The Alpujarra village of Soportújar is holding its annual Feria del Embrujo as it has done in August for the last eight years.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Baza Traditional Dance Fest
by Louise Powell •
Baza, over the last 31 years, has played host to dancers and musicians as far afield as Indonesia, Uruguay and Russia, thanks to its Festival Internacional de Folklore.
Alpujarra Blues & Jazz Fest
by Louise Powell •
You’re still in time to catch the summer Jazz/Blues festival up in Busquístar in the Alpujarra this coming weekend!
Three Caught on a Ladder
by Hugh MacArthur •
The police nabbed three burglars in the act in Pulianas (Granada), climbing a ladder to gain access to the upper floor of a house. They were after marijuana plants.
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.
Neolithic News
by Louise Powell •
Once again it’s party-with-the-troglodytes time in Piñar, in the north of the province. Yes, why not scrape your knuckles for a chuckle next Friday?
Polish Paraglider Dies
by Vivienne Hughes •
A 52-year-old paraglider pilot from Poland died on the 23rd near Loja after plummeting some 100 metres. The accident occurred shortly after take off.
Rock at the Top
by Louise Powell •
It’s high summer; you’re a mere appendage to the aircon in your car or home… how would you like to be somewhere where you need a coat, if only for a couple of nights?
Explosives in Los Guájares
by Martin Myall •
It’s good to have nice neighbours but even some nice neighbours have nasty things hidden at home… like explosives, for example.
Death from Heat Exhaustion
by Vivienne Hughes •
A local from Las Gabias has been charged for cruelty to animals after having left his dog on a balcony where it died from heat exhaustion.