Tag: Granada
10 cities in Spain where you will find the best free tapas scene
The tradition of free tapas are not only a long-standing tradition in Granada—find out where else with the Olive Press’ Tapas guide
Giant database for learning Spanish created by researchers at University of Granada
THE world’s largest database for learning Spanish as a second language has been created by researchers at the University of Granada.
The Granada-based team has...
Injured and disorientated beaked whale rescued from beach in Spain’s Granada
THE Maritime Service of the Civil Guard has rescued, with the help of several local divers, a 4-metre-long beaked whale, which has the appearance...
Shootout between neighbours in row over loud music in Granada town in southern Spain
NINE people have been arrested in Granada after a shootout followed an argument over playing music too loud.
One gunshot wound has left a victim...
Nearly 100 deer die in a natural park in Spain’s Andalucia due to weather-related lung disease
MYSTERIOUS mass deer deaths have been investigated by the Junta.
Between March and April of this year, almost 100 deer carcasses were found in the...
Teen hackers steal €53,000 from Madrid and Granada city halls in Spain
A GANG of teenage hackers have been arrested for stealing thousands of euros from the Madrid and Granada local authorities.
The crime involved manipulating the...
Strong gusty wind forces Spain’s Sierra Nevada to close for several hours
WINDS gusting up to 100 kilometres per hour have forced the Granada ski resort to close for several hours this Monday, April 11.
Following procedure,...
New high-speed train launched between Malaga and Granada makes Alhambra day trips easy from Spain’s Costa del Sol
A NEW high-speed rail route has opened between Malaga and Granada taking under one hour and 10 minutes.
New high-speed train launched between Malaga and...
Spain’s Sierra Nevada prepares to extend the ski season until April 24
SIERRA Nevada is set to be the last ski resort on the Iberian Peninsula to close this season.
Ironically it has been spring which has...
Son ‘hacked at his own father with an axe and left him with serious injuries’ in Spain’s Granada
A TROUBLED son has been arrested after attacking his father with an axe during a heated argument at a family home in Granada.
The pair...
3 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Alhama de Granada – € 89,000
TownhouseAlhama de Granada, Granada
3 beds
1 baths
€ 89,000
Ruiz & Singl presents this fabulous house full of history located in...
DATA: Where can you find the most affordable property in Spain
VALENCIA, Toledo and Granada are the provinces in Spain which have the highest number of towns with the most affordable prices on the market.
Spain’s...
2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Salobrena – € 230,000
TownhouseSalobreña, Granada
2 beds
2 baths
€ 230,000
Spectacular country house for sale in Salobreña. Property for sale in Salobreña. Painted in...
Travel Spain: The villages you should visit in the Alpujarra south of Granada
LYING on the south face of the Sierra Nevada, and spanning the provinces of Granada and Almeria, Las Alpujarras or La Alpujarra, is a...
Stained brown: Spain’s ‘white villages’ call for help to clear up after Sahara sandstorms
THE recent ‘calima’ sandstorm that swept across Spain dumping Saharan dust has left thousands of buildings stained with ugly discolouration and brown streaks.
The effect...
2 bedroom Flat for sale in Almunecar – € 220,000
FlatAlmuñécar, Granada
2 beds
2 baths
€ 220,000
Very nice apartment on Paseo Reina Sofia with close walking distance to the center....
Rare grey seal washes up on beach in Spain’s Motril
A RARE specimen of the grey seal, native to the North Atlantic, was spotted this Thursday, March 17, on the Cable beach in Motril...
The sweet story of the mystery artist who cheers up hospital canteen with dancing napkins in Spain’s Granada
AFTER weeks of mystery, Granada’s San Cecilio hospital has finally learnt the identity of the secret origami artist who brought smiles to the cafeteria...
Nine questions for Secrets of the Pomegranate author Barbara Lamplugh, one of Granada’s most exciting writers
BARBARA Lamplugh was approaching her 50s and years deep into the world of journalism and travel writing when she decided to move to Granada...
Costa Blanca carer steals jewellery from nursing home residents for pawn shop sales in Spain’s Benidorm and Granada
A woman worked for just a week in a Costa Blanca nursing home and stole jewellery from three residents.
Five items made from gold ended...
RANKED: The five magical coastlines of Spain’s Andalucia
To mark Andalucia Day on February 28, let's take a look at the region's wonderful and diverse coastline.
2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Almunecar with pool – € 189,000
TownhouseAlmuñécar, Granada
2 beds
1 baths
€ 189,000
This spacious two storey townhouse with private garden, terrace and stunning views to the...
Granada pensioner faces 40 years in prison for sex trafficking tourists in Spain
A SPANISH man has been charged for alleged sex trafficking involving tourists who came to Spain in search of hospitality work.
The Granada resident was...
IS IT HIM?: Family fear mystery skull and skeleton found in Granada, southern Spain, could be missing Brit
EXCLUSIVE By Elena Gocmen Rueda and Jo Chipchase
Granada shooting: Boy, 16, in intensive care after being shot in back of car in Spain
A YOUNG boy has been rushed to the hospital and is fighting for his life after being shot in the back of a car...
Fire declared in Spain’s Granada stabilised
A FIRE which broke out in Granada, seeing more than 60 firefighters battle the blaze through the night, has been stabilised.
The inferno, which began...
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Humpback whale rescued from illegal fish nets in Mallorca dies six days later off Valencia coast of Spain
A humpback whale who made international headlines after being freed from illegal netting off Mallorca on May 20, has died off the Valencia coast.
The...
