How an engineer reforested Murcia's Sierra Espuña with a shotgun

Bizarre tale of a Spanish engineer who reforested an entire Murcia mountain range by firing pine nuts from a shotgun

Ricardo Codorniu planted 4.3 million trees in the 1800s to stop deadly floods, using shotguns to fire seeds onto inaccessible Murcia slopes.

15 Oct, 2026 @ 11:47

Environment·Lead·Murcia·Olive Press Travel

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Sunshine sequel: Autumn becomes the new summer in Spain as more expats travel later in the year

Autumn travel in Spain is gaining ground as expats and flexible holidaymakers delay trips until cooler weather returns after a summer of heatwaves and travel

13 Oct, 2026 @ 17:19

Olive Press Travel·Sponsored·Travel News

Spain cleans up at Green Cities award: Benidorm beats mass-tourism image to be crowned Europe’s greenest town

The holiday resort secured the European Green Leaf 2028 title for successfully balancing its massive tourism industry with environmental protection.

13 Oct, 2026 @ 13:15

Benidorm·Environment·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Renfe reveals its top destinations in Spain you should visit by train this October – with one rogue outlier

SPAIN’s national rail operator Renfe has unveiled its top destinations for October train travel, offering a mix of cultural hotspots and culinary experiences across the

13 Oct, 2026 @ 12:15

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Why does the day of bad luck and misfortune fall on Tuesday 13 in Spain?

The myth of Tuesday the 13th haunts Spaniards just as Friday the 13th looms over the rest of us

13 Oct, 2026 @ 11:29

La Cultura·Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel·Other News

This is the best city in Spain for an October getaway, according to The Times

ZARAGOZA in northern Spain has received the seal of approval by The Times newspaper as a city to visit in October. The paper said Zaragoza’s

13 Oct, 2026 @ 10:15

National News·Olive Press Travel

This picturesque Catalan city is the perfect alternative to Barcelona – without the heaving tourist crowds

According to The Times, Reus is an underrated weekend-break destination for travellers seeking a more authentic taste of Catalunya.

11 Oct, 2026 @ 12:32

Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Bear watching is taking off in Spain: These are the regions where you have the best chance of spotting brown bears

The Somiedo Natural Park in Asturias offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these endangered animals.

6 Oct, 2026 @ 13:30

Animals·Catalunya·Lead·Northern Spain·Olive Press Travel

The Neocave and Museum of Altamira in Cantabria and the ferry to the Cies Islands from Vigo

These two surprise Spanish tourist experiences are among the 10 most sought-after in the world, according to new report

The Neocave and Museum of Altamira and the ferry to the Cies Islands from Vigo were both among the world’s top ten best-selling paid tourist

4 Oct, 2026 @ 18:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Madrid is home to three of the world's most beautiful cinemas

These are the three ‘most beautiful’ cinemas in Spain, according to leading travel magazine

Prestigious travel magazine Time Out has named three Madrid cinemas amongst the 50 most beautiful in the world.

3 Oct, 2026 @ 16:07

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

This is the best city in Spain for a quick getaway this October, according to The Times

The historic northern city of Zaragoza has been praised by The Times as the perfect spot for a quick getaway this October.

3 Oct, 2026 @ 11:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

King of wines: Portugal’s little-known Dão region is a ‘classic with a new soul’

Portugal’s Dão wine region combines historic villages, vineyard hotels and memorable local food, offering a quieter escape among gardens and countryside within driving distance of

29 Sep, 2026 @ 13:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Inside the ancient town of the ‘seven sevens’: This walled gem in Aragon offers a perfect weekend escape

THIS medieval town in northern Spain has preserved an obsession with the number seven behind one of the country’s longest defensive walls – and it’s

29 Sep, 2026 @ 13:35

Lead·Olive Press Travel

An image of Playa de las Higuericas, on the Costa Calida.

These are the scenic spots in Spain where your money goes furthest, according to The Telegraph

Away from the tourist crowds, these value-for-many gems are perfect for expats looking to buy a property in Spain at a snip.

29 Sep, 2026 @ 12:55

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property

Boutique hotel in Portugal that’s perfect for those who love nature, good food and an impeccable spa

In this Quinta Filippa review, Jon Clarke explores a boutique retreat in central Portugal, where a dozen bedrooms meet thoughtful service, wellness activities and delicious

28 Sep, 2026 @ 18:07

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Girona and an easyJet flight taking off from an airport

Budget airline easyJet unveils new UK-Spain routes – including London and Liverpool flights to ‘hidden gem’ in Catalunya

The British airline will fly to Girona Airport for the first time, with new services from Liverpool and London Gatwick opening up direct links to

28 Sep, 2026 @ 13:11

Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Frida Kahlo comes to Santander as landmark new museum transforms city’s cultural scene

The Faro Santander museum brings works by Frida Kahlo and other Mexican artists to the city’s waterfront, inside Banco Santander’s transformed former HQ.

