In the village of Castillo de Tajarja (Alhama) there are times that you can’t have your window open for the stench of a local pig farm. Everybody likes their Jamón Serrano however…
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Stoned for His Almonds
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil have arrested a 36-year-old man in Murtas (Alpujarras) for stealing ten sacks of almonds from a farm labourer.
Fatal Head-On Collision with a Twist
by Vanessa Bosch •
How many times have you read of a car accident where one of the drivers doesn’t have a valid licence… but what about if neither has one? Read on.
Two Official Cars Impounded by Judge
by Hugh MacArthur •
A magistrate found in favour of claimants and ordered the Junta de Andalucía to pay 14,000 euros in compensation. Two years went by and nothing was heard from the Junta, so the judge ordered two official cars to be embargoed for subsequent auction.
ITV Station Robbed
by Martin Myall •
You often hear of shops and gasoline stations being held up, but this is probably the first time that an ITV station has been.
British Embassy News Letter
by Louise Powell •
The British Embassy quarterly News Letter for October 2013
Taking Things Too Far?
by Hugh MacArthur •
A goatherd has been fined 3,001 euros for burying the carcass of one of his animals in the wilds, where he had found it semi devoured by wild boars.
Driving Instructor Throttles Examiner?
by Martin Myall •
A driving-test examiner has reported a driving instructor for attempting to strangle him during a practical examination.
4,000th Article Reached
by Martin Myall •
With this article, the online version of the Seaside Gazette reaches the 4,000-article mark, after starting out in April 2009. We reached the 3,000th post mark on November the 26th last year, meaning that we have increased our article stock by 25% in only ten months.
Órgiva Fiestas
by Vanessa Bosch •
From today until this Sunday, Órgiva and visitors will be enjoying its annual Reales Ferias Fiestas.