Drug Boats on the Costa Tropical - Why smugglers are moving further along Spain's Coast

Drug-boats on Spain's Costa Tropical? In this episode of Spanish Practices , I explore the recent surge of high-speed drug smuggling boats — known as narcolanchas — appearing around Almuñécar and La Herradura . You'll hear how increased policing around Tarifa may be pushing traffickers further along the Andalusian coast, why the rugged coastline offers perfect hiding places, and what the Guardia Civil are doing to fight back. I also explore the positive side of the Costa Tropical — its history, tourism boom, beautiful beaches, and why Almuñécar remains one of southern Spain's most fascinating destinations.

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Drug Boats on the Costa Tropical - Why smugglers are moving further along Spain's Coast is an episode from Spanish Practices by Creative Radio Partnership Ltd.

This episode is 10:13 long.

This episode was published on May 20, 2026.

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