27 Sep, 2026 @ 17:00

La Cultura·Lead·Northern Spain·Olive Press Travel

Santander in northern Spain is the country's new go-to city break for art lovers.

Spain has a new ‘arty city break’ of choice that Brits are flocking to, according to The Times

SANTANDER is emerging as Spain’s new destination of choice for art aficionado Brits, according to The Times.

21 Sep, 2026 @ 16:54

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Little Wooden House is a charming hidden gem nestled in inland Malaga – and offers the perfect autumn escape

LOTS of hotels promise an ‘escape from it all’ but few achieve it quite like this extraordinary gem hidden in the hills inland from the

20 Sep, 2026 @ 15:00

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Cadiz is home to an array of spectacular white-washed villages best enjoyed this month, such as Grazalema

These four white-washed villages in Cadiz are ideal for a relaxing September getaway

JUST a short drive away from a host of popular expat hotspots, the Sierra de Cadiz is home to an array of spectacular white villages

20 Sep, 2026 @ 13:40

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

AFC Bournemouth fans in San Sebastian to play Real Sociedad

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’

A TRIP to San Sebastian to watch my football team in action left me astonished at the kindness of the local people.

20 Sep, 2026 @ 12:27

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sport

These eight forests nestled in Andalucia are perfect to lose yourself in this autumn

THESE eight places are the perfect spot to unwind this autumn in Andalucia

19 Sep, 2026 @ 13:39

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

German tourists to outnumber Brits in Malaga province during an autumn which includes San Diego Comic-Con and golf open

Bookings for September, October and November show German travellers will make up 26.95% of the rural tourism market.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 16:45

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Discover this hidden Spanish gem with a medieval castle and centuries of Roman mining history – with a name that means ‘beautiful place’

CALA, located in the far north-eastern corner of Huelva province, is rich in history and surrounded by the lush Sierra de Aracena.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 14:56

Huelva·Lead·Olive Press Travel

‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 12:22

Lead·Olive Press Travel

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

WHEN the sun is shining and the sky is a deep, clear blue, there may not be a better place to be in Catalunya than

12 Sep, 2026 @ 17:05

Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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Bizarre tale of a Spanish engineer who reforested an entire Murcia mountain range by firing pine nuts from a shotgun

Sunshine sequel: Autumn becomes the new summer in Spain as more expats travel later in the year

Spain cleans up at Green Cities award: Benidorm beats mass-tourism image to be crowned Europe’s greenest town

Renfe reveals its top destinations in Spain you should visit by train this October – with one rogue outlier

Why does the day of bad luck and misfortune fall on Tuesday 13 in Spain?

This is the best city in Spain for an October getaway, according to The Times

This picturesque Catalan city is the perfect alternative to Barcelona – without the heaving tourist crowds

Bear watching is taking off in Spain: These are the regions where you have the best chance of spotting brown bears

These two surprise Spanish tourist experiences are among the 10 most sought-after in the world, according to new report

These are the three ‘most beautiful’ cinemas in Spain, according to leading travel magazine

This is the best city in Spain for a quick getaway this October, according to The Times

King of wines: Portugal’s little-known Dão region is a ‘classic with a new soul’

Inside the ancient town of the ‘seven sevens’: This walled gem in Aragon offers a perfect weekend escape

These are the scenic spots in Spain where your money goes furthest, according to The Telegraph

Boutique hotel in Portugal that’s perfect for those who love nature, good food and an impeccable spa

Budget airline easyJet unveils new UK-Spain routes – including London and Liverpool flights to ‘hidden gem’ in Catalunya

Frida Kahlo comes to Santander as landmark new museum transforms city’s cultural scene

Spain has a new ‘arty city break’ of choice that Brits are flocking to, according to The Times

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Little Wooden House is a charming hidden gem nestled in inland Malaga – and offers the perfect autumn escape

These four white-washed villages in Cadiz are ideal for a relaxing September getaway

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’

These eight forests nestled in Andalucia are perfect to lose yourself in this autumn

German tourists to outnumber Brits in Malaga province during an autumn which includes San Diego Comic-Con and golf open

Discover this hidden Spanish gem with a medieval castle and centuries of Roman mining history – with a name that means ‘beautiful place’

‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

US steps up missile shield in southern Europe with sixth destroyer arriving in Cadiz naval base despite ongoing tensions with Trump administration

Costa del Sol risks becoming the next Acapulco or Naples – top judge is latest official to express mounting concerns

Spain’s rental market faces a 30% collapse as Pedro Sanchez’s new housing decree sees landlords pull 4,235 homes in just 10 days

Dutch cyclist collapses and dies while climbing demanding Sa Creueta mountain pass on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Spain and Italy agree to end border checks after dispute over Ceuta migrant crisis

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