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
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
