Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain Garrucha is preparing to welcome food lovers to one of its most eagerly awaited gastronomic events The town’s restaurants and bars will offer a spectacular selection of tapas showcasing the finest local ingredients and the creativity of the region’s chefs The Ruta de la Tapa has become a hallmark of Garrucha’s culinary scene drawing locals and visitors alike to experience its rich gastronomic heritage chefs craft both traditional and innovative tapas making this event a true celebration of flavours Participants will be able to explore the town sampling the best culinary creations and engaging in the lively atmosphere that makes Garrucha’s food culture so special Visitors can take part by visiting the participating restaurants and bars in Garrucha each of which will serve a specially prepared tapa guests can enjoy a tapa accompanied by a drink Diners will also have the opportunity to rate their favourite tapas contributing to the selection of the Best Tapa 2025 and Best Sweet Tapa 2025 participants can enter an exciting prize draw By completing their tapa route and submitting their voting cards they will have the chance to win a trip to one of three European cities: Paris The incentive adds an extra layer of excitement to an already vibrant event encouraging food lovers to explore as many venues as possible The event is more than just a food festival; it is a way to promote Garrucha’s local businesses known for its seafood and authentic Spanish cuisine will transform into a hub of gastronomic exploration where visitors can appreciate the unique identity of its cuisine whether rooted in long-standing traditions or contemporary culinary trends The Ruta de la Tapa is also a social occasion providing a perfect setting for friends and families to gather and share a love for great food With each restaurant offering its own signature tapa from seafood specialities to slow-cooked meats The variety ensures that there is something for everyone updates and full details of participating venues will be available on social media Organisers encourage guests to share their experiences online using the event’s official hashtag #RutaDeLaTapaGarrucha2025 Whether you are a local resident or a visitor the Ruta de la Tapa 2025 is an opportunity to enjoy exceptional food and experience the lively hospitality of Garrucha Mark your calendars and get ready for delicious discoveries Read more Costa de Almeria news, articles, and events here. 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Find all our online weekly newspapers here Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish In the coffee belt of Colombia's Antioquia province the tidy town of Jardín is located alongside a steep ravine including an impressive suspension bridge completed just a few years ago is in a wooden basket known as La Garrucha the scene appears ridiculously hazardous: Travelers ride in a box made of haphazard wooden slats strung on a pair of drooping cables across a heart-stoppingly deep ravine The slats are painted in jaunty yellow and green as if to distract passengers from the terrifying prospect of plummeting into the gorge and disappearing in the fathomless foliage below A closer look is a bit more reassuring: The steel cables appear shiny and new and the passengers are a mix of ho-hum locals on their everyday commute and tourists enjoying the ride as the woman at the ticket window acknowledges the journey is "not fun for nervous people." La Garrucha was originally installed as a way to transport people and produce between the town center and the agricultural area to the south and now additionally acts as a visitor attraction and even as a symbol of Jardín For a fare equivalent to about $1.25 each way anyone can step into the rickety-looking basket visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drinks admire the view of Jardín's rooftops and the surrounding fincas (coffee farms) across the ravine—and get their nerve up for the return trip in La Garrucha It runs back and forth non-stop as long as there area people waiting for ride Last ride back to Jardin is at 6:00 on weekdays and a little later on the weekends The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.” The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks Nestled amid the trees lies an abandoned funicular railway that dates back to the 1920s This panoramic lift provides a futuristic ride up San Pedro Mountain These decaying bridges 1,000 feet high are a reminder of the skill it took to cross the Colorado Rockies by rail This old train trestle and collapsed tunnel once allowed the railroad to negotiate the steep slopes of the Colorado Rockies This peculiar Italian elevator runs both horizontally and vertically this museum chronicles the history of skiing and how its rise shaped New England Garrucha will host the fifth edition of the Festival Gastronómico de la Gamba Roja de Garrucha from 25th to 27th October 2024 a prized delicacy from the Levante Almeriense region This three-day event offers a range of culinary experiences making it a must-attend for food lovers and families including local restaurants and producers from Sabores Almería visitors will have the chance to enjoy a variety of tapas The festival will showcase the region’s culinary excellence and local produce The event will also feature a special showcooking session for children allowing young attendees to explore the world of Spanish cuisine​.​ Families with infants can enjoy the dedicated play area which will offer activities from 1-6pm throughout the weekend the festival will culminate with a tasting of the celebrated red prawns alongside a performance by Almeria’s Orquesta El Norte​ Set in the scenic Puerto Deportivo of Garrucha this festival provides the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the region’s rich gastronomy Find more Euro Weekly News. If a few days ago Motril received an unexpected visit in the form of a cephalopod sizeable - squid that surprised beachgoers last Tuesday then its first cousin decided to make an appearance in Garrucha The outcome for this mollusc was less fortunate because it landed in the nets of some local fishermen from Garrucha as confirmed by the town's harbour fish market while the one from Granada was able to swim off into the horizon to live out its life in the sea This is not just any old specimen of squid though no less than the largest squid of this species ever caught in these waters This is what the people in charge of landing the squid say as reported on the social media pages of the local community 'Garrucha en Almería' They commented that the fishing boat known as El Playazo caught the squid described as "almost giant" To this they add that "it is the first time that a squid of these characteristics has been caught in Garrucha" and that "such a large squid has never before been seen in Garrucha fish market" its appearance and bright pink colour suggest that it could be a Thysanoteuthis rhombus research associate with the Zoology Department of the University of Granada (UGR) and head of the scientific journal 'El litoral de Granada' (Granada's shoreline) a cephalopod that is not native to the area It is a fairly rare species from the high seas and is rarely seen in the fish markets," says the expert this species method of egg-laying is "very curious" He explains further: "Unlike other species of squid that fix their eggs to the ocean floor These embryos are cylinder-shaped and form elongated gelatinous masses." Among the information provided by this biologist from UGR he highlights that these formations of diamond squid eggs reach up to two metres in length each one can contain around 70,000 eggs of this species of mollusc which as an adult can measure around one metre - two metres with the tentacles extended - and weigh up to 30 kilos The diamond squid is characterised by its "unmistakable" diamond-shaped fins That a specimen with these characteristics should swim into the waters of the Costa Tropical "is not at all common" Although its presence may extend to places with warm