Extreme Fire Risk: More than half of Spain’s Andalucia on high alert for forest fires
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MORE than half of Andalucia has been placed under red alert for extreme risk of forest fires during
Water Crisis in Spain’s Malaga: August starts with half the water supply compared to last year and 30 towns under restrictions
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es MALAGA faces the month of August with a dire water situation, holding only half the amount of water
A Breath of Fresh Air: One in every five beaches in Spain’s Andalucia is smoke-free
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es SMOKE-FREE beaches are becoming the norm in Andalucia, with one in every five beaches now prohibiting smoking, with
Nine women were murdered by their partners or ex partners in Spain in July
A TOTAL of nine women have been murdered by their partners or ex partners in Spain in July. The last two women, killed by their
Spain’s disgraced former king Juan Carlos I announces he will ‘soon’ be back in Spain
SPAIN’S former king Juan Carlos I has announced he will ‘soon’ be back in Spain for more stays in Galicia. Juan Carlos, who went into
Weather warning: Orange alert issued for Spain’s Costa del Sol as hot blast of air to see temperatures soar to 41C
According to AEMET, the hottest times of day on Tuesday and Wednesday will be between 1pm and 9pm.
Estepona ascendant : The strong value of the dollar is making Malaga a more attractive investment for Americans and Canadians
IF you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate market in Malaga, you may have noticed an exciting trend that is making one town
WATCH: Migrants storm beach in southern Spain as authorities reveal hundreds have made the crossing by boat from Africa since Friday
Footage shared online shows a boat bringing scores of young men to shore in Adra, in Almeria.
Slumber supreme: Estepona the latest town on the Costa del Sol to see MiColchon open a store
MiColchon, the renowned Malaga-based company, is proudly expanding its footprint across Andalucía, with a new store opening in Estepona. The 300-square-metre centre is a sanctuary
Rio Chillar in Spain’s Malaga threatened by drought and overcrowding
RIO CHILLAR, nestled in Malaga’s picturesque landscape, faces a dual threat as drought and overcrowding cast a shadow on its once vibrant ecosystem. With crystal-clear
MALAGA CAMPSITE among the best in Andalucia
MALAGA's popular campsites range from quiet glamping sites to festive motorhome parks, so which one has just been voted among the best in Andalucia?
Jellyfish Invasion: Swarms Hit Nerja and Torrox Beaches in Spain
OVER the past weekend, a surge of jellyfish originating from the Granada coast has washed up on the shores of Nerja and Torrox. The beaches
Spain’s Estepona to host electrifying Queen Tribute Concert on Saturday, August 5
ESTEPONA is gearing up for a night of rock ‘n’ roll magic as the Queen Forever Tribute band prepares to take the stage at TAF
RONDA recognised as ‘Tourist Destination of Excellence’ for 2023
RONDA, in Malaga, Spain, wins 2023 'Tourist Destination of Excellence' award for promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and having great appeal.
Wild boars surprise beachgoers in Spain’s Marbella
THE unexpected appearance of a herd of wild boars has become a common occurrence in urban areas. The expansion of human-inhabited areas has led these
Police arrest parents in Spain’s Estepona after baby tests positive for cocaine
THE PARENTS of a baby have been arrested in Estepona after the child was admitted to hospital with a broken leg, among other injuries, and
Malaga smashes historical export record with €1.296 Billion in sales in first five months of 2023
MALAGA has achieved a remarkable milestone in its export performance, setting a historical record by reaching €1.296 billion in sales during the months of January,
Spain’s Renfe to boost ‘Low Cost’ Avlo trains in 2024 with new destinations and frequencies including Malaga
RENFE, Spain’s national railway operator, is set to boost its budget-friendly service, Avlo, in 2024 with expanded offerings. The company plans to significantly increase its
Spain’s Marbella to enhance beaches with addition of 120,000 cubic metres of sand
MARBELLA City Council has embarked on a major initiative to improve its beaches by adding a substantial amount of sand. A total of 120,000 cubic
Weather in Spain’s Andalucia: August arrives with warm air mass and tropical nights
AUGUST to arrive in Spain’s Andalucia region with a scorching warm air mass and the return of tropical nights. As the peak summer month begins,
August Holiday Exodus: Spain’s Malaga Road Conflict Points Revealed
AS the August holiday exodus gets underway, the roads of Malaga are bracing for heavy traffic and potential bottlenecks. The National Traffic Authority in Spain
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 “Espeteros”
Man sought for running over his partner in Antequera arrested in Spain’s Extremadura
A MAN who run over over his partner in Antequera has been arrested in Caceres (Extremadura) The 26-year-old allegedly hit the victim with a stolen
COSTA DEL SOL beach goes smoke-free to promote healthy lifestyles
ESTEPONA has introduced an exciting addition to its beach offerings – a smoke-free beach. The designated smoke-free area can be found on La Rada beach,
Time-Travel Experience: Malaga’s Ancient Roman Spa with Over 2000 Years of History, Still Open for Bathing!
THE ancient Roman spa in Malaga, known as the Baths of Hedionda, holds a remarkable history dating back to the 1st century BC. This architectural