Spain has a new ‘arty city break’ of choice that Brits are flocking to, according to The Times
SANTANDER is emerging as Spain’s new destination of choice for art aficionado Brits, according to The Times.
British actress Naomi Watts attacks ageism in Hollywood as she picks up prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival
WATTS was in San Sebastian to present her latest flick, The Housewife, which is also the directorial debut from Canadian filmmaker Ben Shirnian.
Archeological investigation begins into 19th-century Italian shipwreck located off the coast of Marbella’s Cabopino beach
THE 39-metre vessel sits at an average depth of just six metres, with its structure and its cargo are preserved, thought to have sunk in
Oasis are coming to Spain: British rock superstars to make first visit since 2009 with two gigs in Barcelona
BRITISH rock superstars Oasis will return to Spain for the first time in 18 years after confirming the second leg of their smash hit reunion
Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free
THE iconic basilica, designed by master architect Antoni Gaudi, will offer 20,000 free tickets to celebrate Barcelona's La Merce festival.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery
MICHAEL Coy delves into the major events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the birth of singing star Julio Iglesias.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘More dangerous than fascism’ – why national populism is putting Europe’s future at risk, according to acclaimed Spanish author Javier Cercas
THE acclaimed Spanish author sat down with The Olive Press to discuss everything from his latest book to his vision for the future of Europe.
Classic Shakespeare comedy showing at London’s Globe theatre gets a Spanish twist
Flamenco, bullfighting and Spanish imagery transform Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost into a colourful new production at the Globe theatre.
Could Oasis finally return to Spain? Rumours swirl of long-awaited gigs as teaser hints at Barcelona shows next year
RUMOURS are swirling that Oasis could return to Spain for the first time in 18 years after the band shared a teaser video hinting at
Hollywood royalty descends on Spain: Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz lead A-list line-up at this month’s San Sebastian Film Festival
A HOST of Hollywood A-listers will descend on northern Spain this month for the annual San Sebastian Film Festival, including Brad Pitt and Rami Malek.
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: The Spantax air disaster, Queen Letizia is born and the siege of Gibraltar fails
MICHAEL Coy delves into the key events that took place in Spanish history this week, including a tragic air disaster and a failed attempt to
Outrage in Granada after teenager causes €12,000 of damage to Alhambra during parkour stunt gone wrong
POLICE in Granada have launched an investigation after a teenager destroyed an archaeological pillar at the Alhambra, causing €12,000 of damage.
British actress Naomi Watts to receive prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival
LEADING British actress Naomi Watts will following in the footsteps of Hollywood legends when she receives the Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
Damage detected at iconic Alhambra palace after Granada rocked by earthquake swarm
THE world-renowned Alhambra palace has suffered minor damage following a string of earthquakes in Granada, it has emerged. Local authorities have cordoned off areas of
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: The founding of Los Angeles, the birth of a TV chef and the return of Evita’s body
MICHAEL Coy traces this week in Spanish history, including the birth of a famous TV chef, the founding of LA and the death of Franco's
A ‘good death’: The scarred bullfighter who became a Spanish national hero – and paid the ultimate price
MICHAEL Coy recounts the story of Manolete, the dirt-poor bullfighter who shot to stardom in the ring - but soon paid the ultimate price.
IN PICS: Small Spanish town welcomed 22,000 people to annual ‘La Tomatina’ tomato fight
Over 150,000 tonnes of overripe tomatoes - thirty thousand more than last year - were brought in by seven lorries from Badajoz province.
Take a trip to Sevilla and appreciate the wonder of Pontius Pilate’s house
ONE of Sevilla’s most beautiful monuments, Pontius Pilate’s House is a place of grace and elegance. Graceful columns, beauty everywhere you look, scented bougainvillea cascading
Famous birthdays: Luis Rubiales – the disgraced Spanish football chief brought down by an unwanted World Cup ‘kiss’
DISGRACED former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales turns 50 today, almost three years after he was forced to resign over 'kissgate'
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: The birth of Lope de Vega, a 70s film star and a Liverpool football legend
IN the latest edition of 'This Week in Spanish History', Michael Coy covers film stars, footballers, cartoonists and vicious criminals.
Famous birthdays: Jose Tomas – the fearless bullfighter who had fans buying tickets with ‘relish and dread’
LEGENDARY Spanish bullfighter Jose Tomas celebrates his 51st birthday today. Here's a look at his astonishing career and remarkable life so far.
Tracing the legacy of Federico Garcia Lorca in Granada, 90 years after Spain’s most famous poet was murdered by Franco’s fascists
On the 90th anniversary of his murder, the Olive Press traces the history of Federico Garcia Lorca, Spain's most famous-ever poet
9 facts about Federico Garcia Lorca on the 90th anniversary of his death by firing squad in the Spanish Civil War
THE playwright and poet Federico Garcia Lorca was arrested and killed on the orders of right-wing military authorities led by General Francisco Franco in the early weeks
THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: El Cid triumphs, Lorca is murdered and Rafael Nadal wins gold in Beijing
WELCOME to the latest edition of This Week in Spanish History, written by Michael Coy. 14 AUGUST, 1084 – El Cid wins major battle In
The heroic last stand of ‘La Portuguesa’ – the female soldier who fought Franco’s fascists, now found buried in a mass grave in Malaga
HISTORIANS believe they have discovered the remains of celebrated female fighter hidden among six men in a Spanish Civil War mass grave in Malaga. The
How the locals survive the blistering summer heat in Spain’s hottest townsÂ
AS assignments go, this one seemed a little sadistic. But when the editors of The Olive Press tell you to pack your bags and head