This morning, southern Granada felt the earth tremor which came at 06.06h with the epicentre situated under Jayena 12 kilometres down.
Shaky Morning Start
by Hugh MacArthur •
Poniente
News from the west of Granada (Poniente): Loja & Alhama de Granada area
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.
Fireworks Cause Fire
by Martin Myall •
The Feria de Loja concluded yesterday, but not before their firework display caused a fire in an area of wild canes.
Builders Die in Building Collapse
by Vivienne Hughes •
Two Huétor Tájar locals lost their lives this Wednesday in Alcalá de Guadaíra. The tragedy occurred while they were carrying out renovation work on an old municipal building.
Panting to be Arrested
by Martin Myall •
He knew he was in for it; he was sat drunk behind the wheel and was staring through his side window at an officer belonging to Íllora Policía Local, beckoning him to step out.
A-92 Weekend Accident
by Martin Myall •
With long tail-backs already a problem on the A-44 northbound as people pile off the beaches and head inland, over on the A-92 this weekend, there was a crash involving a van.
Paraglider Rescue in Loja
by Martin Myall •
A paraglider flyer had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil in Loja and flown to the General Hospital in the city of Granada.