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British man, 53, is found dead in Spain after disappearing during a hike with his wife in the Canary Islands

A 53-year-old British man was found dead in Spain’s Canary Islands on Tuesday after he disappeared the day before while on a hike with his wife. The tragedy happened on Gran Canaria,

24 Jan, 2024 @ 09:25

Canary Islands·Lead

Off the beaten track: Escape to Arcadia with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias

It’s said the rain in Spain falls mainly in Asturias … But when Olive Press editor Jon Clarke swapped the crowded Costas for a summer break in this peaceful pastoral paradise, he

30 Jun, 2022 @ 15:55

Asturias·Exploring Spain·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel Asturias

Treacherous trails: Six Spanish hiking routes that will make your knees tremble

1. Caminito del Rey, Malaga Let’s start with the one everyone knows. Pinned into the steep walls of El Chorro gorge, this 3km boardwalk rises to over 100m above the river below

29 Sep, 2021 @ 11:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News·What to do

Six new walk routes in Spain’s Malaga to inspire daily exercise

THE Sports Department of Malaga City Council has designed six new routes for the ‘Walk around the city’ programme. With these additional routes, Malaga city offers residents and non-residents a total of

15 Feb, 2021 @ 11:15

Malaga·Other News

Spanish app Wikiloc revolutionising the hiking world

Spanish app Wikiloc fuels hiking resurgence with 13 million routes, writes Dimitris Kouimtsidis

23 Feb, 2020 @ 09:00

Lead·Travel News

My long road to Ronda – mostly on foot, reveals walking guru

WHEN I first came to Andalucía in the ‘80s Alastair Boyd’s travelogues The Road from Ronda and In The Sierras of the South were essential reading for any expat with a desire

11 Nov, 2018 @ 09:54

Andalucia·Cities·Exploring Spain·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Walking Can Help You Reduce Your Hospital Readmission Rate for Cancer: Here’s How

Cancer is difficult to recover from. Aggressive forms of cancer like mesothelioma can make you feel fatigued all the time. It can be tempting to not think about your fitness levels, but

19 Feb, 2018 @ 11:59

Health·Other News

Sierra de las Nieves moves one step closer to becoming national park

The park is home to the largest population of Spanish firs in Andalusia and more than 150 species of birds.

15 Feb, 2018 @ 18:35

Environment·Health·Lead·Nature·Travel News

Spanish cyclists’ new environmentally friendly discount currency gets green light

Be-spoke green deal

30 Dec, 2015 @ 09:01

Environment·Sevilla

Angry Camino de Santiago towns crack down on defecating walkers

Walkers taking on the world-renowned Camino de Santiago are being urged to stop defecating outdoors

17 Apr, 2015 @ 19:30

Featured·Travel News

British expat embarks on 1,300km Camino de Santiago

A BRITISH expat is walking 1,300km in her third trip along the Camino de Santiago

4 Feb, 2015 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Travel News

New walk to school scheme in Mijas

Mijas Town Hall encourages youngsters to walk to school

11 Dec, 2014 @ 14:05

Education

Nearly half of Spaniards never get any exercise, according to EU-wide survey

Spain has one of the worst exercise rates in Europe

25 Mar, 2014 @ 17:55

Health·Other News

Back to Africa

Nature sneaks up on me year after year. I think I've got it all figured out (at least more or less) and understand the cycles and patterns in the flow of life

11 Sep, 2012 @ 20:41

Eva Bratek: Walking Notes

A scenic walking tour of Andalucia’s La Brena forest

Walking guide Guy Hunter-Watts suggests a great shady summer walk around Canos de Meca

27 Jul, 2012 @ 12:00

Nature·Other News

Rain in Spain – Let’s not complain!

I am the first person to admit that glorious, blue sky days make me deliriously happy

16 Apr, 2012 @ 10:06

Eva Bratek: Walking Notes

Slow walking

Join our new Olive Press blogger Eva M Bratek on a walk in the Guadiaro Valley, south of Ronda

20 Mar, 2012 @ 11:13

Eva Bratek: Walking Notes

Sunny Sundays

Charlotte enjoys a sunny stroll along the paseo from Puerto Banús to Marbella

6 Nov, 2011 @ 12:12

Charlotte Hanson: Costa Communique

Video of the ‘most dangerous path in the world’ sends adrenalin junkies flocking to Spain

A clip on YouTube of the Caminito del Rey has gone viral

10 Oct, 2011 @ 14:25

Photo

‘I was a little stupid’ admits Dutch woman lost in Spanish mountains for 18 days

Mary Anne Goossens, who spent 18 days lost on hillside near Nerja, survived by thinking of her favourite dishes and family

11 Jul, 2011 @ 19:56

Malaga

Expat walking appeal

Briton set to walk the length of Spain to raise money for cancer charities is appealing for help with accommodation on his travels

21 Apr, 2011 @ 18:36

National News

‘Walking in the Ronda Mountains’ book launch

New book features 30 half-day walks in the Serranía de Ronda

1 Apr, 2011 @ 10:54

Malaga

Take a walk in the Axarquia for Alzheimers

It's the seventh annual fundraising walk in aid of the Axarquia Association AFADAX

31 Mar, 2011 @ 14:03

Lost in the Alcornocales

Driving over Lemons writer Chris Stewart on his mammoth journey walking through the Alcornocales natural park

21 Jan, 2011 @ 14:14

Other News

Caminito del Rey: My journey up adrenaline alley

EXCLUSIVE: Reporter Anatoly Kurmanaev tests the soon-to-be upgraded Caminito del Rey - dubbed the ‘world’s most dangerous path’

13 Jan, 2011 @ 09:00

Malaga·Other News

Toll road alternative for Andalucia

A new walking and cycling route now links Ronda and Marbella

14 Jul, 2010 @ 12:35

Malaga