Nockolds Lawyers Spain marks three years with major expansion in Estepona
MARKING three successful years in Estepona, Nockolds Lawyers Spain is entering an exciting new chapter with its recent move into larger, modern premises in the
Property should be personal, honest, and handled by people who truly know the Costa del Sol inside out
Mibro International Properties was founded by Zoe Dyer, built on a simple belief: property should be personal, honest, and handled by people who truly know
Marbella hospital rolls out a new home-care service across the Costa del Sol
MARBELLA’S Quirónsalud Hospital has launched a new Home Care Unit which provides healthcare from the comfort of the patient’s home. The initiative is designed to
Costa Blanca North: Where your Mediterranean life begins
SUNLIGHT, sea views and space – the Costa Blanca North brings together everything international buyers look for in a home in Spain. From the charm
Tapas and liquid gold: Andalucia’s hidden gem of Jaen
TAKE a trip to this small Andalucian capital with free bar snacks and four Michelin-starred restaurants surrounded by a sea of olives. Welcome to Jaen,
Expats in Spain need a financial planner who did the hard yards to learn about local taxes – so they can sleep soundly at night
By Peter Dougherty WHEN 100 expatriates in Spain are asked whether they would like to know more about local taxes, 80 raise their hand. When
OLIVE PRESS OFFER: Bag a pair of poolside sunbeds free at totally refurbished Costa del Sol beach club
THE Olive Press is offering a great Spring trial offer for one of the Costa del Sol’s hottest beach clubs. Our readers can get two
Your knee pain is not just ‘wear and tear’ – expert orthopedic surgeon Fabian Poletti on what most people miss
By Dr. Fabian Poletti WHEN patients are told they have knee osteoarthritis, the explanation often sounds mechanical: ‘wear and tear.’ It is simple. It is
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.