EXCLUSIVE: Architect’s €1 million retirement farm seized by squatter in a three-year ‘legal nightmare’
By Maeve Gorman and Karrissa Key HE had fallen in love with Spain when an overnight stay in 1970 led to a year living in
What is ‘la torrija’? The delicious sweet treat that’s traditionally eaten during Semana Santa in Spain
SEMANA Santa has taken over Spain this week and you may be seeing ‘torrijas’ everywhere, but what are these sweet treats? This Spanish take on
Feeling peckish? Here’s six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain
EASTER is a really big deal Spain with huge crowds of spectators lining the streets to watch the Semana Santa processions and all that religious
The hour is nigh: Earth Hour is coming marking 20 years and 20 achievements for nature
IT was a climate change awareness campaign that began in Sydney and sparked a symbolic social movement to turn off city lights around the world
Read all about it: The Olive Press begins its march on the capital Madrid – and Barcelona too!
THE attack on the capital and its important regional rival Barcelona has begun. Copies of the Olive Press’ new national newspaper are starting to get
How sports medicine can help you stay healthy: top tips from Spain’s club doctor
How it’s all the lateral, subtle tricks that make for the best sportsmen, writes Spain’s club doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez Colomo as he prepares for
Saudi Arabia East to West: Top landmarks to explore on a Dammam-Jeddah trip
SAUDI Arabia is more than simply a place to visit; it’s a revelation. The Kingdom is a trip like no other, from the oil-rich coasts
Living with pain? UK-trained senior orthopaedic surgeon Fabian Poletti reveals the best way to end the agony
By Dr. Fabian Poletti ONE of the most common phrases I regularly hear from patients over 60 is this: “I’m managing.” They tell me calmly.
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Try to spot the vividly colourful Bluethroat in and around Spain’s wetlands this spring
By Fran Candelera HAVE you ever seen a Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica)? March is one of the best months to catch it in full swing. This
Changing Spanish demographics, aristocratic water plunger and a heroic dog rescuer – all on this week’s episode of the Rest is Spain podcast
THE latest episode of the Olive Press’ flagship The Rest is Spain podcast is out now! This week the episode begins with one of our
You mustn’t let rain be an excuse not to exercise over the age of 45, writes the doctor who cares for Spain’s superstar footballers
By Claudio Vazquez Colomo EVERY time several consecutive days of rain arrive, I observe the same pattern in my clinics: physical activity decreases, joint discomfort
WATCH: The Olive Press reports from the dangerously full Montejaque dam in Malaga as authorities fear a disaster
THE Olive Press’ Jon Clarke went out to the scene of an impending emergency at the Montejaque dam in Malaga. The century-old feat of engineering
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: The beautiful alpine accentor inhabits the rugged areas of Andalucia this winter – can you spot one?
By Fran Candelera ONE of the most fascinating and beautiful birds to spot in winter is the alpine accentor (Prunella collaris). February is one of
TWITCHER’S CHALLENGE: Can you spot the red-knobbed coot in January? Here’s where you might find it in Malaga, Cadiz, and Sevilla
By Fran Candelera JANUARY is just around the corner, and the red-knobbed coot (Fulica cristata) could be your birding challenge for the month. The heavy
Estepona expat’s knee hell as Spanish private hospital and insurer’s ‘greed and rudeness’ leave her thousands out of pocket – and still in chronic pain
By Rod Usher Unlucky Angela still has disabling chronic pain a year after knee surgery. In a personal medical saga, her husband, seasoned journalist Rod
MULLINS IT OVER: Despite the swelling number of foreigners in Spain, Charlie has never felt unwelcome
Despite the large and growing percentages of foreigners on the costas, Charlie Mullins hasn’t felt unwelcome in Spain – but then ‘us expats’ pay a
Why millions of readers are choosing The Olive Press to understand Spain… if you believe Google!
IF you’ve searched for news about Spain recently, chances are you’ve already found your way to our website or social media pages. In 2025, readers
INTERVIEW: Recollections of an Andalucian who was just a child when the USA accidentally dropped four atom bombs on Spain – in what became known as the Palomares nuclear disaster
By Norbert Suchanek AT the height of the Cold War on January 17, 1966, two US military aircraft accidentally collided in the skies over Andalucia.
Staying fit in 2026: Spain’s national team doctor on how to avoid annoying injuries in Spain’s most popular sports
In the third edition of his exclusive new Olive Press health column, Spain’s national football team head doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez explains how to avoid
Valencia’s legendarily weird and wonderful 1980s nightclub scene comes back to life for one month only
By Brandon Cheevers IMAGINE you’re on your way to a nightclub that bears a striking resemblance to a giant cake – one that is covered
The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why
By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY in Spain is magical for children. The Cabalgata de Reyes is one of the most anticipated events of the year.
MELT YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT: Practical strategies to tackle high-interest balances and save money
By Peter Dougherty TODAY’S ‘money’ topic is a practical one: how to pay down credit card debt. That we should pay down our debt seldom
First Christmas in Spain? These are the five most popular – and sometimes bizarre – festive traditions
As an expat in Spain, you might not be familiar with the local Christmas traditions. The country has many that vary from region to region,
Winter Brings New Maintenance Concerns for Costa Brava Holiday Homes
As the tourist season winds down and many holiday homes along the Costa Brava are left unoccupied, a different set of challenges begins to emerge.
Feel like getting away this festive season? Check out these five alternative Christmas plans in Spain
SPAIN is gearing up for a white Christmas—but not necessarily the kind involving snow. While families across the country prepare for traditional feasts, tourism experts
Budding linguists warned to avoid using these phrases while on holiday in Spain
BEFORE setting off to a new destination, it can be helpful to learn some local phrases to use while abroad. Even during the winter season,
