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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

WATCH: How to sample some of the delicious snacks at Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril – but watch out for the sky-high prices

A VIDEO showing a local sampling a wide range of Feria food in Sevilla has shone a light on the eyebrow-raising cost of eating at

22 Apr, 2026 @ 18:15

Andalucia·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Win your way into Spain’s tastiest festival this Spring! The Olive Press hands out ticket giveaway for Granada’s Degusta Fest

FANCY a gourmet weekend in Granada with a Britpop soundtrack? The Olive Press is giving away three pairs of tickets to Degusta Fest, taking place

22 Apr, 2026 @ 16:15

EXCLUSIVE·Food & Drink·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The real cookery school: Over 150 children team up with three dozen Michelin-star chefs for heart-warming Costa del Sol event

OVER 150 children spend the day cooking with renowned chefs during the eight edition of ChefsForChildren in Benahavis, Marbella. A total of 36 elite chefs

20 Apr, 2026 @ 21:07

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

Sabine Marbella: The Ibiza-style restaurant everyone will be booking this summer

IT is one of the most beautiful restaurants to open this year. In the heart of the sand dunes on Marbella’s best beach, Sabine is

20 Apr, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Costa del Sol jewel Estepona welcomes massive food festival this weekend

TAKE your taste buds on a mouthwatering journey through a Costa del Sol tapas route. This weekend marks the 15th annual food and culture weekend

16 Apr, 2026 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Tapas and liquid gold: Andalucia’s hidden gem of Jaen

TAKE a trip to this small Andalucian capital with free bar snacks and four Michelin-starred restaurants surrounded by a sea of olives. Welcome to Jaen,

15 Apr, 2026 @ 14:03

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title

MADE with bitter Sevilla oranges, it’s famous as the favourite preserve of iconic children’s literature character Paddington Bear. But jars of marmalade will soon look

12 Apr, 2026 @ 17:42

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Sevilla

OLIVE PRESS OFFER: Bag a pair of poolside sunbeds free at totally refurbished Costa del Sol beach club

THE Olive Press is offering a great Spring trial offer for one of the Costa del Sol’s hottest beach clubs. Our readers can get two

2 Apr, 2026 @ 12:15

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

What is ‘la torrija’? The delicious sweet treat that’s traditionally eaten during Semana Santa in Spain

SEMANA Santa has taken over Spain this week and you may be seeing ‘torrijas’ everywhere, but what are these sweet treats? This Spanish take on

29 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Cooking dinner at home once a week could help stave off dementia risk, new study reveals

THE STUDY tracked nearly 11,000 people aged 65 and over in Japan over several years to assess the impact of cooking habits on cognitive health.

28 Mar, 2026 @ 15:00

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Feeling peckish? Here’s six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain

EASTER is a really big deal Spain with huge crowds of spectators lining the streets to watch the Semana Santa processions and all that religious

28 Mar, 2026 @ 13:00

Food & Drink·Lead

Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat

MALAGA’s food scene has had an exciting boost after the city’s favourite Michelin-starred chef stepped in to transform an 18th century hotel restaurant. Dani Carnero,

27 Mar, 2026 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Food & Drink

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

WATCH: How to sample some of the delicious snacks at Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril – but watch out for the sky-high prices

Win your way into Spain’s tastiest festival this Spring! The Olive Press hands out ticket giveaway for Granada’s Degusta Fest

The real cookery school: Over 150 children team up with three dozen Michelin-star chefs for heart-warming Costa del Sol event

Sabine Marbella: The Ibiza-style restaurant everyone will be booking this summer

Costa del Sol jewel Estepona welcomes massive food festival this weekend

Paddington Bear’s favourite Sevilla orange marmalade forced into name change after Brussels reclaims the title

OLIVE PRESS OFFER: Bag a pair of poolside sunbeds free at totally refurbished Costa del Sol beach club

What is ‘la torrija’? The delicious sweet treat that’s traditionally eaten during Semana Santa in Spain

Cooking dinner at home once a week could help stave off dementia risk, new study reveals

Feeling peckish? Here’s six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain

Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat

Barcelona goes into lockdown with 70,000 expected to hit the streets to welcome Pope Leo as he inaugurates Sagrada Familia’s tallest tower

Chants of ‘viva el Papa’ to Pope’s speech in Spanish Parliament – in which he called for migrants’ dignity and warned against European rearmament

Five of Spain’s most spectacular tourist train journeys — from Andalucia to the Pyrenees

Spain and Gibraltar in fresh row after raw sewage discharge closes Spanish beach for over a week – with ‘burst pipe’ in La Linea to blame

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez slammed for partying at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival during first day of historic Pope Leo visit

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