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.
Alpujarra
News from La 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.
Plastic to Plastic
by Louise Powell •
Those new to this land probably heard of the bottle-water brand, Lanjarón, before they found out that where the village was, whose springs supplied the water.
The Fantastic Four
by Vivienne Hughes •
The number of municipalities in Granada that have never had one case of Covid-19 since the pandemic began dwindles – now there are only four.
Brits in Caratauna Drugs Bust
by Hugh MacArthur •
There was a big, drugs bust reported in the Alpujarra at the beginning of the week with six arrests, two of whom were British.
Motril Wants Junta To Ease Off
by Editor •
The Mayor of Motril, Luisa García Chamorro, will ask the Junta de Andalucía to ease restrictions in the Southern-Granada Health Area.
Órgiva Loses Gasolinera
by Hugh MacArthur •
The oldest, and smallest, gasolinera in the Alpujarra, situated just before the bridge in Orgiva, is being dismantled by its owners, the Rodríguez brothers.
Biker Dies in Pitres
by Hugh MacArthur •
A biker met his death on the A-432 just outside Pitres (La Taha) in the Alpujarra Granadina Saturday night.
Lanjarón shuts Public Offices
by Martin Myall •
Lanjarón Town Hall has just issued a decree announcing the closure of all municipal offices and public buildings until the 26th of October. The decision was taken following an increase in coronavirus cases within the municipality.
Brit in Carataunas Arrested
by Hugh MacArthur •
A British citizen and a Spaniard have been arrested in the tiny village of Carataunas (Alpujarra) following the discovery of a marihuana-production cortijo.