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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 …