MOUNTAIN VILLAGES: Escape to northern Spain
SPAIN’s northern mountains are never more beautiful than at the end of summer. And these mountain villages make a great base for drives, hikes and cycling.
BEST BEACHES for water sports in Andalucia
ANDALUCIA’S 800-kilometre sun-drenched coastline is home to some of Spain’s most spectacular beaches. From Almeria’s Cabo de Gata to the Costa de la Luz in Cadiz, Andalucia offers a fantastic selection of
WANT AN ICY SHOWER? Here’s Andalucia’s coolest waterfalls
THE summer highs are here to stay. Fortunately Andalucia is blessed with natural pools, deep gorges and, iciest of all, waterfalls. For a truly refreshing swim in an authentic water paradise, check
TIME TO CHILL: 12 Cool Swimming Spots for a Spanish Summer
AS the weather heats up, nothing is more enticing than spending time in the water. For those looking for a change from the busy beaches, there are dozens of natural bathing spots
Top beach clubs in Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE Costa del Sol is famed for its great weather and stunning views, sandy beaches and sophisticated beach clubs in exclusive locations. During the summer season thousands of people go to these
GUIDE: The Best Beaches of Cabo de Gata, Almeria
ALMERIA has more than 100 km of beaches, but the best, wildest, and most unforgettable are along the 65 km of coast inside the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Choosing where to
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 pool is a term sure to upset
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. But with more than 10,000 well-preserved castles and palaces
Six top attractions in Spain you may not even have heard of
WHEN visiting a country like Spain, determining how to make the most of your stay can be a difficult task, writes Shannon Chaffers. Of course, the most spectacular and well known sites
Nine breathtaking UNESCO sites in Spain to start with
Spain has been a centre of Roman, Islamic, Christian and colonial empires which have turned the nation into open-air museum of wonders that move, inspire and send you home with a changed
Six random places to visit in Andalucia bucket-list
Looking for surf, textiles or utopia? You’re in luck. If you find yourself in the region with nowhere particular to go, try these. Utopia: Marinaleda Also known as the ‘communist utopia’ of
Party Destinations You Will Love
If you’re looking for a party destination that will never disappoint, then you need to check out our travel guide! We have compiled a list of the best party destinations in the
15 of the Best Ancient Ruins on the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz
What are your favourite little known Moorish and Roman sites in Spain?
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 castle or other. You could spend a
King of the castles: Five of the most beautiful castillos to visit in Spain
FROM austere hilltop fortresses to splendid royal palaces and stunning Moorish alcazars, Spain out-castles all of Europe with over 2,500 to explore. Andalucia, fought over by Moors and Christians for seven centuries,
The 10 must-see tourist sites in Spain’s Sevilla (and how to see them all in one day)
With thousands of Rangers fans descending on Sevilla for the Europa League Final against Eintracht Frankfurt, here's a look at the must-see sites in the Andalucian capital.
The Best Cities in Spain for Easter Getaways According to Brits, French, Dutch, Germans and Italians
BARCELONA, Malaga, Alicante and Palma are the most popular Easter destinations in Spain, according to new research, but not all nationalities favour the same cities. Jetcost, a travel metasearch engine for finding
Set Jetters – The best holiday destinations in Spain for movie lovers
A MAN with an open shirt, glistening six-pack and pair of binoculars may not be the first image most places would use to attract tourists. But this is no ordinary man. This
Simply the Best: Top 20 exciting and luxurious places in Spain
LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain? Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one? Already know the Costas and the capital
Spain’s Top 6 most popular Airbnb listings
MOST of Spain is now in Phase 2 of the de-escalation measures and has started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Shopping centres, hotels and food markets – Spain’s best bullring restorations
As Malaga and Puerto Banus prepare to reimagine their blood-stained plazas de toros, the Olive Press takes a look at the most impressive restoration projects ringing the changes across Spain
World Heritage Wonders: The Best UNESCO Sites in Spain
With the package holiday Mecca of Benidorm vying for UNESCO World Heritage status, Tom Powell checks out membership to this exclusive culture club
IN PICS: Andalucia’s top five natural swimming pools
Try spending a relaxing day at one of these enchanted natural diving holes
The Best Places to Make a Splash in Andalucia
Rund Abdelfatah explores some of the region's finest spots for getting wet
The Best Andalucia Fun Parks for Kids (and Big Kids)
Rund Abdelfatah offers ten suggestions of what to do with the kids this summer
Top 10 green escapes in Spain
To help launch our new site www.greenguidespain.com, President of Greenpeace Spain, Juan Lopez de Uralde tells the Olive Press about his favourite natural escapes