Pampaneira, up in the Alpujarra, held its XXX Feria de Artesanía, Turismo y Agricultura Ecológica during the All-Saints Bank Holiday.
Tag Archive for alpujarra
Small Alpujarra Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
It’s not only the weather that gives the sensation of the summer lingering, because this lack of rain is also prolonging the fire season.
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.
The White Cactus Plague
by Martin Myall •
Although this article mainly concerns Lanjarón, evidence of this prickly-pear disease is all over Andalucia: shrivelled cacti pads, covered in a white substance.
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!
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.
Mule Starved to Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
A man from Órgiva has been charged with letting a mule die from thirst and hunger as a result of having left it locked up for two months in an abandoned cortijo