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The Almadraba starts TODAY in Spain: How fishermen in Cadiz use a 3,000-year old technique to catch the world’s biggest tuna

TODAY is a very special day in Cadiz as fishermen celebrated the start of an ancient tradition – which happens to be the source of their livelihood. These are not your average

18 Apr, 2024 @ 16:18

Cadiz·Food & Drink·Lead

Why you should switch meat for the sardines and ‘boquerones’ loved in Spain – according to a new study

SWAPPING red meat for fish such as sardines or boquerones(anchovies) could save up to 750,000 lives a year worldwide by 2050 and significantly reduce the prevalence of disability as a result of

11 Apr, 2024 @ 16:30

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

What is ‘rebujito’? The traditional drink from Spain’s Andalucia once branded the best summer tipple EVER by the ‘New York Times’

EASTER may have been something of a washout for residents of Andalucía, with rain spoiling many of the religious parades that are among the highlights of the year in the region. But

7 Apr, 2024 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

‘We visited this vegan friendly restaurant in Estepona’s old town – this is our verdict’

OUR mission to find the Costa del Sol’s best vegan offerings continues, this time with MaduBar in Estepona’s old town. Estepona’s old town is full of enchanting corners. Unfortunately for me however,

7 Apr, 2024 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Major hotel chain in Spain launches project to reuse its kitchens’ left over food

Mallorcan hotel chain RIU is leading a sustainable hotel project encouraging kitchens to reuse leftover food. The Playa de Palma venue, hotel San Francisco now has its own ‘laboratory’ to turn leftover

7 Apr, 2024 @ 09:00

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Other News

EXPANDING HORIZONS : Do you know your Spanish onions?

WE are in full calçot season. These giant spring onions are cultivated in Valls, near Tarragona and are enjoyed from Figuerès to Fuengirola. At this time of year, people drive for miles

30 Mar, 2024 @ 10:46

Andalucia·Columnists·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

These are the best roadside restaurants in Malaga province – according to a respected food publication in Spain

A RESPECTED food publication has named these four Malaga restaurants amongst the best in Spain. Malaga province is well known for its rich gastronomy but when most people think of dining out

29 Mar, 2024 @ 11:32

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Other News

It IS legal for restaurants to charge a ‘premium’ for tables in the sun or shade, a government in Spain rules – but there’s a catch

A SPANISH government has ruled it IS legal for restaurants to charge a ‘premium’ for tables in the sun or shade, but there’s one important rule that must be followed. The Junta

28 Mar, 2024 @ 16:31

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

Chocolate crisis: Cost of raw cocoa is soaring and threatening artisans in Spain and the world – this is why

CHOCOLATE manufacturers in Spain are having to hike prices to customers due to the escalating cost of cocoa. Cocoa now fetches over 10,000 US dollars per ton, compared to around 2,900 US

27 Mar, 2024 @ 16:45

Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Startup company grows top quality indoor hops to keep beer supplies flowing despite climate change problems in Spain

A SPANISH startup company is producing indoor hop plants under multicolour LED lights to ensure that weather changes don’t halt beer production. Ekonoke says the hydroponically grown hops will shield beer from

26 Mar, 2024 @ 12:15

Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Other News

Jasmine Harman visits vegan restaurants on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A PLACE in the Sun star Jasmine Harman has been sharing her favourite spots on the Costa del Sol to eat vegan. The TV presenter went vegan in 2013 after giving birth

26 Mar, 2024 @ 11:30

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I tried Malaga’s only vegan doughnut shop and was blown away by the quality’

MALAGA is slowly growing their vegan offering and this doughnut shop shows how good eating plant based can be. When you think of Andalucia, you think of jamon, olive oil and plenty

24 Mar, 2024 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Chef wars: As Andalucia and Valencia battle it out to be the gastronomic capital of Spain… here are some of their best restaurants

SPAIN once again beat its own record with more than 84 million international visitors in 2023, spending a whopping €108 billion. But these days it’s Michelin stars and Repsol Soles, not beaches,

24 Mar, 2024 @ 06:55

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

Going Greek: The hottest new joint in Marbella this Spring is GAIA, arriving at the Puente Romano

REFLECTING the warmth and colour of the Cyclades islands, it will be the first Greek-Mediterranean restaurant of its kind in Spain. GAIA Marbella promises to be ‘a journey of discovery’ for anyone

