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Coronavirus / Covid19 Update

Due to the ongoing covid19 situation we have had to review all our activity and riding activities to comply with new regulations. Updates on the general situation can be found on covid19 lock down deescalation time line Any additional procedures and restrictions on individual activities or excursions are being updated on our covid19 activity updates page. Changes to airport arrivals, departures and accommodation are posted on Airport, transfer and hotel additional procedures. During this period Read more…

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Almunecar – August 2020 Cultural Agenda

The August 2020 cultural agenda is now out for Almunecar and La Herradura and there is a fair old selection of events to enjoy in your free time and evenings. This month you can choose from jazz, piano recitals, a 3 Tenors tribute, theatre, recitals, comedy club, a photographic exhibition and, as always, flamenco performances.

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Paseo San Cristobal, Almunecar

5 Quality awards for local beaches

ISO 14001 Award Five local beaches that have obtained the coveted ISO 14001 rating – Playas Cantarriján, La Herradura, San Cristóbal, Puerta del Mar and Velilla. Out of the five, La Herradura, San Cristóbal, Puerta del Mar and Velilla are the only urban beaches in the province with this certification according to Daniel Barbero, the town hall delegate for tourism and beaches. ISO 14001 defines an international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental Read more…

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July 2020 Cultural Agenda

The July 2020 cultural agenda has been published, albeit in a somewhat slimmed down version, after a lockdown enforced absence of a few months now. Worth noting that all events will be subject to all being well as regards Covid19, but with fingers crossed we’re back in business again! For more info on the main jazz events see our Jazz En La Costa post. Otherwise there are a selection of comedy, classical, flamenco as well Read more…

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Friday & Sunday Market to Re-Open

Subject to local covid19 situation remaining at a controlled level, the Ayuntamiento have given a cautious go ahead for the Friday market to re start, though with a reduction of the number of stands of 50%. There will also be controls over the direction you can walk in. Re-start date for the general market is set for Friday 3rd July 08:00 – 14:00, with the Rastrillo re-starting on Sun 5th with the same hours. All Read more…

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2020 Jazz En La Costa Programme

The artists are now confirmed for the 33rd annual Jazz en la Costa event, albeit slightly slimmed down due to the on going pandemic. The dates are now confirmed for Wed 22nd to Sat 25th July for the main stage acts in Majuelo Park. In previous years these have been supported by “fringe” acts in and around the old town, but there are no confirmed details at present, but as and when details are confirmed Read more…

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San Juan 2020

Just a quick reminder that, sadly, this year’s San Juan fiesta on the beaches has been cancelled due to the covid19 issue. The Ayuntamiento has decreed that all beaches will be closed from 19:00 on Tue 23rd to 09:00 on Wed 24th June, with no camping, bonfires, or visiting the beaches permitted. Traditionally, San Juan sees literally thousands camping out along the coast with bonfires to celebrate the solstice, and is the only night of Read more…

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Jazz En La Costa

It looks like this year’s much anticipated 33rd annual Jazz en la Costa may well be going ahead. The date is now set by the Town Hall and festival organisers for Wed 22nd to Sat 25th July all being well. This year the festival will be celebrating it’s 33rd year , reinforcing its position as the most important event of this genre in the entire Andalusian coast. It is now distinguished with the quality seal Read more…

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Covid19 – lock-down de-escalation road map for Spain

The Spanish government has overseen a detailed lock-down de-escalation road map for Spain. This consisted of 4 main phases (0, 1, 2 and 3) each of approximately two weeks duration, culminating in the “new normal”. Transition to each phase is subject to certain checks and balances and will, understandably, be subject to modification (a translation of the high level road map is below for reference). It is important to remember that the restrictions in place Read more…

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March 2020 Cultural Events Agenda

March 2020 Cultural Events

The March cultural events agenda has now been released. Flamenco, Classical Bach, Beethoven, a bit of Opera as well as Soul and Blues all feature this month, as well as the La Herradura fiestas over the weekend of Wed 18th to Sun 22nd March (see separate posting for that itinerary). As always a “right click” should allow you to view a full size version and download it to your device for later reference.

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