currents it is normal for it to roam only in tropical and subtropical waters Now it's time to find out who will get the squid that will have no choice but to go through the fryer or Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados The 8th Tapa Route in Garrucha is now in full swing and proving to be a resounding success with locals and visitors alike participating bars and restaurants have been welcoming crowds keen to sample the creative dishes on offer for just €3.50 Organised by Garrucha Town Hall, the culinary route runs until Sunday 6 April From classic favourites to bold new flavour combinations the event showcases the rich variety and quality of local gastronomy Many of the establishments have reported a noticeable increase in footfall with some venues already seeing customers return multiple times to try new offerings Residents and tourists have taken to social media to share their favourite dishes and recommend hidden gems creating a strong sense of community around the event The accompanying rutero (route booklet) allows diners to vote for their favourite tapa with prizes on offer for participants and the winning establishment Those who haven’t yet joined the route still have time to enjoy a culinary walk through Garrucha It’s a perfect way to support local businesses and discover the town’s authentic flavours The La Garrucha deposit is a game-changer for the La Mina project (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) has revealed an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its La Mina project in Colombia indicating that the site can generate three times more gold than previously thought The Toronto company announced the maiden resource estimate for the project’s La Garrucha deposit on Monday which adds approximately 1.0 million oz AuEq in the inferred category and 0.2 million oz AuEq in the indicated category for La Mina The updated estimate disclosed yesterday was effective December 20 last year and followed a diamond drilling program conducted at La Garrucha by the company between March-August 2022 Read more: NevGold starts drilling at Nutmeg Mountain property Read more: 2023 will be a ‘very strong’ year for gold mining: NevGold Indicated mineral resource tonnage has increased by 19.5 per cent while metal content for gold 40.7 and 5.9 per cent respectively in comparison to the previous MRE inferred mineral resource tonnage has increased by 312.5 per cent with metal content for gold silver and copper rising by 265.6 per cent “We are extremely pleased that the company’s first exploration drilling program at La Mina has identified a significant discovery at the La Garrucha deposit that has added over 1,000,000 gold equivalent ounces of estimated inferred resources and 200,000 gold equivalent ounces of estimated indicated resources to an already robust mineral resource estimate on our La Mina project,” said Alastair Still “This exciting discovery has exceeded our expectations and builds upon the positive economics set out in our 2022 Preliminary Economic Assessment which was based on the prior resource estimate for the project The La Mina project spans approximately 3,210 hectares or 7,900 acres and is located about 50 kilometres southwest of Medellin A total of 106 holes spanning 36,815 metres have been drilled at the project thus far the drill program was expertly managed by our team in Colombia and the results demonstrate both the quality and further potential for additional discovery within the La Mina porphyry gold-copper mineral system,” said Tim Smith Vice President Exploration of GoldMining Inc “On the strength of this updated Mineral Resource estimate the Company now looks forward to updating the La Mina Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) which we expect to complete on or around mid-2023.” GoldMining stock rose by 0.58 per cent today to $1.74 on the TSX Read more: NevGold issues $1.5M in shares to GoldMining Inc. for Nutmeg Mountain project Read more: NevGold’s oxide gold drill program in Nevada finds positive results (TSX-V: NAU) (OTCQX: NAUFF) (FSE: 5E50) is another Canadian gold producer with promising exploration and investment opportunities The company started its inaugural drill program at Nutmeg Mountain in Idaho yesterday which is estimated to host 910,000 indicated ounces of gold and 160,000 inferred NevGold’s CEO also says the 10,000 metres drilled to date at the company’s Limousine Butte project in Nevada have been “fantastic.” NevGold stock dropped by 2.63 per cent today to $0.37 on the TSX Venture Exchange NevGold is a sponsor of Mugglehead news coverage  Follow Mugglehead on Twitter Like Mugglehead on Facebook Follow Rowan Dunne on Twitter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Canada is a major supplier of critical minerals to the United States Talisker will commence underground production at the past-producing Bralorne gold complex by the end of Q2 The once-in-a-lifetime find is estimated to be worth up to C$470K They will have a 39% stake once Equinox completes the takeover Sign up for the Spanish News Today Editors Roundup Weekly Bulletin and get an email with all the week’s news straight to your inbox (List price   3  months 12 Bulletins)  and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia 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Encuentro [Gathering] of the Zapatistas with the People of the World and the first Encuentro of Zapatista Women and the Women of the world “Because it was time,” repeated the voices of the masked women speaking before a seated audience of women from Zapatista support bases across Chiapas as well as from social movements in Mexico and the world women of the world were invited into the mountains and jungles of Chiapas which are home to the Zapatistas This revolutionary indigenous movement erupted onto the international stage in an armed uprising on January 1st with members calling out “!ya basta!” [enough already!] As the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) indigenous campesino communities in Mexico the Zapatistas began to build autonomous structures in resistance to over 500 years of exploitation as we heard emphasized throughout the recent encuentro “the struggle began before and continued after” that much referenced New Years Day it is important to remember that the previous year clandestine Zapatista communities and their army the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) experienced an internal uprising of Zapatista women who implemented the Women’s Revolutionary Law: The Women’s Revolutionary Law: * Women have the right to participate in the revolutionary struggle in the place and to the degree their willingness and ability permit * Women have the right to work and receive a just pay for their labor * Women have the right to decide the number of children they will bear and care for * Women have the right to participate in community affairs and hold political office if they are elected freely and democratically * Women and their children have the right to PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE in health and food issues * Women have the right to choose their spouses and not to be forced into marriage * No woman may be hit or be physically abused Rape assaults and actual rapes will be severely punished * Women may hold leadership positions in the organization and hold military rankings in the Revolutionary Armed Forces * Women have all the rights and obligations set by the revolutionary laws and obligations one of 5 autonomous political-cultural centers known as caracoles (snails) in Zapatista territory and build stronger resistances with these rebellious Tzetzal a line of some 200 Zapatista women filed in and out of the auditorium in a rainbow of resistance for each of the four daily plenary sessions Voices from different autonomous Zapatista regions offered a cascade of testimonies of their resistance Representatives from the Juntas de Buen Gobierno [Good Government Councils] how they resist the violence of the mal gobierno [bad government] and what their rights and responsibilities are within their