The good folk of Nigüelas were a bit ruffled last night after an earth tremor that registered 3.9 on the Richter Scale.
Lecrin Valley
News from Granana (Lecrin Valley): melegis,mondujar,restabal,padul,durcal
Albuñuelas Forest Fire
by Martin Myall •
According to Infoca (Andalusian Forest Fighting Service) a fire was declared in Albuñuelas in the Valle de Lecrín this afternoon.
Dúrcal-Motril Cable Way
by Martin Myall •
On the 17th of May, 1927 the cable-way system linking Dúrcal to Motril was inaugurated – yes, 90 years ago there was an aerial system suspended from huge pylons bringing mineral trucks all the way down to Motril port.
Explosion in Dúrcal
by Martin Myall •
Several people have been injured by an explosion in a butcher’s shop in Durcal (Valle de Lecrín) yesterday, Monday the 3rd.
Padul Annual Food Fair
by Hugh MacArthur •
Fancy a trip inland – not too far – then pop up to Padul between the 8th and 11th of this month for their food fair entitled, Lo Mejor del Sur.
Bridge Death Trial
by Vivienne Hughes •
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
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.
Padul Trembles
by Hugh MacArthur •
An earth tremor shook the inhabitants of Padul and those of the surrounding area, as a parting gift from a bone-dry September.
Gualchos’ Transport Solution
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Junta has announced a public transport plan, using rural taxis, for those villages that are not serviced by regular bus routes, amongst them, Gualchos.
Granddad’s Meds Cause Chaos
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 6-year-old turned up at school with some of his granddad’s medication in his backpack – by the evening, four children were in hospital having their stomachs pumped out.