Many will remember the bungee-jumping accident last summer which led to the death of a 23-year-old British woman. The incident has now reached trial
Bridge Death Trial
by Vivienne Hughes •
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Missing German Teen Found
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil in Granada found a 15-year-old German girl who had gone missing from a home for minors in Gauting, (Bavaria) in July.
Pampaneira Fair
by Louise Powell •
Pampaneira, up in the Alpujarra, held its XXX Feria de Artesanía, Turismo y Agricultura Ecológica during the All-Saints Bank Holiday.
Small Alpujarra Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
It’s not only the weather that gives the sensation of the summer lingering, because this lack of rain is also prolonging the fire season.
Tablate Bridge Decision
by Martin Myall •
It looks like bungee jumping from the Tablate bridge on the A-348 between the A-44 Autovia and Lanjarón will be effectively forbidden as a result of the fatal accident there.
Hiking Season Begins
by Louise Powell •
A great start to Almuñécar’s new hiking season; great weather, great route; i.e., between Trevélez and Juviles.
Lanjarón Fire Victim Dies
by Vivienne Hughes •
Just over two months have passed since the tragic fire in Lanjarón left the villagers shock-stricken in the middle of the fiestas. Last night another fire victim died.
Soportujar, Witches & What’s On
by Louise Powell •
The Alpujarra village of Soportújar is holding its annual Feria del Embrujo as it has done in August for the last eight years.
Alpujarra Blues & Jazz Fest
by Louise Powell •
You’re still in time to catch the summer Jazz/Blues festival up in Busquístar in the Alpujarra this coming weekend!
Rock at the Top
by Louise Powell •
It’s high summer; you’re a mere appendage to the aircon in your car or home… how would you like to be somewhere where you need a coat, if only for a couple of nights?