A snowboarder died yesterday up on the Sierra Nevada on the Pista Fuente del Tesoro which was closed to the public.
Snowboarding Death in Sierra
by Vivienne Hughes •
Tremor-Provoked Mini Exodus
by Vivienne Hughes •
The continuing string of earth tremors in the city of Granada and the metropolitan area has produced a small exodus, heading for the coast.
Covid Figures: Thursday 28th
by Martin Myall •
It’s been three days since our last contagion-figure update but things are changing fast, in the case of the Costa Tropical, mostly for the better.
Foreign Couple Found Dead
by Vivienne Hughes •
The bodies of an 80-year-old British woman and that of a 66-year-old Dutch man were found in an advanced stage of decomposition in Motril yesterday.
Salobreña Figures Improves
by Martin Myall •
The data released about the present contagion situation within the province show that Salobreña has dropped below 500, but it must remain locked down.
Ski Resort’s Uncertain Future
by Martin Myall •
The Cetursa administration board, which runs the Sierra Nevada ski resort will decide tomorrow if it is worth keeping it open under the present restrictions.
Windsurfer Dies in Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
The body of a windsurfing enthusiast was found on Playa Puerta del Mar Monday afternoon, according to the emergency service 112.
Eight Tremors in 30 Minutes
by Martin Myall •
Such was the frequency of earth tremors in Granada last night that residents in the centre of Granada flooded out onto the streets and stayed there.
Three Almuñécar Arrests
by Martin Myall •
Three individuals were arrested by the Guardia Civil in Almuñécar over the weekend suspected of being behind several cases of theft.
Órgiva vs Illegal Settlements
by Vivienne Hughes •
Órgiva Town Council has decided that it is going to do away with the illegal settlements (encampments) within the municipality.
Nerja Caves Closed Again
by Louise Powell •
Nerja Caves spent most of the time between their being inaugurated and the present day in full operation but now with Covid, things have changed.
Torrecuevas Rambla Tarmacked
by Hugh MacArthur •
Locals who use the Camino de la Rambla de Torrecuevas to Rio Seco should be pleased as the Town Hall has tarmacked the steepest part .
Hair-Raising Car Chase
by Martin Myall •
The police waved down a driver to inform her of the traffic fine she had just incurred (She had been using her mobile phone) but instead of stopping there began a high-speed chase.
Covid Travel Restrictions
by Martin Myall •
Here is a list of justifiable causes for crossing over your municipal boundaries if they have been closed due to Covid-19. A) Attending health centres, services and establishments. B) Travelling to work or for the purpose of work or for carrying out legal obligations. C) Attending university, schools, including nursery schools. D) Returning home to…
Covid Figures: Monday 25th
by Martin Myall •
The following figures were published by the Junta this morning and show a growth in contagion figures in general. On the Costa Tropical, Motril has joined Almuñécar and Salobreña in breaching the 500 barrier.