Holy crap! World’s first caganer shop opens in Spain’s Barcelona
THEY are as much a part of Christmas in Catalonia as the pessebre, or nativity scene. Now these curious figures, which depict everyone from Boris
Storm Lola brings prolonged spell of heavy rain to Spain’s Andalucia
THE Atlantic storm front—christened Lola by the Portuguese meteorological service—will continue to cause instability over the Peninsula until Wednesday. According to Spain’s weather agency AEMET,
Go pro – go Protec: 25 years of top quality construction to the highest standards in Andalucia
WITH the pandemic many people have been looking to renovate and refresh the homes that they have to spend so much time in. Others who
Almost 4,000 arrests in Spain for environmental crimes during 2020 with big increases in animal abuse
NATURE PROTECTION Service (SEPRONA), part of Spain’s Guardia Civil, arrested an incredible 3,957 people for crimes related to the environment during 2020. Worryingly, crimes that
El Oceano: A touch of class when dining out in Mijas
DINERS searching for a touch of class on the Costa del Sol will be delighted that El Oceano is is now open for the 2021
Old favourite meets new luxury at Olivia’s in La Cala
WHEN celebs arrive in the Costa del Sol, they call at La Cala. While Marbella usually means one thing: a full-on, hardcore, hangover-for-a-week partying where dawn
OPINION: More needs to be done to tackle Spain’s air pollution problem
In this week’s ‘green column’, Martin Tye insists it time Spain tackled its air pollution problem. No smoke without fire – this is a well
SWAN’S CORNER: ‘A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine to do well’….a catchy little phrase to let you know that it is income tax declaration time again!
Now is the time to fill out Spain’s annual Personal Income tax return (“declaración de la renta” or PIT). Here is what you need to
Move over Rome! Why Spain’s Mijas might just be the new place to eat pizza
No one does pizza quite like the Italians. And there are only two ways to really ensure authentic Italian taste: live in the centre of
THE PERFECT PLONK: Spain’s red wine vintages to try and the ones to avoid this summer
AS the evenings get lighter and the temperatures begin to rise, signs of summer are well and truly here. And as bar terraces begin to
Sign of the Times: The Olive Press expands its team with new recruit Graham Keeley in Barcelona
THE Olive Press is dedicated to providing quality journalism and providing a news source that readers can rely on to tell them what is going
Food for thought: Is chorizo in paella really such a bad thing?
THE other day, while treating myself to a paella in Valencia’s Plaça del Mercat, I asked a passing waiter for alioli. The horror on the
Animal welfare experts in Spain’s Andalucia warn of ‘massive abandonment’ of Spanish greyhounds after rescuing 31 dogs in one week
THE Asociacion Protectora de Animales Galgos del Sur has warned this week of the ‘massive abandonment’ of galgos—the Spanish greyhound—which is taking place in Andalucia.
Home of Bacardi drinks empire founder in Spain falls victim to coronavirus pandemic
THE home of the founder of the Bacardi drinks empire is to close near Barcelona, another victim of the Covid-19 pandemic. Casa Bacardi in Sitges
DEAR JENNIFER: How do I get the best protection after Brexit?
I understand that there are still different versions going around as to what is required under the Brexit terms for remaining in Spain. Please make
REVIEW: Kava, the hottest new restaurant in Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THERE is almost nothing routine about Kava. The cooks also serve as waiters, the head chef taught himself at home and everything on the wine
LATEST: Police in Spain reveal details of arrest of British paedophile working in Madrid school
SPANISH police have revealed details of the arrest of a known British child sex offender who changed his name and falsified documents to gain employment
Lawyer turned chef wins Repsol award for Marbella restaurant on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A SELF-taught chef with a Masters degree in law is lighting the way for a new culinary revolution on the costas. Lawyer Fernando Alcala, 30,
Could you be paying less for your investments and pensions in Spain?
Tracy Storer Senior Partner Chorus Financial I’ve just come out of a regular review with one of my clients, and top of the agenda was
Brit DJ accused of raping holidaymaker in Ibiza has Spanish trial halted after 30 minutes due to ‘translation problems’
A Scots DJ accused of raping a British holidaymaker in Ibiza had his trial temporarily scraped just 30 minutes after landing in the dock due
St. George’s Day in England vs. Sant Jordi in Spain’s Catalunya
The patron saint of England has captivated British imaginations since the Crusades and the Hundred Years’ War.
KNIFEPOINT MUGGING: Robber arrested in Spain’s Castellon for assaulting passer-by and threatening to kill police officers
A MAN has been arrested in Castellon city for mugging a passer-by at knifepoint in broad daylight and then threatening to kill the police officers
GRAB A BROLLY: Heavy rainfall causes flooding and problems in Spain’s Castellon Province
The weekend is predicted to bring heavier rain once again from tomorrow
Spain’s new normal: How tourism must change in Barcelona post-Covid
BARCELONA is looking forward to welcoming back foreign holidaymakers but tourism should be carefully regulated to preserve the character of the city, mayoress Ada Colau
LIFE’S A BEACH: Travel restrictions and wintry weather lead to quietest spring season ever on Valencia beaches
However, the situation is expected to reverse completely when the heat finally sets in and the national state of alarm preventing national travel is dropped
WORLD EARTH DAY: Bladeless wind turbine dubbed Skybrator could be future of green energy in Spain
A pioneering turbine design by Spanish inventors promises to reinvent how we harness wind power without the need for giant windmills and blades that harm