Jamón Serrano is probably one of the most famous products of La Alpujarra, even more so since the Rey de los Jamones, disappeared, owing thousands of euros, but that’s a different story.
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Expo Alpujarra
by Editor •
The XII Edición of the Expo Alpujarra hit it off with 42 stands scattered around the 1,500 sq/m of exhibition space.
Tragic Car Accident
by Editor •
On a more tragic note, a mother and her young daughter perished when the woman was taking the child to school. Their car plunged down a steep hillside just outside Pampaneira, plummeting some 400 metres to the bottom.
Partying in December
by Editor •
The early-December bank holiday went reasonably well, according to hotel occupation figures, which recorded 90% occupation rate.
El Puente de la Constitución (6th – 8th December) is always the first indication of winter tourism, so these positive figures were received with relief, even though not all hoteliers probably had to beat back tourists with a stick, undoubtedly.
Mayoress Slams Mancomunidad
by Editor •
Mayoress of Órgiva blames Carlos Rojas, in his capacity as Chairman of the Mancomunidad (local area council) for Olías and Fregenite’s lack of water, or better said, their not being connected to the mains water reservoir, located in the Contraviesa.
ITV for La Alpujarra
by Editor •
It might seem strange to be talking about 2011 as we begin 2010, but there is a bit of welcome news concerning a planned ITV station for Alpujarra for that year.
Fountain Folly
by Vanessa Bosch •
Órgiva lawyer, Miguel Ruiz Almodóvar, known locally for his lawyer’s office-cum-art gallery in the town’s main street, is engaged in a personal crusade against the Town Hall over the demolition and replacement of two fountains.
Eco-Órgiva
by Editor •
Órgiva hits the limelight thanks to the Junta de Andalucía choosing the capital of the Alpujarra as the subject of a national pilot project on sustainable urban development.
(VB) Xmas at Camac
by David Darby •
In case you haven’t been into Camac lately, this is just to let you all know that Sharon has received a huge delivery of Christmas goods, ready to make your festive season one to remember.
(VB) Muebles in Órgiva
by David Darby •
Are you thinking about a really stylish Christmas gift for someone? Well don’t think you have to travel miles to find a stylish store with all the elegant detail you’re looking for.