BEaches
Almuñécar's lifeguard and assistance service launched as summer gets under way
The town hall has explained that the operation will run until 10 September and that there are four new staff members to assist people with reduced mobility
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Granada coastal path
Granada coastal path finally under way following delays caused by rain
The pedestrian route between Cantarriján and Salobreña was affected by difficult terrain due to the storms that battered southern Andalucía in autumn and winter
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Food and Drink
Twelve gourmet burgers to compete for the 'Best Burger 2026' in Almuñécar
The foodie event will take place from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June in the Costa Tropical town's El Majuelo park
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Tourism
Summer shuttle bus starts to popular Costa Tropical naturist beach Cantarriján
Last summer, the service prevented more than 11,300 vehicles entering the Cantarriján protected area and helped to improve safety in the event of potential emergencies
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Tourism
Watch Almuñécar and La Herradura on Netflix, Prime Video and Movistar+
The Costa Tropical town's tourist board is running a promotional campaign on streaming platforms to boost domestic bookings ahead of summer
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Summer in Andalucía
The old washhouse in Granada province which serves as a mini swimming pool in summer
Local children head to the Melegís washing place in the Lecrín Valley to cool off and have fun
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Jet Skis
Guardia Civil issues warning after banned Jet skis return to Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs protected area
Following the recent incident, the police force warned that "ignorance of the restrictions does not exempt you from any administrative liability that may arise from non-compliance"
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Nature
Eggs of rare diamond squid found off coast of Almuñécar
Biologist Luis Sánchez Tocino, a researcher from the Zoology department of the University of Granada, spotted the unusual sight off Velilla beach in the Costa Tropical town on Tuesday 9 June
Inés Gallastegui |
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Tourism
Holiday rentals on Costa Tropical double in six years and are close to 2,000 euros per week
Reduced licences and increased demand put pressure on the market, with prices up 8% in a year
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Tourism
The 'Eco-Chiringuitos' that are modernising Granada province's Costa Tropical
The initiative establishes a roadmap for the modernisation and revitalisation of the coast through the incorporation of energy efficiency measures, promotion of the circular economy, the consumption of local products and the creation of a common visual identity
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Tourism
Holidaymakers look for cheaper alternatives as popular Andalusian resorts become unaffordable
Antonio from Granada city will be taking his family to Almeria this summer due to the rising cost of holiday apartments on Granada province's Costa Tropical
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Buildings
Almuñécar's iconic Casa Barco gets a facelift
The house on Avenida del Meditarraneo in the Costa Tropical town was built by merchant sailor José María Pérez Ruiz, known by everyone in the town as Pepe Pérez, who died last year and left the property to his family
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Traffic
The additional lane on the Granada province coast road has been activated for summer
The measure aims to improve traffic flow and reduce travel times between the Costa Tropical and the city
Diego Callejón |
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Tourism
Aquatropic opens in Almuñécar with new features
The Costa Tropical water park opens its doors on Friday 12 June with new areas for young children
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Urban planning
Almuñécar's Paseo de Cotobro gets 246,000-euro makeover
The work has included repairing the pavement and wall as well as installing a new LED lighting system along a 600-metre stretch of the Costa Tropical town's promenade
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