Tourism
"Such tourism has become a strategic pillar for the economic diversification of the area" according to president of the Motril Port Authority, José García Fuente
Investment
The key movers and shakers in the south of Granada province have put forward 50 proposals for improvements in the area
Earthquake
The epicentre was the sea off El Egido in Almería province but it was felt as far as Granada city, the Alpujarra and Torre del Mar in Malaga province
Wildlife
Crosstrap mini traps, which use natural attractants, have been placed at strategic points from Motril to La Herradura
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Beaches
The Hoyo 19 area of Playa Granada in Motril will now be protected from the effects of winter storms
Transport
Work is taking place on sections of the Ramoncillos, Guapa, Acebuchal and Madroño tunnels to bring them in line with European safety regulations, with an investment of 16.2 million euros
Cemeteries
José Manuel Padial Fernández works at the Dúrcal cemetery which was built 110 years ago
Tourism
There are international flights to Edinburgh, Fez, Luxor, Cairo, Nantes, Amsterdam and Kaunas from the city's Federico García Lorca airport and negotiations are ongoing for connections to London and Porto
Parking
The new facility in Salobreña will have 278 parking spaces and will operate alongside future public transport shuttles to the beach and the town centre
World Travel Market
The Almuñécar-La Herradura tourist board plans to carry out a major promotional campaign in early November, which will include screenings in Leicester Square and Victoria Station as well as coverage in leading British media
Culture
After years of closure, the workshop in Almuñécar is once again active thanks to the restoration of its medieval wall and the town hall's commitment to bring traditional trades back to life
Roads
The transformation of the A-395 has been awarded for 18 million euros and work will begin on the car parks, without affecting traffic
Leisure
Almuñécar on the Costa Tropical hopes to become the first municipality in the region to have a large play dedicated to youngsters with disorders including ADHD, ASD and dyslexia
Animal welfare
Local Police officers have opened an investigation to identify the persons responsible and warn they could face a fine of up to 50,000 euros