Dead turtle

Civil Protection collaborated with Equinac to arrange to measure the body, scan it for a chip and make it available for examination by scientists from the Natural History Department of the University of Almeria.

Once at the university the necropsy (the equivalent of a post ­ mortem in humans) of the adult Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) took place and information helpful for the future was obtained.

Longer hours

NOW that summer is in full swing, the castle of HuércalOvera will extend their opening hours to accommodate a greater number of visitors during the summer. The City Tourism Council has extended hours from now until September 15, with visits from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, from Monday to Thursday.

Ikea sign

SINCE the Swedish furniture giant opened its doors in Almeria two weeks ago, it has attracted a staggering 85,000 visitors, braving long queues under the scorching sun to enter the establishment. The Ikea XS store stocks 5,000 products instore and has a cafeteria serving its famous Swedish meatballs that have won the hearts of Spanish consumers.

Tapas Route

THE 10th edition of the Ruta de la Tapa (Tapas Route) launched in Abrucenaand will run from July 21 to August 17. Visitors and locals will be able to savour the local gastronomy and win prizes if they complete the Ruta de la Tapa. The tradition began 10 years ago and annually, 600 people participate in the route. The town, at the foothills of Sierra Nevada, is famed for almonds, cherries, olives oil, and pastries and sausages.

Los Bandidos

ON Saturday, July 22, 13 runners from Los Bandidos took part in the Circuito de Carreras Populares Diputación de Almeria in Villaricos. One hundred and eighty five brave participants ran the 6.9k race which goes through the village and along the promenade in the heat and scorching sunshine, with plenty of cheering crowds from the beaches. The winner finished in 23:18, and the first woman to finish the race completed in 30:52. Trophies were awarded and six podium places were won by Los Bandidos.