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La Mamola Beach & Promenade Improvements June 2010.

Costa Tropical Properties — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:53:39 +0000

A few pictures showing that the improved sea defence and beach and promenade improvements are still going at full steam !

Falling Unemployment Levels In Spain.

Costa Tropical Properties — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:12:05 +0000

It’s been announced that for the 1st time in 13 months, the registered level of unemployed has fallen by 0.68% which equates to 24,741 in the month of May 2009. However in the 12 months leading up to this period, the number of people out of work had risen by 1,266,564 which was was an increase of 53.81%.

Salobrena Town Hall Siege!

Costa Tropical Properties — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:40:55 +0000

A local shepherd turned up in Salobrena town centre with 200 of his goats, and let them loose in front of the town hall. He took this line of action in protest to the town hall putting an embargo on his property, due to the shepherd allegedly building an illegal construction without the necessary permissions.

Los Amigos Re-opened In Los Yesos

Costa Tropical Properties — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:23:14 +0000

Well it’s been a long wait, mothballed for almost 9 years, but Los Amigos situated on theN340/E15 coast road in Los Yesos on the Costa Tropical has finally re-opened on the 30th of April 2009. This cafe bar has been completely refurbished at a cost in excess of 60,000€ to a very modern standard, complete with 3 flat screen TV’s showing various sports programs from around the world. The bar area is bright and airy, as is the adjacent large cafe bar area. The good sized South facing terrace has sea views. A good selection of free tapas are given out willingly, and there is also a varied selection of raciones including hamburgers that can be puchased. A takeaway/delivery service is one of the new ideas that has been implemented.

La Mamola Breakwater Update.

Costa Tropical Properties — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:19:44 +0000

Work is currently under way on the end 2 of the breakwater at the western end of the beautiful seaside village of La Mamola. This 2.4 million Euro project was started in December 2008, and expected to be complete around September 2010. The task has been undertaken to help reduce the erosion of the beaches due to the effects of global warming.

Sad But True !!!

Costa Tropical Properties — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:29:53 +0000

Sadly, due to high winds in late 2008, the oldest and tallest palm tree in La Mamola has been cut down. This palm tree was some 4 storeys high, and swayed proudly for decades in this village during the seldom windy periods that this Spanish pueblo endures.