Avocados in the USA, grown in Mexico, are known as the Green Gold, well, the Province of Granada might actually have its own golden fruit in the form of pistachios.
Poniente
News from the west of Granada (Poniente): Loja & Alhama de Granada area
Lorry Leaves Road on Bend
by Vivienne Hughes •
An articulated lorry came off the A-92 autovía on a sharp bend and plunged down a steep embankment early yesterday afternoon.
Off-Road Biker Death
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 40-year-old motorcyclist died yesterday morning, after crashing into an olive tree while riding cross-country near the town of Loja.
Loja Folk Festival
by Louise Powell •
The Mayor of Íllora, Antonio Salazar, announced the XXXV Parapanda Folk which is one of the most established music festivals in Andalucía.
Medieval Moclín
by Louise Powell •
Today the town of Moclín will be plunged (voluntarily) into the Middle Ages for one day as for the second time they will host a medieval fair.
Shaky Morning Start
by Hugh MacArthur •
This morning, southern Granada felt the earth tremor which came at 06.06h with the epicentre situated under Jayena 12 kilometres down.
Hiker Rescued on La Maroma
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue team rescued a hiker in his late 50s yesterday afternoon in the area of La Maroma peak.
Rider Swept Away
by Martin Myall •
The search continues for Adrián, a man in his 20s from Zujaira (Pinos Puente), who went missing yesterday, after being swept away trying to cross a ford on his motorbike
Bangs and Bumps
by Martin Myall •
According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the province of Granada experienced a small seismic swarm between 03:32h and 04:58h, with slight tremors felt where they occurred.
Paraglider Pilot Dies
by Martin Myall •
There was a fatal flying accident on Thursday in the Sierra de Loja area involving a paragliding enthusiast in his mid 60s.