The August 2021 Cultural Agenda for Almunecar has just been published. All the cultural events planned for this month are listed – and don’t forget this all runs alongside the annual fiesta which is the week leading up to the 15th. As always there is great mix of flamenco, jazz, Read more…
The July 2021 cultural events itinerary is now out and, as expected, focuses on Jazz. The annual Jazz en la Costa festival runs here from 20th to 25th – see our separate Jazz en la Costa 2021 page for all the details – but there are a host of “fringe” Read more…
It’s that time of year again – The annual Ruta de Tapas organised by the Almunecar tourism agency is now on! This year the event runs from today, Friday 21st May until Friday 4th June. Now in it’s 7th year this is a great occasion for foodies and tapas aficionados Read more…
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…