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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Waste collection
Almuñécar rubbish collection timetable goes back to normal after summer
The change in the Costa Tropical town came into effect on 8 September on the the main avenues, promenades and streets with a return to the 8 to 11pm timeframe
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Wildlife
Sightings of whales, manta rays and turtles are increasingly common off Granada province's Costa Tropical
The rise in the minimum water temperature could be behind the arrival of species that were previously rarely seen along the coast
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Wildlife
Blue shark sighting in the waters off Granada's Costa Tropical
The specimen was spotted in the sea off Almuñécar on Sunday 30 August and according to a local diving centre, such sightings are becoming more common
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Health
The best form of therapy is a day at the seaside on Granada's Costa Tropical
Fifteen users of the rehabilitation unit and therapeutic community at the Clínico San Cecilio hospital in Granada city enjoyed a day at the beach in Salobreña as part of the year-round programme of activities offered by the service
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Car parks
Almuñécar offers cheaper parking as life gets back to normal after the summer
The Costa Tropical town hall has teamed up with the car park company Telpark and the town's traders’ association (ACOS) to start a new campaign to encourage access to the town centre and support local shops and hospitality businesses
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Theft
Lorry driver arrested in Salobreña for stealing 159 computers while transporting them from the Netherlands to Madrid
The investigation, as part of 'Operation Computer26’, carried out by the ROCA Team of the Guardia Civil in Motril, began on 1 August when a patrol from the Salobreña station discovered numerous laptops and chargers on the back seat and in the boot of a vehicle during a routine inspection
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