The river that runs through Granada, Río Genil, burst its banks, cutting access the nearby town of Valderrubio and swamping farmland.
Tag Archive for Poniente
Flooding in Motril Again
by Hugh MacArthur •
The rains and wind wrought their now habitual damage in the beach areas of Motril, especially Playa del Pelaíllo.
The Duke & Venerable Olive Trees
by Louise Powell •
(COH08) The Duke of Wellington’s estate in Íllora (Granada) reached an agreement with the owners of centenary olive trees, which were to be cut down.
San Juan in Motril
by Martin Myall •
Tonight’s the big night and Motril is going to be no exception; plenty of acivities, as well as the traditional beach bonfires etc.
San Juan Night in Motril
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting at 22.30h on the night of San Juan (23rd) there will be kiddy as well as grown-ups activities down on Playa del Cable:
Boomerang Car Sale
by Hugh MacArthur •
A young couple have been arrested for allegedly steal the very car that they had just sold to an unsuspecting victim.
La Resinera Gets Funding
by Martin Myall •
Have you ever been up to La Resinera just off Arenas del Rey, near the Pantano de Bermejales? Beautiful and Interesting spot.
Semi-Lynching of Wife Beater
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil in Illora in the west of the province continue to investigate the case of a group of people that attempted to lynch a man who allegedly stabbed his wife.
Salar Horse Fair
by Vivienne Hughes •
Over 100 horses, mules and donkeys – even ponies, were on show at the Real Feria del Ganado in Salar in the Poniente de Granada.
Another Earth Tremor
by Hugh MacArthur •
This time the earth shook up in Zafarraya in the Poniente area of Granada, registering 3.5 on the Richter Scale at 07.05h this morning, Saturday the 10th.