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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 –...
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...
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....
Embracing the Sacred Darkness at the House of Light: Death Doula retreat takes place in Órgiva, in Spain’s Granada
THE importance of time, care, and community when people die, or are bereaved, can’t be overstated. And, yet, for many people, these are times...
The unspoilt little sister to the Sierra Nevada – the Sierra de Contraviesa in Spain’s Granada
FAMED for its panoramic views, vineyards producing local ‘vino’, and pink almond blossoms in early spring, the Sierra de la Contraviesa is an unspoilt...
NEW AGE FITNESS: the market town of Órgiva in Spain’s Granada offers various workout options for your mind, body,...
AFTER the indulgences of the festive season, you might be seeking healthy discipline to become fitter and happier in your daily life. If you’re...
Freya’s fashion advice: bag a bargain in the January sales in Spain
SOMETHING to keep up your spirits during the disappointing post-Christmas calendar are the January sales! A chance to get your mitts on as many...
Freya’s fashion advice: make the most of Christmas dressing in Spain
IF you find yourself asking “what’s the right thing to wear on Christmas Day”, I can break it to you… there's no correct answer.
With...
A Christmas tale of La Alpujarra in Spain’s Andalucia
IF you fantasise about picture-perfect Christmas card scenes, with snow-laded pine trees, mountain vistas, and real wood-burning chimneys, the Alpujarra fits the bill. With...
Freya’s Fashion Advice: Foxy faux fur is a huge hit in Spain this winter
Nothing says winter glam like fur (keep it faux… we’re animal lovers)! Sadly, many women hesitate to buy fur, as they’re unsure how to...
Time of Chestnuts: the ‘Castañada’ fiesta celebrates the dead in La Alpujarra region of Spain’s Granada
WITH the clocks turned back and the nights drawing in, La Alpujarra has its own autumn traditions. From roasting chestnuts to picking fennel and...
Freya’s Fashion Tips: The Big Print
WITH so many exciting trends emerging this season, from grunge to glam, I’m particularly excited about the return of one of my personal faves...
EXCLUSIVE: Rape victim and locals clamour for new look at any crimes that may have involved German Maddie suspect...
POLICE in Spain are being urged to re-open any unsolved rape or child abuse cases that could involve a foreigner over the past two...
Travel Spain: These are the villages you should visit in the Alpujarra south of Granada
LYING on the south face of the Sierra Nevada, and spanning the provinces of Granada and Almeria, Las Alpujarras or La Alpujarra, is a...
From Migas to Michaelmas – Orgiva’s annual feria in the heart of La Alpujarra
ONE of the biggest autumn celebrations in La Alpujarra region of Granada, the Orgiva feria takes place annually around the day of Saint Michael...
Camping Órgiva is the perfect base for your visit to La Alpujarra in Spain’s Granada
NESTLED in the heart of La Alpujarra, with easy access to amenities and beautiful scenery, Camping Órgiva is the ideal destination for those wanting to...
Photographer in Spain’s Órgiva, Franc Enskat, is launching his new portrait project
TIRELESSLY capturing the most eccentric characters in and around Órgivan is a favourite task for Franc Enskat, a German/French photographer who moved to the...
Following the footsteps of Lorca: Meet three women authors inspired by Spain’s Alpujarras
Three amazing women authors of La Alpujarra talk to Jo Chipchase about their lives and latest works
Freya’s style tips: How to dress to impress during Spain’s fiesta season
WITH the holiday month of August upon us, Spain’s party season is in full swing. From pool parties to dub parties to town fiestas,...
Orgiva: What makes this Spanish town in La Alpujarra ‘the world’s best place to live’?
RAUL Orellana, an ex-primary school teacher and PP politician, became mayor of Orgiva in 2019, taking the helm of ‘the world’s best’ town, set...
From Moors to modern hub: A look at the illustrious history of La Alpujarra in southern Spain
THE Alpujarra was originally inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, the latter who introduced the system of acequias to channel water from snow melt into...
IS IT HIM?: Family fear mystery skull and skeleton found in Granada, southern Spain, could be missing Brit
EXCLUSIVE By Elena Gocmen Rueda and Jo Chipchase
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