The Guardia Civil had a hard time rescuing three young mountaineers from the bottom of the Barranco de Poqueira – 15 hours in all. It wasn’t until a helicopter arrived to winch them out of the El Hoyo that the rescue operation was complete.
Another Lucky Escape
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Eighteen passengers, most of whom were university students, managed to escape from a bus that had caught fire not far from Órgiva. The incident managed to freeze the traffic on the main Alpujarra road that runs between Órgiva and Trevélez.
The Electricity Rebellion II
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Last month we reported on two Alpujarreños that had rebelled against Sevillana/Endesa’s haughty disdain for its customers. Well, their stance has attracted the support of many locals.
Independent Republic of Motril
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Did you know that Motril declared itself an independent republic in the1870’s? It probably had a population at the time of three people and two thirds of a goat, but there you go.
Town Buses in Motril
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Two transport companies are bidding for the juicy municipal bus service. Whoever wins, the new service will begin on the 2nd of January next year.
Municipal Pool Update
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According to Vice Mayor, Antonio Escámez, the municipal swimming pool could be open to the public again by the middle of this month.
Unwelcome Neighours
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Locals are not happy with the pronounced arrival of Romanian Gypsies from the Levante. No fewer than nine mini shantytowns have sprung up near Barrio Los Alamos.
Casa Garcés
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The newly restored historic building, Casa Garcés will open its doors as a museum during the first months of 2011.
Romeria Salobreña
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Recession? What recession? Say what you will, our Spanish neighbours do love a Parade! Still more, they simply cannot resist una fiesta!. And so it was on the first Sunday in October – la fiesta de la Virgen de los Rosarios – the celebration of the feast of “The Virgin of the Rosary”. And to…
Fire in the Hills
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Around about the same times as the Danish youth concert band was playing in Almuñécar, el Pago de Guerra above La Herradura went up in flames. Of course, we’re not claiming that the Vikings were out raping, pillaging and burning, in between Abba numbers, nevertheless, it’s worth pointing out that old habits die hard, after…