How Max Beach grew into a Costa del Sol landmark and helped transform the Riviera area of Mijas in just seven years
Max Beach has helped transform Riviera del Sol in Mijas Costa into a lively dining destination.
From fake receipts to artificial insects – AI is making it easier for unscrupulous customers to do a runner in restaurants across Spain
DISHONEST customers across Spain are increasingly using AI to do a runner in restaurants. One of the cases was reported in 2025, when a couple
Why is some Spanish ham five times more expensive than the rest? The ultimate guide to jamon – and why it’s all in the acorns
IT’S no wonder many foreigners are bewildered by Spanish ham. A plate can cost five times as much in Pedro’s bar than Antonio’s restaurant in
Check out these seven light Spanish red wines that taste even better served chilled this summer
RED WINE may not be the first drink that comes to mind during a scorching Spanish summer, but the right bottle can be every bit
The future of Spain’s ‘green gold’ – can sustainable avocado farming survive in one of the country’s driest regions?
AVOCADOS have become a staple on menus everywhere. From brunch spots to trendy cafés serving avocado smoothies, this so-called ‘superfood’ is now in huge demand
From Elton John to Marbella’s A-list: La Petite Maison brings Riviera glamour to the Costa del Sol
THE last time I ate at La Petite Maison it was on the Cote d’Azur, while working on a feature on Princess Stephanie of Monaco
Almadraba in Marbella: Lucky diners watch and then gorge on a giant 113-kilo bluefin tuna carved up at Koi restaurant
THE ancient almadraba fishing system has been netting giant bluefin tuna crossing the Straits of Gibraltar for over 3,000 years. This month, as the world’s
Why Marbella is Spain’s true fine dining capital: The ultimate guide to its best restaurants
WHILE Andalucia has finally caught up with the rest of Spain for fine dining, there is really only one place that does it properly: Marbella.
REVIEW: This Greek restaurant in Marbella’s glitzy Puerto Banus has been throwing the Costa del Sol’s biggest party for over 40 years
IT was already a classic. One of Marbella’s stalwarts. Right by the waterfront in Puerto Banus, the Red Pepper has been holding a torch for
Inside the world’s oldest restaurant: The Madrid eatery loved by Ernest Hemingway where the suckling pig steals the show
SPAIN’S Restaurant Botin is officially the oldest restaurant in the world, according to Guinness World Records. The eatery is located in Madrid, close to the
Cool, colourful and 100% local: Malaga’s must-try summer dishes to keep you cool
AS the sun blazes and thermometers climb into the 40s, locals ditch the hot stews and roasts in favour of something lighter, colder – and
What are the rules in Spain for having barbecues on a terrace or balcony in shared buildings?
SUMMER is here meaning friends and family gatherings galore. And of course you’ve got to feed your people. But what are the rules for cooking
Secret Spain: This spectacular 5,000-year-old wine trail inland from the Costa Blanca is a hidden treasure
ON the edge of the Altiplano, between Murcia and Albacete in southern Spain, lies a landscape forged by sun, limestone and a millennia-old tradition. For
Spain’s least visited region has a lot going for it – from low property prices to amazing wines
AS Spain celebrated a record 96.8 million foreign tourists last year, one corner of the country remained largely untouched by the boom. Tucked between the
Alcohol consumption collapses by 60% among young people in Spain – with fewer than one in five drinking every week
YOUNG people in Spain are drinking significantly less alcohol than previous generations, with consumption down by 60% and just one in three drinking each week.
Eat like a king for less than a night in a British pub: Five Michelin starred restaurants in Spain that do not break the bank
THINK Michelin stars mean bankers, billionaires and blow-outs? Think again. Spain is quietly serving up Michelin magic for less than the cost of a UK
The world’s most expensive fish is being carved up into the perfect freshest sushi in Marbella this week – here’s how to see it with your own eyes
IT is one of the most unusual foodie experiences around. A so-called ‘ronqueo’ of tuna is to take place at the leading Marbella restaurant KOI
World famous chef Gordon Ramsay hails Spanish wine as hidden gem: ‘I spend a lot of time in the United States and some of the most sought-after wines are from Spain’
LEADING celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has hailed Spanish wine as one of the world’s best kept secrets – before revealing his favourite region on the
Where to find the best delicious Espeto de Sardinas on Spain’s Costa del Sol as the summer heat rolls in
IN Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the boy-hero Pip contemplates the gravestones of his dead brothers. Because of their shape, he assumes that they were buried
Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand
A SPANISH brewing giant has picked up an iconic British ale brand from pub and brewery group Greene King. The Barcelona-based company Damm, chaired by
Brit favourite Greggs to open first overseas shop at airport in Spain – with famous sausage rolls on the menu
BRITISH holidaymakers longing for home comforts while abroad are in for a treat after popular food chain Greggs announced Spain as the destination for its
All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Sevilla to charge a ‘vomit fee’ to customers who eat until they ‘burst’
AN all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Sevilla has announced that it will now be charging a ‘vomit fee’ to its diners who eat until they ‘burst’.
Catalunya vs the Basque Country: Which illustrious region wins Spain’s culinary crown?
THEY are known for their hard work, stubbornness and cultural identity. But for tourists, the Catalans are known for their mighty fine food. It is
REVIEW: Malaga restaurant serves Spain’s ‘second-best’ pizza – but can it pass the taste test of our Italian reporter?
I CRANE my neck as Marco kneads the dough into a perfect circle. He steps back, inspects his work, then smooths out a small imperfection
Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under strict new trade union rules
STRICT new union rules will enforce Spanish bars and restaurants to close their terraces during heatwaves to protect staff. This modification to the existing regulatory
Feeling peckish? Here’s our guide on the best places to eat in thriving Estepona
The melting pot begins to simmer as Estepona’s international food scene takes shape, writes Jon Clarke. THEY all grew up together on the small Greek
