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IN PICS: Retrospective on the Halloween weekend near Granada, Spain

BECAUSE parts of Spain – most notably Valencia – had a huge catastrophe with flooding, Spain’s Halloween 2025 was more …

Many Halloween events cancelled as Spain enters three days of national mourning over DANA flood deaths

FACING a Halloween where Spain is reeling from the death of at least 95 people in flash floods – includng …

Fun and spooky Halloween alternative horoscopes for southern Spain

Our resident Zodiac expert, Kim LaRue, reveals what the spooky season has in stall for YOU… Aries (March 21 – …

Spain wakes up to genuine horror show as “dana” storm plays real-life trick or treat

WHILE many Spanish residents prepare to celebrate Halloween and “castañada” chestnut-roasting events this weekend, others are in a disaster state …

From snow to storms – southern Spain’s sudden schizo weather. But will it dampen Halloween?

FROM the rainfall of Sunday 27 October that deposited 10cm of snow on the SIerra Nevada ski slopes, southern Spain …

Sierra Nevada ski resort sees early snow in October 2024

THE ultimate weekend of October 2024 – just before Halloween – brought 10cm of snow to the Sierra Nevada ski …

AFOs in Spanish real estate: myths, misconceptions, and why your house probably won’t be demolished

Our resident property expert, Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – heaquartered in Lanjarón – explains this hot topic for property …

Weekly alternative horoscope in southern Spain for Sun Moon or Rising Sign – 23 to 29 October, 2024

By our resident expert, Kim LaRue…. Aries (March 21 – April 19): You’re feeling the urge to take action, but …

Soportújar: how the ‘witchy village’ became the most Googled destination in La Alpujarra of Granada, Spain

Soportújar has grown its witchy theme to become the Alpujarra’s most sought-after destination and is the ideal place for a …

Full moon zodiac outlook for Spain (and beyond) – strong energies in October and November 2024

Astrology specialist, Kim La Rue, gives her zodiac outlook for the whole of Spain and wherever else we might travel …

EU postpones the Schengen-wide Entry Exit System (EES) – and some problems with eGates

Why the Schengen-wide Entry Exit System (EES) is not happening., for now. although many airports are already using eGates …

Alternative horoscopes for La Alpujarra – October edition

Regardless of your zodiac sign, see what lies in store for you in La Alpujarra during October 2024 …

Marketing your Spanish property before Christmas – why autumn is a golden opportunity

Mathew Wood our resident real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains why autumn isn’t just …

IN PICS – Review of Órgiva feria on 26-29 September: more fun than last year’s event

THE ÓRGIVA feria of ‘Michaelmas’ is held at the end of September, or sometimes the first weekend of October. This …

OPINION: The decline of air travel – from comfort to chaos (and sometimes poo)

AGED OVER-50, I’m old enough to remember the era when flying – including short-haul travel between Spain and the UK …

IN PICS: A day and night of dub and drum & bass music in Órgiva, Spain

THE “capital” of the Alpujarra, Órgiva, is a renowned cultural melting pot. The market town attracts its fair share of …

Only fools and houses? What is the hidden practice that drives away 97% of potential property buyers in Spain and derails your sale?

Mathew Wood, our resident real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the sabotage situation that …

September property market report for Spain’s Granada and Costa Tropical

Our resident property expert, Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – reveals the current status of the …
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