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Hotel Chain Boss Arrested I

Editor — Sun, 02 May 2010 12:44:12 +0000

The owner of the hotel chain, Hoteles Senator to which Almuñécar’s Playacálida and Almuñécar Playa belong, has been arrested.

José María Rossell was arrested in Lanzarote (Canary Island) as he stepped from an aircraft at the island’s airport. He had agreed to report to the police station himself on Friday in Málaga, but instead he was tracked down to Lanzarote the following day.

Those arrested as part of Operación Jable (a total of seven, including Sr. Rossell) are accused of forging public documents, abuse of public post for financial gain, money laundering and bribery.

Sr. Rossel owns Andalucía’s largest hotel chain, owning a total of 29 hotels all over Spain.

Casa de los Bates

Héloïse Nolan — Sun, 02 May 2010 11:42:14 +0000

A new tourist complex for Motril? Casa de los Bates is persisting in its endeavours to build a 500-room hotel on their land which would occupy an area of some 450,000 square metres. There would be some housing included and the whole area would be well landscaped with green areas.
However, this may be some way off reality at this stage as the project would make it necessary to modify the existing PGOU but it would certainly create many jobs and hopefully activate tourism in the area.

La Tartana

David Darby — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:54:00 +0000

(NW) Well this month I had the pleasure of meeting Penny, one of the owners of La Tartana, who gave me a brief overview of the history of the attractive hotel, bar and restaurant. Clearly the place has had an interesting past!
Although only built in 1965 by David Grey and Antonio Cienfuego, La Tartana features the style of an Aristocratic Andaluz home of the 18th Century, with its beautiful central courtyard and fountain. Apparently, its dark wooden doors date back to the 17th century and I understand came from a convent. Its impressive wooden ceiling beams are antique.
Initially La Tartana was built as a hotel for the people of the Urbanización San Nicolás urbanization to stay in, as they were having their own houses built. Since then it has had a number of owners who have all added to its character. Penny told me that many of the locals are able to tell her interesting stories about the previous owners, parties and gatherings that occurred at the hotel. Clearly, over the years the bar has been a focal point for many of the residents of San Nicolas and La Herradura.
It has been a port of call for a number of famous people, such as Brigitte Bardot, the Prince of Saudi Arabia, and more recently Harvey Weinstein the American film producer and co-founder of Miramax Films.
The current owners Barry, Penny and Joachim, have had the place for nine years and worked extremely hard at renovating the building and establishing a great reputation for food, wine and accommodation. Penny tells me that the staff has a real international feel with employees from Argentina, Spain, Germany and of course the US. They host eight en-suite bedrooms and can cater for private parties, weddings and birthdays.
Situated at the foot of Urbanización San Nicolás, overlooking the 2-mile horseshoe bay of La Herradura and lush Mediterranean vegetation, I thought what a beautiful place to spend an evening.
Urbanización San Nicolás, La Herradura. Tel/Fax 958 64 05 35. reservations@hotellatartana.com/www.hotellatarana.com. MapSpot 17

Arrayanes Events

David Darby — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:06:42 +0000

Things are rather lively down at Hotel Arrayanes on the Cotobro beach. Not only are they putting on a fantastic Valentines Menu for just €35 on both the 13th and 14th of February, but you can also pop along on any Wednesday at 4pm and enjoy a Traditional Tea Dance! Mercedes is even putting on cucumber sandwiches and scones, and all for just €5!
If you are still looking for something else to do in February, then how about their Cuban Festival, being held on 20th from 8.30pm?
If you haven’t already tried Hotel Arrayanes and their sunny terrace, now is your chance, as they are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ask at reception for details on any of the above events.
Hotel Arrayanes Restaurant, Paseo de Cotobro 5, Almuñécar. Tel 958 63 20 74.

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Hotel Demolition?

Editor — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:46:36 +0000

The Regional Supreme Court has just rejected the Town Hall’s last possible appeal against a sentence that will force Hotel Bahía Tropical (Taramay) to carry out partial demolition. This 4-star hotel, known popularly as El Hotel de los Futbolistas, first opened its doors eight years ago on the 14th of July 2001.

In 2007 the TSJA (regional high court) annulled the building licences dating from the year 2000, which permitted the construction of six hotels in Almuñécar. The court sentence considers that the document was an ‘undercover’ modification of the standing PGOU. One of those six hotels, is the one in question.

