Are illegal holiday rentals driving up prices in the Granada region of Spain?
Our resident expert, Mathew Wood of Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains why illegal property rentals are driving up […]
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Preview of the San Juan fiesta of ‘Agua y Jamón’ in Lanjarón from June 21-24 – and a guide to highlights
Our reporter, who lived in Lanjarón for several years, shares her tips on how to enjoy this ‘loca’ fiesta, which
10 things visitors should not miss in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
LA ALPUJARRA is a diverse place of contrasts – from the ancient water channels and traditional farming methods to the
Keeping cool: the best public swimming pools in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada – and some hints about using them
ALTHOUGH the weather moving through mid-June looks slightly unstable (rain, thunderstorms), those ‘scorchio’ days are just round the corner. It’s
Freya’s Style Tips: How to layer clothes to transition into Spain’s summertime while always looking stylish
NOT TOO keen on the current season because you’re unsure how to style your clothes and transition to the warmer
IN PICS: The Darling Buds of May in Spain’s Granada
AFTER the abundant spring rainfall, La Alpujarra and surrounding rural Granada is awash with splashes of colour from all manner
Historic Dique 24 – La Alpujarra’s finest aqueduct between Cáñar and Soportújar on the GR7 trail in Spain’s Granada
A MUCH-LOVED landmark locally, Dique 24 was built in 1943 as a bridge and dam to control any flood water
The Seven Wonders of La Alpujarra in southern Spain
LYING on the south side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, La Alpujarra is popuar with tourists. This is an
REFRESH: Digital nomad life in Órgiva, Spain – where beautiful mountains meet MacBooks – and how to get the visa
THESE DAYS, La Alpujarra is a place for intrepid internet explorers and keyboard warriors! If you’ve ever dreamed of swapping
IN PICS: Cruces de Mayo weekend in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
ALWAYS a pretty spectacle, the Cruces de Mayo (May crosses festival) is celebrated annually throughout Spain. It occurs on or
IN PICS: Órgiva Thursday market – the sociable and historic shopping hub of La Alpujarra in Spain’s Granada
A MAJOR attraction of the town of Órgiva – the ‘capital’ of the Alpujarra of Granada – is its Thursday
What are the ‘Magicos de España’ towns and are those south of Granada worth a visit?
WHEN you’re driving through towns and villages in Granada region, you’ll occasionally see signs on the municipal border saying they
Will the April showers turn into rainy May – and what is the status of reservoirs in Spain’s Granada?
WITH more rain forecast for this weekend, taking us into the start of May – and the Cruces de Mayo
ROAD TRIP: three nearby Alpujarran towns with cute models and effigies for tourists
AS YOU drive through La Alpujarra, there are three towns, do-able in a circular road trip, that all have ‘cute’
Camping Órgiva, with expanded capacity for 2024 – an affordable camping oasis in La Alpujarra
Enjoy a family-run campsite set beside the beautiful Guadalfeo Valley… LOCATED just two kilometres below the thriving market town of
Hilly Barmby: how a Brighton teacher turned into successful female author in Spain’s Órgiva
LA ALPUJARRA has always attracted its fair share of authors, from Gerald Brennan in the 1920s to Chris Stewart in
STOP ‘RESACA’: With Spanish fiesta season about to start, what hangover cures work the best?
WITH fiesta season fast approaching – starting with the ‘Cruces de Mayo’ on 1 May and progressing into Corpus and