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
‘Bechamel and love’: the secret to the best jamon croqueta in the world
A 26-year-old chef from Madrid has scooped the coveted prize for the best croquette in Spain.
High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia will be down until next week
THE reopening of high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalucia remains uncertain following last week’s derailment in Adamuz (Córdoba). While the Ministry of Transport had
Planning your move to Spain? Retirees are pairing new-build purchases with the non-lucrative visa – here’s why
SINCE Brexit, British citizens require a visa for stays exceeding 90 days in Spain. Americans have always needed one. For retirees from both sides of
PICTURED: Fractured rail joint at fault for deadly high-speed Adamuz train disaster that killed 45 people
A PICTURE of the fractured rail joint believed to be at fault for Spain’s worst train crash in over a decade has been released. Eight
Train sensors had previously detected ‘anomalies’ at the point of the Adamuz disaster – as final death toll reaches 45
INVESTIGATORS probing the cause of Spain’s worst train disaster in over a decade say trains running along the site of the Adamuz crash in the
Caravaning Alicante: Major travelling leisure event returns to the Costa Blanca next month
ELCHE is preparing to host the 33rd edition of Caravaning Alicante, the most important leisure vehicle fair in the Spanish Levante region. During the weekends
Barcelona’s Rodalies trains back up and running three days on from deadly crash
BARCELONA’S Rodalies commuter rail network is slowly returning to normal service three days on from a deadly crash. A train driver was killed and nearly
Revealed: The eye-watering prices Spain’s drivers are paying on country’s toll roads in 2026
DRIVERS using Spain’s toll motorways are feeling the real impact of January’s price rises, with some of the country’s busiest routes among the most expensive
‘Stop traffic on the lines urgently, please’: Listen to the harrowing call made by a train driver during Spain’s deadly Adamuz crash
THIS is the harrowing call made by one of the train drivers involved in a deadly train crash in southern Spain over the weekend. On
Calls for train drivers to strike over safety fears after two deadly derailments in a week in Spain
A LEADING trade union representing train drivers in Spain is calling for a general strike across the entire sector after two deadly rail accidents in
Rail expert says standards in Spain have ‘collapsed’ and passengers are treated ‘like cattle’ after two derailments in a week
RESIDENTS and expats across Spain are being warned that the country’s once-proud rail system is suffering a serious decline in safety, service and basic passenger
BREAKING: Driver dead and at least 20 passengers injured after train derails near Barcelona
AT least one person has been killed after a train derailed near Barcelona on Tuesday evening. According to local reports, a train running on the
Ryanair boss describes his dream airline – bagless and automated ‘because passengers can’t argue with a machine’
“IF I could get rid of everyone’s bags I’d have a much better airline.” These are the words of Michael O’Leary, Ryanair’s Chief Executive who
Madrid confirms that a train between Fuengirola and Marbella is ‘feasible’ – and labels it a ‘priority’
THE long-awaited Costa del Sol rail network is inching nearer to fruition – and the first phase will connect Fuengirola and Marbella. Last week, Javier
Spain is preparing to switch on EES biometric scanners at the Gibraltar border next month – but where is the long-awaited EU-UK treaty?
SPAIN is preparing to switch on EES biometric scanners at the Gibraltar border next month leaving many wondering when the long-awaited EU-UK treaty will be
TRAVEL: All high-speed trains cancelled between Madrid and Andalucia after deadly Cordoba crash
Spain’s national rail network operator confirmed all high-speed services between Madrid and Cordoba, Sevilla, Malaga and Huelva have been suspended.
IN PICS: Death toll from horror high-speed train crash in southern Spain rises to 39 as rescue efforts continue
AT least 39 people have been killed and hundreds injured after two high-speed trains derailed in Andalucia, Spain’s Guardia Civil have said, with the death
LATEST: At least 39 dead and over 150 injured after two high-speed trains derail in horror crash in southern Spain
AT least 39 people have been killed and 152 injured after two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers derailed in Andalucia, according to the Guardia
Spain sets new foreign tourist record with 97 million visitors in 2025
A RECORD 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 according to the country’s tourism minister, Jordi Hereu. Last year’s total was 3.5% up on
Airbnb tourist rentals are finally dropping across Spain with Ibiza and Mallorca the biggest winners – but it’s a different story in Andalucia
AIRBNB holiday rentals are finally falling across Spain after years of explosive growth, with party islands like Ibiza and Mallorca leading the crackdown. New figures
Revealed: These are the best and worst airports in Spain for delays and cancellations
EYE-OPENING new figures have lifted the lid on Spain’s best and worst airports for delays and cancellations. According to data crunched by boffins at AirHelp
Andalucia is crowned the number one tourist destination in Europe – trouncing nearest competitors Paris and Croatia for short stays
ANDALUCIA has been officially named the most popular holiday destination in the entire European Union for short-term rentals. New figures released today by Eurostat show
Andalucia commuters spared fare hikes as Junta extends transport subsidies into new year
DISCOUNTS to continue on Andalucia’s public transport with the Junta extending offers into the new year. The continuation of these deals means that throughout 2026
Driving in Spain? New rules come into force TODAY – including mandatory V16 warning light
NEW Year’s Day isn’t just about grapes, fireworks or nursing sore heads from the night before. For the tens of millions of motorists who drive
Big Scandinavian boost unveiled for Spain’s Valencia airport
VALENCIA airport will- for the first time in 2026- run direct flights to all four Scandinavian capitals. Services to and from Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and
FIESTA! The best festivals in Spain for your 2026 travel bucket list
Now Christmas is out of the way, it’s time to look ahead to 2026 and plan your fiestas for the year.