August has arrived, signalling the annual exodus from Granada Capital to the beaches of the Costa Tropical. Most families living in the city own an apartment in one of the coastal resorts dotted along the Costa Tropical de Granada. During the rest of the year these are mainly occupied at weekends, but when August arrives the city is deserted as its residents flee from the oppressive heat to enjoy a month by the beach and a climate tempered by the sea breezes. Photos taken yesterday of the centre of Granada published in today’s Ideal, the provincial local newspaper, show deserted strees with the headline “Dos de Agosto,la cuidad fantasma”.
There is no sea to cool off in up here in Guajar Alto, so summer visitors are few; but we do have our own little beach by the River Toba. Here, the villagers partially dam the river for the summer to create a swimming lake. This year it has been improved as the access road has now been cemented, the area cleaned up and stone tables and benches constructed. This is a favourite place with the village children and a popular picnic spot for families. See photos taken yesterday.
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