ALMERIA

Three arrested in Zurgena drug bust Three people have been arrested, and a busy cocaine sales point in Zurgena, Almería (Andalusia) dismantled in a Guardia Civil operation.   Police suspected that drugs were being sold there last year after noting an increase in the amounts.. 16/04/2021

20 motorhomes face fines for wild camping in Cabo de Gata natural park, Almeria There have been fewer wild campers trying to get away with staying in the protected area in Almería (Andalusia), possibly due to coronavirus restrictions, but special surveillance measures will continue until the autumn. More than 20 motorhomes.. 12/04/2021

Free vines in Berja, Almeria, to preserve historical grape varietiesThe town of Berja in Almería (Andalusia) has been chosen for this year’s edition of an initiative that for 15 years has been giving away vines of twenty historic table grape varieties Those who live in Berja, Almería, and have.. 09/04/2021

Facelift for Mojacar Playa streets as regional government invests into infrastructure to reactivate the economy The Almería provincial government is spending 447,000 euros on work to resurface and spruce up 20 streets in the popular tourist destination of Mojacar, Almería (Andalusia). A contract has been awarded to modernise and renovate 20 streets.. 09/04/2021

Andalucia travel agents given tour of Almeria attractions to encourage domestic tourismAlmería provincial council and Turismo Andaluz have welcomed representatives from nine Andalusian travel agencies to show off the area’s charms and encourage visits. There is no doubt that the last year has been brutally hard for the.. 09/04/2021

Andalusia health service offers home medicine deliveries for the elderly and disabled The Andalusian health service will be arranging home deliveries of drugs usually only obtainable from hospital pharmacies by appointment. An agreement has been drawn up between the Andalusian health service (SAS) and Novartis Group to arrange for.. 07/04/2021

Almeria hostelry owners report a drastic reduction in turnover over Easter The Almeria Provincial Hospitality Business Association (Ashal) has classed the Easter holiday period as disastrous and appealed to the authorities to speed up the vaccination process to hopefully improve the situation for the sector by the summer... 06/04/2021

Vehicle access to Cabo de Gata natural park and beaches in Almeria to be restricted over the summer season The number of vehicles allowed into the area west of Níjar’s San José district and between the Genoveses sandy area and Cala Carbón in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar will be limited A total of 193,000 members of the public.. 06/04/2021

Cheap local getaways available for Andalusian residents with bono turistico until December 2021 The Tourism Department of Andalucía has announced improvements to a scheme launched last year to encourage residents to travel within their own region The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have been devastating for many sectors across Spain.. 25/03/2021

Mojacar council supporting convenio especial healthcare payment scheme for foreign nationals An arrangement with the Andalusian public health service means foreign residents who have lived in the Spanish region for at least a year will be able to sign up for healthcare European or British nationals who lost their right to public healthcare.. 24/03/2021

Balearia amplifies ferry connections between Andalusian coast of Malaga, Motril and Almeria to Melilla Baleària’s ‘Hypatia de Alejandría’ was the first LNG-propelled ferry to sail in the Mediterranean, and will now be linking Melilla with Málaga, Motril and Almería The Baleària ferry operator.. 10/03/2021

No prosecution against man who pummelled a sunfish to death on Almeria beachThe case drew widespread condemnation from shocked public appalled by the unnecessary cruelty towards a harmless fish The Public Prosecutor's Office has decided to file a complaint made against the man who killed a sunfish in Almería because.. 02/10/2020

Basic introduction to the Almería provinceCraggy mountains, soft beaches, whitewashed villages, lunar landscape and the verdant Almanzora valley The easternmost of the eight provinces comprising the Andalucía Region is one of contrasts, from the beaches of the Mediterranean to the heights of..