Looking for a day trip? Delve into the ‘Copper Forest’ located in Spain’s picturesque...
FORGET New England in the fall. The transformation of the Genal Valley into the ‘Copper Forest’ every autumn is a mesmerising rite of passage for any visitor to the Costa del Sol.
Set in the southern reaches of the Serrania de Ronda, this hilly region...
Is this the most romantic village in Spain? Why the stunning ‘Pueblo de Amor’...
IT was on Valentine's Day four centuries ago that Arriate won its freedom.
On February 14, in 1630, the villagers clubbed together to pay 352,739 Maravedies, the currency back then, in order to buy their independence from Ronda.
An auspicious day, it meant the attractive white...
Must visit: The little corner of Portugal loved by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
THERE is a little corner of Portugal that has been thrust into the spotlight by British royals.
Melides, on the Alentejo coast, about 130 km south of Lisbon, is the hidden gem where Prince Harry and Meghan stopped off for a ‘romantic’ break after attending...
The best restaurants in Ronda: This food guide for one of Spain’s most iconic...
HE had to pinch himself when he read the Olive Press story last month.
It only made a column on our food and drink page, but it was an honour that needed noting: an obscure meat restaurant in Ronda’s industrial estate had made Spain’s Top...
New 5-star hotel funded by Gerard Pique is coming to Spain’s Costa del Sol...
CONSTRUCTION has begun on the Costa del Sol’s latest 5-star hotel located in an old cinema.
Hotel chain, Meliá, is set to open a new luxury venue in the area with funds from former Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique’s investment group, Kerad EB.
The hotel will be...
This town in Malaga province has been crowned the best in Spain to spend...
PRESTIGIOUS travel magazine ‘Viajar’ has chosen a Malaga town as the best spot to ring in the New Year.
Celebrations on December 31 grow more and more each year, with Spaniards deciding to travel near and far for the festivities.
Despite the grandiose of Madrid’s ceremony...
Airport strikes in Spain are called off in huge relief for travellers ahead of...
STRIKES by airport baggage handlers in Spain scheduled for December 5 and 10 have been called off.
They had been timed to cause disruption during a period which sees two national bank holidays within three days.
The industrial action was suspended after a meeting between airport...
Spain is branded the third best country in the WORLD for solo travelling
Planning on travelling solo? Then look no further than Spain, which has just been crowned the third best country in the world to do so.
According to data compiled by RatePunk, Thailand takes the top spot, followed by Italy.
The hotel rates analyser found the most...
New train in Spain: High-speed link between Madrid and Asturias launches TODAY after 13-year...
A NEW €4bn high speed train has been launched between Madrid and Asturias after a 13-year delay.
Some 19 years after construction first began, the route connecting the capital and the northern city of Ovedo has finally been completed.
King Felipe and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez...
Spain now has 15 restaurants with an incredible 3 Michelin stars – but how...
THE Spanish Michelin Guide for 2024 has been revealed, bringing the country’s roster of three Michelin star restaurants to an impressive 15.
Noor in Córdoba and Disfrutar, in Barcelona, were awarded their third stars at the ceremony, which took place in the Catalan capital.
Noor, led...
These 31 restaurants in Spain have won Michelin stars for the first time –...
TWO Costa del Sol restaurants are among 31 Spanish venues to be awarded Michelin Stars this year.
BACK, in Marbella, has been awarded its first ever star while nearby eatery Skina, received its second.
It comes after the Spanish Michelin Guide Gala 2024 was held in...
‘What have you done?!’ British ambassador to Spain joins chorus of shock over Marks...
IN THE long list of British crimes against Spanish cuisine, there is a new addition. Marks & Spencer is selling what it is billing as ‘Spanish chorizo paella croquetas’, seemingly having learned nothing from Jamie Oliver’s attempt to add the spicy sausage to the...
This walk in Spain’s Andalucia inspired Stephen Spielberg’s hit film ‘Empire of the Sun’
ANDALUCIA has inspired many artists like Stephen Spielberg, who used the area in his blockbuster 'Empire of the Sun' after falling in love with the region on a hiking trail.
Trebujena, Cadiz is a village of just 7,000 people, but what it lacks in inhabitants...
