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Why is some Spanish ham five times more expensive than the rest? The ultimate guide to jamon – and why it’s all in the acorns

IT’S no wonder many foreigners are bewildered by Spanish ham. A plate can cost five times as much in Pedro’s bar than Antonio’s restaurant in

2 Aug, 2026 @ 14:15

Food & Drink·Lead

Check out these seven light Spanish red wines that taste even better served chilled this summer

RED WINE may not be the first drink that comes to mind during a scorching Spanish summer, but the right bottle can be every bit

1 Aug, 2026 @ 09:00

Food & Drink·Lead

The future of Spain’s ‘green gold’ – can sustainable avocado farming survive in one of the country’s driest regions?

AVOCADOS have become a staple on menus everywhere. From brunch spots to trendy cafés serving avocado smoothies, this so-called ‘superfood’ is now in huge demand

25 Jul, 2026 @ 13:45

Andalucia·Environment·Food & Drink·Lead

From Elton John to Marbella’s A-list: La Petite Maison brings Riviera glamour to the Costa del Sol

THE last time I ate at La Petite Maison it was on the Cote d’Azur, while working on a feature on Princess Stephanie of Monaco

5 Jul, 2026 @ 08:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

Carving a bluefin tuna at Koi restaurant in Marbella

Almadraba in Marbella: Lucky diners watch and then gorge on a giant 113-kilo bluefin tuna carved up at Koi restaurant

THE ancient almadraba fishing system has been netting giant bluefin tuna crossing the Straits of Gibraltar for over 3,000 years. This month, as the world’s

4 Jul, 2026 @ 09:00

Costa del Sol·Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

Why Marbella is Spain’s true fine dining capital: The ultimate guide to its best restaurants

WHILE Andalucia has finally caught up with the rest of Spain for fine dining, there is really only one place that does it properly: Marbella.

2 Jul, 2026 @ 15:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

REVIEW: This Greek restaurant in Marbella’s glitzy Puerto Banus has been throwing the Costa del Sol’s biggest party for over 40 years

IT was already a classic. One of Marbella’s stalwarts. Right by the waterfront in Puerto Banus, the Red Pepper has been holding a torch for

29 Jun, 2026 @ 17:32

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

Inside the world’s oldest restaurant: The Madrid eatery loved by Ernest Hemingway where the suckling pig steals the show

SPAIN’S Restaurant Botin is officially the oldest restaurant in the world, according to Guinness World Records. The eatery is located in Madrid, close to the

28 Jun, 2026 @ 19:10

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid

Cool, colourful and 100% local: Malaga’s must-try summer dishes to keep you cool

AS the sun blazes and thermometers climb into the 40s, locals ditch the hot stews and roasts in favour of something lighter, colder – and

27 Jun, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

What are the rules in Spain for having barbecues on a terrace or balcony in shared buildings?

SUMMER is here meaning friends and family gatherings galore. And of course you’ve got to feed your people. But what are the rules for cooking

27 Jun, 2026 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Lead

Secret Spain: This spectacular 5,000-year-old wine trail inland from the Costa Blanca is a hidden treasure

ON the edge of the Altiplano, between Murcia and Albacete in southern Spain, lies a landscape forged by sun, limestone and a millennia-old tradition. For

25 Jun, 2026 @ 17:29

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s least visited region has a lot going for it – from low property prices to amazing wines

AS Spain celebrated a record 96.8 million foreign tourists last year, one corner of the country remained largely untouched by the boom. Tucked between the

23 Jun, 2026 @ 11:43

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property

Alcohol consumption collapses by 60% among young people in Spain – with fewer than one in five drinking every week

YOUNG people in Spain are drinking significantly less alcohol than previous generations, with consumption down by 60% and just one in three drinking each week.

8 Jun, 2026 @ 13:45

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Eat like a king for less than a night in a British pub: Five Michelin starred restaurants in Spain that do not break the bank

THINK Michelin stars mean bankers, billionaires and blow-outs? Think again. Spain is quietly serving up Michelin magic for less than the cost of a UK

6 Jun, 2026 @ 15:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The world’s most expensive fish is being carved up into the perfect freshest sushi in Marbella this week – here’s how to see it with your own eyes

IT is one of the most unusual foodie experiences around. A so-called ‘ronqueo’ of tuna is to take place at the leading Marbella restaurant KOI

1 Jun, 2026 @ 16:50

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

World famous chef Gordon Ramsay hails Spanish wine as hidden gem: ‘I spend a lot of time in the United States and some of the most sought-after wines are from Spain’

LEADING celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has hailed Spanish wine as one of the world’s best kept secrets – before revealing his favourite region on the

31 May, 2026 @ 11:03

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Where to find the best delicious Espeto de Sardinas on Spain’s Costa del Sol as the summer heat rolls in

IN Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the boy-hero Pip contemplates the gravestones of his dead brothers. Because of their shape, he assumes that they were buried

24 May, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand

A SPANISH brewing giant has picked up an iconic British ale brand from pub and brewery group Greene King. The Barcelona-based company Damm, chaired by

20 May, 2026 @ 16:00

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Food & Drink·International Affairs·Lead

Brit favourite Greggs to open first overseas shop at airport in Spain – with famous sausage rolls on the menu

BRITISH holidaymakers longing for home comforts while abroad are in for a treat after popular food chain Greggs announced Spain as the destination for its

12 May, 2026 @ 10:43

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Tenerife

All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Sevilla to charge a ‘vomit fee’ to customers who eat until they ‘burst’

AN all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Sevilla has announced that it will now be charging a ‘vomit fee’ to its diners who eat until they ‘burst’.

