The rise and rise of Lanjarón Water Fight
Jo Chipchase on the infamous Lanjarón water fight, that has recently become a Fiesta of National Tourism Interest in Spain […]
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An unforgettable sunset stroll through Corpus Granada
South of Granada visits the region’s biggest ‘feria’, Corpus Granada, held to celebrate Corpus Christi… with a reluctant designated driver,
A is for AI in La Alpujarra
Jo Chipchase on how the rise of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in La Alpujarra has led to everyone’s publicity materials looking…
Órgiva: Descubre el corazón de La Alpujarra Granadina
¿Por qué la próspera ciudad comercial de Órgiva, situada entre la Costa Tropical y Sierra Nevada, atrae a gente de
Órgiva: Discover the beating heart of La Alpujarra of Granada
Why the thriving market town of Órgiva, located between the Costa Tropical and the Sierra Nevada, attracts people from across
Costa Tropical bargain break – 4-star style, Hangover Edition
Calamity Jo goes on a Costa Tropical bargain break with her two adolescent sons, directly after ‘The Big Fat Village
10 destinations for a bargain spring break near Granada
Jo Chipchase on various options to get away and chill out on your spring break before summer starts… WITH the
5 successful businesswomen in La Alpujarra: shaping commerce!
IMAGINE we’re back in 1926 – around the time that historic author, Gerald Brenan, lived in Yegen and wrote his
The drink drive limit in Spain – parliament rejects change
Jo Chipchase explains the proposal to lower the drink drive limit in Spain – rejected by parliament – and why
Rustic Festival Lanjarón – third event on 22-24 May 2026
This year, the third run of the Rustic Festival Lanjarón features the popular Dub Valle HiFi Sound System, bringing their
Sorrel Badger – commemorative bench in Lanjarón unveiled
ONE OF LANJARÓN’S most renowned ‘international residents Sorrel Badger – known to some as “DJ Sosmix”, or simply “Soz” –
Virus in Granada – sneezing and wheezing to allergy season
Jo Chipchase asks: “what on earth is the horrible virus in Granada that ‘took down’ so many residents, and will
Controversy: Spain’s V16 baliza – a EU possible roadblock
Jo Chipchase examines the latest V16 baliza controversy… a bumpy road lies ahead, but will there be a U-turn…? SPAIN’S
Sentia GABA spirits – be sophisticated not sozzled
Jo Chipchase, a wine-drinker, reviews Sentia GABA spirits to see if they can replace Spain’s onslaught of traditional alcoholic drinks…
Asthma inhalers in Spain might be making you worse
Jo Chipchase explains how your humble blue asthma inhaler, prescribed in Spain – and sometimes available over the counter –
Granada counts the cost of consecutive storms
After storms Leonardo and Marta, we now have Nils an Oriana, meaning more rain, snowmelt, and worry about dams. Jo
V16 Baliza in Spain: turning breakdowns into broadcasts
Jo Chipchase, an urban and rural driver, explains the controversy surrounding the V16 baliza (beacon) – the warning light that
Storm Leonardo: rivers rise across southern Granada
Jo Chipchase summarises how Storm Leonardo is affecting La Alpujarra and southern Granada. River levels are rising, flooding is occurring,
San Antón in La Alpujarra: fire, snow, animals…
Part II in our “fascinating!” series on how to attend a major Spanish fiesta while missing the attractions…. a speciality
Solo Christmas in La Alpujarra: tips and tricks
Calamity Jo, the Christmas Grinch, gives her top tips on how to enjoy solo Christmas without causing offence… CHRISTMAS in
14 fabulous moments from first rural drag event in Órgiva – ‘It’s a Drag’
ÓRGIVA, the ‘capital’ of the rural Alpujarra, witnessed what was possibly its first Drag Night (aside from participants in some