Lights, camera, action in Spain’s Andalucia: what famous movies and series were filmed here?
THE DIVERSE landscape of Andalucia has long been popular with filmmakers. With its (usually reliable) sunny climate, Moorish architecture, and […]
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 the Winter Blues in rural Granada, Spain
NOW that the trees and tinsel are swept away, and the festive spirit just a memory, it’s easy to fall
Today, Spain’s children open their Christmas gifts after Three Kings parades beat the rain
YESTERDAY. most of Spain’s Three Kings Parades defied the rain, and took place as planned – or slightly earlier than
Why not not book a retreat in La Alpujarra as part of your New Year self-care routine?
MANY people make New Year’s resolutions such as “Dry January”, take up yoga, or buy a gym membership. Others like
How to survive Nochevieja in southern Spain: 10 top tips
WHEN the clock heads towards midnight on December 31, most people celebrate 2024 turning into 2025. In Spain, ‘Nochevieja’ is
IN PICS: Musica de las Mozuelas in Cáñar on December 28 – song and seranade
DURING the whole festive season, large Alpujarran towns have full Christmas programmes. These have Zambombas (flamenco dance evenings), Santa’s grottos,
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