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 […]
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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
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
A trip to impressive Trevélez, La Alpujarra, during its town fiesta
Calamity Jo visits the highest village in La Alpujarra during its fiesta weekend…. and sees the nearby campsite, a neon
Road to nowhere: AI hallucinating tourist destinations
Jo Chipchase has personally experienced mis-directions in Spain, causing calamity – and that was before the advent of AI. Now,
Restaurante Jaima Los Llanos Halal – near Soportújar, La Alpujarra
RESTAURANTE Jaima Los Llanos located near Soportújar on the A-132 towards Pampaneira, in the Alpujarra of Granada, is enlivening the
Órgiva Feria 2025 – the annual spectacle for San Miguel
Calamity Jo had a great time at the Órgiva Feria, despite missing most of the attractions. She is now asking
Rules Viaduct: a headache for motorists South of Granada
SOME motorists in La Alpujarra remember the old slog to Málaga – traversing the ancient, winding coastal road and all
Summer ‘furnace’ is finally over – enjoy September in La Alpujarra
Jo Chipchase (aka “Calamity Jo”) has had an “average” summer this year She can’t wait for September in La Alpujarra,
Summer balls: Canal Sur airs the game of pelota in Cáñar
THE MUNICIPAL plaza of the charming ‘Villa de Cáñar’ – yesterday attracted a film crew from Andaucia’s public broadcaster, Canal
Shakes on a plane: is there a media agenda re air disasters?
IF there’s anything the British tabloids enjoy when they don’t have a Royal scandal or a celebrity downfall to report,
Review: Highs and Lows of San Juan in Lanjarón 2025
By Jo Chipchase – ex Lanjarón resident, 50-plus ‘fiestera’, and horse rider…. MY FAMILY lived in Lanjarón for over a decade,
Review of Corpus Granada 2025
THE CORPUS CHRISTI festivities are over 500 years old…. and that’s how old some revellers of Granada proabaly feel after
Camping Órgiva – family-friendly oasis in La Alpujarra 2025
IF YOU’RE looking to relax in a beautiful Alpujarran campsite with reasonable prices, a fresh swimming pool (the first to
Avoid unwanted Ryanair cabin bag fines this summer
RECENTLY, passengers flying from to or from Málaga Airport are reporting problems with the new Ryanair cabin bag sizers, which
IN PICS: Cruces de Mayo in La Alpujarra 2-4 May
SPRING always sees colourful religious spectacles in Spain. After ‘Cristo’ and the week of Semana Santa, (April), there’s more! The
IN PICS: Órgiva in La Alpujarra hosts the 28th ‘Hecho en la Alpujarra’ artisan fair to celebrate local craft, food, and culture
ÓRGIVA is hosting one of its main spring events, coinciding with Semana Santa (Holy Week). The market town, ‘Capital of
IN PICS: The celebration of Domingo de Ramos in Órgiva, La Alpujarra, starts the Semana Santa week with palm fronds, flowers, and blessings
WHETHER or not you are religious – or Catholic – the spectacle of (Palm Sunday) Domingo de Ramos in Órgiva,
REVIEW: The historic Cristo in Órgiva exploded into action with constant fireworks, some rain, and a few sore heads!
THE ‘Festividad del Santísimo Cristo de la Expiración’ (Cristo for short) in Órgiva – occuring 10 days before Semana Santa
Soportújar: the village that created a ‘witchy theme park’ is now the most Googled destination in La Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
THE white village of Soportújar, in Granada region, has made itself famous for becoming the Alpujarra’s favourite ‘theme park’ based