Pampaneira, up in the Alpujarra, held its XXX Feria de Artesanía, Turismo y Agricultura Ecológica during the All-Saints Bank Holiday.
Alpujarra
News from La Alpujarra
Small Alpujarra Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
Tablate Bridge Decision
by Martin Myall •
Hiking Season Begins
by Louise Powell •
A great start to Almuñécar’s new hiking season; great weather, great route; i.e., between Trevélez and Juviles.
Lanjarón Fire Victim Dies
by Vivienne Hughes •
Just over two months have passed since the tragic fire in Lanjarón left the villagers shock-stricken in the middle of the fiestas. Last night another fire victim died.
Soportujar, Witches & What’s On
by Louise Powell •
The Alpujarra village of Soportújar is holding its annual Feria del Embrujo as it has done in August for the last eight years.
Alpujarra Blues & Jazz Fest
by Louise Powell •
You’re still in time to catch the summer Jazz/Blues festival up in Busquístar in the Alpujarra this coming weekend!
Rock at the Top
by Louise Powell •
It’s high summer; you’re a mere appendage to the aircon in your car or home… how would you like to be somewhere where you need a coat, if only for a couple of nights?
Lanjarón Tragedy
by Martin Myall •
One man burned to death and two hospitalized with severe burns after a man appears to have intentionally set himself and two pub customers on fire.
Orgiva Mayor in Court
by Martin Myall •
The Mayor of Órgiva, María Ángeles Blanco, says that she believes in the Justice System and that soon she will be cleared of any misdoings accusations.


