The Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue team (Sereim) was busy on the last Sunday of the year and amongst their ‘clients’ was an female American climber.
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Women on the Run
by Vivienne Hughes •
As part of the December bank holiday activities within the tapas fair (6th to 8th) in Órgiva, the Town Hall organized the I Carrera Solidaria de la Mujer.
Orgiva Tapa Fair
by Hugh MacArthur •
The II Feria de la Tapa Alpujarreña in Órgiva began yesterday and will conclude Tuesday (8th) afternoon.
A Brit, Chisel & Lump-hammer
by Martin Myall •
It would be correct to use ‘allegedly,’ but as a CCTV clearly showed the thief attempting to break a shop window, is could be considered superfluous.
The Alpujarra Crafty Crop
by Martin Myall •
Guardia Civil units deployed in La Alpujarra have carried out 21 raids so far this year and confiscated 1,200 cannabis sativa plants.
Children Rescued
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil rescued four children between the ages of five and twelve, and six adults, lost in the Sierra Nevada with the night upon them.
Almuñécar Hikers Alpujarra Outing
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Almuñécar Walkers Club were up in the Alpujarra, tucked away in woodlands and hill paths – lucky blighters!
Brit Woman Arrested in Orgiva
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil have arrested a British resident in Órgiva; a 52-year woman, for allegedly sending postal packages containing drugs back to the UK.
Acompalia Lanjarón Shop
by David Darby •
Acompalia, the palliative care and hospice charity for Granada and the Costa Tropical, prepares to open their first shop and base in Lanjarón.
Bungee Tragedy Developments
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil has charged two people over the death of the 21-year-old British girl in the recent bungee-jumping incident in Granada. The first is the monitor, who had 14 people in his charge that morning, jumping from the Tablate bridge. Police investigators consider that he did not carry out his duties with the “proper…