movement Europe and the world gathered inside the auditorium to bear witness to the testimonies of these women who are exploited three times over and for being women.” The surrounding fields were full of tents; families opened their homes and their kitchens to foreigners and to compañeras and families from other autonomous communities Many slept under make-shift shelters at food stands We arrived to the Encuentro with a caravan of some 150 people from Mexico City organized by Mujeres y La Sexta like many of the non-Zapatistas who participated in the Encuentro are adherents to La Otra Campaña [the Other Campaign] With the release of the Sixth Declaration of the Lancandon Jungle in June of 2005 the Zapatistas initiated a national plan of struggle which seeks to unite struggles “from the left and from below.” A delegation of EZLN comandantes traveled across Mexico in 2006 in the first wave of this Other Campaign with the intent to listen to the voices of those who struggle against capitalism and neoliberalism in all its forms The days were filled with talk of the concrete measures Zapatista women and girls have taken to organize for self-determination democracy and justice in their own communities As the voices of the women rose up from behind their pasamontañas and paliacates (the ubiquitous ski masks and bandanas that have come to symbolize autonomous resistance in Chiapas) the significance of the testimonies became clearer to those of us from the outside The voices being amplified were not individual voices but reflections of a collective experience And while we national and international women listened the lessons of the Other Campaign filtered through the plenaries like the fingers of sunlight sneaking through the wooden slats of the walls; in order to build a world in resistance the Zapatista women apologized for their Spanish and send our daughters to learn too.” The elder Zapatista women told of their experiences before the 1994 uprising when women were sexually exploited by land owners frequently mistreated by their husbands and silenced by their communities They told of how they organized clandestinely before the uprising wearing certain colored shirts or bracelets to notify each other about meetings which would be held quietly in the night far into the jungle there have been many advances in Zapatista communities where alcohol and drugs are outlawed as measures to curb domestic violence Women continue to take more positions of representation and responsibility The voices of Zapatista youth punctuated the plenaries with hope and solemnity a precocious and well spoken 8-year-old girl “I would’ve died of a curable disease.” Her empowered articulation exemplified the fortitude and success of the autonomous schools as well as the sense of mutual respect between the youth and elders of the Zapatista communities the compañeras know that there is still a long and difficult road ahead In the past 6 months Zapatista communities have faced heightened military and paramilitary aggression an isolated Zapatista community named Bolom Ajaw (located in a strategic tourist zone) experienced violence from neighboring paramilitary troops and is currently being threatened with displacement During the informal conversations held around tables at meal times people spoke of the recent shift in tactics of governmental repression Rumors and propaganda incited by paramilitary provocations between Zapatista and non-Zapatista indigenous communities is creating violence and conflict that allows the paramilitary groups to appear blameless National and international civil society whispered of the strategic retreat and preparation of the Zapatistas “I’m calm in my struggle,” proclaims Elisa echoing words heard again and again during the Encuentro; “There is no other path.” And with that the loudspeakers boomed again with the rolling upbeat music that punctuated every session and the Zapatista women lined up to walk ceremoniously out of the auditorium and the comandantas ran a tight ship in enforcing the rules posted on multiple signs throughout the gathering space: Men were not allowed to represent or translate Instead they were offered the tasks of cooking cleaning the latrines and hauling firewood indigenous and poor women have carried the responsibility of these tasks Their backs have held the weight of the survival of their families Their resistance is inseparable from that of their communities The Zapatista women emphasize a dynamic relationship between derechos y deberes [rights and responsibilities] As young women born to white feminists in the US we joined many 2nd and 3rd wave feminists in the crowd who’ve been taught that women’s liberation means equal rights that it is a movement towards independence and self-determination Our politics of feminism and solidarity are perhaps tested seeing the women of this indigenous Zapatista movement declare their rights as integral to their collective responsibility shading their eyes from the sun nodded in agreement as the voices of the Zapatista women demanded the right to education emphasizing the responsibility to become promoters of education As their voices demanded the right to choose their own partners they emphasized the responsibility of participating in family and community matters they sought to have their voices heard and not spoken over or marginalized But when questioned about whether this was the beginning of their own women’s movement and if they wanted to create more women-only spaces; they emphasized that the movement included their brothers This appeared as something distinctly different from women’s liberation; more like collective liberation When asked what non-Zapatista communities could do to support their work the Zapatista women replied “Organize yourselves.” On the final day of the Encuentro Via Campesina and student organicationss addressed the Zapatista women and the women of the world Letters were read from political prisoners around the world Trinidad Ramirez took the stage holding her machete high and spoke for the rebel farmworkers and political prisoners of Atenco “We are not capable of abandoning our sisters,” she told the crowd teary eyed with her testimony of trauma and unbreakable resistance As she turned and climbed down the stage to a chorus of “¡Viva¡” [Long Live!] rain suddenly began to pound on the tin roof the struggling women of the world are suddenly reminded that we are all echoes of that which is alive and vibrant in the world a group of young Mexican students from the School of History and Anthropology offered to the seated Zapatistas a giant puppet called Emiliana Digna Ramona who had danced among the crowd the evenings before filled with the dreams of a better world.” From the top of the bus on New Years Eve we watched this collective resistance to honor the fallen martyrs of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation Fog swept over the caracol as we sang the National Anthem and Zapatista Hymn The dancing picked up again and lasted all night As the sun rose on another year of struggle we carried with us the tiny piece of our responsibility to build a better world: to go home and organize Tessa Landreau-Grasmuck is a writer and activist from Philadelphia She is currently working with a team to create a children’s book about Mayan spirituality and struggle Cory Fischer-Hoffman is an organizer with the Student Farmworker Alliance she is currently working on her MA degree in Latin American Studies at the University of Kansas Kaya Weidman is a farmer and activist from Upstate New York She is currently working to connect the practical work of sustenance with the broader work of building solidarity within the movement towards collective liberation Mandy Skinner’s main interests are in popular education She has worked with the Beehive Collective and is on the board of ENGAGE an organizing network linking students returning from grassroots/community-based study abroad programs and Mandy Skinner collectively    Thursday The Levante Almeriense is set to become the epicentre of gastronomy in Spain with the 5th edition of the