The ions in the fire!
It is easily the most professional kite and windsurf centre on the Costa de la Luz
Happy geese: Farmer produces ethical foie gras in Spain’s Extremadura
For many this buttery, rich delicacy is one of the most desired luxury food items in the culinary world, for others its method of manufacture represents the ultimate in cruelty.
Traditionally, foie gras is produced by a technique perfected in France known as ‘gavage’ in...
15 lesser known ancient ruins that are a must-see in Andalucia and the Costa...
What are your favourite little known Moorish and Roman sites in Spain?
A luxury hotel in Mallorca has been named one of the best new hotels...
THE hotel Can Ferrereta de Santanyí, located in the historic centre of Santanyí, has been listed as the best boutique hotel for its "exquisite style and excellent service" by National Geographic Magazine.
Also listed on Small Luxury Hotels of the World it describes Can Ferrereta...
APRÈS SCOFF: There are mountains of good places to eat in Spain’s Sierra Nevada,...
Excellent dishes this season include a ceviche of scallops in a bloody Mary sauce and an amazing false risotto with coconut milk, kimchi and prawn
Sevilla: Where to eat in the Triana neighbourhood
SEVILLA really is a foodie’s paradise, and the ancient Triana does not let the side down.
It may have its own distinct personality, but this fiesty barrio’s restaurants deliver knockout Andalucian cuisine.
From humble tapas haunts to fine dining, below are the hottest eating spots in...
Sotogrande has developed a distinct food scene over the last few years and these...
A DECADE ago you wouldn’t have dreamed of heading to Sotogrande to eat, unless you had a house there or had just embarked from a yacht.
Today, there are dozens of trendy places to dine with a vibrant and competitive scene to rival anything the...
The Clash: How UK rock legend Joe Strummer has a plaza in Spain’s Granada...
TRAVEL SELFIE: Clash front man has been honoured with a square named after him in Granada... CAN YOU FIND IT?
Pigments of the imagination: Why you should be seeking out caves in southern Spain...
Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer? Visiting southern Spain’s amazing caves tell the story of early human culture, with Shannon Chaffers
Sierra Nevada: Perfect for families
Telemark has been catering for families and adventurers on the snow since 1989, writes Jon Clarke
REVIEW: Madrid’s born-again Gran Hotel Ingles is the lap of Belle Epoque luxury
Many original features have been saved, from time-faded photos of guests to vintage postcards and an ancient typewriter by the lifts
Medina Sidonia – A bridge to the past in Andalucia´s inland Cadiz region
Medina Sidonia – like its nearby neighbours of Benalup and Alcala de los Gazules - is full of history
Hemingway, my dad and running the bulls of Pamplona
In a moving tribute to her legendary father, American Deirdre Carney explains why she sorely misses running the bulls at July’s postponed San Fermin festival.
On restaurant road to Casares
The road up to Casares is one of the true gourmet routes in Andalucia, writes Dining Secrets of Andalucia.com editor Jon Clarke
Eight forests in Spain’s Andalucia to lose yourself in this autumn
AUTUMN is the perfect time to lose yourself in the forests of Andalucia.
In a world where everything goes too fast, reconnecting with nature can do wonders for the mind and soul and the wide variety of plant species in the region makes the Andalucian...
Blooming brilliant: More than 49,000 people visit the autumn patios in Spain’s Cordoba
SOME 50,000 people have visited the Autumn Patios of Cordoba over the two weekend special autumn festival to mark 100 years since the patio contest began.
As of Saturday 23, a total of 49,138 people had visited the patios to view the architectural treasures that...
Sevilla: Where to eat in Alfalfa
Alfalfa has a rich history, dating back to the Phoenicians some 2,000 years ago, and a rich food and drink scene to match.
From traditional tapas to modern dining, there’s a great range to get your teeth stuck into.
Below are some of the best the...
NICE ONE SON: Valldemossa’s Son Viscos is the perfect B&B for a weekend escape
IT is the perfect place to hole up for a weekend escape.
And at just 20 minutes from Palma, it couldn’t be easier to get to.
Yet, despite its proximity to Mallorca’s capital, Son Viscos, in Valldemossa, is surrounded by some of the island’s most stunning...
Top five dining spots in Sevilla: Where to eat and soak up the Spanish...
BEING the capital city of Andalucia, the dining scene in Sevilla is unsurprisingly diverse.
Famous for its central tapas bars, where locals typically tapear at up to five or six different bars in a session, it also has a bustling restaurant community that is as...
WHAT TO SEE: In the Triana neighbourhood of Spain’s Sevilla
IT'S one of the city's most distinctive and historic barrios and is unsurprisingly packed with sites to keep you busy.
From its iconic pastel exterior to its medieval remnants and holy shrines, no trip to Sevilla can be complete without a day in Triana.
Below we...
Looking for an adventure? Here are 12 epic walks to take in Spain
By Shannon Chaffers
SPAIN is a country of varied landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, all of which combine to make for some thrilling places, and what better way than exploring them on your own two feet.
Here is our pick of the twelve most epic...
Life’s a picnic: The Olive Press tests Bilbao’s famous Azurmendi restaurant
As Spain’s top chef Eneko Atxa opens in London, Jon Clarke checks out the green and wacky world of his Basque restaurant
Travel in the time of Covid: What it’s like to be the only hotel...
DURING a brief period last autumn when travel around Spain was not restricted, Madrid-based American Deirdre Carney made a once in a lifetime trip to Granada to see an Alhambra devoid of tourist hordes and took the term ‘travelling solo’ to an entirely new...
Capital pleasures: Plan a trip to Madrid this Spring, it has so much to...
IT was a bright, sunny New Year’s Day in 2007 and we were walking out of the Ritz hotel down Paseo de la Castellana en route to a morning’s sightseeing at the Prado gallery.
What could possibly go wrong? Our seven-month-old daughter, that’s what.
Wailing from...
ROYAL TREATMENT: Madrid’s Westin Palace Hotel is used to hosting the rich and famous...
THE staff at Madrid’s Westin Palace Hotel are long used to dealing with guests with masks.
In fact it was over 30 years ago that they welcomed mask-clad germ-phobe celebrity Michael Jackson to their esteemed five-star establishment.
Arriving with his young family the American singer insisted...
Costa de la Luz: See the light
For relief from the hot and busy Costa del Sol summer, switch on to the Costa de la Luz (or Coast of Light). It’s a complete breath of fresh air, writes Laurence Dollimore
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What to see, drink and eat at the Mercado de Triana in Spain’s Sevilla
IT may appear small from its unassuming entrance to the right of the end of Isabel II bridge, but the Mercado de Triana is...
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Uber pet friendly rides now available in Spain’s Malaga, Sevilla and Madrid
PET owners rejoice as Uber turns fur-iendly with their latest feature: Uber Pet.
Uber Pet, charges an additional flat rate to request a driver who’s...
