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Summer lovin’ comin’ to you BLISSFUL strolls along the new promenade are the real deal
No tourist tax REJECTION of idea key part of Mojacar A MYRIAD of issues were discussed by tourism experts in Mojacar who said no to the tourist tax and predicted a splendid 2016 for the town. See page 8
Health matters WOMEN’S screenings in Mojacar A MOBILE health unit is available to women in Mojacar for a temporary period only and will be offering screening services for those of a certain age. See page 17
By Adele Land MOJACAR’S new section of promenade is well on schedule for a pre-summer opening, according to the council. Initial works on the project began when the first ‘stone’ was laid by Mayor Rosa Maria Cano at a special ceremony in March last year, and construction began shortly afterwards. During the event, a ‘timecapsule’ was buried, the box contained a selection of the day’s newspapers, coins from the 2015 mint and a letter signed by all attending dignitaries. The €990,000 project will extend the existing promenade by some 880 metres, from the Cueva de Lobo beach, along to the Red Cross building. The new phase will include a pedestrian walkway, cycle path, landscaping, beach access and a parking area. Some residents have expressed their con-
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Who’s your pick? ALBOX mayoral race heats up DESPITE the incumbent being embroiled in a dispute over his court ordered departure, replacements have al-
ready surfaced with a strong chance the town will see its first female in charge. See page 67
Culture vultures VERSATILE community centre on the cards THE old town hall in Albox is set to be transformed into a terrific new cultural centre flush with a museum, library and multimedia room. See page 72 cern about how the new promenade will affect parking in the area. Construction workers have been on site from morning until night, including some weekends, keen to ensure the promenade opens on time. Much of the stone wall at the
edge of the path has been built and work continues on laying paving stones. The final stages will include soft landscaping and installation of lighting. Tourism Councillor and Deputy Mayor, Emmanuel Aguero told the Euro Weekly
News: “The work is well on schedule and we expect the new section to be open by May, June at the latest.” Cheeky locals have, however, reportedly started up a sweepstakes on whether the work really will be finished on time.