Red Prawn Festival in Garrucha Taking place from October 25 to 27, this event, celebrating Garrucha’s famous Red Prawn will attract food lovers from across the country eager to experience the region’s culinary delights emphasised that while the Red Prawn is the star the festival also showcases the rich variety of local products and these days praise not only the prawn but all the products of our market,” Fernandez stated over 300 kilos of prawns were served in a single day with a dedicated day offering roasted prawns at popular prices This year’s festival will feature more than 30 stands and DJ sets – entertainment for all ages – in a stunning maritime setting “It is a luxury to taste the best products from Spain surrounded by boats with a seafaring atmosphere,” Fernandez remarked The Red Prawn Festival promises to be an unforgettable event perfect for enjoying local culture and savouring some of Spain’s best seafood in a festive atmosphere For more local news and events in the Almeria province click here — You never know what a vacation is going to lead into went to Spain a few years ago on vacation — they went back a second time in 2017 — and they were hooked “We had a tentative plan to eventually move here but after we arrived here for the second time to celebrate Catryn’s birthday (in 2017) the plan was expedited,’’ Hickey said via email Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “Catryn’s mother jokingly said to a friend who happens to work real estate: ‘Keep an eye out for a bar/restaurant that Seth and Catryn can open up here in Spain,’ and our friend responded with my friend is selling his restaurant and it would be perfect.’ We went to look at it the next day and everything just fell into place.’’ The couple returned to Canada and went back to work at the Woodstock Colonial Inn in Paradise from October to January to help fund their venture It was their experience there over the years that helped them get their new venture This name was suggested to the couple by Catyrn’s mother Davies started working at the Woodstock as a 16-year-old which taught her valuable leadership and business skills that would serve the couple well in Spain where he served as the bar manager for eight years His background as a bartender and Catryn’s experience in being in front of the main activity helped them And it was also her ability to learn Spanish very quickly and interact with customers that placed her front and centre in the tapas restaurant “The Woodstock was a great place for us to learn the ins and outs of everything,” Hickey said “When we first opened we had seven tapas and poutine on our menu In the past year we have expanded our everyday selection to over 40 different tapas and more than 10 larger dishes three different kinds of poutine and a selection of homemade desserts,’’ Davies added they are free to do and try whatever they feel will be beneficial to Tierra Y Mar and they have gone with traditional dishes but also added a Newfoundland flair to introduce the locals to something new “Garrucha is a very traditional Spanish fishing town so the locals were a little slow in coming around “The most popular dishes vary with the season seasoned with savoury from Mount Scio Farms There is only one main road through the community and Tierra Y Mar is competing for business from among 60 or more restaurants in the region and the relaxed lifestyle is so nice,’’ he said It is a fishing port and the summer tourists give it the feel of a bustling city,’’ he added Canadians and Newfoundlanders are few and far between in the region but the locals are getting acclimated to what the couple are offering a few familiar faces have made their way in including Hickey’s 82-year-old grandmother The couple said the location they have is not a prime spot But despite the fact their restaurant is on the site of two previous and closed-down locations there seems to be a familiarity with the place and a number of residents have been coming in as regulars since they opened just more than a year ago Despite the fact they are thousands of kilometres from home getting a business up and running in a foreign country was not as difficult as one would think “We thought there would be a lot of challenges in that regard but when they see that you’re genuinely interested in adding to the community it becomes a lot easier,” Hickey said “Catryn also has dual citizenship for the EU which really smoothed things out sourcing items for the restaurant is easy and inexpensive “This is how we’re able to have a selection of free homemade tapas to give our customers with their drinks,” Davies said Those who have frequented Tierra Y Mar have been kind to the couple as well leaving a host of good reviews on Trip Advisor It’s still somewhat surreal to us that we’re here in Spain “But reading the comments about our food and atmosphere makes it all that more real And it makes every long workday so much more rewarding.” 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy one of the most dangerous traffic points in Almería province is set to be resolved The notorious La Simona junction, located on the A-370 in Garrucha With around 1,000 lorries passing through daily the intersection has been the site of numerous serious accidents over the years after persistent demands from the community a modern roundabout will finally replace this hazardous crossing backed by both local and regional authorities bringing relief to those who rely on this route The La Simona junction has been a known blackspot for accidents due to its poor visibility and local drivers all converge at this point leading to frequent near-misses and collisions Residents and transport unions have repeatedly called for improvements citing the junction’s ‘unacceptable’ risk level The long-awaited fix involves constructing a large designed to slow down traffic and improve flow recently visited Garrucha to confirm that designs are finalized and the construction contract is expected to be awarded by the end of summer described the project as ‘essential’ for both safety and the local economy ‘This upgrade will finally solve a problem that has affected our town for generations,” he said “It’s not just about preventing accidents—it’s about ensuring smoother transit for businesses construction is expected to start later this year Authorities hope the roundabout will be fully operational by 2025 marking the end of a decades-long safety battle the new roundabout should drastically reduce accidents and ease congestion for the thousands of drivers who use the A-370 daily we’re finally seeing action,’ said one local business owner ‘This will make a huge difference for everyone.’ Read more Almeria news, articles and events here On Monday night, September 2, the final credits rolled marking the end of an era for the summer cinema Once a popular venue that drew nearly a thousand viewers for films like Indiana Jones will soon be demolished for a supermarket parking lot starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni; “I chose it intentionally; we haven’t even shown it in Vera only here in Garrucha,” explains Diego Rodríguez Rodriguez attributes the closure to a lack of blockbusters which overshadowed the cinema and made 2024 a particularly difficult year for business the cinema’s profits came primarily from food sales with some appealing to local politicians to intervene “I have been spending my summers in Garrucha for forty years and I came every year” “It’s a shame… Our intention was to continue.” The expansion of the Garrucha Promenade which will connect to Mojacar is nearing completion and is set to open early this summer under the oversight of the Government subdelegate in Almeria is 85 per cent complete with a budget of €1.7 million This initiative is fully funded by the Spanish Government’s Recovery Spanning from the Jesus Nazareno castle to the municipal boundary with Garrucha, the new section will extend the current promenade towards the town of Mojacar The development includes an expanded recreational area with a pedestrian zone a park with play areas along with parking facilities ‘The works are progressing at a good pace and will involve the continuation of the current Paseo Maritimo to the municipality of Mojacar,’ Martin commented also noting that this project addresses a long-standing local demand for improvements at the promenade’s final stretch The layout introduces a significant open space and a roundabout on the existing AL-5105 road for improved beach access Landscaped areas and a water jet fountain near a children’s play zone further enhance the site Garrucha is buzzing as it gears up for the VII Tapas Route set to kick off this Friday with an impressive line-up of 60 delicious offerings Hosted by the Provincial Council of Almería the event promises a culinary extravaganza from April 12 to 21 boasting the largest gastronomic selection in its history The launch event was attended by Provincial Deputy Carlos Sanchez Sanchez highlighted the substantial participation of 48 restaurants and 8 Ice Cream Parlours-Cafes collectively presenting 35 tapas and 25 gourmet desserts He underscored the importance of such events in stimulating the economy and supporting the vital hospitality sector Mayor Zamora expressed his commitment to showcasing Garrucha’s attractions urging visitors to savour everything the town has to offer year-round This year’s participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes Garrucha beckons both locals and tourists to indulge in its culinary delights and vibrant culture with the aim to surpass previous records The Garrucha Tapas Route has crowned its winner scooped the top prize at this year’s event marking a record turnout with participation from 48 eateries including restaurants and ice cream parlours This victory marks the fourth for the establishment which has won more than half of the event’s editions since its beginning the winning dish was an inventive creation featuring Iberian pork sirloin slow-cooked and infused with thyme and rosemary elegantly presented on handcrafted holm oak wood The sweet category was dominated by La Jijonenca ice cream parlour with its crunchy bonbon cruffin accompanied by nougat granita a sure-fire winner for many who attended the seventh Garrucha Tapa Route Pablo Fernandez Galindo, the Councillor for Trade and Tourism, expressed his pleasure on Facebook: With great satisfaction, we congratulate the winners of the Route de la Tapa 2024 with exquisite savoury tapas and delicious sweet tapas that delighted our taste buds The active participation of residents and visitors in the Ruta de la Tapa reflects the interest and confidence in Garrucha’s gastronomic offerings and in the town as a tourist destination A new art exhibition has opened its doors in Garrucha on May 1 providing a feast for art lovers with the expressive oil paintings of Adolfo Prado Prado’s artwork is renowned for its expressive use of vibrant colours and a masterful blend of figurative and abstract elements Held at the Cultural Centre’s Exhibit Hall in Garrucha the display will be available to the public until May 20 The opening event was a blend of fine art and hospitality and was marked by exceptional offerings including drinks and expertly sliced ham by Carlos Marquez Together these elements combined to create a memorable ambience for the evening Visitors shared their varied interpretations of Prado’s works reflecting the personal impact and thought-provoking nature of his art The exhibition not only showcases Prado’s skill in capturing complex emotions on canvas but also serves as a testament to his commitment to enhancing cultural life in Garrucha For those devoted to high-level art, this exhibition promises a must-see exploration of artistic excellence. Luis Jose Fernandez Cortes, Garrucha’s Councillor of Culture added his thanks and encouraged people to attend: ‘This exhibition is highly recommended for high-level art lovers The exhibition is open from Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm including Thursday and Friday afternoons 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Garrucha’s literary community continues to flourish with the announcement of the Micro-Poetry Literary Contest ‘You sail a fishing boat through the history of Garrucha and dedicate a poem to the sea and its fishermen’—invites participants to explore the town’s deep connection with the sea and the people who have shaped its maritime identity This competition follows the hugely successful 2024 Microfiction Contest which took place in celebration of International Libraries Day Writers from across the region embraced the challenge of crafting compelling suspense-themed micro-stories showcasing their creativity and storytelling prowess The 2024 Microfiction Contest recognised three outstanding writers for their gripping tales The competition attracted a high standard of entries, highlighting Garrucha’s thriving literary talent The event was judged by Lourdes Blanco Gago Their expertise and dedication ensured a fair and insightful selection process the 2025 competition shifts its focus to poetry particularly the history and traditions of Garrucha’s seafaring heritage Aspiring poets will have the chance to capture the town’s maritime spirit paying tribute to its fishermen and the cultural legacy of the Mediterranean Participants of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to take part in this unique literary event which promises to bring another wave of artistic expression to the community For more information on how to participate visit Read more Costa de Almería news, articles, and events here. Amongst the people throughout Almeria the Red Prawn is one of the most well-known sea food products and loved by everyone who has tried them with rice and pasta or just grilled with a squeeze of lemon the “Garrucha Red Prawn days” are to be hosted at the renowned Escánez Restaurant on March 15 as this event is often a sold out and if you don’t get your name on the list in time you will be missing out on some of the delectable dishes such as natural sea urchin with red shrimp foam Each day offers a unique menu of 5 dishes and dessert, for €59 and each balanced plate will also include many other locally sourced fresh sea food and vegetables but the “Justice” costs the most – possibly because it comes with cheese The restaurant is one of many celebrating, or cashing in on, the Zapatistas, the indigenous peasant rights movement from dirt-poor Chiapas state, which took up arms and occupied San Cristóbal on 1 January 1994, the day Mexico signed up to Nafta The rag-tag rebel Zapatista national liberation army (EZLN) – one-third women burned military posts and seized ranches in protest at centuries of what they saw as oppression by large landowners and the government and an inspiration to indigenous groups and political romantics around the world the restaurants in San Cristóbal thrive on their reputation playing revolutionary music and selling T-shirts Images of Che Guevara mix with those of Subcomandante Marcos pipe-smoking political philosopher who led the Tzotzil Ch’ol and Tojolabal peoples’ armed rebellion and who famously declared that the “fourth world war against neoliberalism and oblivion” had started “Zapatourismo is big,” says Manuel Heredia a young Chamula Indian who was brought up in what is now a Zapatista community Every day sympathisers come to San Cristóbal claim to control much of the state of Chiapas or nearly 300,000 people in 55 municipalities Their rules of ‘good government’ involve giving their time several days a week to the community “Most villages are in the mountains and the great Lacandon forest They are still poor but they train their own teachers and doctors The Mexican government mostly leaves them alone.” There are no tour buses to Zapatista villages but visitors can ask in the Tierradentro cafe to go to one of the group’s five caracols high in the mountains two hours from San Cristóbal visitors are greeted by a sign saying: “Here the people command and the government obeys.” and are warned that “Enrique is passing himself off as a Zapatista but is really an imposter” A young man in a balaclava embroidered with a number 2 