A fire in the El Tejar Alto and Barranco del Doctor areas of Frigiliana on Tuesday destroyed about three hectares of scrub, olives and pine. Despite being only about 800 metres from the town and with several villas in the affected area, evacuation of homes was not necessary.
Fire in Cuesta del Río
A fire started at 18:30 in the Cuesta del Río area of Frigiliana, affecting an area of scrub land. Two helicopters and a number of firefighting units have been tackling the blaze.
Complaints about state of play area
Some local residents in Frigiliana have complained about the ‘poor state’ of the play area just below the honey factory El Ingenio Nuestra Señora del Carmen (El Ingenio), citing broken seats, splintering wood and loose screws and nails. They are demanding action from the Council to rectify the situation.
Frigiliana Feria 2012 programme
The Feria de San Antonio takes place in Frigiliana from June 13th to 17th and the programme of events is as follows:
Hiker rescued
A 75 year old man had to be rescued after fainting during a hike along the rio Higuerón in Frigiliana. Fire Brigade officers transported him by stretcher to a safe point where he could be airlifted out of the area.
Frigiliana adjustment plan rejected
The Ministry of Finance has rejected the ‘adjustment plan’ submitted by Frigiliana in order to qualify for loans to pay outstanding debts to suppliers.
Frigiliana museum adapted for the disabled
An accessibility project has been developed at the Archaeological Museum in Frigiliana to adapt the facility for anyone with any visual or auditory difficulties.
Frigiliana Day of the Cross
The Day of the Cross in Frigiliana was only revived in 1981, having disappeared from the festive calendar as a result of the Civil War, but it has become a very popular and colourful event.
VI International Costa del Sol Festival of Oriental and Ethnic Dance in Frigiliana
The VI International Costa del Sol Festival of Oriental and Ethnic Dance takes place in Frigiliana on Saturday April 28th with the Grand Gala taking place at 21:00.
Frigiliana Council looking to reopen car park
Frigiliana Council is once again trying to persuade the bank Banesto to reopen the multi-storey car park with the Council being responsible for the management of the 250 parking spaces available for rotation.