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Camping Órgiva – family-friendly oasis in La Alpujarra 2025

IF YOU’RE looking to relax in a beautiful Alpujarran campsite with reasonable prices, a fresh swimming pool (the first to …
ICO scheme

ICO scheme mortgages in Spain: a seller opportunity in 2025

Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – heaquarterd in Lanjarón – explains the benefits of ICO scheme mortgages, backed by the …
gender roles

In rural Spain, are gender roles like ‘Alpha Males’?

Jo Chipchase draws on personal observation to explore gender roles in rural Spain… WHEN British women move to rural Spain, …
Avoid unwanted Ryanair cabin bag fines this summer

Avoid unwanted Ryanair cabin bag fines this summer

RECENTLY, passengers flying from to or from Málaga Airport are reporting problems with the new Ryanair cabin bag sizers, which …
Spain horoscope for Gemini New Moon

Spain horoscope for Gemini New Moon

Astrologer, Kim La Rue, explains the impact of the Gemini New Moon on your alternative Spain horoscope… THE GEMINI New …
The perennial problem of lost dogs in La Alpujarra

The perennial problem of lost dogs in La Alpujarra

Jo Chipchase explores the problem of lost dogs (or stolen) that recurs annually, with no obvious solution, upsetting many owners …
Tourist licences in Andalusia are not transferring when a property changes ownership

Tourist licences in Andalusia are not transferring when a property changes ownership

Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – heaquartered in Lanjarón – explains the situation with tourist licenses in our area… THE …
property market in granada

Property market in Granada & Costa Tropical – update for May 2025

Mathew Wood of Hola Properties, headquartered in Lanjarón, reveals the latest about the property market in Granada region….. As we …
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Alternative Spain horoscopes for Scorpio Full Moon

Resident astrologer, Kim La Rue, explains Sun and Rising Sign Spain Horoscopes using Whole Sign Houses THE potent Scorpio Full …
IN PICS: Rustic Festival in Lanjarón - second edition, 9-11 May, 2025

IN PICS: Rustic Festival in Lanjarón – second edition, 9-11 May, 2025

THE RUSTIC FESTIVAL in Lanjarón took place over the weekend of 9 to 11 March. Now in its second year, …
is orgiva being gentrified

Granada’s rough diamond gets a polish… but is Órgiva being gentrified?

Jason Heppenstall – original founder of The Olive Press, back in 2006 – revisits Órgiva and reports on its major …
dia de las cruces

IN PICS: Cruces de Mayo in La Alpujarra 2-4 May

SPRING always sees colourful religious spectacles in Spain. After ‘Cristo’ and the week of Semana Santa, (April), there’s more! The …
spain's blackout

Spain’s blackout of electricity and communications – what can we learn from it?

MY INTRODUCTION to the major blackout affecting Spain, Portugal, and parts of France was a low-key one. It was the …
abstract nature photography

IN PICS: the abstract nature photography – focusing on flora – of Letyza Luna, from Granada

Letyza Luna, photographer and fine artist from Granada, produces a range of fresh and vibrant abstract nature photography works, edited …
selling your cortijo

Selling your cortijo in Órgiva or La Alpujarra? How to avoid scaring buyers with simple steps…

Mathew Wood from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – gives his top tips on preparing your rural ‘cortijo’ for …
IN PICS: Órgiva in La Alpujarra hosts the 28th 'Hecho en la Alpujarra' artisan fair to celebrate local craft, food, and culture

IN PICS: Órgiva in La Alpujarra hosts the 28th ‘Hecho en la Alpujarra’ artisan fair to celebrate local craft, food, and culture

ÓRGIVA is hosting one of its main spring events, coinciding with Semana Santa (Holy Week). The market town, ‘Capital of …
Full Moon in Libra – April 13, 2025: the Healing Power of Harmony, horoscopes Spain

Full Moon in Libra – April 13, 2025: the Healing Power of Harmony, horoscopes Spain

The latest on the Zodiac forecast from our resident astrologer, Kim La Rue… check out your horoscopes Spain! THIS Full …
Property market report Granada and Costa Tropical - April 2025

Property market report Granada and Costa Tropical – April 2025

Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – gives the latest lowdown on market trends. These include tourist …
REVIEW: The historic Cristo in Órgiva exploded into action with constant fireworks, some rain, and a few sore heads!

REVIEW: The historic Cristo in Órgiva exploded into action with constant fireworks, some rain, and a few sore heads!

THE ‘Festividad del Santísimo Cristo de la Expiración’ (Cristo for short) in Órgiva – occuring 10 days before Semana Santa …

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