Our Health District (Costa Tropical-Alpujarra) has commenced vaccinating those between the ages of 55 and 65 starting on the 15th of April.
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Cyclist Injured in Órgiva
by Vivienne Hughes •
The emergency services were called out to rescue a cyclist yesterday afternoon in Órgiva and transfer him by ambulance to hospital.
Órgiva Car Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
Five people were injured in a frontal collision in Órgiva yesterday morning, near the end of the bridge, next to the tunnel on the A-348.
Back to Level Three
by Martin Myall •
The Área Sanitaria Sur de Granada has dropped to Level Three, as of today, meaning a reduction in occupation percentages for bars & restaurants, for example.
Lanjarón Hiking Routes
by Louise Powell •
Lanjarón Town Hall is pushing its excellent hiking routes, as well as horse-riding routes, & cycle ones, along the municipality’s many paths, trails and droves.
Capileira Helicopter Rescue
by Martin Myall •
A young man out hiking had to be rescued by helicopter after taking a fall on his way up to the Mulhacen peak of the Sierra Nevada.
When One is Too Many
by Hugh MacArthur •
In a large town, reaching the 500 barrier for a municipal lockdown could mean dozens of new infections, but if you’re a tiny village, it can be just one person.*
Thick Snow in the Alpujarra
by Martin Myall •
Coming down from Pitres in the Alpujarra this morning, we passed a continual stream of traffic heading up to the snow; last night left a thick mantle.
Orgiva OAP Home Evacuated
by Vivienne Hughes •
It’s surprising that we still get hill fires in winter, which was the case on Monday, breaking out in the Órgiva area of the Alpujarra.
Not Dead Really
by Martin Myall •
When somebody tells you that you look tired or ill, it’s bad enough, but when they tell you that you’re dead, well, it’s a bloody cheek, really.