Fires in the valley between Narila and Alcútar

A fire broke out at 02.30 hours in the morning of the 29th of July between Narila and Alcútar. Fire brigades worked two and a half days to try to control this fire, but it started at least three times after it seemed to be under control. Another fire broke out again yesterday afternoon. This time closer to Alcútar. Sixty families needed to be evacuated as many houses got filled with smoke. As mentioned in the article in the Ideal digital newspaper, Infoca used all possible resources by way of precaution, because of the difficulty of the terrain. Fortunately there are as far as we know, no casualties or personal injuries. About half a dozen fincas have been affected, an animal farm and some cultivated terrains. A valuable wooded area with old trees near the fuente agria of Narila got lost and guests saw how some bee hives exploded. At ´El Paraje´ we did have our moments of nervousness, but luckily the fire did not get very close. We admire the work of the fire fighters as we could see how very difficult the approach routes were for the helicopters and aeroplanes. The causes of the fires are still being investigated.

Semana cultural de Juviles 2009

From the 31st of July to the 5th of August, the town hall of Juviles organizes a semana cultural. This is the programme of the sixth edition of this cultural week, which can also be found on the website of the Ayuntamiento. There are ten different workshops scheduled and interesting activities for young and old. On Saturday evening at 20.00 hours there is a conference on the new historic novel of Ildefonso Falcones, ´La mano de Fátima´, in which Juviles plays an important role. Friday night there will be dancing, Saturday folkloric music (a velada de Alpujarran trovos), Sunday karaoke, Monday an open air cinema for the children (Ratatouille) and on the last evening the people that participated in the percussion and music workshops will give a concert. We admire what the mayoress Maria Lourdes Molina Henares and her team of town councillors are achieving for the village.

Festival de jazz and blues in Busquístar

For the fifth time, a jazz and blues festival is organised in Busquístar.
Concerts are given at the ´patio de las escuelas´ and they start at 22.30 hours.
This is the programme of the three nights:
Tuesday 11th of August: Granada Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday 12th of August: Domestic jazz collective
Thursday the 13th of August: Paul Stocker & La Dubi Dubi Band

Fiestas de San Pantaleón Bérchules 2009

San Pantaleón is the patron saint of Bérchules. He is honoured on the 27th of July. There is a holy mass at 12.00 hours and the carving of Saint Pantaleon is taken out in procession at 21.00 hours. This is the programme with other festive events and competitions that are organised from the 25th to the 28th of July 2009.

Jornadas Culturales de Cástaras y Nieles 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the Asociación Cultural de Cástaras y Nieles organizes cultural days. This is the programme of the Jornadas Culturales de Cástaras y Nieles for Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of Auguts. The cultural association of these villages is one of the most active ones in the Alpujarra. The website of the Asociación Cultural de Cástaras y Nieles is well-documented and worth a visit.