What retreat centre did the Dalai Lama visit in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada and call it “the place of clear light”?
A HIDDEN gem in the municipality of Soportújar, Granada region, The O Sel Ling Buddhist Retreat Centre is built on […]
Flying high: why there are no genuinely “cheap flights” between Spain’s Malaga Airport and the UK these days – and how to save money
BEFORE the Covid pandemic, lucky ‘expats’ could book off-season flights from Malaga Airport to various UK destinations for about 100e
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
Latest real estate developments in Granada, Spain: Inheritance Tax changes that will affect expats and Spaniards alike
Mathew Wood, our expert from Hola Properties, based in Lanjarón, explains the inheritance tax changes that are going to impact
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
GET SHROOMY: how ‘adaptogenic’ coffees containing medicinal mushroom extracts can improve your day – now available in Granada, Spain
The product from London Nootropics, backed on ‘Dragons’ Den’ , boosts concentration, work, and energy using only natural ingredients… IN
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
IN PICS: A trip to Playa San Cristóbal, Almuñécar – a gem on the Costa Tropical of Spain’s Granada
IF YOU want an affordable off-season beach holiday on the Costa Tropical of Granada region, look no further than Playa
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
First ‘Rustic festival’, held in Spain’s Lanjarón spa town, proves a resounding success
A NEW cultural and fusion music festival, promoted by Raúl Soto of popular flamenco-influenced band, Arrímate al Queré (yes, tricky to
Granada illustrator, Lunita Loca, shines the light on completing a 100-day online art challenge
SOCIAL MEDIA challenges come and go, and are certainly not for everyone. However, a female artist from Granada region is
RENTAL CRISIS: Why legislation that favours tenants is causing an exodus of landlords from the long-term accommodation market
Our property expert – Mathew Wood of Hola Properties headquartered in Lanjarón – explains why Spain’s long-term rental market is