UNDERGROUND COOL: As Spain’s temperatures rise, opt for a cave house
EXTREME athlete, Beatriz Flamini, recently caught Spain’s attention by spending 500 days in a cave in Los Gauchos, near Motril. Her idea was to write
SNAP HAPPY: Why the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarra region of Granada are a visual feast for your camera
THE Sierra Nevada area of Granada is a dream for photographers, who will encounter some of the best scenery and atmosphere of Andalucia. This is
Say ‘hello’ to Hola Properties in its new head office in the spa town of Lanjarón, in Spain’s Granada
HOLA Properties, a thriving real estate agency based in La Alpujarra, has moved its head office after its recent expansion. The larger premises, in the
DIGITAL DYSTOPIA? How will Artificial Intelligence affect our lives in Spain and beyond?
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is being hailed by some people as the next industrial revolution. Others say it’s a danger to humanity and will soon get
Olive Press style guru, Freya, opens new shop in the spa town of Lanjarón in Spain’s Granada
FREYA Rogers, who runs the successful Armario de Freya women’s clothes and accessories store in the multicultural market town of Órgiva, has opened a second
Not carrying the can? Will powdered beer become popular in Spain?
HERE in Spain, the culture of enjoying ‘una cervecita’ runs strong, but what do traditional beer drinkers think of a powdered version, where you just
COSTA TROPICAL ROAD TRIP: the tranquil seaside towns on the N340 of Spain’s Granada – near the Contraviesa and Alpujarra
WITH summertime officially upon us, and temperatures rising, many people dwelling on the south side of the Sierra Nevada are visiting the Costa Tropical of
Órgiva in Spain’s Granada celebrates Viernes Santo and launches ‘Made in the Alpujarra’ Fair
LAST night, April 7, the thriving market town of Órgiva celebrated its annual Viernes Santo event. In a traditional and well-attended procession, Santo Sepulcro and
WINE COUNTRY: the Alpujarra and Contraviesa of Spain’s Granada have produced vino for 2,000 years – and it’s still a corking success
WHEN I first visited the Alpujarra in the early 2000s, I was immediately offered a glass of ‘costavin’ (local wine). Rose-coloured and sweet, strong yet
WINE CENTRAL: Bodega Cuatro Vientos – an unmissable visitor experience in the Sierra de Contraviesa of Spain’s Granada
LOCATED at 1,150m on the Sierra de Contraviesa, near the village of Murtas, the Bodega Cuatro Vientos is an unmissable destination on the Ruta del
A banging event: Cristo in Órgiva in Spain’s Granada is known for its explosive fireworks
‘CRISTO’, or the feria of the Christ of the Expiration of Órgiva, is literally the most banging event on the Alpujarra’s cultural calendar. Taking place
Heartless scammers are targeting lost dog owners in Spain’s Andalucia
FOR animal lovers, there’s no worse nightmare than realising that your dog has run off – perhaps through an open front door or following a
Where did Covid go in Spain?
WHO could forget how strange our lives became on 14 March 2020, thanks to the new virus with the spike protein? We were told it
Atelier Vintage in Capileira, in Spain’s Granada, explains how to shabby chic your old furniture
FURNITURE is one of the least recycled items in homes. Our beautiful Alpujarra is surrounded by National Park – so let’s reduce what’s going into
ARTISAN ALPUJARRA – the tradition of crafting, recycling, and upcycling in Spain’s Granada
IN this era of moving towards sustainability, “slow fashion” and handcrafted goods are increasingly popular. The rural Alpujarra of Granada has a tradition of using
A story of change: Spain’s move to democracy and the women’s rights that followed
While men and women are treated equally by law, many women still report sexist behaviour and ‘machista’ attitudes. Some of the most outmoded attitudes hark
Freya’s Style Tips: how women’s fashion has progressed, along with our rights
FASHION is much more than a “cute outfit”—it’s a major reflection of our times, political movements, and history. Since the birth of the fashion industry,
Is modern Spain tolerant towards women of diverse sexualities?
DESPITE being known for a machista culture that is deeply rooted in the patriarchal legacy of the Franco era, Spain is considered one of the
Feeding the masses: Spain’s food price crisis
FIRST the good news: In Spain, at least, we can still find the food we want to buy. Over in the UK, a shortage of
Olive Press takes a look at Spain’s Suicide Triangle: Alcalá la Real, in Jaen, is trying to stop the cycle
THE attractive mountain town of Alcalá la Real is topped by a Crusader castle and cascades down a steep hillside, connecting the Guadalquivir Valley with
Home from home: a maritime gem on the Mar Menor of Spain’s Murcia that’s both ancient and modern
THE resort of Los Alcázares lies in Murcia region, on the Costa Calida, in the heart of the Mar Menor region. It takes its name
Raul Orellana, mayor of Órgiva in Spain’s Granada, on exercising your vote in the municipal elections on May 28
KNOWN as the capital of the Alpujarra, Órgiva is a cultural melting pot with residents of 65 different nationalities living and working together. Raul Orellana
LOST IN THE MATRIX: With social networks and influencers affecting education, will the Spanish curriculum eventually go online?
IN the late 1980s, when I was a secondary school pupil in England, there were no smart devices. Phone calls were made from a landline
The abundant Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada – an oasis of fruit and flowers all year round
ON the verdant slopes of the Alpujarra, the snow melt water from the high Sierra Nevada supports an oasis of blossom and flowers – growing
Protect yourself against the rising wave of petty theft in rural Spain
SPANISH law-making is currently under the spotlight. The controversial ‘Solo Si es Si’ legislation, designed to improve the sentencing of sex offenders, based on clear
Freya’s Fashion Advice: Fresh looks for springtime in Spain
The changing of the seasons from winter to spring is a most exciting time of the year. In come lighter layers, dresses, and colour. Out