Tag Archive for Carataunas

Dangerous Abseiling Area Warning

The Granada-based, Guardia Civil, Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM), has warned adventure-sports enthusiasts about the extreme danger currently present in the Barranco de Trevélez. The warning comes after a fatal accident on the 9th of September at one of its most dangerous points, specifically when descending immediately after the La Hoya rapids pool. The…

Abseiler Dies in a Barranco

An abseiler lost his life in a narrow series of cascades in the Barranco de Trevélez where it passes through the municipality of Carataunas. The Guardia Civil has repeatedly warned people about how dangerous this area is.

Carataunas Mill Museum

The Town Hall of the Alpujarreño village of Carataunas will convert its old oil mill into a museum; i.e., one dedicated to how people lived (socio-cultural anthropology).

Órgiva Fire

A hill fire broke out early this morning near Órgiva requiring the presence of Infoca personnel to stop it spreading and then to put it out.