Salobreña
News from Salobrena and Motril
Molvizar Mayor Accused
The Mayor of Molvízar has been up before the magistrate, standing accused of coercing municipal workings into voting for his party: i.e., the Partido Popular. »
Wine Tasting Success
The Wine Tasting experience mentioned in our last column has been the subject of many positive comments. If you haven’t been, book yourself in for a lovely experience, via the Tourist Office in the centre of Town. Every Tuesday evening, from 5-7pm, but you have to book ahead. Different wines are featured weekly, so... »
Curry Lunch Raises €500
Mike & Jenny Comley hosted a “Curry Lunch,” with proceeds to be donated to the Emergency Fund for the disaster in Haiti. First estimates indicate that about €500 were raised on the day, with more to come. »
ICS New President
After three years as President, Arlene Nichols has stepped down. Under her leadership, the membership has tripled, from about 50 members to approximately 150, and the range of activities arranged by the Club has seen an immense expansion. »
The International Club of Salobreña
The International Club of Salobreña has seen a great deal of activity since our last column. Firstly, the club is now about to attain legal status, as a charitable institution. Which means that it can qualify for national and local government grants. »
What’s it all about?
The castle hasn’t been lit at night for months now. The Beach is deserted. Bars and Restaurants (particularly those foreign-owned) are closing down, either permanently or until Spring. For example, Legends is gone, closed, vanished, and Manhattan Bar is closed until April. And the Town Hall is now publicly complaining about the increase in... »
Publication Update March
Due to a bank holiday at the end of February/beginning of March, the hard copy won't be available until the 4th of March »
Cultural Agenda Salobreña
Concerts and other cultural activities during February »
Free Wine-Tasting Evenings
Here’s an idea for a nice evening – or a prelude to a great one – with an opportunity to get to know the wines of Granada. The town’s Catering College, in conjunction with the Tourism Department, is offering free wine-tasting evenings. »
Rates Row Rages
The Mayoral edict has now been published, and does indeed propose an increased rate of local tax on what are considered to be ‘second homes.’ »
