The protesters against wind farms in the Valle de Lecrín, yesterday, managed to number 2,000, according to their organisers, and 1,500 according to the Policía Local.
The Valley Protests in Granada
by Martin Myall •
Lecrin Valley
News from Granana (Lecrin Valley): melegis,mondujar,restabal,padul,durcal
Beznar Swimming Competition
by Martin Myall •
On the 18th of last month one of the most anticipated sporting events in the valley took place on the Béznar Reservoir.
Wind Farms on Burnt Forestland
by Martin Myall •
What’s the truth behind the wind-farm project to be built on land erased by a forest fire in Los Guájares and the Valle de Lecrín?
Fancy Bungee Jumping?
by Martin Myall •
Starting on the weekend 27th/28th, adrenaline junkies have the possibility of launching themselves off the Puente de Lata (old railway bridge) over Río Dúrcal.
Car Pile up on N-323a
by Martin Myall •
On Friday the 19th of last month there was a major car crash in Dúrcal on the old main road, the N-323a.
Padul Priest Expelled
by Martin Myall •
Those around Father José Antonio Villena García (Padul, 1977), received in disbelief the news that the Vatican had expelled him for ‘adult abuse.’
Interned in a Psychiatric Hospital
by Martin Myall •
The Provincial Appeals Court has sentenced a man to psychiatric internment for a maximum of 13 years for the killing of a man in Dúrcal.
Los Naranjos Wins Award
by Louise Powell •
The Provincial Board of Tourism has included the very popular restaurant, Los Naranjos in Melegís, within its 2023 Awards.
New N-323a Roundabout
by Martin Myall •
A roundabout will replace the junction on the N-323a just after the bridge between Dúrcal and Padul, in front of Neumáticos Iglesias.
Garden Fair & Orange Festival
by Martin Myall •
The Valle de Lecrín had a busy weekend with both a garden fair held in the ground of Alquería de Los Lentos in Nigüelas and the Festival del Naranjo in Melegís.