Physical activity is more than exercise; it’s an investment in clarity, resilience, and future wellbeing. Quiet work, done over time. Not dramatic, but deeply sustaining.
The Brain on the Move
by Paula Anthony •
Mocén Sauvignon Blanc
by Bruja del Vino •
There are regions defined by a grape, and grapes that quietly reshape a region.
Vélez de Benaudalla Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Thanks to the rapid reponse of people at the scene, a teenage lad was rescued from the Río Guadalfeo at the beginning of the month.
Motrileños in Mauthausen Camp
by Martin Myall •
Some foreigners here will be surprised to learn that political prisoners from Motril were sent to die in the Nazi concentration-camp of Mauthhausen.
Jet-Ski to The Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Most of the rescues that we cover in the Gazette involve hikers and mountain climbers, but this time it involves rescues at sea.
Organised Walk in the Alpujarra
by Martin Myall •
Fancy a trudge around Ugíjar – probably one of the most difficult place names to pronounce? Well, you’re in luck because Almuñécar has organised a walk for this Sunday.
Points Loss and 200 Euros
by Martin Myall •
Yes, you have read it a hundred times; make sure you’ve got the V16 break-down beacon in your glove compartment, but there is something else that could cost your 200 euros…
Jazz en La Costa 2026
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar Town Council and the Provincial Council have published the programme for the 39th edition of the Jazz en la Costa International Festival.
Maro Vega Dispute
by Martin Myall •
Nerja held a Plenary Meeting of the Town Council on Thursday and the top subject was what is happening between the Vega de Maro and Larios.
Building Smaller Flats
by Vivienne Hughes •
What’s the solution for the housing shortage in Spain? Building smaller flats, one top economists suggests.
Sweet Release
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Río Guadalfeo ran black and sweet on Thursday as it emptied into the sea because there had been an accidental discharge of molasses up in the Ron Montero factory in Lobres.
An African Adventure
by Gazette Reader •
A familiar face in La Herradura, Sally Parkinson, is preparing for her next African adventure, first reported in the Gazette in 2024.
Waste Sensors
by Martin Myall •
The city of Granada is installing sensors in the rubbish hoppers/bins across the city in order improve the waste-collection service.
Fast Response Saves Life
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man in his early 60’s fell to the floor in the Policía Nacional building in Motril where they process ID requests – he had had a heart attack.
Protests againt Maro Tree Felling
by Martin Myall •
Tension remains high in Maro where the Sociedad Azucarera Larios is determined to continue land clearance despite local protests from land tenants.