News and views for the area ‘South of Granada’ including Lecrin, Alpujarra, Costa Tropical, etc.
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’ …
DEBATE: Is Órgiva being gentrified, along with the surrounding Alpujarra?
A COMMON question asked: is Órgiva is being gentrified. This comment about the market town, and surrounding Alpujarra, tends to …
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 MARKET SPAIN: 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 rental market is going …
Drink driving laws in Spain (and substances) – inform yourself before you grab the wheel
VISITORS TO SPAIN from the UK, and other parts of Europe, might be surprised by the frequent ‘trafico’ (traffic police) …
Spain’s schizoid weather – from snow to sun and sand in a week
THERE’S an expression in Andalucia that says “don’t leave the house without your jacket until the 40th of May” (realistically …
PROPERTY TRENDS: Sale stock is down across Granada, and rentals face challenges, while the Brexit ‘hangover’ is over for British buyers
Our resident expert, Mathew Wood of Hola Properties, based in Lanjarón, updates us on the local property market…. RECENTLY, we’ve …
FREYA’S STYLE TIPS: How to dress for the upcoming fiesta season in Spain
With the ‘Cruces de Mayo’, Corpus, and San Juan just round the corner, our resident fashion expert, Freya, gives her …
EASTER FLOOD-DAY: ‘Biblical’ rain with Storm Nelson breaks some roads in La Alpujarra, while ‘turismos’ become stuck in mountain snow
ON A STRANGELY unforgettable Easter Sunday – known as ‘Domingo de Pascua’ or ‘Domingo de Resurrección’ – the main thing …
Semana Santa – a historical and sometimes rainy spectacle
IN A COUNTRY with a deep-seated history of Catholicism, and a love of pomp and ceremony, Semana Santa in Spain …
BOOM: Cristo in Órgiva goes off with the usual bang, but no ‘columpios’
VISITORS might hold their ears for the annual celebration of Cristo in Órgiva ( ‘El Cristo de la Expiración’, which …
ROUND THE BEND? Lemons won’t be the only thing you’re driving over in rural Granada
DRIVING in rural Granada, Spain, isn’t for the nervous of disposition. It has been known to witness holidaymakers, freshly disembarked …
SNOW DAY: the best places to see the ‘white stuff’ in La Alpujarra
The ALPUJARRA region, spanning the provinces of Granada and Almería in southern Spain, offers opportunities to experience snow during the …
OVER THE HILLS: A trip to the Sierra de Contraviesa in the ‘low’ Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
WITH rolling scenery, 360-degree panoramic views, vineyards, almond blossom, and few inhabitants, the Sierra de la Contraviesa is a beautiful …
GETTING HIGH: Spain’s loftiest peaks of Mulhacen and Veleta, lie South of Granada
THE Sierra Nevada mountain range, south of Granada, boasts the Iberian Peninsula’s highest peaks. Standing at 3,479m, Mulhacen is the …
GET SNAPPY: Magic light in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Andalucia
La Alpujarra is a magical land where photographers can enjoy a wealth of destinations and viewpoints. It is an environment …
A quick history of La Alpujarra in Spain’s Granada
LA ALPUJARRA lies on the south flank of the Sierra Nevada mountains, spanning the provinces of Granada and Almería, in …