records names and passes the information to an unseen reception committee a second masked guide arrives to take the Observer a Mexican doctor and an Italian teacher round the settlement The visit is short because it is the school holidays A few acres of land is being farmed for coffee and fruit a secondary school for 150 children and a health centre have been built a shop sells Zapatista music and embroideries and there is a new hall with a stage and seats for at least 200 people All the buildings have been painted with revolutionary art and slogans like “Slow but safe” and “Long live the collective work of corn” View image in fullscreenMaría de Jesús Patricio Martínez is surrounded by supporters after registering to run in the presidential elections Photograph: ReutersVisitors are not charged and may not ask questions But the Observer had been advised to submit six by email to the Zapatista leadership the previous night and is invited into a small wooden house decorated with photographs of Che and the 1994 uprising and four others perch on a bench beside them “I will answer your questions all as one,” says their young spokeswoman who will not give her name or say where she is from “I am too young to know 1994 but the difference between then and now is that the older generation then did not know if we could even exist [as a people] She says the Zapatistas are unvanquished and happier despite the Mexican government’s continuing hostility but we are finding the solutions ourselves Things changed because we organised ourselves We could not continue to live like we did.” receiving aid from support groups in Britain We are developing a new form of governance The decisions [about how we live] are now made by the communities She rejects suggestions that the Zapatistas have become a political cult that has turned its back on the outside world We are part of a global indigenous movement We work with other Zapatistas and indigenous groups You must understand that we were the poorest people We only wear our masks when we are with outsiders.” “Their fear of exposure is sensible,” says Maria a Tzotzil woman from the 5 March neighbourhood of San Cristóbal where many urban Zapatista families squatted and settled after the 1994 uprising The big difference between now and then is the way women are treated Women played a key role in the rebellion and are now the leaders There are signs that the Zapatistas are ready to play a bigger part in wider Mexican politics Although they have stated in the past that they want no part in state elections who hopes to stand in the May presidential elections as the first indigenous woman candidate She is not a Zapatista herself but there are 25 million indigenous people in Mexico and many back her stand against deforestation mining and the mega-projects that are devastating the country The Zapatistas are accused of splitting the traditional left vote but Comandanta Hortensia The only thing that does not fit is the capitalist system because it dominates everything and doesn’t even let us breathe Worst of all is that capitalism has no end – no death the Zapatista spokeswoman sees the irony that they and President Trump should find common ground in seeking to abandon the Nafta free trade agreement: “We knew that Nafta would lead to problems This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The new edition of the Garrucha Tapa Route has been declared a resounding success Garrucha’s gastronomy shone as 48 restaurants and 8 ice cream parlours and cafes dazzled with 35 tapas and 25 gourmet desserts The 2024 Tapa Route not only broke participation records but also solidified its status as a key economic contributor the local Councillor for Commerce and Tourism ‘I want to thank all the citizens of Garrucha and every visitor who has come to enjoy this wonderful gastronomic experience.’ the event offered not just culinary delights but a chance at winning one of four trips including a cruise around the Greek islands and a visit to Disneyland Paris The initiative also ensured safety and accessibility with Autocares Baraza offering free bus services for residents who needed transportation to the event expressed his enthusiasm on Facebook: ‘I look forward even more to the next edition of the Tapa Route I am sure that together we will continue to create new initiatives where creativity and exquisiteness will continue to delight all the Tapa Route visitors.’ The festival has not only enhanced Garrucha’s gastronomic reputation but also its attractiveness as a tourist destination promising even greater successes in future editions renowned for its tourism and environmental beauty is once again suffering from coastal storms that have flooded the streets of the popular naturist area Recent storms caused the Mediterranean to overflow inundating urban areas with water and debris This recurring problem has led locals to call for breakwaters to protect the beaches from the devastating effects of sea storms The Vera Town Hall continues to push for the Costas project which proposes constructing breakwaters between Garrucha and the Almanzora River Delta to safeguard the coastline A spokesperson from the Vera Municipal Corporation expressed frustration which is not capable of executing or processing the long-awaited breakwaters is generating a recurring problem in the naturist area of ​​Vera The flooding isn’t due to rainfall but from sea storms that frequently overwhelm the area The absence of breakwaters leaves residents vulnerable and each storm brings mud and saltwater to the helpless community express their discontent at the lack of action watching as their homes and livelihoods are repeatedly threatened leaving locals feeling abandoned and vulnerable to the sea’s inevitable force The Vera Town Hall did highlight the hard work of the staff involved in restoring the town to normality stating “Municipal maintenance and cleaning services have restored normality in areas affected by the storm so neighbours and visitors can enjoy our beaches in the best possible conditions.” The town hall also expressed its gratitude “From the City Hall of Vera we want to thank the preparedness of all the staff and the speed with which they have worked so that in less than 24 hours and during the weekend embalmings and defects have been solved.” both nationally and internationally,� a compañero told me referring to the Sixth Declaration of the Lacandón Jungle and the national and international campaigns it seeks to generate the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN for their initials in Spanish) issued the Sixth Declaration A scathing critique of capitalism in its current stage of neo-liberal globalization (neoliberalism) is a noteworthy part of that analysis The EZLN concludes that capitalism exploits absolutely everything The critique of neoliberalism in Mexico is accompanied by a critique of Mexico's political class The Sixth ended by saying what they were going to do about it: organize a national campaign of struggle from below and from the Left; in other words an anti-capitalist movement to rescue Mexico from neoliberal globalization and to write a new Mexican constitution They later named the campaign the �Other Campaign,� a not-so-subtle reference to the upcoming 2006 presidential electoral campaigns by Mexico's three major political parties The EZLN also stated clearly that there would be an international campaign While they said that they were thinking about another Intercontinental Encuentro (Gathering) in either December or January I could not get the answer I wanted about the Sixth's international campaign My curiosity was getting the best of me as to whether there would really be an international (called fondly Intergalactic� by the Zapatistas) gathering and whether it would be in the Lacandón jungle No one would tell me anything more than �the international campaign will be made public after the plenary in La Garrucha.