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Hollywood star Tom Berenger honoured at Almeria Film Festival 2026
Tom Belenger to receive star on Almeria’s Walk of Fame.
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TOM BERENGER has taken on assassins, teed off against the New York Yankees and faced the horrors of the Vietnam war. Now his legacy will be cemented when he receives a star on Almeria’s Walk of Fame at the Almeria International Film Festival.
Tom Berenger to receive award at Almeria Film Festival 2026
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the 2026 Almeria International Film Festival is set to celebrate cinema from November 13 to November 22, with an exciting line up of more than 100 activities and 20 feature films open to the public. One of the most exciting moments of the anniversary edition, however, will take place at Saturday’s closing gala, when American actor Tom Berenger is honoured.
The star of several films, Berenger is no stranger to Almeria. He previously spent time in the province’s Tabernas Desert in the 1980’s for the filming of “Rustler’s Rhapsody”, a Western parody that poked fun at the cowboy films of the ’30s and ’40s.
Hollywood actor joins Almeria’s Walk of Fame
At Saturday’s gala, Berenger will receive the “Land of Cinema” award, his name will later be added to Almeria’s Walk of Fame. This honour is one of many accolades Berenger has collected over his career. He holds a Golden Globe and was previously nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes in the 1987 film “Platoon”.
His name will join other Hollywood greats who hold strong connections with Almeria’s filmmaking scene, including Ridley Scott and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Almeria’s legacy as a Hollywood filming destination
Almeria is incredibly proud of the role it has played in some of Hollywood’s most enduring classics. In years gone by, Almeria has transformed into the Wild West for major motion pictures like “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” and more recently doubled for fantastical towns in the Game of Thrones series. In 2026 alone, it has welcomed production crews from Amazon’s “Tomb Raider” and Disney’s “Far Cry” series.
Honouring actors who brought their talent to the province continues to be a priority for Almeria and its film-enthusiasts, as it looks to welcome more film stars in the future.
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Motorcycle culture, live rock’n’roll and beach life are heading to the Almería coast next year. Motorbeach Festival is launching its first winter edition, La Invernal 2027, bringing four days of two-wheeled action, international live music and camping by the Mediterranean to Quitapellejos Beach, Cuevas del Almanzora, from 26 February to 1 March 2027. Under the motto ‘Gasolina y Salitre’ (Petrol and Salt), it promises a lively gathering for bikers and music lovers from across Spain and Europe.
The Cynics headline an international rock line-up
Music is at the heart of La Invernal, with 12 bands from six countries and five DJs taking over the beach after dark. Leading the bill are Pittsburgh garage rockers The Cynics, who will make their only Spanish appearance at the festival. They will be joined by New York legends The Fleshtones, London’s The Godfathers and Italian acts The Peawees and The Midnight Kings. Spanish favourites include Sex Museum, La Secta and Los Asskickers Enmascarados. Expect nights packed with garage, classic rock and plenty of dancing.
Wall of Death and motorcycle action in Almería
The daytime programme puts motorcycles centre stage. One of the biggest attractions will be the Wall of Death, making its debut in Almería with daily performances by Les Fils du Vent. There will also be motorcycle games, Motoball, adventure bike test rides and a custom Bike Show featuring classic, café racer, scrambler and custom machines, with €3,000 in prizes. A market, motor talks, classic cars, hot rods and food trucks complete the experience.
Sun to Sun Almería: a riding challenge
On 26 and 27 February, riders can take on the Sun to Sun Almería challenge, a sunrise-to-sunset ride across some of the province’s finest roads. Choose between 300, 500 or 1,000 kilometres, taking in landscapes around Cabo de Gata, the Tabernas Desert and the Sierra de los Filabres.
Four days of camping by the Mediterranean
La Invernal will also feature a fenced, supervised camping area beside the beach, offering the chance to park the bike, pitch a tent and share the experience with fellow enthusiasts. Four-day early-bird passes cost €80, while Sun to Sun registration starts at €90 per rider.
With its mix of motorcycles, music and seaside camping, La Invernal 2027 is set to bring a fresh dose of winter energy to Almería. For those who believe riding season never really ends, this could be the perfect excuse to head south. Find tickets and event information at motorbeach.com.
The reports prompted an immediate response from Guardia Civil traffic officers. Photo credit: SkazovD/Shutterstock
A man walking along a motorway in his underwear, carrying a bloodied knife, is a sight no driver expects to encounter. But motorists travelling along the A-7 near El Ejido, Almeria, on Monday, November 9, were confronted with exactly that situation. What they could not have known was that the approximately 40-year-old man had inflicted devastating injuries on himself during what police believe was a severe mental health episode.
He had amputated his own penis and testicles and was eventually taken to Hospital Universitario de Poniente. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, with his psychological history forming a central part of their enquiries.
Drivers raise the alarm over man carrying bloodied knife
The first emergency calls reached 112 Andalucía at around 11.50am, when motorists and other witnesses reported seeing a man walking along the A-7 near kilometre 824, within the municipality of El Ejido. He was wearing only his underwear, had a backpack over his shoulders and was carrying a bloodied knife. It was also raining at the time, adding to the alarming scene as drivers encountered him on the busy road.
The reports prompted an immediate response from Guardia Civil traffic officers and Policía Local de El Ejido. Although the Guardia Civil was alerted, the main intervention was carried out by the municipal police, with support from the Grupo de Operaciones de Apoyo Policial (GOAP), a specialist unit.
Officers discover extent of his injuries
There are differing accounts of precisely where the man was located during the operation. Information from the incident places him inside a nearby greenhouse, while other accounts describe officers intercepting and restraining him on the motorway. What is clear is that officers encountered a man with extremely serious injuries to his genital area. He had used a knife to amputate his penis and testicles, leaving him in urgent need of medical attention.
Police officers and emergency medical teams attended, with paramedics providing treatment before transferring him to Hospital He was admitted in a serious condition. The incident also brought Policía Científica from the Policía Nacional to the area. Officers carried out investigative work to help establish what had happened and the circumstances leading up to the man’s injuries.
Police suspect severe mental health episode
The main hypothesis being considered by investigators is that the man suffered a severe mental health disturbance before mutilating himself. Sources within the Policía Nacional have confirmed that he has a history of psychological problems. His mental state is therefore a key part of the investigation.
Police believe an acute episode may have preceded the injuries, although the precise nature of the crisis and what triggered it have not been established. The man is also reported to have around 30 previous arrests for different reasons. That history has emerged as part of the information surrounding the case
Investigation that seeks answers
Investigators are now working to reconstruct what happened before the emergency calls were made and establish how the man came to be on the A-7 in such a distressed condition. The suspected mental health crisis remains the principal line of enquiry, while officers seek to clarify the sequence of events that led to the self-inflicted injuries.
His reported psychological history provides important context, but the circumstances surrounding the episode remain unclear. For now he man remains under medical care at Hospital Universitario de Poniente following the emergency transfer. His condition is serious, and police enquiries are continuing.
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