Spain makes shock intervention in olive oil market to stop price from crashing after bumper harvest
Farmers hail the move as ‘historic’, while the competition watchdog warns it could push up prices.
Spain comes top again as rural Basque restaurant is voted Best in the World by prestigious culinary list
Asador Etxebarri in Spain’s Basque Country has been named the world’s best restaurant.
Hard-pressed Spanish farmers call for one-fifth of olive oil to be hauled off the market as bumper harvest sends prices tumbling
The request comes as Spain prepares for another bumper harvest, with the government forecasting production of 1.6 million tonnes in the 2026/27 season.
A perfect Autumn escape: The Wine Route of Jumilla is waiting for you with free wine tasting and festivities
The Matavendimia wine festival returns to Jumilla on October 24 and 25, with tastings, music, winery tours and activities marking the grape harvest.
King of wines: Portugal’s little-known Dão region is a ‘classic with a new soul’
Portugal’s Dão wine region combines historic villages, vineyard hotels and memorable local food, offering a quieter escape among gardens and countryside within driving distance of
Boutique hotel in Portugal that’s perfect for those who love nature, good food and an impeccable spa
In this Quinta Filippa review, Jon Clarke explores a boutique retreat in central Portugal, where a dozen bedrooms meet thoughtful service, wellness activities and delicious
Six Spanish pizzerias named among world’s 100 best, as a Madrid favourite holds on to its top 10 spot
London's Napoli on the Road took the crown, while Galicia got its first entry.
Alarm bells ring in Mallorca as local restaurants report worst September takings ‘in living memory’
RESTAURANT owners in Mallorca are sounding the alarm for the island’s hospitality industry after reporting ‘the worst start to September anyone can remember’.
Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn
AUTUMN is in the air, and in Spain that means that we are moving into the best season to enjoy a spot of wine tourism.
All you need to know about the wild mushroom hunting craze that grips Spain from late-September
AS the sun sets on summer, mushroom hunters across Spain take up the challenge of tracking down their favourite wild and wonderful edible fungi
Spain’s bars go flat as locals ditch the caña – but tourists are keeping the taps running
Beer sales have slumped 16% in three years, with brewers pinning their hopes on foreign visitors and the booming alcohol-free market
Barcelona’s iconic La Boqueria market fights back against overtourism with €12m revamp to win back disgruntled localsÂ
BARCELONA'S famous La Boqueria street market is set to undergo a radical rebranding in an attempt to take it back to its roots selling fresh,
Think moving to Spain has fixed your diet? The numbers say otherwise
Ultra-processed food now makes up a growing share of Spain’s diet, as a free September campaign encourages people to cook more whole-food meals.
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 Â
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