Here we are in May, watching the remaining snow on the south face of the Sierra Nevada slowly disappearing when… it snowed up there again.
Surprise Snowfall
by Vivienne Hughes •
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Almuñécar School Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The death of a pupil at Almuñécar’s IES Al-Ándalus high school caused consternatonal amongst fellow pupils and the teaching staff.
Vélez de Benaudalla Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
Thanks to the rapid reponse of people at the scene, a teenage lad was rescued from the Río Guadalfeo at the beginning of the month.
Motrileños in Mauthausen Camp
by Martin Myall •
Some foreigners here will be surprised to learn that political prisoners from Motril were sent to die in the Nazi concentration-camp of Mauthhausen.
Organised Walk in the Alpujarra
by Martin Myall •
Fancy a trudge around Ugíjar – probably one of the most difficult place names to pronounce? Well, you’re in luck because Almuñécar has organised a walk for this Sunday.
Jazz en La Costa 2026
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar Town Council and the Provincial Council have published the programme for the 39th edition of the Jazz en la Costa International Festival.
Building Smaller Flats
by Vivienne Hughes •
What’s the solution for the housing shortage in Spain? Building smaller flats, one top economists suggests.
Sweet Release
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Río Guadalfeo ran black and sweet on Thursday as it emptied into the sea because there had been an accidental discharge of molasses up in the Ron Montero factory in Lobres.
An African Adventure
by Gazette Reader •
A familiar face in La Herradura, Sally Parkinson, is preparing for her next African adventure, first reported in the Gazette in 2024.
Waste Sensors
by Martin Myall •
The city of Granada is installing sensors in the rubbish hoppers/bins across the city in order improve the waste-collection service.