The neighbourhood association for the Albaicín quarter in the city of Granada doesn’t want their streets covered in wax this Semana Santa.
No Wax Please!
by Vivienne Hughes •
Granada Inland
News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente
Alpujarra Date for the Diary
by Louise Powell •
If you missed the Fiesta del Naranjo in Melegís, you’re still in time for the XXVI Feria de Turismo, Artesanía y Gastronomía ‘Hecho en la Alpujarra.
Garden Fair & Orange Festival
by Martin Myall •
The Valle de Lecrín had a busy weekend with both a garden fair held in the ground of Alquería de Los Lentos in Nigüelas and the Festival del Naranjo in Melegís.
El Pinar
by Martin Myall •
El Pinar was originally two different municipalities: Pinos del Valle and Ízbor, which were made into just one in 1976 with the latter becoming the administrative centre (Town Hall). When we think of the Valle de Lecrín we think of citric crops but it wasn’t always like this because grapes used to be grown there…
Adding Up 2022 Fires
by Vivienne Hughes •
Three days ago, Infoca published information on how much land was affected by fires within the province during 2022: a total of 2,648 hectares.
Officer Holds Up in Own Home
by Hugh MacArthur •
An officer belonging to the Policía Nacional barricaded himself in his own home and threatening to blow the house up if the police outside decided to rush him.
Bogus Gasman Arrested
by Vivienne Hughes •
A gas fitter was arrested by the Guardia Civil in Armilla (Granada) suspected of swindling several victims out of their money.
Granada Airport News
by Martin Myall •
The budget-flight company, Vueling cancelled a flight last Thurday from Granada to Barcelona, programmed for 22.40h – passengers were not happy.
A Hash Crash
by Hugh MacArthur •
A van crashed into a lamppost after being chased by the Guardia Civil as the driver had failed to pull over at a check point on the A-92.
Fire in General Hospital
by Vivienne Hughes •
There was a fire yesterday on one of the floors of Granada’s main hospital, Hospital Clínico San Cecilio (PTS).