We are not far off the middle of the year and last week there was a noticeable increase in temperatures. This proved to be a bonus for all the visitors to the Salobrena and Almunecar from Granada and inland cities such as Jaen who made the most of the holiday weekend (thursday being Corpus Christi… Read More
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Kylie ‘Spaining Around’ – Let’s hope it is a new and happy start for her. What a shame he is not from Almunecar! We could do with a bit more glamour here. If any one knows of any famous Spanish from this area let us know! WARNING. Don’t deal with this man – I don’t… Read More
Costa Tropical Holiday Rentals – Tips
This week (8th June) the City of Granada celebrates Corpus Christi which is held in the large fair ground space in the general area of the bus station and La Chana. This is a great time to experience the atmosphere of a celebration in Granada. t is one of the largest fairs of the year… Read More
Holiday Rentals Salobrena – June
With the middle of the year fast approaching there are more people arriving daily on the Costa Tropical many are heading to holiday rentals. Salobrena has a busy event schedule over the next two weeks firstly they are advertising a Tapas festival which will be held under the historic castle that sits on top of… Read More
Almunecar Holidays – Almunecar Gastronomic Fair
This weekend those enjoying their Almunecar holidays have had an excellent opportunity to sample a range of some of the best cooking on the Costa Tropical all under one roof at the annual Almunecar Gastronomic Fair in Parque Majuelo. The fair only lasts three days and attracts in the region of 30 different restaurants from… Read More
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Surprise birth at Málaga donkey refuge – Hopefully this little one will have a better life than the mother. Soldiers catch Swine Flu – The flu is still around and has the potnetial to become more widespread. In Spain having 126 cases now it has spread more slowly than in th UK. Dog keeps watch… Read More
Tapas on the Costa Tropical
When people think of Spain sun, sea, wine and tapas often come to mind. From humble origins tapas have evolved into a form of cuisine which is popular through many towns in the UK. Tapas on the Costa Tropical are however still very much the norm in the Spanish bars. Originally tapas which became very… Read More
La Herradura Rentals – May
Last month (May) we received two new properties to our La Herradura Rentals page – both on the western side of La Herradura in tranquil settings. The first is up on the side of Cerro Gordo from where there are excellent views along the bay eastwards. There is a nearby pool and lido area. This apartment although it only… Read More
The Mad Goatman of Salobrena
The further east you go along the Costa Tropical the more odd and unusual things you tend to come across. It appears as if the Costa Tropical is gradually being dragged into the 21st Centuary with a much greater mix and diversity of poeple not just from other countries but other parts of Spain and… Read More
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World’s largest solar tower switches on – Good stuff! But at the moment it is powering just 10,000 homes when at full capacity in 2013 – 153,000 homes still not much of a dent in the total power needed. Extreme pollen levels in Andalucia – With a wetter than normal winter and a lot more… Read More
