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Step inside Toledo’s hidden convents and chapels this weekend as historic city opens its ‘closed’ doors for free

THE city of Toledo is opening up some of its most private and rarely seen spaces this weekend, with free access to hidden convents and

15 Apr, 2026 @ 17:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Tragedy on the Costa del Sol as father dies and son, 12, is injured in horror Malaga car crash

A MAN has died and a child was rushed to the hospital after their car plunged down an embankment in Malaga. The 42-year-old victim died

15 Apr, 2026 @ 14:03

Lead·Malaga·Travel 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

Spain’s largest airline axes flights to key Latin America destination – but is a jet fuel shortage to blame?

SPAIN’S major air carrier, Iberia, has announced a temporary suspension in direct flights to Cuba because of a lack of fuel in the Caribbean country.

15 Apr, 2026 @ 12:11

Lead·Madrid·National News·Travel News

Costa del Sol mayors protest closure of C1 train between Malaga and Fuengirola while govt ‘guarantees temporary alternative’

COMMUTERS between Malaga and Fuengirola will have to navigate the ups and downs of the rail network after Adif announces the closure of the C1

14 Apr, 2026 @ 19:13

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Travel News

Radar speed traps destroyed in wave of vandalism costing €67,000 per roadside unit in Spain

Warning for drivers in Spain as week-long clamp down on speeding is underway

SPAIN’S traffic police are ramping up speed checks this week in a crackdown running across the entire country — and beyond. The DGT (Dirección General

14 Apr, 2026 @ 17:33

Lead·National News·Travel News

British national born and bred in London is stranded in Spain after dual passport rule shock

Have you been affected by the UK’s new dual passport rule? please get in touch newsdesk@theolivepress.es A BRITISH-SPANISH dual national born and raised in London

14 Apr, 2026 @ 11:30

Lead·Travel News

Tragedy on the Costa del Sol as driver is killed instantly in horror truck collision

A TRAFFIC accident on Andalucia’s A-7 causes another deadly outcome in a long line of car crashes along the dangerous motorway. A man has died

13 Apr, 2026 @ 17:39

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Travel News

Traffic on Spain’s high-speed train network collapses by a third in wake of Adamuz rail disaster

THE number of passengers using Spain’s once-renowned high-speed rail network collapsed by almost a third in the wake of the Adamuz train disaster, newly published

11 Apr, 2026 @ 17:15

Lead·Travel News

Commuter train line between Fuengirola and Malaga to shut for six months next year – here’s why

THE commuter rail line between Fuengirola and Malaga is set to close for approximately six months from the end of 2027, as major infrastructure works

10 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Spain cracks down on motorhomes with tough new local parking bans and strict vehicle inspection rules for thousands of owners

THE number of tourists choosing a holiday on wheels in Spain has surged, with the number of campervans and motorhomes on the roads more than

9 Apr, 2026 @ 15:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Light at the end of the tunnel: Direct Malaga-Madrid high-speed trains to return at end of month

THERE is finally some good news for rail passengers on the Costa del Sol, with direct high-speed trains between Malaga and Madrid expected to return

8 Apr, 2026 @ 17:30

Lead·Travel News

Top tips to avoid travel delays in Spain as air traffic controllers prepare indefinite strike action across 14 different airports

AIR traffic controllers in Spain are preparing to launch indefinite strike action from April 17, raising concerns over widespread disruption. The strike, called by the

8 Apr, 2026 @ 12:30

Canary Islands·Lead·Travel News

Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action

THE Malaga metro system has smashed its all-time Semana Santa passenger record, despite being hit by a wave of industrial action. The underground system closed Holy

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

A SECTION of the R4 Rodalies rail network in Barcelona has finally reopened more than two months after it was closed following a deadly crash.

7 Apr, 2026 @ 15:18

Lead·Travel News

Malaga airport unaffected by global wave of flight cancellations sparked by Middle East jet fuel crisis – for now

MALAGA-Costa del Sol Airport remains largely untouched by the growing wave of global flight disruptions, caused by surging jet fuel prices due to the escalating

7 Apr, 2026 @ 14:15

Lead·Malaga·Travel News

‘Pets allowed’ overtakes wifi and swimming pool for hotel searches in Spain, according to popular holiday portal

PET-FRIENDLY accommodation is in higher demand than amenities like Wi-Fi or swimming pools, according to the latest data from Booking.com. Searches for pet-friendly accommodation on

7 Apr, 2026 @ 13:30

Animals·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Costa del Sol shrugs off gloomy forecasts to post strong Semana Santa tourism figures – even without high-speed trains

THE Costa del Sol has revealed strong Semana Santa tourism figures after shrugging off gloomy predictions. Despite a lack of high speed connections, Spain’s southern

