Retail
The four new shops opening their doors in Almuñécar
Hama Boutique, Milele, Petite Louise and Esencia Spa Rituals are joining the range of shops in the Costa Tropical town
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Parks
Detailed design plans for Almuñécar's first inclusive park approved
The project will be located in the Costa Tropical town's former Auditórium cinema and will cover more than 1,000 square metres, designed in line with the principles of adapted play and universal accessibility
MJ Arrebola |
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Drug-trafficking
Two arrested in Almuñécar on suspicion of drug trafficking
The occupants of a vehicle appeared nervous as the police stopped them in the Costa Tropical town where they were caught with 812 grams of cocaine and more than 4,500 euros in cash in their car
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Beaches
Andalucía’s first nudist beach strips down to defend its bare essentials
Naturists in Granada launch cheeky protests as 'textile bathers' threaten to ruin the view at Cantarriján
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Agriculture
Almuñécar kicks off the mango season, which has been brought forward due to the high temperatures
The fruit has ripened more quickly on the Granada province coast and the subtropical fruit sector is forecasting a season with lower yields, but with excellent quality and good prospects for growers
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Wildlife
Beachgoers help a dolphin return to the sea on Granada's Costa Tropical
The animal was stranded on the shore and people on the beach managed to get it back into the water
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Health
Salobreña lifts West Nile virus alert after a month of intensive efforts to combat the mosquito
The Costa Tropical town has brought to an end the special surveillance period that began on 23 July and is continuing to monitor the situation with eight trapping points
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Travel
The backpacking granny from Granada who's been to 86 countries and is still travelling
91-year-old Cándida García 'Kandy' set off to fulfil her dream of travelling the world after retiring as a lawyer at the age of 66 and has already booked her flights for this autumn
MJ Arrebola |
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Earthquakes
Granada residents flee to the Costa Tropical as earthquakes continue to rock inland areas
Entire families are leaving their homes in Albolote, Armilla and the city and seeking refuge on the coast to escape the tremors
MJ Arrebola |
Extra Miccoli Interiors
Why indoor-outdoor living is changing the way homes are designed in Marbella
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History
Costa Tropical town launches initiative to preserve and promote its history
The project ‘Recreating our identity and our history’ is organised by the Amigos y Amigas de Polopos cultural association and will bring together photographs, personal accounts and traditions
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What To Do
Summer nights of music at Costa Tropical castle
Filip Miskovic, who was the winner of the 2025 Andrés Segovia international guitar competition in November 2025, is giving a concert as part of the Noches del Castillo festival in La Herradura on Wednesday 19 August
Jennie Rhodes |
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Eclipse
Dolphins spotted watching the eclipse off Granada's Costa Tropical
The animals were filmed about five miles offshore from Motril, just as the moon started to cover the sun
Carlos Balboa |
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Tourism
Almuñécar calls for additional state funding for tourist towns
The mayor of the Costa Tropical town is spearheading a national debate on the allocation of funds to sustain public services and is seeking allies in other Andalusian towns facing similar pressures including Chipiona, Nerja and Torremolinos
Inés Gallastegui |
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Beaches
Residents of Marina del Este claim Almuñécar’s beach-cleaning boats ‘do not remove’ waste from the sea
Divers and beachgoers who live in the Costa tropical town have voluntarily taken on the task of keeping the beach clean and claim the vessels don't go out as often, or for as long as they should each day
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Sea life
Loggerhead turtle attempts to nest on Costa Tropical beach
Given the possibility that the turtle may try to come ashore again either on Almuñécar's Cotobro beach or another in the area, the Andalusian regional government has advised the Granada province town hall to keep a close watch on the area
Jennie Rhodes |