History
The Galeón Andalucía and the Pailebote Pascual Flores have arrived in the Costa Tropical town at the end of their 2025 tour and before the start of their major 2026 European tour
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The National Police is investigating the incident which happened in Motril in Granada province, while the woman is in hospital awaiting surgery
Storms
Councillor García Gilabert has explained that the increase in water at the Roman aqueduct, baths and salting factory has been caused by the heavy rains, is perfectly normal and will gradually decrease over time
Agriculture
Producers deploy drones and industrial pumps to save crops as Storm Pedro damage threatens Europe’s largest asparagus cooperative
Drug-trafficking
The latest sightings have been off the coast of Lújar, where locals say they have become a common sight as they pass along the coast on their way to Almería
Nature
From harmless basking sharks in Granada to 'ghost' great whites in the Mediterranean, experts break down the biodiversity of Andalucía’s waters
Road closures
Traffic will be stopped between 12.40 and 1pm on the N-340 from La Herradura, Avenida Fenicia, Carrera de la Concepción and the A-4050 road (Suspiro del Moro road) on Thursday 19 February for the Vuelta Ciclista a Andalucía
Tourism
The Costa Tropical town's San Miguel castle and La Herradura's fortress have been added to the guide which covers the whole province
Urban planning
Work to adorn the four main access points of the Costa Tropical town with forty subtropical sculptures has finished, celebrating Almuñécar’s heritage as Europe’s leading custard apple producer
Courts
A court has ruled that a former employee of a diving company on the Costa Tropical must repay 25,000 euros to the company after misappropriating equipment after leaving
Drug-trafficking
Staff at Almuñécar’s port given ‘do not approach’ orders as high-speed smuggling vessels seek refuge from winter storms
Beaches
Authorities on Granada's coast launch preventative measures following the 2025 swimming ban at Carchuna beach caused by faecal contamination
Culture
A large mural by Kiwi Wall Art, Kevin, an internationally renowned Belgian artist, has been installed at the beginning of the route at the popular Costa Tropical tourist attraction
Drug-trafficking
The Guardia Civil had sightings around La Herradura on Sunday 9 February and is carrying out operations in the sea and on land
Water
The Costa Tropical town council reports that recent storms have delivered 350 mm of rain, already exceeding the annual totals for six of the last 10 years