23 Mar, 2024 @ 15:36

Food & Drink·Other News·Restaurants

Special offer: Claim two-for-one cocktails at Marbella’s stunning Nomad Lounge TONIGHT as the venue re-opens with live performances from Ian Van Dahl, Jamie Lee Harrison and many more

NOMAD Marbella is reopening its Lounge tonight with a party filled with fantastic live performances. The venue in Nueva Andalucia will feature thrilling performances by Ian Van Dahl, Samira Mighty, Pink Panda

22 Mar, 2024 @ 15:39

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Tapas, pintxos and his grandma’s homemade lentil stew: Spanish golf star Jon Rahm reveals his delicious selections for the traditional Masters Champions Dinner in a nod to his Basque upbringing

SPANISH golf star Jon Rahm has revealed the menu for his Champions Dinner ahead of the 2024 Masters golf tournament. After winning last year’s major championship with a score of 12 under-par,

22 Mar, 2024 @ 13:41

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News·Sport

GIVEAWAY: Enjoy 25% off at Bono Beach in Marbella with this special Olive Press code

BONO Beach has officially opened and is starting its summer season with a fantastic offer. From today and until Thursday, March 28, guests can receive a whopping 25% off their lunch bill.

22 Mar, 2024 @ 09:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

GIVEAWAY: Win a VIP day at Max Beach Mijas featuring luxury pool beds and a bottle of Moet – here’s how to enter

MAX Beach has launched a special competition to celebrate the start of its summer season. The popular beach club, bar and restaurant is offering a bottle of Moet champagne and a full

15 Mar, 2024 @ 17:38

Food & Drink·Other News

Love eating olives in Spain? This is how the little green appetiser can be great for your health

OLIVES, scientifically known as Olea europaea, are virtually synonymous with Spain. On the sun-soaked terraces of the country’s ancient cities, the fat green fruit is often the precursor to a night of

12 Mar, 2024 @ 13:01

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Other News·spain

REVIEW: Getting Max value – the perfect place to eat on the Costa del Sol

THE sheer amount of restaurants along Mijas Costa makes it appear that hungry diners are spoilt for choice. To a certain extent, this is very true. But when it comes to establishments

9 Mar, 2024 @ 11:25

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Restaurants·Sponsored

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the new vegan butchers in southern Spain – these were my favourite dishes’

ANDALUCIA’s first vegan butchers has opened and I visited to try out their versions of traditional Spanish products. READ MORE: Vegan foie gras takes Spain by storm I have been vegetarian since

8 Mar, 2024 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Slide away: Discover the super-luxury hotel at the heart of Granada’s Sierra Nevada ski resort

WE arrive outside El Lodge in just over two hours and before we can blink, the car is ushered away and our bags are in the room. Some five minutes later we’re

8 Mar, 2024 @ 11:46

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Hotel Reviews·Hotels·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Restaurants·Travel Andalucia·Travel: Granada

SodaStream, the brand that is revolutionizing the way people drink around the world

SodaStream, the world’s number one brand for sparkling water consumption, arrived in Spain in 2022 to offer a completely personalized way of drinking at home through its sparkling water machines. As simple

6 Mar, 2024 @ 08:58

Food & Drink·Health·Other News·Property

These are the best restaurants in Malaga, Valencia and Mallorca – according to Spain’s prestigious Repsol guide

OVER 100 chefs have been awarded a prestigious Guia Repsol ‘sol’. READ MORE: Masterchefs of the universe: Why Spain is THE food capital of the world after raking in Michelin stars and

5 Mar, 2024 @ 12:55

Andalucia·Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·Other News·Valencia

Mercadona’s new biscuits which resemble a hugely popular Australian treat go viral – as TikToker reveals ‘trick’ to eating them

SPANISH TikTokers are going wild over Mercadona’s imitation of Tim Tams, the beloved Australian biscuits known for their unique eating method: the Tim Tam Slam. The biscuits are also sold in the

26 Feb, 2024 @ 08:08

Food & Drink·Other News

The official best burger in Spain arrives to the Costa del Sol – but have YOU tried it yet?

SPAIN’S best burger will come to the Costa del Sol this summer after Burger Food Porn announced they will open a restaurant in Malaga. The hamburger chain were victorious in the 2023

25 Feb, 2024 @ 15:45

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sevilla

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