Tag Archive for granada

Chilly Almuñécar

The most copious reminder of the passing of the cold front was plenty of rain around eight on Sunday morning, punctuated by thunder and lightning.

Soggy La Herradura

In La Herradura, where 90 litres per square metre fell in the space of 24 hours, the barrancos did there favourite party trick and spewed mud and vegetation onto the beach road.

Police without Bullets

Perhaps when somebody mentions “Santa Fe” it conjures up stagecoaches and hold ups, but it is, of course, a nearby town to Granada. No, there are no six-guns and bullets flying there, in fact, there are no bullets at all, complain the Policía Local.

Not An Easy Victim

On the one hand, we have a 61-year-old woman, armed with a broom, and on the other, a 51-year-old thief armed with a knife. The latter lost the encounter.

Acompalia New Year Letter


The Youth Orchestra of Southern Spain – Joven Orquesta del Sur de España – has chosen Acompalia as the beneficiary of their concert, to be held at the Manuel de Falla Auditorium in Granada on 15th March.

Gardeners’ Glee

More accustomed to finding dog droppings on municipal lawns and gardens, the town-hall garden maintenance lads had a pleasant surprise one morning… They came across 20,000-euros’ worth of ripped up 500-euro notes in the garden area of Las Explanadas, Motril.

Councillor Badly Beaten in Lobres

All the local political parties have “energetically” condemned the attack on PP Spokesman, Juan de Dios Márquez Moya. He was set upon leaving his home in Lobres by two hooded men. Sr. Márquez was first taken to Motril Hospital, but was later moved up to the provincial hospital in Granada owing to his injuries. His…