How Mediterranean is YOUR diet? Take this 14-point test to find out
MILLIONS claim to follow the famous Mediterranean diet – but experts say most people in Spain don’t actually eat it anymore. Celebrated worldwide as one
Your chance to WIN tickets to see Britpop giants Primal Scream and the Charlatans alongside gourmet greats
FANCY a fabulous gourmet weekend in Granada with a fabulous Britpop soundtrack? Put your name in the ring to win three pairs of tickets for
Japanese shoppers clear shelves of jamon and Spanish wine in touching display of solidarity after Trump trade threats
JAPANESE citizens are heading to shops to purchase Spanish products in an act of citizen solidarity with Spain after Trump’s trade threats. Across social media
Falstaff would approve – From tapas to tasting menus Spain’s 2026 Gastronomy Capital of Jerez de la Frontera has it all
IT has been well known for its local wines since the days of Shakespeare, and indeed well before, but now Jerez de la Frontera’s celebrated
Spain’s best kept culinary secret is hidden among history and flavour in this valley in Cordoba
THE Valle de las Pedroches, in northern Cordoba, is famed for producing some of Europe’s finest pork. Despite this, finding a truly exceptional place to
Is Spain’s caña dying? Changing beer habits could spell last orders for the iconic glass size
DESPITE having been a key part of Spanish social life for decades, Spain’s caña is seemingly dying due to changing beer habits. Many bars are
Revealed: The four Spanish coffee shops ranked among the best in the world
CONFIDENT you know your café con leche from your cortado? If so, you are in for a treat. Spain has been named as one of
Spain’s usually conservative supermarkets are branching out to target fast-growing ‘expat’ market
EXPATS in Spain are driving a rise in supermarket spending, with supermarket shelves increasingly reflecting their tastes and cultures. Foreign residents in Spain are outspending
Goodbye to Cadiz’s prize catch? The iconic bluefin tuna could be leaving Spanish waters – and you can guess why
CLIMATE change is pushing Atlantic bluefin tuna northward, threatening historic breeding grounds and putting one of Spain’s most valuable seafood industries at risk. Bluefin tuna,
There’s a new unlikely star of Spanish cuisine coming out of Galicia – and it isn’t a talented new chefÂ
ONCE confined to sushi bars and experimental kitchens, today seaweed is emerging as an unlikely star of Spanish cuisine. After a string of celebrity chefs
This Mediterranean foodie’s paradise guards the entrance to Valencia’s most authentic neighbourhoodÂ
MERCADER is a gastronomic market located in one of the most distinctive enclaves of the city of Valencia. It was conceived as a space where
The Olive Press shares with you the five very best brunch spots in Madrid – according to our travel guru
On a mission to find the best brunch spot in Madrid, Fiona Govan discovered there is now a lot more to Spanish breakfast than tortilla
UK pub chain Wetherspoons opens its first foreign bar at Costa Blanca airport
BRITISH pub chain Wetherspoons has opened its first bar outside the UK and Ireland at Alicante-Elche airport. The opening ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Monday.
Famous culinary charity returns as SIXTY of Spain’s Michelin-starred chefs lend their skills to help children with rare diseases
COOKING initiative ChefsForChildren is set to return for its eighth edition. The group brings together 60 Michelin-starred chefs from across Spain to promote healthy eating
Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them
SPAIN doesn’t do rooftops by halves. From urban pools and sky-high cocktails to cathedral views and sea-breeze sunsets, rooftop bars across the country have become
‘Bechamel and love’: the secret to the best jamon croqueta in the world
A 26-year-old chef from Madrid has scooped the coveted prize for the best croquette in Spain.
Secret ‘superfood’ boosts protein intake, combats anaemia and projects your heart – and its cheap and native to Spain
FROM supermarket shelves to fancy restaurants, metal tins to paella dishes, mussels are everywhere in Spain and now, according to experts they’re a superfood. Renowned
It’s already the home of sherry – but Jerez de la Frontera now begins its reign as Spain’s culinary capital for 2026
IT is one of Spain’s most evocative cities, known for its horses, flamenco and sherry. But now Jerez de la Frontera is to become famous
Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK
FROM protein bars and sugary cereals to ready meals and biscuits, Spain’s supermarket aisles are increasingly filling up with more and more ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
The majority of Spain’s ‘lucky’ midnight grapes come from one part of the country
TWO-thirds of grapes that’ll be eaten at midnight in Spain to welcome in 2026 will have been grown in Alicante Province. They are the Aledo
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why Spain is THE food capital of the world after raking in Michelin stars and dominating restaurant league tables – thanks to THESE legends
First published December 25, 2023 IT was exactly a year ago that I sat down with friends for one of the most otherworldly culinary experiences
Christmas food shopping basket costs on average 5% more this year in Spain
FESTIVE food costs have risen by an average of 5.1% in Spain this Christmas compared to 2024, according to the OCU consumer organisation. Seven key
Why are Madrid’s tabernas red? The secrets behind their coloured fronts
WHEN you wander through Madrid’s streets you’re likely to stumble upon old tabernas with red fronts – here’s why these traditional taverns are painted in
What is turron? All you need to know about the Spanish Christmas treat
MANY a Spaniard enjoys tucking into the festive treat of turron which can challenge the strongest teeth – and best dentures! Turrons are a nougat-like
Wetherspoon’s global takeover starts at Alicante airport in Spain – Dilip Kuner gives his verdict
WELL, it’s official. Wetherspoon, the UK’s much loved (?) haven of cheap pints and dodgy carpets, is taking over the world – and it’s starting
Foodie’s delight: How did Malaga’s leading restaurants fare at this year’s Michelin star gala?
NONE of Andalucia’s or Valencia’s leading restaurants got an extra Michelin star in this year’s annual gala for the guide. Despite persistent rumours, neither Benito