7 Apr, 2026 @ 12:45

Costa del Sol·Lead·Travel News

The EU’s pet passport comes into effect this month – all you need to know about the new rules for flying to and from Spain with your animal

NEW EU pet passport rules come into force on April 22 – this is what you need to travel with your furry friend. From later

7 Apr, 2026 @ 12:09

Animals·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Air Canada launches new direct flights to popular Spanish holiday island

AIR Canada is set to stir up winter travel with the launch of new non-stop flights between Tenerife and Canada, as direct routes from Toronto

7 Apr, 2026 @ 11:36

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Tenerife·Travel News

Ryanair’s latest stop? Sevilla, for a €290m engine repair and maintenance centre

RYANAIR has set its sights on Sevilla, selecting the popular Spanish tourist destination as the place for its new engine repair centre. The €290 million

6 Apr, 2026 @ 16:30

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Sevilla·Travel News

WATCH: Shocking moment TV cameras stationed above road in central Spain capture mass pile-up live

A LIVE news broadcast turned into a dramatic scene on Thursday afternoon when TV cameras captured the moment a crash unfolded on a major road

3 Apr, 2026 @ 15:05

Lead·Travel News

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

BAD news has arrived for Catalunya’s holidaymakers as the region doubles its tourist tax. From April 1, Catalonia’s new law doubling the tourist tax across

2 Apr, 2026 @ 12:02

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Travel News

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

FIVE more V16 emergency warning beacons have been removed from Spain’s official approval list following a new update from the DGT traffic body. Nine devices

2 Apr, 2026 @ 09:36

Lead·National News·Travel News

Ryanair reveals its new Spain routes but blasts the country's airport taxes for 'limiting' growth

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

HOLIDAYMAKERS planning a trip to Spain this week can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes that threatened to cripple services and trigger frustrating delays

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:05

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

This Spanish mountain range is ‘the most beautiful place in the world’, according to leading British magazine

THE Picos de Europa has been ranked the most beautiful place in the world by the leading British magazine Time Out. The mountain range in

31 Mar, 2026 @ 14:03

Lead·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

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Step inside Toledo’s hidden convents and chapels this weekend as historic city opens its ‘closed’ doors for free

Tragedy on the Costa del Sol as father dies and son, 12, is injured in horror Malaga car crash

Spain’s largest airline axes flights to key Latin America destination – but is a jet fuel shortage to blame?

Costa del Sol mayors protest closure of C1 train between Malaga and Fuengirola while govt ‘guarantees temporary alternative’

Warning for drivers in Spain as week-long clamp down on speeding is underway

British national born and bred in London is stranded in Spain after dual passport rule shock

Tragedy on the Costa del Sol as driver is killed instantly in horror truck collision

Traffic on Spain’s high-speed train network collapses by a third in wake of Adamuz rail disaster

Commuter train line between Fuengirola and Malaga to shut for six months next year – here’s why

Spain cracks down on motorhomes with tough new local parking bans and strict vehicle inspection rules for thousands of owners

Light at the end of the tunnel: Direct Malaga-Madrid high-speed trains to return at end of month

Top tips to avoid travel delays in Spain as air traffic controllers prepare indefinite strike action across 14 different airports

Malaga metro breaks Semana Santa passenger record despite widespread strike action

Part of Barcelona’s Rodalies commuter train network finally reopens two months on from fatal rail accident

Malaga airport unaffected by global wave of flight cancellations sparked by Middle East jet fuel crisis – for now

‘Pets allowed’ overtakes wifi and swimming pool for hotel searches in Spain, according to popular holiday portal

Costa del Sol shrugs off gloomy forecasts to post strong Semana Santa tourism figures – even without high-speed trains

The EU’s pet passport comes into effect this month – all you need to know about the new rules for flying to and from Spain with your animal

Air Canada launches new direct flights to popular Spanish holiday island

Ryanair’s latest stop? Sevilla, for a €290m engine repair and maintenance centre

WATCH: Shocking moment TV cameras stationed above road in central Spain capture mass pile-up live

Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

This Spanish mountain range is ‘the most beautiful place in the world’, according to leading British magazine

The EES deadline has caused chaos across Europe for beleaguered travellers – but how have Spain’s airports fared?

Fuengirola’s BIOPARC is helping to keep this endangered tiger species alive

Illegal Botox clinics with links to the UK performed unlicensed operations across the Costa Blanca and Valencia

Barcelona fights back against petty street crime: Six foreign criminals responsible for dozens of thefts and muggings are finally deported

Step inside Toledo’s hidden convents and chapels this weekend as historic city opens its ‘closed’ doors for free