Nochebuena in Spain for Brits – a tale of two cultures (and what to do if you’re solo)
WHILE Christmas Eve in the UK isn’t the main event of ‘Navidad’, this is the reverse in Spain. The night […]
IN PICS: Back to Black – your Christmas wardrobe can work in monochrome, says Órgiva fashion stylist, Freya Rodgers
THE festive season is commonly linked to red, green, and metallic tones. However, Freya Rodgers of the Armario de Freya
The organic and thriving rave scene of Southern Spain – and an element of 90s throwback
The free party scene in Andalucia, Spain, not only originates from the original UK 90s rave scene, but retains something of its ethos….
Órgiva marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women with speeches and ‘Brave Bodies’ contemporary dance
THE ALPUJARRAN market town of Órgiva, in Spain’s Granada area, today promoted the important message that violence against women must
EasyJet Resumes Málaga to Newcastle Route in 2025
BRITS living in Granada and Málaga areas who fly to the North East of England are regaining the previously popular
IN PICS: Retrospective on the Halloween weekend near Granada, Spain
WITH VAST parts of Spain – most notably Valencia, Castilla la Mancha, and parts of Málaga province – suffering catastophic
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
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 visit this autumn, especially around Halloween.
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…..
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
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
IN PICS: ‘Noche en Blanca’ in Órgiva in Spain’s Granada
AS THE LAST event of the summer programme, the Órgiva town hall staged a large-scale DJ event in the Plaza
IN PICS: ‘The Female Gaze – Art by Carol Reynolds’ event in Salon del Monte, Dúrcal
ON Saturday August 25, the successful event. ‘The Female Gaze – Art by Carol Reynolds’, gave a splash of colour
Restábal artist, Carol Reynolds, presents a night of art depicting ‘The Female Gaze’ in Salon del Monte, Dúrcal, on Saturday 24 August
CAROL REYNOLDS, a British artist living in Restábal, Lecrin Valley, is presenting her diverse feminist artworks at a popular Dúrcal