Retail
The public facility in Almuñécar has been closed for six years and will reopen on the same site as the old one, which was demolished due to structural deficiencies and the high cost of renovation
Tourism
Federico Jiménez and his partner Nigel have appeared on the TV programme 'A New Life in the Sun' which first aired in the UK on 5 January and follows the couple as they renovate the house and adapt to life in Polopos-La Mamola
What To Do
Almuñécar's programme includes a Michael Jackson tribute concert, flamenco, jazz, theatre, cinema screenings in original version and literary events for all
Agriculture
Farmers have applied for aid from the Andalusian regional government after having to uproot all traces of the crop
Car parks
The initiative is designed to facilitate access to Almuñécar town centre during the sales period and reinforce local support for local commerce and the hotel and catering trade
Storm Francis
Work is under way to repair the construction site on Calle Cerro Gordo in La Herradura and to a damaged water pipe in the Rambla de Cabria
Leisure
The tourist attraction in Almuñécar closed in 2021 as the facilities were badly deteriorated, with water leaks, damaged fish tanks, bursting tanks and systems that were no longer working properly
Christmas 2025
Josefina Rodríguez has spent more than 20 years filling her home in Almuñécar with lights and decorations, and it has gone viral around the world after her grandchildren posted it on the social media platform
112 incident
After the weekend storms, a group of local residents searching the area in Íllora found the young man's body in the early hours of this morning
112 incident
The accident, in which a second woman was also injured, happened on the outskirts of the municipality of Lugros
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The National Police made the arrest on Friday 12 December while the victim, whose name has not been disclosed, remains in a serious condition in hospital
Food and Drink
This year’s custard apple recipe competition brought together professional and amateur chefs in Almuñécar and Jete - two of the most important custard apple-growing areas in Europe
Tourism
Some places in Almuñécar-La Herradura and Salobreña are 80 per cent full, especially over New Year, thanks to international tourism and forecasts for good weather
Gender-based violence
A restraining order was in place on the victim who was not supposed to approach her alleged attacker, although it had been breached on several occasions and the National Police are currently looking for the man
Christmas
Locals in La Garnatilla have unveiled a Christmas tree that measures over two metres tall and is made out of Alhambra beer bottles to mark the company's centenary