112 incident
Granada 112: 51-year-old man dies and woman sustains injuries after motorbike collides with a goat
The incident took place at around 8pm on Thursday on the N-340 road
Camilo Álvarez
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Civil War
Remains of a dozen people from the post-war period have been found in the Salobreña cemetery
The excavation to locate victims of the Civil War has not uncovered any victims of reprisals, but it paves the way for further searches in other areas of the cemetery
MJ Arrebola |
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Andalucía
Body found floating off Granada beach with gunshot wound to the head
The victim, a white male, has yet to be identified by police
Natalia Penza |
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Environment
Thousands of fish die as Guadalfeo riverbed runs dry on Costa Tropical
Environmentalists denounce failure to maintain ecological flow along two-kilometre stretch between Lobres and Salobreña, devastating protected eel and cacho populations
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Tourism
Spiritual tourism company shows interest in former Costa Tropical zoo complex
Almuñécar town hall is calling for a development plan to be drawn up in order to study and assess whether the proposal is viable at the old Peña Escrita facility
MJ Arrebola |
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Parks
Almuñécar unveils plans for Wizard of Oz-themed neurodivergent children's playground
Four companies bid for landmark 1,000-square-metre inclusive park project on former Auditórium cinema site on the Costa Tropical
MJ Arrebola |
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What To Do
Head to Almuñécar for a taste of Germany this weekend
The Majuelo park is the setting for the Costa Tropical town's Oktoberfest from Friday 9 until Sunday 11 October
Jennie Rhodes |
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Tourism
Mega cruise ship with capacity for over 5,000 people makes debut at Motril port
The Norwegian Escape, the company’s largest vessel, called into the Granada province port on Thursday 8 October
MJ Arrebola |
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Housing
Costa Tropical makes progress with construction of 118 new social housing units
The developments, which are privately funded, comprise 100 homes in El Tesorillo and a further 18 in the vicinity of La Herradura's indoor sports hall
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Wildlife
Two macaws settle in at Almuñécar bird park after 1,000-kilometre journey from Barcelona
A family has donated the two animals to the park after assessing various facilities across Spain and choosing the Loro Sexi sanctuary in the Costa Tropical town
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Urban planning
Almuñécar town hall introduces more trees, pergolas and shelters to provide more shade
The Costa Tropical town hall is carrying out work in parks, schools, streets and squares, preserving centuries-old olive trees, and will put out to tender a project worth 40,000 euros to install more shaded areas
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What To Do
Almuñécar to mark 500th anniversary with a programme of events spanning five centuries of history
The activities to mark the milestone start on Tuesday 6 October with two exhibitions and will continue throughout October and November with archaeology events, a historical parade, evening events and heritage trails
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Tourism
Almuñécar to celebrate World Tourism Day with open-day events from 25 to 27 September
Museums, castles and tourist attractions will be open to visitors free of charge, along with guided tours and a tropical ice cream tasting session
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Culture
Outdoor photo exhibition shows the transformation of Almuñécar's Castillo neighbourhood
A collection of images hung on the walls brings together images of local residents, trades and everyday scenes, showing how one of the most historic parts of the Costa Tropical town has changed over the decades
MJ Arrebola |
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Tourism
Almuñécar and La Herradura hotels 90 per cent full in September
International tourism is gaining momentum on the Costa Tropical towns with a 15.8 per cent increase in overnight stays by foreign visitors, while beaches, festivals and retail outlets have seen high visitor numbers during the summer months
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Beaches
Salobreña unveils a new pedestrianised promenade with extensive green spaces
The new space between Salomar 2000 and El Molino in the Costa Tropical town features areas for pétanque, beach volleyball and calisthenics
MJ Arrebola |
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Costa Tropical beaches give positive assessment of the lifesaving, first-aid and visitor support services this summer
Almuñécar town hall beaches department has reported that the team carried out almost 200 assisted swims, more than 1,600 rescues and 3,400 preventative measures during July and August
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Crime
CCTV footage shows thief attempting to burgle several shops in Almuñécar
During the search operation in the Costa Tropical town Guardia Civil and the Local Police officers located, just a few metres from the premises, an individual with a bleeding wound on his leg, the trail of which matched the one leading from inside the shops
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Tourism
Key political figures and musicians among winners of 2026 Almuñécar tourism awards
The awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals, companies and organisations who have helped to promote the Costa Tropical town, will take place on 24 September in El Majuelo Park as part of the celebrations to mark World Tourism Day
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