Officers from the Guardia Civil post in Trevélez (Alpujarra) with the help of a local, rescued a mountain climber who got lost on the Sierra Nevada, owing to the fog and bad weather.
Climber Rescued
by Martin Myall •
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Flooding in Guadix
by Hugh MacArthur •
As the rain pours down on the Costa Tropical, the Valley de Lecrín and the Alpujarra, spare a thought for those living in the north east of the province, where it is raining with a vengeance.
Hail on the Coast
by Martin Myall •
Winter is on its way, as if the clock-change weren’t indication enough, because whilst snow fell on the Sierra Nevada, Motril was treated to a hail storm.
Sierra Nevada
by Vivienne Hughes •
This time it has snowed in earnest up on the Sierra Nevada, bringing the skiing season just a little bit closer.
Padul Drugs Bust
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil are on a roll when it comes to weed busts, simultaneously hitting Santa Fe, Chauchina, Padul, Monachil and Loja, rumbling eight plantations.
Dúrcal Feria de Asociaciones
by Martin Myall •
The penultimate Saturday of October saw the Feria de Asociaciones in Dúrcal, which took place in the Parque de la Estación.
Lost Frenchman Reappears
by Vivienne Hughes •
A French citizen who had disappeared up on the Sierra Nevada three days ago, reappeared yesterday, turning up at the Alpujarreño village of Bayacas.
Missing Aircraft Found
by Martin Myall •
The missing light aircraft has been found together with the bodies of the couple onboard.
Light-Fingered Home Help
by Martin Myall •
A woman in her late 40s was arrested in Dúrcal, suspected of stealing Jewellery worth 4,000 euros whilst working as a home help.
Search for Missing Light Aircraft
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil have been operating a land and air search for a missing light aircraft, using their helicopter and ground units.