Where bandits once trod: A riding adventure through the stunning Sierra Morena in Spain’s Andalucia
Jon Clarke heads on a riding adventure into the Andalucian outback of the Sierra Morena near Sevilla
Revealed: The destination in Spain most visited by Spanish holidaymakers this year
Santiago de Compostela, Cathedral de Santiago
Spain’s weird and wonderful tourist attractions – from food fights to smurf towns
TOURIST recommendations for Spain are so predictable.
A dip in the Med, stunning food, even better wine, and all on a backdrop of some era-defining...
Tips for taking dog friendly holidays in Spain
SEMANA Santa is upon us and summer holidays are just round the corner, times when many are planning a getaway to explore the delights...
EXPLORING SPAIN: The search for Lorca’s grave in Andalucia
By Carlos Pranger
WHEN the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936, Gerald Brenan was living with his wife Gamel Woolsey in Churriana, a village...
The Renaissance town of Úbeda
by Mark Roulston
ÚBEDA lies 50 kilometres or so to the east
of the capital of its province Jaén. Standing on an
escarpment, it is surrounded by...
Pack your pooch! Here are the most pet-friendly holiday destinations in Spain
Spain’s costas are some of the most pet friendly destinations in the country, with dog friendly beaches, accommodation and restaurants.
Calpe, Costa Blanca
As if...
VUELTA A ESPANA: Your virtual Tour of Spain
TWENTY-TWO teams, 21 stages and three weeks of spectacular aerial footage of Spain allowing you to watch a gripping race while planning your next trip.
JOAQUIN SOROLLA Impressions of Spain
EXHIBITIONS across Spain are commemorating the Spanish painter famous for seascapes and brilliance who died in 1923. Discover his most impressive works.
STARLIGHT SANCTUARIES: A celestial journey through Andalucia
ANDALUCIA'S Starlight Sanctuaries offer unobstructed views of the night sky. Explore the beauty of the universe from Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen.
GET PLANNING: 12 ideas for trips in Spain
WITH castles and national parks, Michelin restaurants, paradors, designer boutiques and UNESCO sites, planning a trip in Spain is hard. Here's some help.
RONDA recognised as ‘Tourist Destination of Excellence’ for 2023
RONDA, in Malaga, Spain, wins 2023 'Tourist Destination of Excellence' award for promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and having great appeal.
The hidden side of Benidorm
IT’S best known for its stag parties and excessive boozing - not to mention its own TV programme.
But there is a lot more going...
IT’S SUMMER! The 10 Best Public Swimming Pools in Andalucia
Summer holidays are looming which means one thing: finally it's time to open the gates of the municipal swimming pools and let us in.
Municipal...
WELCOME TO CASTELLON: Why you should visit the northern province of Spain’s Valencia region this summer
CASTELLON is considered by many to be the hidden jewel in the Valencia region.
While Alicante and Valencia are widely hailed as top tourist destinations...
IN TRIBUTE: Late author Guy Hunter-Watts took Olive Press readers on a walk through the wilds of Andalucia’s Cazorla
FIRST PUBLISHED JULY 22, 2018
Guy Hunter-Watts, author of several walking guides to Andalucía, heads off piste for a jaw-dropping gorge adventure in the wilds...
Mallorca’s Natural Charms Inspire Latest Novel by Author Diana Janney
From raindrops dripping from terracotta rooftops, people and pine forests, to a glimpses of distant sea and wild grandeur, Mallorca inspires author Diana Janney....
Exploring Gerald Brenan Country: a trip to Yegen in the Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
LONG before La Alpujarra became popular with northern Europeans, a few pioneering Brits discovered the area. An early advocate was Gerald Brenan, a British...
Day Trip from Sevilla: Coria del Rio
YOU won’t be alone: Between May 21 and June 1, thousands of pilgrims with horses, casetas, and ox-drawn carts will be passing through this...
The 10 most impressive castles in Spain from Malaga to Murcia
SPAIN is a land strewn with castles and fortresses, all of which reflect the country's history, and many of them are remarkably well-preserved....
FLOWER POWER: How to get around Cordoba’s spectacular Festival of Patios this May
A PRESIDENT of the Amigos de los Patios association once said, ‘the Festival of the Patios is to Cordoba what San Fermin is to...
First ever Avlo tickets to travel from Madrid to Andalucia go on sale tomorrow from 7 euros
Renfe will launch this Wednesday April 12 the ticket sale of the first Avlos travelling between Madrid and Andalucia.
The low-cost version of AVE high...
On the trail of the young Pablo Picasso through Spain
TODAY (April 8) is the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picassoand it is true to say that his legendary status remains undimmed.
The...
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE: As the Sierra de las Nieves becomes a National Park, we pick our Top 10 best secret...
From bandit hideouts to Roman wine cellars, there is so much to see and so many great walks close to Ronda, writes Jon Clarke
The Cat’s Whiskers: Is Sierra de Gata Spain’s most delightful region?
As the tiny village of Robledillo de Gata is singled out alongside Carmona and Vejer as Spain’s best rural retreat, Jon Clarke extols the delights of a week in the little-known Sierra de Gata
Two Andalucia villages make it onto list of Spain’s seven rural wonders
TWO Andalucian villages have made Homeaway’s Seven Rural Wonders of Spain list.
Voted for by the travel website’s clients, in fourth place the Moorish hilltop...
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A GERMAN man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his own mother in the back.
Police received a call at around 4pm on Saturday, November...
