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The latest stories, opinions, music, culture, and events from South of Granada… written by independent journalists for the local community.
Rules Dam: a reservoir of controversy in Granada
Jo Chipchase investigates whether recent reports concerning the risk of catastrophe at Rules Dam is a case of “come hell …
The rise and rise of Lanjarón Water Fight
Jo Chipchase on the infamous Lanjarón water fight, that has recently become a Fiesta of National Tourism Interest in Spain …
An unforgettable sunset stroll through Corpus Granada
South of Granada visits the region’s biggest ‘feria’, Corpus Granada, held to celebrate Corpus Christi… with a reluctant designated driver, …
A is for AI in La Alpujarra
Jo Chipchase on how the rise of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in La Alpujarra has led to everyone’s publicity materials looking …
Órgiva: Descubre el corazón de La Alpujarra Granadina
¿Por qué la próspera ciudad comercial de Órgiva, situada entre la Costa Tropical y Sierra Nevada, atrae a gente de …
Órgiva: Discover the beating heart of La Alpujarra of Granada
Why the thriving market town of Órgiva, located between the Costa Tropical and the Sierra Nevada, attracts people from across …
Costa Tropical bargain break – 4-star style, Hangover Edition
Calamity Jo goes on a Costa Tropical bargain break with her two adolescent sons, directly after ‘The Big Fat Village …
10 destinations for a bargain spring break near Granada
Jo Chipchase on various options to get away and chill out on your spring break before summer starts… WITH the …
5 successful businesswomen in La Alpujarra: shaping commerce!
IMAGINE we’re back in 1926 – around the time that historic author, Gerald Brenan, lived in Yegen and wrote his …
The drink drive limit in Spain – parliament rejects change
Jo Chipchase explains the proposal to lower the drink drive limit in Spain – rejected by parliament – and why …
Rustic Festival Lanjarón – third event on 22-24 May 2026
This year, the third run of the Rustic Festival Lanjarón features the popular Dub Valle HiFi Sound System, bringing their …
Sorrel Badger – commemorative bench in Lanjarón unveiled
ONE OF LANJARÓN’S most renowned ‘international residents Sorrel Badger – known to some as “DJ Sosmix”, or simply “Soz” – …
Virus in Granada – sneezing and wheezing to allergy season
Jo Chipchase asks: “what on earth is the horrible virus in Granada that ‘took down’ so many residents, and will …
Controversy: Spain’s V16 baliza – a EU possible roadblock
Jo Chipchase examines the latest V16 baliza controversy… a bumpy road lies ahead, but will there be a U-turn…? SPAIN’S …
Sentia GABA spirits – be sophisticated not sozzled
Jo Chipchase, a wine-drinker, reviews Sentia GABA spirits to see if they can replace Spain’s onslaught of traditional alcoholic drinks …
Asthma inhalers in Spain might be making you worse
Jo Chipchase explains how your humble blue asthma inhaler, prescribed in Spain – and sometimes available over the counter – …
Granada counts the cost of consecutive storms
After storms Leonardo and Marta, we now have Nils an Oriana, meaning more rain, snowmelt, and worry about dams. Jo …
V16 Baliza in Spain: turning breakdowns into broadcasts
Jo Chipchase, an urban and rural driver, explains the controversy surrounding the V16 baliza (beacon) – the warning light that …
Storm Leonardo: rivers rise across southern Granada
Jo Chipchase summarises how Storm Leonardo is affecting La Alpujarra and southern Granada. River levels are rising, flooding is occurring, …
San Antón in La Alpujarra: fire, snow, animals…
Part II in our “fascinating!” series on how to attend a major Spanish fiesta while missing the attractions…. a speciality …
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