Vivienne Hughes

Dangerous Abseiling Area Warning

The Granada-based, Guardia Civil, Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM), has warned adventure-sports enthusiasts about the extreme danger currently present in the Barranco de Trevélez. The warning comes after a fatal accident on the 9th of September at one of its most dangerous points, specifically when descending immediately after the La Hoya rapids pool. The…

Beach Toilets Painted & Operative

The refurbishment project to provide the self-cleaning toilets on Salobreña beach is complete, finishing with new seaside-themed murals that provide not only decoration but also exterior insulation again summer heat.

The Invisible Problem: FGM

There are  4,365 women in Spain over 50 years old who are beginning to notice hormonal changes in their bodies and who, furthermore, had their clitoris removed, usually during childhood (FGM).

Abseiler Dies in a Barranco

An abseiler lost his life in a narrow series of cascades in the Barranco de Trevélez where it passes through the municipality of Carataunas. The Guardia Civil has repeatedly warned people about how dangerous this area is.