Beaches
The national association of urban cleaning companies has awarded the Costa Tropical town with the 'Escoba de Platino 2026' for its plastic and waste-collecting service along the coast and at Marina del Este
Tourism
The new opening is led by local entrepreneurs Manuela Vasco Palomares and Javier Pérez Prados who say that "everything from furniture to textiles" has been bought from shops in the Costa Tropical town
Hiking
The walk will take place on Sunday 10 May and will cover historic sites, ramblas and old quarries in one of Granada province's most popular areas
Environment
Salobrena town hall confirmed that the situation was under control within a few hours and that water samples have been taken for analysis
Urban planning
Once complete it will be a completely modern and spacious neighbourhood in the heart of the Costa Tropical town with 700 new homes, a hotel and shopping centre
What To Do
The Costa Tropical town hall has drawn up a map with the complete itinerary for the Cruces de Mayo festival, which is taking place from Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May
Culture
The popular summer music festival is back for a 39th year and will take place from 21 to 26 July in the Costa Tropical town's El Majuelo park with tickets going on sale on 1 June
Agriculture
Farmers who lost their peppers in the autumn harvest due to the same problem are hoping to recoup some of the losses through sales of the popular summer fruit
Transport
The Andalusian regional government is looking into options for a connection that would connect the Costra Tropical town with Granada city following a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce
Environment
The project combines satellite imagery with volunteer observations of the spread of 'Rugulopteryx okamurae' along the Andalusian coastline and anyone interested can take part
Tourism
The Club Med 2, which called in at the Costa Tropical port on Friday 24 April, is a 187-metre cruise ship with just 208 passengers on board
Earthquakes
Spain's national geographical institute (IGN) recorded 3.5-magnitude earthquake in Jayena and a 2.4-magnitude tremor in the Mediterreana Sea early on Friday 24 April
Drug-trafficking
Ten people have been arrested and 72 bales of hashish with a total weight of almost 3,000 kilos, a modified shotgun, two handguns, an air gun and seven vehicles have been seized
Lifestyle
Javier Bermúdes began weaving at the age of five in his village of Lanjarón, a craft that has been passed down through his family
Wildlife
It could be a Shortfin Mako, an endangered shark whose meat is "highly prized" and which rarely comes near beaches
Agriculture
The rains and wind have damaged part of the crop and picking will continue until June
Storms
The Costa Tropical town hall has applied for subsidies from the provincial and regional governments to carry out work to heritage, cultural centres, beaches, public buildings and the Arcos de Torrecuevas school