There is a grueling bikepacking off-road challenge that takes in the Gorafe Desert, the Pico de Veleta and Cabo de Gata known as the Bandlands 2024.
Cyclist Hurt in Endurance Event
by Hugh MacArthur •
Alti Plano
News from the north-east of Granada (Alti-plano): Baza & Guadix
Hunter Killed by Own Gun
by Hugh MacArthur •
A hunter in his late 30s died yesterday after his gun accidentally went off, hitting him in the side – he had been out shooting pigeons.
Fatal Traffic Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
As mentioned in the other article for this morning, there was a road death on the A-92 within the municipality of Cúllar on Sunday.
Baza Water Undrinkable
by Editor •
The Mayor of Baza has issued a warning about using mains water for drinking or cooking as its Total Organic Carbon is over what is legally considered permissible for human consumption.
Injured Hiker Rescued
by Martin Myall •
Weekends; be they in the winter or summer, bring news of road accidents and those who need rescuing up in the mountains. This weekend was no different.
Taha’s Final Journey Home
by Vivienne Hughes •
The town of Cúllar near Baza is in mourning for the death of 4-year-old Taha, who passed away from cancer.
Pit Bulls Attack Two Ponies
by Martin Myall •
The owner of three American Pit Bull Terriers that attacked two ponies is under investigation by the Seprona branch of the Guardia Civil.
Another Spanish Champion
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Women’s World Cup win is being muddied by the Rubiales scandal, but not so María Pérez’s & Álvaro Martin’s World Athletics Championships Gold medal wins.
Escaped Bulls Shot
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil found themselves having to shoot three bulls that were running amok through village streets during a bullfighting event.
Rescued from River
by Vivienne Hughes •
In the early hours of yesterday morning, emergency services in Baza received a call out; five people were trapped in a lorry in the middle of a river.