The Town Hall has now published the revised April – May 2021 Cultural Events agenda. A great early season choice from Jazz, Blues, Tango, Flamenco and Dance, Guided archaeological visits to the Puente de Noy Roman ruins, Theatre and more.. Please note that events are due to change, so checking Read more…
As we know, sadly, the incredible processions which are normally held over Semana Santa (or Easter Week) have been cancelled this year due the the Covid pandemic. It’s probably for the best, as these always draw huge crowds to both partake and spectate. And with the vaccine roll out we Read more…
A lovely December morning – perfect visibility and flat calm over Cotobro bay towards the marina and Punta de Mona – so a great day for diving and snorkelling!
The list of participating bars and restaurants for the 22nd annual Feria Gastronomica (or Gastro Fair) here in Almuñécar is now finalised. The overview and reasoning behind this year’s revised format not being held in Majuelo Park can be seen on our blog post here. As advised, all the dishes Read more…
The Councillor for commerce, Francisco Robles Rivas, has announced the go ahead for a special edition of the 22nd Annual gastro fair to be held from Friday 9th to Sun 25th October. Normally the event is held in the shadow of the castle in Majuelo park, but this year the Read more…
There is an exhibition of photographs by photo journalist Javier Celorrio, loosely themed around Ulysses, in the Museo de Siete Cuevas in Almunecar. Running until Sun 23rd August, the exhibition is mounted throughout the chambers of the museum and is sponsored by Almuñécar Town Council’s Department of Culture. Running under Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Another year has flown by and it’s time for the annual “Ruta de Tapas” organised by the Almunecar tourism agency. now in it’s 6th year this is a well established event on the gastro calendar and eagerly awaited by tapas aficionados. Dates for this year, 2020, are from Fri 6th Read more…