Some foreigners here will be surprised to learn that political prisoners from Motril were sent to die in the Nazi concentration-camp of Mauthhausen.
Motrileños in Mauthausen Camp
by Martin Myall •
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…
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.
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.
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.
R.I.P. Mari Pepa
by Martin Myall •
The majority of foreign residents in Motril or indeed along the neighbouring towns on the Costa Tropical, won’t know who Mari Pepa was, but every adult Motrileño will.
Shootout in Alhendin
by Martin Myall •
A man who participated in a gun fight in Alhendin was acquitted by the Provincial Court of Granada, considering that he had acted in self-defence.
Check It Out
by Martin Myall •
The requirement to have a V16 beacon to use in the case of a breakdown or accident came into effect at the beginning of the year, but it is still causing waves.
Ticks!
by Martin Myall •
As the temperatures go up, then the pests arrive, some just annoying like flies and mosquitoes and other that can cause real damage if overlooked: garrapatas (ticks).