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Zara founder and Spain’s richest man Armancio Ortega at loggerheads with owners of historic Glasgow restaurant over astronomical repair...

SPAIN’S richest man has been attracting the scorn of Scotsmen after being blamed for water leaks that have caused catastrophic damage to a beloved...

Pedro Ximenez sherry produced from a grape in Spain’s Andalucia is in line to be crowned a piece of...

PEDRO Ximenez wines, produced from a grape grown in the Andalucian municipality of Montilla, are in line to be named an Intangible Cultural Heritage...

Torrox, the ‘Little Germany’ of Spain’s Costa del Sol kick starts its Oktoberfest today

TORROX, the municipality with the most registered German residents on the Iberian Peninsula, is gearing up for its own Oktoberfest this weekend. The small enclave...

The hilltop village of Gaucin is offering a tasty weekend of treats to show off its classic mountain fare

IT doesn’t take much to entice visitors up to the emblematic mountain village of Gaucin for a day trip. But now the classic pueblo blanco...

Culinary Triumph: Malaga claims ‘Best Paella in Spain’ title

IN a culinary showdown Malaga has claimed the title for the best paella in Spain. According to the 62nd edition of the International Valencian Paella...

Barcelona pizzeria breaks through Italian dominance to take 3rd place for the ‘50 Top Pizza World 2023’ Award

BARCELONA'S Sartoria Panatieri pizzeria, owned by Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre, has been awarded a prestigious third place at the "50 Top Pizza World...

HANDS UP: Price of olive oil in Spain more than doubles in two years as supermarkets are accused of...

OLIVE oil prices continue on the rise as a bottle of Spain’s signature product is today 114.8% more expensive than it was in March...

Olives with ‘illegally high levels of pesticides’ are being imported into Spain from Morocco, health experts warn

A FOOD alert has been issued this week by the European Union in Spain warning that a shipment of olives exported from Morocco contain...

Sorry we’re NOT full: Restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca are charging up to €120 for last minute cancellations

ONE IN FIVE Mallorca restaurants are charging for last minute reservation cancellations and no-shows, with more businesses set to follow suit. Alfonso Robledo, president of...

EXC: Many restaurants ‘are down by up to 20%’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol this summer despite record visitor...

RESTAURANTS along the Costa del Sol have reported earning up to 25% less this summer despite record visitor numbers.  Just over 10 million people arrived...

Olive oil in Spain soars to new record wholesale price

THE WHOLESALE price of Spanish extra virgin olive oil soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday of above €8,200 per metric ton. This came...

A CHEESE TO DIE FOR: Spanish queso from Asturia sets new world record selling for €30,000

A SPANISH cheese once again holds the crown as the world’s most expensive after winning the Cabrales Cheese Content - 2.2 kilos of it...

Anti-acid medicine maker removes adverts from Valencia area that associated heartburn with famous regional paella in Spain

A MAKER of anti-acid tablets says advertising posters will be taken down in the Valencia region which suggested the pills would clear heartburn caused...

Gourmet burger company created by two brothers ten years ago in Spain’s Valencia announces big nationwide expansion

THE VALENCIA gourmet burger restaurant chain 'The Fitzgerald' plans to celebrate its tenth anniversary this year with the opening of two new wholly-owned shops...

REVIEW: Foodisiac in Sotogrande

  PASSION for their craft has always been the hallmark of Laurence and Adina Forcione at Sotogrande’s stylish eatery, Foodisiac. This has shone through in the...

Exclusive Recognition: Restaurant in Spain’s Andalucia awarded prestigious Sustainable Sun Award from Repsol Guide

THE Repsol Guide holds significant importance for culinary enthusiasts. It serves as a reliable source to explore restaurants, bars, and various establishments, ensuring a...

Spain’s Estepona hosts World Ham Contest featuring 200 ham cutters

ESTEPONA is currently home to the prestigious World Ham Contest, showcasing the talents of 200 skilled ham carvers from around the world. Running until tomorrow,...

Consumer alert issued for Milka Chocolate bar distributed in Spain’s Andalucia

THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has issued a precautionary alert for individuals with allergies to milk, hazelnuts, or soy regarding...

Top Scoop Haven: Spain’s Malaga ranked fifth among Europe’s best ice cream cities

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es WHEN it comes to a universally cherished summer symbol, few can contest the allure of ice cream, and...

Dining in the Dark: The new gastronomic experience coming to Spain’s Malaga

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es DINING in the Dark is a gastronomic experience that offers a secret tasting menu entirely in darkness. Already a...

Weekend with gastronomic festivities in Spain’s Malaga: Moscatel Grape Day in Iznate

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es IZNATE, a quaint village nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Malaga, is gearing up for its much-awaited annual...

Malaga’s ‘Espeto War’: Unraveling the cheapest delights by the sea

MALAGA'S culinary battleground comes alive every summer among beachfront restaurants, all vying to serve the best and most affordable sardines skewered, the famed 'espeto.' This...

Culinary Contest: Spain’s Costa del Sol seeks its best ‘Espetero’… or ‘Espetera’

SPAIN'S Costa del Sol is gearing up for the ninth edition of the Culinary Contest, where over twenty professionals will showcase their skills as...

Four restaurants in Spain’s Malaga among TheFork’s ‘must-visit’ this summer

SUMMER is here and with it comes lazy days, sunshine, fun-filled activities and the likelihood of eating out more. From Andalucia to Asturias, Spain's diverse...

WHO says adults should eat at least 400 gm of fruits and vegetables per day 

ADULTS should eat at least 400 gm of fruits and vegetables per day, according to the latest WHO report.  The institution published last week its...

ALERT: Five people suffering from food poisoning after eating Spanish tortilla of well-known brand 

FIVE people have suffered from food poisoning after eating a Spanish tortilla from a famous brand.  Palacios, a famous company that makes pre-cooked tortillas, has...

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