Estepona’s new have-a-go hero
Our blogger, Charlotte, discovers that despite the crisis, there are still well meaning and brave young Spaniards happy to help expats in need
TweetMarbella – A TweetUp for the Costa del Sol
Charlotte Hanson (@wannabe_goddess) uncovers the not so mysterious world of TweetMarbella
The power of flamenco
Flamenco hammered itself into Charlotte's heart and soul in one evening
Introducing…. Charlotte!
Our Costa del Sol contributor introduces herself
Goodbye summer!
I’m gutted that the summer is coming to an end – already. I don’t know where it went!
Costa Women Marbella bound
Costa Women are launching a new group in Marbella! With 100+ members living between Marbella and Gibraltar, the group, run by Marina Nitzak, will hold monthly meet ups around the area
Adventures with dolphins
Charlotte discovers that the Gibraltar dolphins rock!
Skiing in Andalucia
The Sierra Nevada offers expats on the Costa del Sol a great alternative to expensive skiing holidays in colder climes!
Amateur Traumatics
Last week I was thrilled to support the El Paraiso Amateur Traumatic Society by watching their stage version of Robin Hood, Men (and Women) in Surgical Stockings, twice!
To vote, or not to vote…
It's the municipal elections in Spain today. Our blogger Charlotte Hanson is off to cast her vote at the polling station. Are you?
Wild fire in Mijas
In a landscape such as ours, these fires are a sad reminder of how fragile our earth is and how we must protect, support and look after each other and the land upon which we live
Sunny Sundays
Charlotte enjoys a sunny stroll along the paseo from Puerto Banús to Marbella
Glorious gluttony!
Charlotte goes large at a well-known themed restaurant in Puerto Banús
My Ode to Steve Jobs – The Creator of Genius
How many people heard the news of this great man's passing on a gadget/device that he created?
Zoo de Castellar – not your average zoo!
Many of the animals taken in by Castellar Zoo have had a very bad start in life. Some have been seized from smugglers attempting to move them across borders in tiny boxes or cages, and others rescued from circus troops
Costa Press Club open evening
Olive Press blogger Charlotte Hanson joins the press pack in Marbella
An Open Letter to the new Mayors of the Costa del Sol
The new Mayor will soon take office in Estepona and, if his pre-election promises are to be believed, bring about the “change we need”.
Blessings for Man’s Best Friend
Join the celebration of the Fiesta of San Antón, the Patron Saint of Domestic Animals, by taking part in ADANA annual Día de las Mascotas (Pet’s Day) in Estepona on January 15
Harry Potter takes his final bow
Charlotte left the cinema feeling completely bereft; like something had gone missing from her life
A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self
"You don’t always have to fight back and the sooner you learn, the calmer you’ll be."
Soggy Sundays
Olive Press blogger Charlotte Hanson heads down to her local spa
Doolally about dogs
Charlotte's 'other half' DJs at a dog's birthday party for charity in Puerto Banus!
Cake eaters required!
Help raise funds for a Costa del Sol charity on World Down Syndrome Day on March 21
Black is back
Charlotte Hanson explains her view on the black economy and why labour reforms have to be made if the Costa del Sol is to drag itself back onto its feet
Do you know the way through San Pedro?
Residents of San Pedro de Alcantára on the Costa del Sol await with baited breath the reopening of the road that runs through the town
ITV test in Spain: Lights, handbrake, adelante!
Charlotte takes the dreaded ITV test for cars over four years old
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