An elegy to Spain’s western wonder: Why spring is the best time to visit Extremadura
WHEN it comes to tourism, Extremadura is off the beaten track and spring is the best season to visit. Few of the 90 million foreign
‘I’ve visited loads of castles in Spain and this is my favourite’: Olive Press travel guru Fiona Govan reveals a Moorish gem
With so many castles found atop hillsides across Spain it's hard to have a favourite. But this one overlooking the olive groves of Jaen is
Spain braces for new tourism boom as holidaymakers shun other destinations over Middle East conflict fears
EUROPE’S biggest tour operator, Tui, says that Spain could be the beneficiary of holiday-makers switching their vacations from the war-torn Middle East. Companies are reporting
Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal
Relax, recharge or just spoil yourself with a weekend spa break.
Falstaff would approve – From tapas to tasting menus Spain’s 2026 Gastronomy Capital of Jerez de la Frontera has it all
IT has been well known for its local wines since the days of Shakespeare, and indeed well before, but now Jerez de la Frontera’s celebrated
Marbella is betting big on a new wave of five-star hotels – but is the Costa del Sol jewel really ready to go cold turkey on illegal Airbnbs?
WERE it not for for the forest of cranes springing up on the horizon around Marbella, you would hardly know that a quiet struggle is
Spain’s best kept culinary secret is hidden among history and flavour in this valley in Cordoba
THE Valle de las Pedroches, in northern Cordoba, is famed for producing some of Europe’s finest pork. Despite this, finding a truly exceptional place to
Spain’s must-see exhibitions this year: From Baroque masterpieces to contemporary tapestries
SPAIN is home to a staggering 1,600-plus museums, making choosing your culture fix for a weekend away a truly tricky decision. Now add in the
Top 10 Jewish Sites to See in Spain: A Jewish Tours Spain Guide
I remember my confusion around the time I began writing for The Olive Press back in 2019. It was a story how Spain’s government passed
Revealed: The four Spanish coffee shops ranked among the best in the world
CONFIDENT you know your café con leche from your cortado? If so, you are in for a treat. Spain has been named as one of
Transition to luxury: A five-star stay steeped in history at the former home of Adolfo Suarez in Avila
WHAT was once the home of former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez, Spain’s first elected leader after the Franco dictatorship, is now a five-star boutique hotel.
36 Hours in Avila: Discover Spain’s medieval walled masterpiece on the plains of Castilla y Leon
PERFECTLY preserved and completely encircled by stone ramparts, Avila feels like a city carved from honey-coloured rock and suspended in time.
Goodbye to Cadiz’s prize catch? The iconic bluefin tuna could be leaving Spanish waters – and you can guess why
CLIMATE change is pushing Atlantic bluefin tuna northward, threatening historic breeding grounds and putting one of Spain’s most valuable seafood industries at risk. Bluefin tuna,
What lies behind Spain’s curious and ancient tradition of holding a funeral for a SARDINE during Carnaval?
In what is surely one of Spain’s most bizarre traditions, people will gather across Spain this week to attend a solemn burial of a symbolic
Foodie alert: New Madrid food festival aims to blend Michelin-star cuisine with street market vibe
MADRID’S newest food festival is here – and it’s breaking all the fine dining rules. If you’ve ever tried booking a high-end restaurant in Madrid,
IN PICS: The ‘quirky’ side of Andalucia’s Ronda – through the refreshing new eye of an expat photographer
SHE has been taking photos in the Serrania de Ronda area of Andalucia for over three decades. Lies Wajer fell in love with the town,
This Mediterranean foodie’s paradise guards the entrance to Valencia’s most authentic neighbourhoodÂ
MERCADER is a gastronomic market located in one of the most distinctive enclaves of the city of Valencia. It was conceived as a space where
Warning for Airbnb hosts in Andalucia as new digital snoop force to use AI and electricity bills to sniff out illegal listings
THE days of rogue holiday landlords flying under the radar in Andalucia may be numbered as a new elite ‘digital snoop force’ begins operations. Authorities
New €650m, 200-room Four Seasons Hotel in Marbella takes another step forwards on sprawling site near El Pinar
MARBELLA’S long-delayed Four Seasons project has taken another step forward after the town hall approved €9 million in urbanisation works for the El Pinar site
Dual nationality? What you need to know about travelling to the UK from Spain under new ETA rules
The issue has raised questions among those in Spain who have dual nationality. What passport should they travel on? And will they be denied entry
Spain loses faith in once world-beating train network after string of incidents, disasters, and driver strikes over safety
SPAIN is losing faith in its once world-beating train network following a string of incidents, disasters and driver strikes. Last month’s Adamuz train disaster, which
Train travel returns to normal in Spain today after unions reach deal to cancel strikes sparked by safety concerns
A THREE-DAY nationwide strike that threatened to cripple Spain’s rail network has been cut short after union leaders thrashed out a deal with the government.
The Olive Press shares with you the five very best brunch spots in Madrid – according to our travel guru
On a mission to find the best brunch spot in Madrid, Fiona Govan discovered there is now a lot more to Spanish breakfast than tortilla
This Costa Tropical seaside town is set to launch a €900k underwater sculpture park for diving enthusiasts – here’s what you need to know
A COSTA Tropical seaside town is splashing nearly €1million on a dramatic underwater park – transforming its seabed into a submerged world of ancient sculptures.
Spain is now the world’s second most visited country – ahead even of Italy and the US, new data shows
SPAIN has become the second most visited country in the world – nearing 100 million visitors in 2025, according to new figures. Ranking behind only
36 hours in Segovia: Join The Olive Press’ Fiona Govan on a whirlwind tour of its ancient wonders, medieval charm and Castillian traditions
Segovia is the sort of place that takes your breath away - with its iconic Roman aqueduct, impressive gothic cathedral and fairy tale castle all