4 May, 2026 @ 16:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Sevilla

Catalunya vs the Basque Country: Which illustrious region wins Spain’s culinary crown?

THEY are known for their hard work, stubbornness and cultural identity. But for tourists, the Catalans are known for their mighty fine food. It is

3 May, 2026 @ 16:00

Basque Country·Catalunya·Food & Drink·Lead

REVIEW: Malaga restaurant serves Spain’s ‘second-best’ pizza – but can it pass the taste test of our Italian reporter?

I CRANE my neck as Marco kneads the dough into a perfect circle. He steps back, inspects his work, then smooths out a small imperfection

2 May, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under strict new trade union rules

STRICT new union rules will enforce Spanish bars and restaurants to close their terraces during heatwaves to protect staff. This modification to the existing regulatory

27 Apr, 2026 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Lead

Feeling peckish? Here’s our guide on the best places to eat in thriving Estepona

The melting pot begins to simmer as Estepona’s international food scene takes shape, writes Jon Clarke. THEY all grew up together on the small Greek

25 Apr, 2026 @ 16:15

Estepona·Food & Drink·Lead

Pimping Success: How Malaga’s most iconic bodega conquered Marbella’s Golden Mile

AUTHENTICITY doesn’t come easily – especially within the manicured confines of a five-star hotel. Taking the rustic soul of Malaga’s most famous institution, El Pimpi,

25 Apr, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Marbella·Olive Press Travel

The Olive Press saves you from FOMO! Here are the top 10 festivals you can’t miss in Spain this summer

AFTER months of rain and even the wettest year in a decade, Spain is more than ready to swap umbrellas for sunglasses and get the

25 Apr, 2026 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

Food & Drink

Why is some Spanish ham five times more expensive than the rest? The ultimate guide to jamon – and why it’s all in the acorns

Check out these seven light Spanish red wines that taste even better served chilled this summer

The future of Spain’s ‘green gold’ – can sustainable avocado farming survive in one of the country’s driest regions?

From Elton John to Marbella’s A-list: La Petite Maison brings Riviera glamour to the Costa del Sol

Almadraba in Marbella: Lucky diners watch and then gorge on a giant 113-kilo bluefin tuna carved up at Koi restaurant

Why Marbella is Spain’s true fine dining capital: The ultimate guide to its best restaurants

REVIEW: This Greek restaurant in Marbella’s glitzy Puerto Banus has been throwing the Costa del Sol’s biggest party for over 40 years

Inside the world’s oldest restaurant: The Madrid eatery loved by Ernest Hemingway where the suckling pig steals the show

Cool, colourful and 100% local: Malaga’s must-try summer dishes to keep you cool

What are the rules in Spain for having barbecues on a terrace or balcony in shared buildings?

Secret Spain: This spectacular 5,000-year-old wine trail inland from the Costa Blanca is a hidden treasure

Spain’s least visited region has a lot going for it – from low property prices to amazing wines

Alcohol consumption collapses by 60% among young people in Spain – with fewer than one in five drinking every week

Eat like a king for less than a night in a British pub: Five Michelin starred restaurants in Spain that do not break the bank

The world’s most expensive fish is being carved up into the perfect freshest sushi in Marbella this week – here’s how to see it with your own eyes

World famous chef Gordon Ramsay hails Spanish wine as hidden gem: ‘I spend a lot of time in the United States and some of the most sought-after wines are from Spain’

Where to find the best delicious Espeto de Sardinas on Spain’s Costa del Sol as the summer heat rolls in

Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand

Brit favourite Greggs to open first overseas shop at airport in Spain – with famous sausage rolls on the menu

All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Sevilla to charge a ‘vomit fee’ to customers who eat until they ‘burst’

Catalunya vs the Basque Country: Which illustrious region wins Spain’s culinary crown?

REVIEW: Malaga restaurant serves Spain’s ‘second-best’ pizza – but can it pass the taste test of our Italian reporter?

Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under strict new trade union rules

Feeling peckish? Here’s our guide on the best places to eat in thriving Estepona

Pimping Success: How Malaga’s most iconic bodega conquered Marbella’s Golden Mile

The Olive Press saves you from FOMO! Here are the top 10 festivals you can’t miss in Spain this summer

Fuengirola train passenger awarded €20,700 nearly 10 years after suitcase smashed into her on escalator

Andalucia is pushing nine million inhabitants after surge in foreign arrivals

American man found dead in Malaga holiday rental pool died by drowning, autopsy confirms

Julio Iglesias puts €4m Galicia mansion up for sale just one year after buying it

NASA and BBC take over abandoned Spanish villages to broadcast historic solar eclipse

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