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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 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
ÓRGIVA is hosting one of its main spring events, coinciding with Semana Santa (Holy Week). The market town, ‘Capital of …
IN PICS: The celebration of Domingo de Ramos in Órgiva, La Alpujarra, starts the Semana Santa week with palm fronds, flowers, and blessings
WHETHER or not you are religious – or Catholic – the spectacle of (Palm Sunday) Domingo de Ramos in Órgiva, …
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
Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – gives the latest lowdown on market trends. These include tourist …
REVIEW: The historic Cristo fiesta 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 …
Are the dreaded okupas in Spain facing the end of the line?
Mathew Wood from Hola Properites – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains how new laws make life easier for property owners …
What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax in Spain when selling property in Andalucia during 2025
Mathew Wood of Hola Properties, headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the latest on Capital Gains Tax in Spain. SELLING a …
The Solar Eclipse in Aries (9°) – a cosmic rite of passage – horoscopes Spain
Our resident astrologer, Kim la Rue, divulges what the lastest cosmic alignment means for our lives… keep abreast of horoscopes …
SUCCESS STORIES: Sustainable street wear business from Granada – Zen Riders Club – goes viral and international after recent launch, with mother and daughter duo at the helm
STARTING a new clothing brand is no easy feat. Despite the challenges of capturing customers in a market saturated by …
OPINION: The EU survival kit advice on stockpiling 72 hours worth of supplies would probably cause a shortage of loo roll (if taken seriously)
WE’VE BEEN here before, haven’t we? Before the advce about the EU survival kit! Anyone who remembers the beginning of …
Drivers are facing misery during 2025 – with more motoring laws in Spain, “express multas”, and a lowering of drink drive limits that overly target women
RECENTLY, Spain has become more complex and expensive for motorists. This year, various initiatives will make our life more difficult …
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 14 – a practical reset for La Alpujarras’ wild souls
Our resident astrologer, Kim la Rue, tells us all about the Pisces New Moon Kim la Rue On Friday March …
Property market statistics for Spain’s Granada and Costa Tropical – March 2025
Mathew Wood, our resident real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – divulges the latest statistics for …
Storm Jana fills Malaga’s reservoirs and Granada’s ski slopes
THE second week of March has seen “the heavens open”, drenching southern Spain with much-needed ‘agua’. As with previous storm …
Property market update for Granada and Costa Tropical, March 2025 – an upsurge in investment, prices, and US buyers
Resident property expert – Mathew Wood of Hola Properties, based in Lanjarón – divulges the latest trends in the local …
IN PICS: Día de Andalucía weekend and carnaval in Cáñar and Órgiva
ANDALUCES and Andalucas are traditionally proud of their autonomous community, and the long weekend of 28 February was used to …
Pisces New Moon Forecast for Southern Spain
Resident astrologer, Kim la Rue, casts her forecast for the coming week… THE NEW MOON in Pisces on March 10, …
Lights, camera, action in Spain’s Andalucia: what famous movies and series were filmed here?
THE DIVERSE landscape of Andalucia has long been popular with filmmakers. With its (usually reliable) sunny climate, Moorish architecture, and …
