The Las Gabias shootings rocked the town and reverberated around the country; a young man had seemingly shot his girlfriend and then ended his own life.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Armilla Air Base
by Martin Myall •
The Armilla military airbase was the first aerodrome in the province of Granada and one of the oldest ones in continious use in all of Spain.
All in a Day’s Work
by Hugh MacArthur •
The mountain-rescue services in Granada were busy last Saturday, rescuing people both at 2,900 metres up and also much closer to sea level.
Padul Flooding
by Hugh MacArthur •
A cloud burst over Padul yesterday produced 40 litres per sq/m and in just under one hour, resulting in extensive flooding.
Brimming Reservoirs
by Martin Myall •
(COH02B) Rain is forecast for this weekend, adding to a nice, wet Spring, so it should be no surprise that the reservoirs are doing well.
Lightning Causes Chaos
by Hugh MacArthur •
Yesterday’s storm didn’t reach the coast but it caused chaos in Granada when a lightning strike knocked out several traffic lights.
Science Park Open Day
by Louise Powell •
If you still haven’t made plans for this Saturday, why not visit the Science Park in Granada because it’s free that day! The reason is that it is its 23rd anniversary.
Forest Track Booby Trap
by Hugh MacArthur •
Scrambling bikes noisly riding through the countryside can be annoying, but one thing is being annoyed by them and another is trying to kill them.
Climber Rescued by Sereim
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man had to be rescued last Saturday after suffering a fall in the Sierra Nevada in the area known as Corral del Veleta (Canuto).
Woman Stabs Ex
by Vivienne Hughes •
A woman was arrested yesterday in Cúllar Vega for stabbing her ex after he broke his court order to keep his distance. She has since been released.