Solo Christmas in La Alpujarra: tips and tricks
Calamity Jo, the Christmas Grinch, gives her top tips on how to enjoy solo Christmas without causing offence… CHRISTMAS in […]
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14 fabulous moments from first rural drag event in Órgiva – ‘It’s a Drag’
ÓRGIVA, the ‘capital’ of the rural Alpujarra, witnessed what was possibly its first Drag Night (aside from participants in some
Vino Costa: a staple from La Alpujarra that might be healthier than other wines
VINO COSTA, aka ‘costavin’, is a traditional wine from La Alpujarra, where it has been produced for generations. It is
The enigmantic Alpujarran village that celebrates Halloween a week late – Soportújar
MOST ‘pueblos’ across Spain celebrate Halloween on 31 October, leading to many conflicting events. Staying ahead of the game, the
Restaurante Jaima Los Llanos Halal – near Soportújar, La Alpujarra
RESTAURANTE Jaima Los Llanos located near Soportújar on the A-132 towards Pampaneira, in the Alpujarra of Granada, is enlivening the
Órgiva Feria 2025 – the annual spectacle for San Miguel
Calamity Jo had a great time at the Órgiva Feria, despite missing most of the attractions. She is now asking
Rules Viaduct: a headache for motorists South of Granada
SOME motorists in La Alpujarra remember the old slog to Málaga – traversing the ancient, winding coastal road and all
Summer ‘furnace’ is finally over – enjoy September in La Alpujarra
Jo Chipchase (aka “Calamity Jo”) has had an “average” summer this year She can’t wait for September in La Alpujarra,
Órgiva’s “loco” chilli eating contest ends summer with a bang and whimper
THE ALPUJARRAN town of Órgiva, on Saturday 30 August, hosted the 11th run of it’s ‘loco’ and ‘picante’ annual event.
Wildfire watch: forest fires affect La Alpujarra (and Tarifa)
WITH PARTS of Spain under yellow AEMET weather warnings for high temperatures, and people (and ‘campos’) parching in the August
Summer balls: Canal Sur airs the game of pelota in Cáñar
THE MUNICIPAL plaza of the charming ‘Villa de Cáñar’ – yesterday attracted a film crew from Andaucia’s public broadcaster, Canal
Concerns over summer ‘urgencias’ heathcare in La Alpujarra
THE long-awaited “Hospital for La Alpujarra” – a project requiring input by the Junta de Andalucia – seems to be
Review: Highs and Lows of San Juan in Lanjarón 2025
By Jo Chipchase – ex Lanjarón resident, 50-plus ‘fiestera’, and horse rider…. MY FAMILY lived in Lanjarón for over a decade,
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
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…
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,
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
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
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 using other media.
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