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
Weight-loss hunters trying to get Ozempic on the cheap are putting Gibraltar at the heart of a new black market with Spain
A NEW illegal business is flourishing in Gibraltar as narco-style ‘couriers’ buy Ozempic legally on the Rock before reselling it on the black market in
Famous five-star Kempinski Hotel in Estepona to be rescued after buyout by famous luxury chain
THE former five-star Kempinski Hotel in Estepona will live once again after the property was bought out by a famous luxury chain. The landmark resort,
The Genal Valley’s incredible copper forest is the perfect winter escape, especially to visit its amazing black pigs, writes Jon Clarke
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
DR CLAUDIO VAZQUEZ COLOMO: The importance of warm-up exercises before and after sport
In the first of an exciting new exclusive monthly column from Spain’s National Football team, Dr Claudio tells Olive Press readers about stretching. AS the
Why is December 6 known as Constitution Day in Spain?
Today, December 6, is Constitution Day in Spain — a national holiday. Because of this, many shops are closed. Despite its proximity to Christmas, it
THIS WEEK IN SPAIN: Michael Coy has been diving into the Spanish archives again…
Here are FOUR historical byways which make the first week of December significant Hernán Cortés Though his achievements changed the course of world history, it’s
These are the December opening dates for Mijas’ incredible new Grand Park – with a lake, sports courts, dog park and open-air amphitheatre
MIJAS is gearing up for a fun long weekend as the town finally flings open the doors to what’s being billed as Andalucía’s largest urban
Homeowners are starting to sell up at an alarming rate in Spain amid fears of squatters and no-pay tenants
THE rental market in some of Spain’s biggest cities has been driven to the brink of collapse by a mix of government red tape and
Giant interactive map of Spain is being rolled out in Marbella and San Pedro today and tomorrow for Constitution Day – and admission is free
MARBELLA town hall has unveiled a giant interactive map of Spain in one of the city’s main squares to celebrate Constitution Day – and access
Andalucia activates pre-emergency plan after earthquake hits Costa del Sol – just two weeks after Cadiz carried out tsunami drills
ANDALUCIA has activated its pre-emergency seismic plan after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Costa del Sol on Friday morning – just two weeks after Cadiz
Spain’s new nepo-billionaires: Two thirds of the super-rich inherited dynastic wealth – one of the highest rates in Europe
SPAIN can now proudly boast a grand total of 32 billionaires after a surge in ultra-wealthy fortunes this year saw eight more added this calendar
Key regions of Spain are hurtling towards an ecological catastrophe – including the Balearic Islands
THE Balearic Islands and Murcia on the mainland are hurtling towards an ecological catastrophe, with a staggering 85% of the archipelago and an incredible 99.8%
Devastation in Andalucia as boy, 4, is found dead on a beach – the mother and partner arrested
A MOTHER and her partner have been arrested in southern Spain after the body of a 4-year-old boy was discovered on an Andalucia beach. According
Gold coins among first treasures recovered from €15 billion Spanish galleon dubbed ‘richest shipwreck in history’
THE first treasures of an 18th-century Spanish galleon dubbed the ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ have been brought to the surface, with over €15 billion of
BREAKING: Costa del Sol rocked by 4.2 earthquake off Marbella — shaking felt in Mijas and Nerja
THE Costa del Sol has been rocked by a 4.2-magnitude earthquake this morning after a deep tremor struck just off the coast of Marbella. The
ON THIS DAY: Spain permitted female nouns, two legendary singers were born – and a Spanish cinematic classic was released, writes MICHAEL COY
THE English language is wholly and entirely democratic. No-one tells English speakers how to use certain words or what we can and can’t ‘officially’ say.
Irishman, 72, found dead in Costa Blanca home while his wife is rushed to hospital
A COSTA Blanca resort popular with expats has been plunged into mystery after an Irishman was found dead at his home – with his elderly
Spain’s national football team doctor talks to the Olive Press about local expat-now international star Dean Huijsen and caring for the country’s stars
As he begins a new exclusive health column for the Olive Press, Jon Clarke talks to Spain’s national football team doctor Claudio Colomo about the
Can AI pick the lucky numbers for Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery? – Here’s what you need to know and 5 hot tips
WITH just weeks to go until the much-anticipated 2025 Christmas Lottery Draw, AI has entered the game, offering its predictions on the ‘luckiest’ numbers to
Spain ‘will need 140,000 more immigrants a year’ – after taking in as many as the next four EU countries combined in last three years
BUSINESSES in Catalunya have called on the government to let more foreign workers into Spain amid warnings the country would cease “to be competitive” without
BREAKING: Spain boycotts next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after Israel allowed to compete
SPAIN will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was allowed to compete. Earlier this year, Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE said
Investigators find 50 dead wild boars in swine fever quarantine zone near Barcelona – as dozens of countries ban Spanish pork
AT least 50 wild boars have been found dead near Barcelona amid mounting fears that Spain’s swine flu outbreak could spread beyond the country’s borders.
Spain adds an extra eight new billionaires in 2025 as super-rich hit eye-watering new wealth record
SPAIN’S ultra-wealthy are living it up like never before, as their fortunes soar to a record-breaking $213.1 billion (€182.59 billion in 2025 – up 21.5%
Tourist warning on the Costa del Sol as man ‘swipes keys from porter’s lodge and robs beachfront holiday flats’
A MAN swiped keys from a porter’s lodge and robbed beachfront holiday flats on the Costa del Sol – sending a warning to all tourists.
When can I buy advance spring 2026 tickets for the Caminito del Rey – including Semana Santa?
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