This region of Spain is hailed for its fascinating cider traditions by The Sun
GIPUZKOA, in the Basque Country, has been hailed as the location of Spain’s most delicious cider by The Sun journalist Nuria Cremer-Vazquez Cider houses are
Argentinian steaks, Turkish delight and British fish and chips: Global cuisine in the Costa del Sol
FOR the last five days, Fuengirola’s streets have been hustling and bustling, packed with people queuing to try the different flavours of the world. A
REVIEW: Koi Marbella – It has the feel of a Bond villain’s lair, but the sophistication of the best of Asia
WITH its sunken ponds, stone walls and acres of new wood, you feel like you’ve entered Blofeld’s home in You Only Live Twice. Extremely zen,
LIFE IN SPAIN: Bar-hopping during holy week
YOUR Spanish friends will agree with you on two things, at least: semana santa has evolved, and it’s a culinary delight. That is to say,
The ultimate guide to eating vegan in Malaga, Spain
WITHOUT a doubt the vegan mecca of the Costa del Sol, where should you visit in Malaga city? Our extensive guide covers dozens of the
Back to basics: Churros, calamari sarnies and zarajos; why Madrid is a lot more than Michelin stars. Jon Clarke picks over some of its true culinary institutions
WELL Madrid has finally become one of Europe’s dining capitals. Fact. Having long been overshadowed by Barcelona and San Sebastian, it is at last bearing
REBIRTH OF COOL: New Dinner Jazz night at Nomad in Marbella is a hip way to spend Thursday night
DIM the lights, fill your glass, now cue the music… a brand new dinner jazz night is a must try for music lovers this winter
AGE OF AQUARIUS: Meet Spain’s extraordinary first underwater winery and shellfish farm
THIS Costa del Sol bodega is the first to legally sell wine aged underwater by teaming up with a local shellfish farm. Escaramujo Wines and
Snails and thistles: Join the Olive Press on a Christmas culinary tour of Spain
AS us Brits continue to digest our Christmas dinner it is maybe time to reflect on the alternatives we have for next year – after
Lodging in luxury: The Olive Press gets a taste of the high life at the Sierra Nevada’s leading exclusive hotel El Lodge and its sister, Maribel
I’M luxuriating in a Jacuzzi on my own private terrace as a dozen snow cannons go full tilt preparing the Sierra Nevada’s famous Rio run.
Royal seal of approval: After 40 years serving Ronda, Almocabar is back in safe hands
POLITICIANS, presidents and even kings have eaten in Ronda’s grande dame of dining Almocabar. So it is incredibly fortunate the historic restaurant is now in
Rainbow’s End: The melting pot of restaurants in Ronda is second to none in Andalucia, writes Olive Press editor Jon Clarke
IT might seem like a backwater in the middle of nowhere, but Ronda really is the veritable pot at the end of the restaurant rainbow.
Cider from Spain’s Asturias makes it onto UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
CIDER may not be to everyone’s taste – but UNESCO has taken a shine to the apple-based tipple. After nearly a decade of effort, the
The perfect taster: Take an exciting gourmet tour around Palma de Mallorca with Jon Clarke
THE shifting sands of the culinary landscape have always needed careful guidance. And with a bustling ever-changing metropolis like Palma, you need to add a
Going vegan in Bilbao: Here’s how to enjoy pinchos like a pro in Spain’s gastronomic capital
THE Basque Country is well known as Spain’s best destination for foodies and for vegans, the story is no different- here’s how to eat vegan
REVIEW: Brand new Estepona beach restaurant is raising the quality bar for the already upmarket Costa del Sol resort
THEY say location is everything and Malva Beach is hard to beat. Sitting on Estepona’a La Rada beach its views stretch to Gibraltar and Africa
Chirping again: The hidden gem of El Mirlo near Spain’s Tarifa has been reborn as a true dining secret
LIKE so many joys in life, half the fun is the journey in getting there. A trip to El Mirlo, near Tarifa, is one perfect
The 10 best bottles of wine in Spain right now, according to the New York Times
RIOJA, Tempranillo, Albariño and Cava – with just four examples, it is no wonder that Spanish wine is renowned all over the world for its
World’s best chef Dabiz Muñoz to open ‘gourmet spaces’ at four major airports in Spain
DABIZ Muñoz, the highly-acclaimed Madrid-born chef, has premiered his first airport dining concept set to land at four terminals across Spain this year. The Hungry
Going vegan in Spain’s Barcelona? These are my top restaurant recommendations
Despite its carnivorous stereotypes, Spain’s big cities are actually full of amazing vegan restaurants serving up their take on local food. Nowhere is this more
Fine dining in Mallorca: The best restaurants in Calvia – including Michelin Star winners
MALLORCA is a great destination for foodies and Calvia boasts three restaurants recognised by the Michelin guide. Sa Clastra, found in the Castell Son Claret,
These are the eight best restaurants in Spain, according to a prestigious global top 100 list – so how many have YOU tried?
DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, was recently crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. And with a trio of restaurants in the
Going vegan in Sevilla? These six restaurants are a must visit
FOR vegans, eating like a local can be difficult but not in Sevilla with this expert guide. The capital of Andalucia, Sevilla’s cuisine uses lots
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Ritz Hotel in Madrid – this is my verdict’
Does Madrid’s Ritz Hotel live up to its luxurious expectations? The Olive Press investigates. ACROSS the world, the Ritz name is associated with one thing-
Foodie central: A nerve centre for gourmands has sprung up over recent years in a hive of streets just south of Marbella’s Casco Antiguo
IT is an area of around half a mile square and comprising, perhaps, a dozen streets. But in this nondescript part of Marbella, you’ll easily
Revealed: The world’s best restaurant is in Spain
DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, has been crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. Offering tasting menus that celebrate avant-garde Mediterranean cuisine