Neigbours were puzzled by the constant pealing of bells coming from a church in the Albaicín (Granada) but they were horrified to discover what was causing it.
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
The Alhambra is Number One
by Louise Powell •
Did you know that the Alhambra is the most visited historic monument in the whole of Spain? Well, it is!
Acompalia’s Horse Raid in February
by Acompalia •
The 40 km horse-and-rider endurance event will set off from Cadiar in La Alpujarra on the morning of 7th of February, 2015
Poniente Drugs Bust
by Hugh MacArthur •
At the end of last month the Policia Nacional arrested 17 people in Alomartes (Illora, western Granada), allegedly belonging to a drugs gang.
High Speed Car Chase Ends in Blaze
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil chased a drug runner at speeds of up to 200 kph along the A-92 where it passes through the Province of Granada. The pursuit began at 18.00h on Three Kings’ night.
Austrian Woman Dies in the Sierra Nevada
by Hugh MacArthur •
The body of a 65-year-old Austrian woman was found on the morning of the 29th, close to the mountain refuge Carihuela, near the Veleta peak. She had gone missing the day before.
January Gazette PDF Available
by Editor •
We would like to point out that there are now two ways of purchasing our full PDF downloads:
The Duke of Wellington & Mushrooms
by Hugh MacArthur •
The gamekeeper from the Duke of Wellington’s estate near Íllora, Granada, has been sentenced to a 6-month, suspended prison sentence.
Mayor Faces Prison over Police Road Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Public Prosecutor has recommended a 20-month, prison sentence for the Mayor of Monachil over an accident caused when a patrol car’s brakes failed.
Lawyer Charged for Bawling Out Policemen
by Martin Myall •
A lawyer in Granada thought it a good wheeze to berate two policeman over their fining the driver of the car in which she was travelling.