Today, Spain’s children open their Christmas gifts after the Three Kings parades beat the rain in Spain
YESTERDAY. most of Spain’s Three Kings Parades defied the rain, and took place as planned – or slightly earlier than […]
How retreats in La Alpujarra can be 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 Spain: 10 top tips
WHEN the clock heads towards midnight on December 31, most people celebrate 2024 turning into 2025. Nochevieja in Spain 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 our host country.
IN PICS: Back to Black – Christmas fashion can work in monochrome, says Órgiva 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 raves in 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 Málaga to Newcastle flights resume 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 Halloween in 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 Spain 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 weatheris schizo. 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
