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
Spain’s blackout of electricity and communications – what can we learn from it?
MY INTRODUCTION to the major blackout affecting Spain, Portugal, and parts of France was a low-key one. It was 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.
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
IN PICS: The celebration of Domingo de Ramos in Órgiva, La Alpujarra, starts the Semana Santa week with palm fronds, flowers, and blessings
WHETHER or not you are religious – or Catholic – the spectacle of (Palm Sunday) Domingo de Ramos in Órgiva,
REVIEW: The historic Cristo in Órgiva exploded into action with constant fireworks, some rain, and a few sore heads!
THE ‘Festividad del Santísimo Cristo de la Expiración’ (Cristo for short) in Órgiva – occuring 10 days before Semana Santa
Are the dreaded okupas in Spain facing the end of the line?
Mathew Wood from Hola Properites – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains how new laws make life easier for property owners
SUCCESS STORIES: Sustainable street wear business from Granada – Zen Riders Club – goes viral and international after recent launch, with mother and daughter duo at the helm
STARTING a new clothing brand is no easy feat. Despite the challenges of capturing customers in a market saturated by
OPINION: The EU survival kit advice on stockpiling 72 hours worth of supplies would probably cause a shortage of loo roll (if taken seriously)
WE’VE BEEN here before, haven’t we? Before the advce about the EU survival kit! Anyone who remembers the beginning of
Soportújar: the village that created a ‘witchy theme park’ is now the most Googled destination in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
THE white village of Soportújar, in Granada region, has made itself famous for becoming the Alpujarra’s favourite ‘theme park’ based
Drivers are facing misery during 2025 – with more motoring laws in Spain, “express multas”, and a lowering of drink drive limits that overly target women
RECENTLY, Spain has become more complex and expensive for motorists. This year, various initiatives will make our life more difficult
Market statistics for property in Granada Spain and Costa Tropical – March 2025
Mathew Wood from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – divulges the latest statistics for property in Granada Spain. The
Storm Jana fills Malaga’s reservoirs and Granada’s ski slopes
THE second week of March has seen “the heavens open”, drenching southern Spain with much-needed ‘agua’. As with previous storm
IN PICS: Día de Andalucía weekend and carnaval in Cáñar and Órgiva
ANDALUCES and Andalucas are traditionally proud of their autonomous community, and the long weekend of 28 February was used to
What to do on Valentine’s Day in La Alpujarra, if you dislike it!
THE infamous ‘Día de San Valentín’ (Valentine’s Day) rolls round annually on 14 February, delighting some people and irritating others.
Are non-EU property buyers being banned from Spain (including Brits)?
Mathew Wood, our real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the proposed restrictions on non-EU
Review: Dub Valle brings world-renowed dub producer and selector, Bukkha, to Granada
ON SATURDAY 18 January, the Dub Valle HiFi crew brought a famed dub selctor/DJ to Granada, as part of their
IN PICS: San Antonio and San Sebastián – a weekend of fire fiestas in La Alpujarra, including Soportújar
OVER the fridgidly cold ‘extended’ weekend of January 16-19, the region south of Granada celebrated two revered saints – San
How to beat getting the Blues during Winter in Granada, Spain
NOW that the trees and tinsel are swept away, and the festive spirit just a memory, it’s easy to fall