Car hire deposit row in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Britons claim Benalmadena rental firm took money for damage they did not cause
The ten biggest mistakes tourists and expats make in Spain
One of the best ways to avoid being immediately pigeon-holed as a
TripAdvisor on trial: An Olive Press investigation
EXCLUSIVE: The Olive Press takes an objective look at the phenomenal success
Flights diverted from airport in northern Spain after wild boars rush onto runway
FLIGHTS carrying holidaymakers to northern Spain on Saturday morning were forced to divert after a sounder of wild boars ran onto the runway. A Coruña
Spain’s airports roar into the New Year as 16,000+ flights pack the skies
THE last weekend of the year saw Spain’s airports handle over 16,000 flights, a 3.2% increase compared to last year, reports Aena. Between Friday and
The 5 Best Team Building Activities in Madrid
If you’re considering corporate team building activities in Madrid, then you’re making a great choice. With strong transport links, premium hotel offerings, and a packed
Shock at Malaga airport as ‘dead’ British woman wheeled onto easyJet flight causing a 12-hour delay
A ‘DEAD’ British woman was wheeled onto an easyJet flight from Malaga airport by her family. Claiming she was ‘just tired’, relatives took the 89-year-old
Spain unveils new €60 pass granting unlimited travel on all trains and long-distance buses – all you need to know
SPAIN is set to roll out a new nationwide public transport pass offering unlimited travel for just €60 a month. Launching in January 2026, the
Heading to the US any time soon? Be prepared to hand over your social media to Trump’s border police
MAKING the trip across the pond to the land of the free anytime soon – perhaps for next year’s World Cup? If so, be prepared
LIFE IN SPAIN: Christmas markets are everywhere once again – but what can their subtle differences teach us about Spanish history and culture, asks FIONA GOVAN
At the Christmas markets that pop up across Spain you’ll still find clues to long treasured traditions that are quintessentially Spanish.
Saro Spadaro: A Human-First Visionary in Caribbean Hospitality
In the global hospitality and real estate arena, Saro Spadaro stands out as an entrepreneur who builds not from a desk but from the ground
Legendary American architect behind Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum dies aged 96: Here’s how to best enjoy his masterpiece
THE legendary architect who designed Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum has died aged 96 following a brief respiratory illness, his chief of staff confirmed on Friday.
Into the abyss: The Olive Press dives down into the Desfiladero del Tajo which will be one of Andalucia’s key highlights in 2026
IT will be one of the most exciting adventures for tourists in 2026. When Ronda’s Desfiladero del Tajo is finally completed by early Spring it
Forget Benidorm, discover Altea, the Costa Blanca’s beautiful white-washed and blue-domed secret
FORGET what you think you know about the Costa Blanca. Sure, there are the skyscraper resorts and sprawling, sun-drenched sands, but tucked between the jagged
Heavyweight fan: How Orson Welles swapped Beverly Hills for Ronda’s bullring
THE story of Ronda’s deep connection to Hollywood begins with a local legend: Cayetano Ordoñez (‘El Niño de la Palma’). Born into poverty, the gypsy
The Genal Valley’s incredible copper forest is the perfect winter escape, especially to visit its amazing black pigs, writes Jon ClarkeÂ
WE had driven up to the high point of Jose’s 340 hectare farm that straddles some of the wildest countryside in all of Andalucia. For
When can I buy advance spring 2026 tickets for the Caminito del Rey – including Semana Santa?Â
TICKETS to walk Spain’s world-famous Caminito del Rey between March 24 and June 28, 2026 – including the all-important Easter Week – went on sale
Benidorm braces for winter surge as Brits flock to the Costa Blanca for a ‘proper British Christmas’
BENIDORM is preparing for a winter surge as Brits flock to the Costa Blanca for the festive period. With Benidorm’s festivities attracting more tourists every
EES chaos over? Spanish government finally confirms which queue Brits with TIE cards should join at the airport
SPAIN’S Interior Ministry has finally confirmed that British residents holding a TIE card must not use the new Entry Exit System queues or automatic gates
Search abandoned for British cruise ship passenger, 76, who fell overboard into Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands
THE search for an elderly British man who fell from an adults-only cruise ship near the Canary Islands has been called off with the passenger
Flying home for Christmas? This simple trick will make sure you don’t get lumped with the middle seat
IF you’re flying home for Christmas follow this simple method to make sure that you don’t get lumped with the middle seat. The trick, which
Watch out on the roads: Spain gives Tesla green light to test unmanned cars all over the country without restrictions
ELON Musk’s car brand Tesla has been handed a significant boost after the government approved tests of its self-driving vehicles on Spanish roads – without
Spain dishes out fresh travel advice for citizens visiting the UK as major visa overhaul comes into effect next year
SPAIN’S foreign office has published fresh advice for those wanting to visit the UK from next year – with big changes to how visas work
Malaga police now tell Brits who are resident in Spain they should NOT join the EES queue at the airport – and doing so by mistake could have nasty consequences
POLICE at Malaga Airport have issued new instructions telling British residents in Spain that they must not use the EES queues or automatic gates when
The UK is debuting a new passport next month – these are the major changes
THE UK is unveiling a brand new passport – including enhanced security and a different coat of arms. The alterations, set to be rolled out
‘Man overboard’: Huge search underway for Brit cruise ship passenger who fell into the Atlantic near the Canary Islands
A FRANTIC search is underway near the Canary Islands after an elderly British passenger on an adults-only cruise ship fell overboard. The alarm was sounded
Spain’s airport company hit with €10m fine for installing facial recognition cameras intended to speed up boarding
SPAIN’S airport company has been hit with a €10 million fine for installing facial recognition cameras intended to speed up boarding. These cameras took pictures
Wetherspoon’s global takeover starts at Alicante airport in Spain – Dilip Kuner gives his verdict
WELL, it’s official. Wetherspoon, the UK’s much loved (?) haven of cheap pints and dodgy carpets, is taking over the world – and it’s starting
Plans for Spain’s €5bn Mediterranean Corridor rail network are confirmed with some glaring omissions – as Madrid is favoured and Malaga nowhere to be seen at all
THE finished version of Spain’s €5 billion ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ rail network has finally been announced — but not to universal fanfare. While some regions are