Believe it or not, today there are still 72 operational mines within the province of Granada, giving employment to 500 people, but there will soon be more.
More Mining in Granada
by Martin Myall •
Tag Archive for gold
Local Spanish Champion
by Vivienne Hughes •
La Herradura resident and athlete, Una Stancev, obtained a Gold in the Spanish Athletics Championships after clearing a high-jump bar at 1.81 metres.
Granada Cheese Wins in Wales
by Louise Powell •
Wales was the country chosen for the prestigious World Cheese Awards, which is where several cheeses from Granada picked up impressive awards.
Underwater Photography Winners
by Louise Powell •
The team from Castilla León, Rafael Fernández Caballero and Oscar Luna, won the Spanish Championships for Underwater Photography again.
Motril Cave Find
by Vivienne Hughes •
A team of spelaeologists (potholers) made an amazing discovering in a cave within the municipality of Motril; finds include 70 pieces from the Nasrid dynasty; i.e., 500 years ago.
Sub-aquatic Photography Success
by Louise Powell •
Spain came away with the Gold and Silver medals in underwater photograph competition and the Gold in the underwater video competition, held in La Herradura.
Rythmic Gymnastics Gold for Almuñécar
by Editor •
Young girls from the Escuela de Gimnasia Rítmica de Almuñécar managed to bag a Gold Medal, as well as a Bronze in a regional competition.
Ingratitude
by Martin Myall •
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery from an elderly couple who had taken pity on him.
All That Glistens…
by Martin Myall •
… On the contrary, some gold stays in the dark! The Guardia Civil in Maracena arrested a gold dealer – in one of these prolific ‘we-buy-your-gold’ establishments – for allegedly forging purchase contracts.