These 3 destinations in Spain’s Andalucia have been branded a MUST visit for 2024
CONDE Nast Traveler has revealed 2024’s top destinations in Spain and Portugal and three Andalucian towns have made the list.
Andalucia is well known for it's picturesque white washed houses, nature and traditional cuisine so its no surprise elite travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has...
Christmas in Andalucia: When will the major cities of Spain’s biggest region turn on...
THE festive season will kick off in Andalucia this weekend as cities across the region switch on their Christmas lights.
The smell of chestnuts in the streets, advent calendars on sale and children preparing for the arrival of the three kings, Christmas is well and...
Vueling Black Friday sale: Tickets to Europe from airports across Spain starting at just...
VUELING is offering a huge Black Friday sale on flights with tickets starting from as little as €10.49.
The budget airline will offer discounts on routes from 27 Spanish destinations, including Granada, Bilbao, Málaga, Palma, Alicante, Sevilla or Santiago de Compostela.
The offer, which runs from...
This city on Spain’s Costa del Sol is the best in the world to...
A NEW poll surveying 12,000 expats from all over the world has crowned an Andalucian city as the best place in the world to live and work.
Forbes, together with InterNations, a global network for expats, surveyed 177 nationalities living in 181 countries.
The survey looked...
WATCH: Group of Spaniards are stunned by their bill after ordering three beers, olives...
A VIRAL video shows a group of Spaniards shocked to discover the hefty bill for beer and tapas in Venice, Italy.
In a clip shared on TikTok, the friends head to the famous Saint Mark's Square, where it is often joked that visitors are charged...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I bought a rundown farmhouse in southern Spain for €45k and transformed it...
A BRITISH retiree has transformed a rundown farm house in southern Spain into a stunning two-bedroom home.
Michelle Garrod, 58, bought the centuries’ old building in Fornes, Granada, for just €45,000.
The former Lloyds financial adviser, from Bristol but based on the Isle of Man, spent...
On the moo-ve: The stunning beach in Spain’s Andalucia where you can watch adorable...
A BEACH in Andalucia has yet again become home for hundreds of cows who love strolling the shore.
Once the tourists have gone home from their summer holidays, a different kind of sunbather takes to the sand of this Cadiz beach.
Every autumn, Bolonia beach welcomes...
These 3 cities in Spain are among the best in the WORLD to live...
SPAIN is the country to be in for a high standard of city living and quality of lifestyle, according to InterNations—the largest global community for people who live and work abroad.
InterNations has released its 2023 Expat City and its great news for Spain as...
IN PICS: Global superstar Maluma, 29, enjoys a break to his favourite spot in...
?MALUMA has once again visited one of his favourite spots in Andalucia after flying into Spain for the Latin Grammys.
The Colombian singer, 29, appeared at the awards show in Sevilla on Thursday, but failed to pick up a gong despite being nominated in two...
POP THE CORK!: According to a trio of global wine bibles and two specialists,...
SPAIN is gradually shedding its inferiority complex regarding wines, and it is high time.
Alongside the country’s world-beating culinary skills, its winemaking acumen is now up there with the world’s best in France and Italy.
According to the UK wine bible, Decanter, Spain is now very...
The 20 best towns to visit in Spain, according to The Telegraph
WHILE Spain is loved for its sun, sea and sangria, its picturesque white-washed towns also attract millions of visitors each year.
Often etched into hillsides and steeped in history, the 'pueblos bonitos' offer a unique glimpse into the country's rich cultural past.
Meanwhile their...
What to do in Valencia this December
Summer’s long gone, but the crisp blue skies remain, even if it is with a restorative chill in the air. This time of year, you can enjoy some of the best festivals in Valencia and a little festive cheer. Here’s how to have a...
Renfe sale: Young person’s railcard is reduced from €50 to just €6, offering discounts...
SPANISH rail network Renfe has announced a €44 sale on their young person’s railcard, which offers travellers discounts of up to 30%.
The sale applies to the ‘Mas Renfe Joven’ card and is available until December 21.
It gives users 25% off travel on AVE, Larga...
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WATCH: Vintage video from 1962 shows how Spain’s Costa del Sol looked before the arrival of mass tourism
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Airport strikes in Spain: Which flights will be affected by walkouts planned for December?
MORE than 35,000 flights across Spain are at risk of being affected by strikes planned for December, it has emerged.
It comes after the General...
