Five exceptions that permit travel between provinces in Spain regardless of COVID-19 lockdown Phase
Since the state of alarm was decreed in Spain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, movement between provinces has been restricted.
BREAKING: Malaga, Granada and whole of Valencia WILL pass into Phase 2 of Spain’s coronavirus de-escalation plan on Monday
THE whole of Andalucia and Valencia will be in Phase 2 of the coronavirus de-escalation plan on Monday. It comes after the Government announced today
BREAKING: Spain records just ONE coronavirus death and 182 new cases in past 24 hours
SPAIN has recorded just one death from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. According to the health ministry, it brings the total number of people
Protests break out in Spain as Nissan confirms closure of Barcelona plants with loss of 3,000 jobs
THOUSANDS of workers have been protesting outside the gates of Nissan’s Barcelona plant after receiving confirmation that it will close. Around 3,000 redundancies will be
Spain doesn’t rule out opening to tourism on a region-by-region basis depending on an area’s COVID-19 incidence
SPAIN may open up to tourism step-by-step and on a regional level depending on how well an area is coping with COVID-19, it has been
CRUISE BOSS: ‘Brits will not dock in Spain’ this year if the UK is where it is now on coronavirus
A CRUISE boss in Galicia has warned that British travellers ‘will not dock in Spain’ if the UK is where it is now on COVID-19.
BREAKING: Number of both coronavirus related deaths and new infections in Spain rise slightly in last 24 hours
BOTH the number of coronavirus related deaths and the number of new infections in Spain have increased slightly in the last 24 hours.
Residents in Phase 2 provinces throughout Spain can renew their ID cards and passports from today
FROM today you can go to the police station to renew your ID cards and passports if the province you live in has entered Phase
Spain begins longest official national mourning in its democracy after almost 30,000 lose lives to coronavirus
SPAIN is now in an official period of mourning for the more than 28,700 people killed by COVID-19. The tribute to those who died in
Spain will seek sixth and final extension of coronavirus state of alarm until end of June
THE Government has revealed it will be seeking a sixth and final extension to the state of alarm that will cover the COVID-19 de-escalation plan
British fugitive wanted for conspiracy to murder arrested in Spain’s Barcelona
A BRITISH fugitive wanted on suspicion of conspiring to murder two men has been arrested in Barcelona. Policia Nacional arrested Jamie Rothwell, 33, from Salford,
Ostrich becomes internet sensation after photobombing Spanish politician
A SPANISH politician has become an internet hit – or rather the ostrich that photobombed him during a press conference has. Miguel Angel Revilla, the
Airlines and tour operators prepare for return to Spain
TUI prepares to send ‘millions of tourists’ to Spain says CEO of the firm Fritz Joussen
Spain reports 132 new COVID-19 cases – lowest daily count since March 4, while only 50 new coronavirus-related deaths
SPAIN has reported 132 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, while the Government has re-calculated its overall death toll. This is the lowest
BREAKING: Young British expat shot four times in the legs in first suspected ‘settling of accounts’ since coronavirus lockdown began on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A YOUNG Brit is facing emergency surgery after being shot in the legs four times on the Costa del Sol. The 27-year-old has been admitted
Spain’s coronavirus quarantine for tourists to be scrapped in July
STRICT quarantine rules on tourists visiting Spain will be lifted in July. During the coronavirus lockdown, all international travellers arriving in the country have been
Recovering British tourists is essential and Spain should make ‘travel corridors’ between the likes of Birmingham and Mallorca if necessary, says tourism boss
RECOVERING the British tourism market is essential and must be made a priority. That’s the opinion of Jose Luis Zoreda, vice president of the Spanish
Will I really be fined for not wearing a mask during Spain’s state of alarm? – What you should know
THE obligatory use of face masks has been the latest update to cause confusion, uncertainty and controversy. In force since last Thursday, the new order
Spain’s Costa del Sol will lose international tourists to Italy and France if it doesn’t lift ‘nonsensical’ quarantine, claims Andalucia leader
THE leader of Andalucia has demanded the Spanish government lift the 14-day quarantine imposed on international travellers arriving throughout the state of alarm. Partido Popular
Spain’s PM considering reducing duration of COVID-19 de-escalation phases
According to Sánchez, the entire country should be out from the state of alarm by late June or early July
How Killing Eve’s psychopathic hitwoman Villanelle is inspired by infamous Spanish ETA assassin
A RUTHLESS Spanish terrorist has been revealed as the subject matter behind one of the UK’s biggest TV hits of the last few years. Former
Bullfighters in Spain want August restart for blood sport after coronavirus shutdown
SPAIN’S bullfighters are set to return to the ring in August – provided they can get the official go ahead. Some of the biggest names
Learn these Spanish phrases for ordering in restaurants as Spain eases coronavirus lockdown
GAMBAS pil pil, crusty bread, beer, ensalada de pulpo, real cafe con leche, chips, alioli, tomato salad, jamon, olives – the list of local delicacies
BREAKING: Spain officially announces tourism can return from June 22 – but with conditions
SPAIN has announced that tourism will return to Spain from June 22. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in his press conference today that the ‘great
RECIPE: This is easy baked papoutsakia is a Greek classic but is also a huge hit in Spain
FOR the last two months they have been holed up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340). But now British couple Yianni
Enjoy Spain’s Camino de Santiago without leaving home and breaking Phase 1 de-escalation rules
What better way to enjoy the last few weeks of Spain’s lockdown by virtually exploring the country's breathtaking landscapes.