically get drunk and like to race. Motril is really the only area on the coast that attracts these groups and although they do no doubt need somewhere to congregate on one of Motril’s nicest areas to go for an evening stroll is not the best location. Fortunately those that participate are not generally as aggresive or prone to fight as in the UK.

• More than 3,000 earthquakes are reported each year in the Granada province

- That’s almost ten a day. On the Costa Tropical we no doubt have a few and ech year Motril has a fiesta which celebrates an earthquake over a hundred years ago which although it did a lot of damage to buildings did not cause much in the way of personal injury.

• British MP alleged to have used Commons stationery in right of way dispute in Granada

- I wonder if the property also features on their expenses?

• Burglar found dead in Spanish chimney

- It is incredible that anyone could be quite this dumb. You see it in movies but for this to happen in real life is beyond me.

• The Scruffs International Dog Show hits Cómpeta

- Definately an excellent cause to support albeit more for foreign residents than visitors but a lot of fun for both owners and pets.

• First Manta of 2009 spotted at *La Herradura* « Arrecifal Updates

- There is such diversity both on the land and under the sea here. If you don`t want to get wet though I can highly recommend Almunecar’s new aquarium.