Granada Inland

News from inland Granada: Alpujarra, Lecrin Valley,Alti-plano & Poniente

Lanjarón Lowers Taxes

Sunday, February 19, 2012
By Shortshank

The Lanjarón Town Hall has decided to lower taxes for the business sector and anybody who creates employment. According to the Mayor, Eric Escobedo, this will affect taxes on 'occupation of public way', i.e. bar and restaurant terraces, for example. »

Strummer Street

Sunday, February 19, 2012
By Shortshank
Strummer Street

Do you remember The Clash? Then you will remember Joe Strummer, who is in the process of having a street in Granada named after him. From 1984 he was often here, loving the fact that he could hang out in a pub and nobody recognised him... well, almost nobody. He was friends with the... »

False Gasman Arrested

Saturday, February 18, 2012
By Shortshank

A 26-year-old man was arrested by the Guardia Civil for alleged fraud, involving an 80-year-old woman in Monachil. »

Identity Theft

Monday, February 13, 2012
By Shortshank

Over 50 Granadinos have been receiving phone bills for mobile numbers that they don't even possess - the culprit is identity theft. Take the case of Gustavo... »

That Sinking Feeling

Monday, February 13, 2012
By Shortshank

Otura, which is a town off the autovia just before Granada, is sinking about a centimetre a year - hardly free fall, admittedly, but not frightfully clever, either. »

Suspicious Wardrobe Content

Friday, February 3, 2012
By Shortshank

You would be wrong if you think that this article has something to do with women's clothing in a Conservative MP's wardrobe... No, this is about a wardrobe that was supposed to contained 6,000 euros! Read on... »

Publication Update – February

Monday, January 30, 2012
By Shortshank
Publication Update – February

The February edition of the Seaside Gazette is at present at the printers and will be ready for distribution Wednesday the 1st around midday. »

The Inland Cave

Friday, January 27, 2012
By Shortshank

When you walked around the Almuñécar Sunday Market, eying all the 2nd-hand stalls, you will have seen La Cueva de Aladin‘s one, but you’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg, because Rennie has his large shop premises in Lanjarón, where the majority of his stuff is on display. So, if you are looking... »

Fined for Shouting in the Streets

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
By Shortshank

We know you don't believe it, but somebody actually got fined for shouting in the early hours of one morning in the city of Granada - and not a piffle at that, but 251 euros. »

Expiring Perks

Sunday, January 15, 2012
By Shortshank

The City Hall of Granada has decided to do away with an embarrassing perk enjoyed by its department heads; unlimited phone credit on their work mobiles. »

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