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DATE FOR THE DIARY: Sagrada Familia in Barcelona will host grand ceremony to mark centenary of Gaudi’s death

IT’S taken more than 140 years, countless cranes and a mountain of scaffolding – but Barcelona’s world-famous Sagrada Familia is about to hit the heights.

22 Sep, 2025 @ 15:48

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Angelina Jolie breaks silence on US Politics at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival

ANGELINA Jolie has made her mark at the San Sebastian Film Festival, not just for her role in Couture, but for offering a rare, candid

22 Sep, 2025 @ 15:00

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5,000-year-old ‘lost tomb’ discovered in Teba – one of Andalucía’s biggest archaeological finds

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered a 5,000-year-old dolmen in the heart of Malaga province, and it’s one of the most monumental and best-preserved in all of Andalucía.

22 Sep, 2025 @ 14:30

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Spain to spend €13bn on mega airport upgrades – as Ryanair slams ‘rip-off’ fees

SPAIN is gearing up for a massive airport makeover – with the government splashing out nearly €13 billion to boost capacity at its busiest hubs.

20 Sep, 2025 @ 16:43

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WATCH: Has UNESCO crowned this street in southern Spain the most beautiful in Europe?

AN eighteenth century street lined with grand mansions, carved stone doorways and wrought-iron balconies is causing controversy over claims that it is officially the most

18 Sep, 2025 @ 11:28

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How to reach this remote village in northern Spain – one of Western Europe’s last towns untouched by time that didn’t have telephones till 1990 and boasts just six residents today

THERE IS a tiny village perched on a mountainside in Asturias’ Picos de Europa national park like a village that time abandoned which is well

16 Sep, 2025 @ 13:30

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Airbnb shock in Alicante with 73% of tourist flats being advertised without a licence

This Spanish city takes the unwanted crown for the most illegal tourist flats – even beating out several Costa del Sol towns

WITH its eye-catching orange tree-lined streets, renowned gastronomy and spectacular monuments such as the Plaza de España or Royal Alcazar, it’s no surprise that Sevilla

16 Sep, 2025 @ 09:51

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property·Sevilla

A secret waterfall in Spain’s heartlands reached by a beautiful hiking is ideal for nature lovers

IN the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark Las Loras, on the border between Palencia and Burgos, lies one of Spain’s most striking hidden gems:

15 Sep, 2025 @ 16:46

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Flights are diverted from Malaga airport due to foggy conditions

Malaga airport posts best ever August passenger figures: British numbers wipe the floor with second-placed Germans

MALAGA-COSTA del Sol Airport had its best ever August in terms of passenger numbers, newly published figures reveal – with Brits eyeing up some summer

15 Sep, 2025 @ 15:21

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Spain’s airport operator accuses Ryanair CEO of ‘lying continuously’ in row over ‘excessive fees’

THE chief executive of Spain’s state-owned airport operator has accused Ryanair’s outspoken CEO Michael O’Leary of ‘not telling the truth’ over a bitter fees row

15 Sep, 2025 @ 14:49

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Messi opens new luxury hotel in Sotogrande which even boasts one of his eight Ballon d’Ors in the lobby

FOOTBALL superstar Lionel Messi has opened a new five-star hotel in Sotogrande, less than an hour from Malaga. The hotel, called MIM Sotogrande, sits right

13 Sep, 2025 @ 11:50

Andalucia·Cadiz·Hotels·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The historical origins of the iconic and much loved churro — it isn’t from Spain or Mexico

ONE of the most beloved breakfasts in Spain is the churro: a crisp, fried dough that is tender on the inside, often served alongside decadent

9 Sep, 2025 @ 13:55

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Three weekend hikes that start at the source of Spain’s mightiest rivers

FINDING the source of a river can make for an incredible hike, with an opportunity to disconnect and relax in the untouched nature. Spain’s river

9 Sep, 2025 @ 13:00

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel

This medieval cobble-stoned town was the first in Spain to be declared a ‘Historic-Artistic Site’ – and continues to thrive

WITH a population of just 1,045, the tiny municipality of La Alberca, nestled on the southern edge of Salamanca province, is easy to miss. But

9 Sep, 2025 @ 11:31

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All you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for FREE

A TICKET can normally set you back €30, but this September one of Spain’s most famous landmarks will open its doors for free. To celebrate

8 Sep, 2025 @ 20:16

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The unexpected Spanish dish that Brits in the UK can’t get enough of – as culinary love affair continues

BRITS have long been a fan of Spanish cuisine for its taste, diversity, and health benefits, but surprisingly it’s not paella or croquetas which are

5 Sep, 2025 @ 16:15

Food & Drink·For Foodies·National News·Other News

The top 10 European airports most likely to suffer travel chaos when the EES kicks in next month

BRITISH travellers could face severe disruption at some of Europe’s busiest airports when the EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) finally comes into force. The scheme

3 Sep, 2025 @ 14:15

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Andalucia’s Costa Tropical continues bid to become Spain’s cruise ship capital by hosting huge industry summit

THE Granada port town of Motril is ramping up its campaign to become Spain’s cruise ship capital by hosting a major international industry summit this

1 Sep, 2025 @ 14:00

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The Malaga town crowned a Spanish foodie paradise – where bread is legend and soups heal the soul

ALHAURIN el Grande has just bagged itself a place in Spain’s brand-new Red de Pueblos Gastronomicos – a national roll of honour for towns where

31 Aug, 2025 @ 15:48

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Human Towers On Last Day Of Feast Of La Merce

SPAIN TRAVEL: How to celebrate La Merce Festival in Barcelona

IF you want to see Barcelona at its most vibrant, then start planning your trip for the La Merce Festival. From September 23 to 28,

31 Aug, 2025 @ 12:30

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Michelin loves Malaga: Two new restaurants make the hot list

MALAGA is cooking up a storm – with two more restaurants making it onto Michelin’s prestigious ‘recommended’ list. The latest update from the food bible

30 Aug, 2025 @ 16:00

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HIDDEN CORNERS OF SPAIN: The fake ‘arab steps’ of Malaga

HIDDEN in the hills of Malaga lies a path straight out of an adventure film – a 256-step stone staircase clinging to the cliffs of

30 Aug, 2025 @ 15:30

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

IN PICTURES: 22,000 revellers turn Spain’s Buñol into a giant tomato soup for the famous ‘Tomatina’

IT was goggles on and chaos unleashed as 22,000 fun-seekers turned the sleepy Spanish town of Buñol into a river of squashed tomatoes this week.

30 Aug, 2025 @ 10:30

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Real Alcázar De Sevilla, Sevilla (42052085454)

Czechs take Spain’s Sevilla by storm with Americans hot on their heels

EVEN without the scorching temperatures of the recent heatwave, Sevilla is hotter than ever as a tourist destination. Czech visitors are storming the province, spending

28 Aug, 2025 @ 09:30

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