� This was always followed by a knowing smile I was relaxing in a hammock inside the civilian peace camp in Emiliano Zapata avoiding the rain and chatting with one of the compañeros about the Other Campaign as I prepared to attend the fifth preparatory meeting in a nearby community The Other Campaign began by asking those who supported the Sixth Declaration to subscribe to it via email through Revista Rebeldía ( Rebel Magazine The Zapatistas then invited adherents to six separate preparatory meetings in several new communities within the jurisdiction of Resistance Towards a New Dawn caracol Attendees were invited to the meetings based on their affiliation with a social political or non-governmental organization families and neighborhoods also had their place in the preparatory meetings attended all the preparatory meetings in person These were his first public appearances since the close of the March of the Color of the Earth in Spring 2001 He was guarded by armed insurgents and accompanied by comandantes and comandantas of the regional Sixth Commission The preparatory meetings provided an opportunity for Mexican civil society of the Left to express and explain their struggles why they adhered to the Sixth Declaration and to make proposals for the Other Campaign Marcos and the commanders listened attentively as one Mexican citizen after another went to the microphone to speak Marcos addressed the EZLN's controversial position of criticizing Andrés Manuel López Obrador apparent candidate of the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD) in Mexico's 2006 presidential elections This is a burning issue to many Mexicans who plan to vote in the 2006 elections and Many in Mexico who consider themselves �Left� or �progressive� also view the PRD that way It is thought to be the Left-of-center party The PRD controls the huge and sprawling Federal District (Mexico City and its environs) López Obrador has been a popular mayor of the Federal District He is the leading pre-candidate (no one has yet been nominated) in public opinion polls The federal government made him even more popular by attempting to take away his eligibility to run for president through a trumped-up allegation of wrongdoing Masses of supporters filled cities across Mexico in protest and the feds had to back off let us not forget that the PRD voted (cut a deal) in favor of the counter reform (law) on Indigenous Rights and Culture which watered down the San Andrés Accords between the EZLN and the government to meaningless drivel Marcos also reminded us that members of the ORCAO peasant organization which sacked the Zapatista store at Cuxuljá and threatened the lives of EZLN members in various Ocosingo villages all belonged to the PRD The gang of thugs who shot at Zapatistas in Zinacantán (Los Altos) belongs to the PRD and was allegedly put up to their paramilitary-like behavior by elected PRD municipal authorities a Zapatista was kidnapped and tortured by PRD members belonging to the CIOAC peasant organization Enough said about the �party of the Left.� I could not resist the temptation to make a comparison between the critiques of Mexico's political parties and political parties here in the United States The neoliberal project (corporate globalization and privatization of absolutely everything) certainly applies to us here as we watch transnational corporations like Halliburton and its subsidiaries sucking up federal funds in Iraq and New Orleans to perform functions the armed forces used to perform themselves When Marcos clarified that he was not telling people �don't vote!,� it was reminiscent of presidential elections in the United States as time after time we go to the voting booth holding our noses to vote for the lesser of two evils or an alternative candidate who has no chance of winning I attended the fifth preparatory meeting ( encuentro ) in Dolores Hidalgo as an observer Hammocks and bedrolls adorned the inside of a large church Rebel Magazin had people working around the clock to make a transcript of all the presentations and the U.S.-Mexican NGO Promedios had a camerawoman taping the speeches She interviewed me for a live feed to Telesur the Venezuelan government's new TV network We were in the autonomous county of San Manuel where I had participated in the inauguration of the Compañero Manuel grocery warehouse just two days earlier (see story on page 3) It really wasn't surprising to see the breadth of support in a country where close to 50 percent live below the poverty line Some 700 anti-capitalists attended this meeting The atmosphere was festive with live music and booths selling food and soft drinks to those in attendance as the speakers each addressed their issues Some speakers expressed their joy at finally after supporting the Zapatista movement for almost 12 years being able to participate in that movement with the EZLN Each of the meetings was held in a �new population center,� a community constructed on land which formerly belonged to finqueros (estate owners) systematically exploited the Indigenous population The owners abandoned their fincas (estates) in 1994 when the Zapatistas rose up in arms the EZLN established new communities on the land Marcos used this opportunity to give us some history of the fincas and to describe the extent of the exploitation Marcos also took the opportunity to talk about some of the behavior that keeps the Left divided and to give us some suggestions on alternative behavior which might be helpful in forming a united campaign against neoliberalism Marcos approached the myriad of differences between organizations on the Left saying that it did not matter if those organizations that joined the Other Campaign held differing positions on Cuba He invited them all to make proposals for the campaign is that they all agree with respect to Mexico It seemed to me that perhaps there is a lesson in that logic which we might think about here in the United States Subcomandante Marcos himself will open the campaign on January 1 and he will travel throughout Mexico for the next six months Although the Other Campaign will last longer than six months it was only the first six months that were revealed Now we know why the Zapatistas warned us during the Red Alert and had prepared a line of succession in case of assassination The power struggle to succeed Vicente Fox as Mexico's next president is already in motion and may have a connection to the current violence among drug cartels If the Zapatista delegates travel through Mexico criticizing the politicians vying for positions of power it is reasonable to conclude that they may actually be risking their lives a few words were said about the international campaign Just like in the national we called you and we are constructing together with you in the international it is also going to be so.� He then provided another clue: �What we are going to do in October and November is to begin to join the ideas and proposals from all the collectives that want to participate.� It is becoming increasingly apparent that the Sixth Declaration and the Other Campaign seek to construct a model for uniting an international anti-capitalist Left as an alternative to the neoliberal model of globalization The compañero in Emiliano Zapata was right. The Sixth Declaration and the Other Campaign are �really big.� If you as an individual or your organization would like to participate in the international part of the Other Campaign, please contact the Chiapas Support Committee by phone at (510) 654-9587 or by email at cezmat@igc.org Return to Radio Zapatista Bulker shipowner will distribute half of its net profit to shareholders Ultramax bulker owner Belships has declared its first dividend in years after a profitable second quarter, powered by income from its commercial arm Lighthouse Navigation. The company has also inked deals to add two further Japanese ultramax newbuilding resales to its fleet and sell an older vessel. 