A large rockslide that took place blocking the A-348 late last year caused havoc at the time and continues to be a problem, given the stability of the hillside.
Órgiva Road Hillside Stabilisation
by Vivienne Hughes •
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Rescued from Río Genil
by Martin Myall •
The emergency services had to rescue a driver whose car had left the road and fallen into Río Genil in the early hours of Sunday. A biker also lost his life near Cádiar.
Órgiva Streets Revamped
by Vivienne Hughes •
Órgiva Town Hall has done up some of its streets, thanks to the collaboration of the Provincial Council and the Junta de Andalucía.
Reward for Lost Backpack
by Vivienne Hughes •
An employee for Centro de Conservación de Carreteras within the municipality of Cádiar has offered a reward for anybody who can return his rucksack.
Sheer Slaughter in Juviles!
by Martin Myall •
Did you know that Juviles in the Alpujarra Granadina is the smallest municipality in the whole of Granada? Read on.
Breathing Life into A Village
by Vivienne Hughes •
The small village of Yátor (Cádiar) in the Alpujarra Granadina now has a bar thanks to a young woman and the Junta de Andalucía.
Police Dismantle Encampment
by Martin Myall •
Officers belonging to the Policía Nacional have participated in the closing down of an encampment in Orgiva in the Beneficio area.
Abseiler Dies in Rio Trevélez
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Grupo de Rescate Especial de Intervención en Montaña (GREIM) belonging to the Guardia Civil recovered the body in La Taha (Alpujarra).
Carataunas Fatal Road Accident
by Martin Myall •
A driver was killed when his van went off the road near Carataunas in the Alpujarra Granadina.
A Death in Lanjarón
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 60-year-old man lost his life whilst out hiking after falling and striking his head.