Who in the Alpujarra or the coast hasn’t heard about Camac Shop in Orgiva? Even myself used to come to spend the weekend around away from the coast in the search of fresh air and I used to do my shopping there to bring home my favourite English products.
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Meanwhile, in Orgiva…
by Editor •
And now for the news from Órgiva… there isn’t any, so you’re just going to have to make do with some photos from your fiestas.
Centenary Celebrations
by Editor •
The Ermita de Lanjarón just celebrated its 100th birthday, during the fiestas de Virgen del Pilar, of course.
Specialised Spas
by Editor •
The Spas in Lanjarón are going to extend their offers to attract more clients. Thanks to the deep-pocketed Junta de Andalucía, also known as the Santa from Sevilla, 6m euros will be granted, bringing the total investment up to 11m euros.
Museo de Agua Update
by Editor •
According to the Mayor of Lanjarón, Mariano Ruiz, the Museo del Agua will definitely – cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die, sort of thing – will be open before the year is out, although he didn’t mention which year, mind.
Small Canine War
by Anon E. Mouse •
Well now, long has there been a small war raging near Cigarrones, over the Río Guadalfeo from Órgiva.
Alpujarra Angle
by Vanessa Bosch •
Hi, all, and welcome to the November Edition of Alpujarra Angle! As you may have noticed, winter is approaching our corner of the world, although nobody would have guessed it…
Lobras vs. Phone Masts
by Editor •
The placing of a mobile-telephone mast right next to the Lobras sports centre will be earning Telefónica no Christmas cards this year – nobody in this small village likes it being there.
University Comes to La Alpujarra
by Editor •
The University of Granada has moved to the Alpujarra. Well, they haven’t actually slapped some wheels on it and trundled it along to Órgiva, but have provided university courses for people over fifty, thanks to an agreement struck between the University of Granada and the Órgiva Town Hall.
New School for Tablones & Cáñar
by Editor •
Tablones, as well as Cáñar, now has new education centres, thanks to funds from the Education Board of the Junta de Andalucía… bless them.