Tag: alpujarras
Couple to trek over 3,000km on horseback from Spain to their wedding in Brighton
Niki Fray and Mark of Cadiar in the Alpujarras will ride the length of Spain and France along the GR7 and E2 routes, which will end with them trotting down the aisle in Brighton
Fundraising plea to help Alpujarras new mum beat cancer
Alpujarras resident Colette Nolan, whose son Zebedee is 10-months-old, desperately needs to raise €100,000 to pay for innovative therapy at the ChemoThermia Oncology Centre in Istanbul
Sierra Nevada: Perfect for families
Telemark has been catering for families and adventurers on the snow since 1989, writes Jon Clarke
Two Spanish retreats make list of top 10 mountain cabins in Europe
Two Spanish pads in Europe’s 10 best mountain hideaways
Agony uncle: Managing expats moves to Spain
Having lived in Spain for two decades, Leon Cohen offers peace of mind for anyone moving here
Up to 30 expats turn out to escort elderly llamas to their new Alpujarras...
The llamas are enjoying their new home
Off piste perfect in the Sierra Nevada!
Swap your skis for a wild mountain adventure with experienced Telemark, writes Jon Clarke
Rural Andalucian school wins €300 million in El Gordo Christmas lottery
Rural school in poor village celebrates after winning big in national lottery
Donald Gray’s Andalucian arcadia
Donald Gray has devoted his life to traditional Andalucia architecture, with Brigitte Bardot and Gerald Brenan big fans. Joe Duggan met the man
EXCLUSIVE: Conned Brit pleads for property fraudsters to finally be jailed in Spain
British couple Neil and Caroline Riddoch’s Spanish plans quickly became a nightmare, after it turned out they had paid €92,000 to fraudsters for land in a nearby village
Costa del Sol architect Donald Gray honoured with award
The award recognises work that respects the surrounding countryside and traditional Spanish architecture
‘Driving Over Lemons’ author Chris Stewart takes a sabbatical year
The farmer, author and former Genesis drummer has announced he is taking a year off from writing
Expat writer Chris Stewart slams Spain’s solar power regulation plans
If new government regulations are passed, tariffs will be 27% higher for those generating energy at home
EXCLUSIVE: British mother ordered to live near abusive ex-boyfriend in Granada
The mother is making a desperate plea to stop her repatriation
Greetings for Chris and good tidings for all
The Olive Press looks forward to Chris Stewart's visit to OP headquarters
Meet and Greet with Chris Stewart at the Sabinillas bookshop
Popular author and ex-Genesis band member, Chris Stewart, will come to Sabinillas for a book-signing and to officially launch the Olive Press' new office
When in Sierra Nevada why not also visit…
The ski’s not the limit , just a stone's throw away from this spectacular mountain range are some Granada's most beautiful gems
Walking the road to El Valero: home of expat author Chris Stewart
Most expats are familiar with Chris Stewart’s idyllic adventures, published in four best-selling books. So when he invited The Olive Press to his stunning farm El Valero as part of a new walking holiday, Tom Powell couldn’t wait to dust off his hiking boots
Taking a walk on the wild side through the Sierra Nevada
Wendy Williams spends a few days walking from the fabulous mountain hotel Alcazaba in the heart of the Alpujarras
A herbal adventure in the Alpujarras
Eloise Horsfield spends the day with herb enthusiast Sue Rodgers, learning which plants combat pongy feet, what the Egyptians used to fight coughs and even making her own body scrub
Gallery gets going
Galeria del Marco opens in Orgiva, showcasing local and international talent
Living the High Life
Surviving Spain at 1,500 metres. A new Olive Press blog on life in Spain's highest village