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Remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram which has had an investment of close to three million euros The Junta de Andalucía has put into service the new intersection that will reduce the risk of accidents at the crossing of the main lorry traffic route to Garrucha Port (A-370) and the Mojácar coastal bypass (A-1203) together with the mayor of the municipality saw for herself the result of these remodelling works at the intersection which has become a link at a different level following an investment of close to three million euros (2,997,464 euros) “The Andalucian Government has acted on a critical point in Almería province’s road network with the new intersection which provides more guarantees of road safety to the 13,000 drivers who go through this intersection daily” who recalled the value of these actions “because they save lives which is the most important thing.” At the same time she highlighted the commitment of the Regional Development Ministry to infrastructure in Mojácar not only with this intersection but with the works on the second phase of the coastal bypass and the new transport interchange The regional minister recalled the importance of the A-370 highway given that it is the route chosen by the lorries which transport the gypsum extracted in Sorbas to go to the commercial port of Garrucha of which 11% are heavy goods vehicle traffic when commercial and local traffic come together with tourist traffic stated that the opening of this infrastructure “is a historic demand by Mojácar and the surrounding municipalities since it represented a black spot on our roads.” “It is an important entrance to Mojácar that facilitates access insisting that now we are seeing “the Junta de Andalucía’s and Juanma Moreno’s commitment to Mojácar after many years of demands.” The action consisted of the elimination of an existing T-shaped intersection with central waiting lanes on the A-370 road which has been replaced by a link at a different level a depressed roundabout has been built with respect to the final gradient of the A-370 road which has been raised above the existing one the layout of the A-370 highway has also been slightly modified on the section between kilometres 7 and 8 to minimise both expropriations and the necessary levelling and possible impact To raise the gradient and provide continuity to the roundabout under the A-370 two prefabricated reinforced concrete frames have been installed with a vertical clearance of 5.5 metres and six metres wide to provide access to the Las Cuartillas area from the intersection a six-metre-wide service road has been built made up of Construcciones Pérez Jimenez and Albaida Infraestructuras carried out these works which have been 80% co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (Feder) These works were undertaken following the study of the cause and contributory factors to the accidents that occurred at this intersection as well as the specific analysis of the safety conditions of the section in recent years (accident rate and hazard rate) which indicated the existence of a road safety problem due to left turning movements and merging at the same level at said intersection which is aggravated given the high average daily intensity and the high percentage of heavy goods vehicles that both sections of road present (A -370 and A-1203) The main types of collisions that occurred were side and to the front and side caused by the merger with the main trunk road from the intersection even with waiting and deceleration and acceleration lanes This problem is now solved following the putting into service of this new link The Regional Development Minister has taken advantage of the putting into service to see the works on the second phase of the coastal bypass which has a budget of 5.3 million euros and which is now 30% completed “We are taking firm steps to settle a historical debt with the municipality that goes back 30 years,” pointed out Rocío Díaz who highlighted the importance of completing the bypass “not only to decongest traffic on the coastal road in the centre of the municipality but also for the better connection with Carboneras and Garrucha.” These works provide continuity to the first section of the A-1203 highway put into service in 2005 at the section between the roundabout and the AL-5107 provincial highway and Paraje de Las Marinas It is a two-kilometre stretch of road on which three roundabouts are projected that are designed to give direct access to the various buildings scattered around this area through connecting service roads and to the existing urbanizations in front of the coast on the final part of the section such as the La Parata urbanization and the urbanization in front of Playa del Cantal The execution of the works is framed within a Collaboration Agreement between the regional and local administrations The regional minister was accompanied on this visit by the Junta de Andalucía Government delegate in Almería Aránzazu Martín; the general director of Road Infrastructures Alfonso Lujano; and the Development territorial delegate in Almería Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital Cathy Elelman is the local writer for the Costa de Almeria edition of the Euro Weekly News Cathy is very much part of the local community and is always well and truly up on all the latest news and events going on in this region of Spain Her top goals are to do the best job she can informing the local English-speaking community visitors to the area and the wider world about about the news in Almeria and to embrace very new challenge this fast-changing world brings her way Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews The 2024 Mojacar Carnival Parade was a great success with double the usual number of troupes taking part and there was a large number of bystanders enjoying  the parade 16 troupes and more than 400 people in fancy dress filled the town  with a combination of colour music and dance as they made their way from the  Río Abajo to the Parque Comercial along the Paseo Marítimo There was a contest to choose the best movements by a troupe with prizes donated by Mojacar Council and the jury had a difficult job to decide which of the seven competing troupes should win but in the end the top three were Vina Dance de Garrucha followed by Alejandro Iniesta Dance and the Timanfaya Comparsa both from Murcia regardless of whether they intended to fast until Easter were of great help in facing the inevitable arrival of Lent Already the Council is considering some beneficial changes for Carnival 2025 whilst troupes are considering their next costume change Versión en castellano Welshman seen doing the shop on the Spanish coast Send to multiple recipients separating emails with a comma It turns out that Gareth Bale is an everyday guy he was spotted in a supermarket in Estepona and was happy to be photographed with anyone who asked him he was seen again doing the shopping - this time in Garrucha He was caught buying his daily bread and all hell broke lose Once again he chose to stay in a group of homes to enjoy his hols with his friends Have you found any mistakes in this article? If so, please send us your correction Follow the whole conversation MARCA IN ENGLISH IS BROUGHT TO YOU by INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY © MARCA.com Avenida de San Luis 25 - 28033 MADRID Un web de Unidad Editorial Es una nueva funcionalidad de Marca.com que te permitira compartir aquello que mas te gusta con tus amigos y conocidos Para poder aprovecharla al maximo accede con tu nombre de usuario Marca.com o tu usuario de Facebook Si no tienes usario de Marca.com te puedes registrar cuando quieras reaching a magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale According to data from the National Geographic Institute the earthquake occurred at 8:17 pm with its epicentre being near Macenas Beach in Mojacar Playa The earthquake was first indicated at 5 km below sea level on the Mojacar coast rising 3 kilometres up before finally reaching the surface This is the second earthquake recorded in the same area on Saturday Just 4 hours later at 12:25 pm another earthquake occurred there was also another earthquake very close to Macenas with a smaller magnitude of 1.9 No damage has been recorded to have been caused by the earthquakes Download our media pack in either English or Spanish.