A three year old boy drowned in the family swimming pool in the Nueva Otura urbanisation at Otura, Granada on Monday at 1,30pm. It seems he was with the mother in the kitchen and when she noticed that he was missing she ran into the garden and found the body floating in the pool. The emergency services tried without success to revive the child. Read more: http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_26627.shtml#ixzz0urhDAAA3 Share... 

A 67 year old allegedly killed his ex with a hoe in Granada, and an 18 year old is alleged to have killed her father in Oviedo Yet more cases of domestic violence in Spain it has been revealed that a man who allegedly killed his ex wife by hitting her with a hoe, had been found not guilty of domestic violence and had a distancing order lifted just days before the crime. Technically however the distancing... 

One on Monday was carrying 37 people and about 50 more arrived on Wednesday 37 immigrants were located in a small patera boat on Monday night when 100 kms off the Granada coastline. There were two women among the travelers who were escorted into Motril port on board a Junta fisheries inspection boat, and reported by Red Cross volunteers to be in good health. Possibly four of the travelers were underage,... 

It happened on Monday night in the village of Rubite A British couple has died overnight when the roof of the cortijo rural house they were visiting collapsed in Granada. It happened in the village of Rubite, and Motril firemen at the scene said that a landslide caused by the recent rains was the probable cause of the tragedy. The local Mayor, Arsenio Vázquez, has called for the area to be classified... 

“Life in Color”  :: “La Vida en Color” - an art exhibition by artist Anna DiGesu When trying to describe Anna Digesu’s work, the word that springs to mind most is ‘color’. Anna is a master colorist, using her expressive, fluid style to capture her figures in fleeting moments and with gentle poise. Working in oils, watercolors and in drawings, this exhibition... 

The Costa Tropical News have launched a new community forum www.costatropicalinfo.com. The forum is open to anyone, anywhere who has an interest in the Costa Tropical region of Spain. We hope the forum will develop into a focal point for users as the key source of practical help, information and advice. Share this:EmailFacebook Read More →

In the February Edition there are two great prizes to be won. A FREE Spanish will provided by Marbella Solicitors and a hand crafted necklace from La Luna de Plata. For more information and entry rules see this months edition here.. Share this:EmailFacebook Read More →

TheTrentham Shakespeare Company is coming to our area to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The company was formed in 2006 and the company’s first production was in fact A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and included many of the actors who will be performing here in Spain. Director and founder of thge company is Brian Rawlins, who began his drama career giving puppet shows in a South London park at... 

Cafe Bar Garcia in Castell de Ferro are offering the chance to win a free meal for 2 people including wine with a simple competition. Although called a “Cafe Bar”, this is just a reflection of the name we inherited from the previous owners, we are in fact a full restaurant and bar. With inside seating for 40 and a summer terrace seating 80, we can accommodate any size party.  The inside is cosily... 

As a result of the success of Jet2.com’s loyalty scheme, myJet2 has also been extended to expats living in Spain with a Spanish residential address. MyJet2 rewards loyal customers using a scheme where points are earned from buying flights and others services online.  These points can then be redeemed against future flight bookings. Philip Meeson, CEO of Jet2.com commented: “At Jet2.com we are... 

The 44 year old had suffered a broken leg and had been reported missing by his wife on Sunday A 44 year old British mountaineer who was reported missing in the Sierra Nevada on Sunday has been found. Named with the initials S.M.I., he is now recovering in hospital in Granada with a broken leg. Sources say he is not seriously hurt. He had left Padrollano on Sunday with the intention of climbing to the... 

Seven companies are being approached by the provincial government The Diputación provincial government in Granada wants to see more flights operating out of the Federico García Lorca airport and is understood to have started a round of talks with seven companies with a view to bringing more tourists to the province. The Diputación is understood to have already had meetings with Air Berlin and Vueling...