The culprit behind these building permissions appears to be the now very controversial ‘modificaciones puntuales,’ of which over a hundred have been made. These modifications are, in effect, changes to a standing PGOU without resorting to drawing up a new one. These modifications should have been sent to the provincial administrations for approval, but they weren’t.

This time, however, the culprit was not the present mayor, Sr. Benavides, but a coalition council of the PSOE and PP, with Juan Luis González Montoro as mayor. However, all political parties voted in favour, including Sr. Benavides’ party.

Does this mean that demolition will begin immediately? Not a chance, because the Town Hall will probably try to appeal before the Tribunal Constitucional (which is a parallel court to the Supreme Court, one which deals with cases where somebody’s constitutional rights have been infringed.) Whether the TC accepts the appeal, is another matter, because as the SC pointed out, the TC has previously ruled that the ordinary courts – from municipal up to the SC, are the ones that should deal with these kind of legal affairs.

However, a possible appeal before the SC will not stay the sentence, which must be carried out before five years is up.

Hotel Arrayanes Playa

David Darby — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:39:03 +0000

The lovely people at Hotel Arrayanes Playa Restaurant in Cotobro are preparing a really wonderful menu for New Year’s Eve, and here’s a sneak preview.
New Year’s Eve dinner on San Silvestre 31st December 2009 at 20.30h.
Welcoming cocktail.
Lettuce hearts filled with fresh cheese and salmon.
Free range Iberian ham.
House truffled Duck paté.
A skewer of king prawns wrapped in bacon.
Grilled scallops Galician style.
Carrot, orange and pumpkin red soup, with croutons.
Half Lobster Thermidor.
Admiral Sorbet.
Beef tenderloin with foie in black truffle sauce and Málaga raisins in Pedro Ximénez (Sherry).
Fig Biscuit with hot chocolate sauce and almond mousse.
White, red & rosé wines and cava.
Party bag and traditional 12 grapes.
Live music from Los Cubanisimos.
Price €70 per person.
Special hotel accommodation offer, so you can fully enjoy your evening, just €20 per person for a double room.
Make your reservation before 20th December with a 50% deposit.
Hotel Arrayanes Playa. Tel. 958 63 20 74, Fax 958 630 382. info@arrayanesplaya.com

Festivities at Tartana

David Darby — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:33:56 +0000

As the holidays come upon us, remember to make your reservations with Hotel La Tartana. In a wonderful, cozy ambiance with good food and good wines, celebrate those special times with good friends or with loved ones. Mouth-watering menus have been made for their traditional Christmas and New Year’s dinners. Don’t forget about our New Year’s party that goes on until well into the night. So whatever the occasion, Hotel La Tartana is there to make your memories special. From all of at the Hotel La Tartana, they wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Tartana News

David Darby — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:34:50 +0000

Hotel Tartana is gearing up for the big American celebration of Thanksgiving… here are a few words from Penny about the coming weeks:
As the weather cools, Hotel La Tartana becomes more cozy and inviting. With the ambiance of fireplaces and candles, good food and delicious wines, who could ask for a better place to dine and relax.
Reservations are being taken for our traditional American Thanksgiving dinner on November 26. It will be a set menu so bring your appetites.
Before you know it, the holidays will be upon us so book early for your Christmas and New Years dinners.
Our new opening hours are now from 7pm Tuesday through Saturday and opening on Mondays with reservations. Tel. 958 64 05 35.

Art at Arrayanes

David Darby — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:08:52 +0000

If you haven’t already heard about this, here’s a reminder. Two local artists, Lynne Bishop and Liz Naepflin are showing a selection of their artwork in the Hotel Arrayanes Playa, Paseo de Cotobro 5, Edf. Epsylon 1, Almuñécar.
Although the exhibition started on September 5th, it will run to January 2010, so you’ve still got plenty of time to visit.
The exhibition has been titled Imaginacion y Colores and includes encaustic wax, water colour, acrylic and oil.
If you would like any further information on the exhibition or any of the paintings, contact either Lynne on 637 15 19 99 or Liz on 695 46 68 86.

Tartana Nights

David Darby — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:41:45 +0000

As long as the weather lasts, dine al fresco under the stars at Hotel La Tartana.
Amongst candles and ambient lights, enjoy good food and delicious wines. Put your cares away and come for a relaxing evening. Should you have ‘too much’ of a good evening, ask about room packages.
Whatever the occasion or just a night out, remember that La Tartana is a magical place in Spain.
Please note that they will be open on Mondays during October by reservation only.