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Looking for live music on the Costa del Sol? These are the best spots in Estepona, according to local expat ALEX COOPER

ESTEPONA is often considered to be the chilled out younger sibling to Marbella, famed for its more sedate and laidback vibe. But in a special

5 Oct, 2024 @ 16:30

Entertainment·Estepona·Olive Press Travel

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

5 Oct, 2024 @ 10:00

Basque Country·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

Expat haven: How Malaga’s least populated village of just 192 people is filled with British, Belgian and Danish residents

IT’S officially the least populated village in Malaga province with just 192 residents living there, according to the 2023 census. But Salares (pictured above), a

1 Oct, 2024 @ 13:43

Andalucia·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Property

Ryanair launches ‘prime’ subscription plan that could save passengers hundreds per year

Ryanair extends new route between tiny British airport and tourism mecca in eastern Spain

BUDGET airline Ryanair has announced it will be extending one of its newest routes throughout the winter. Since April of this year, the carrier has

1 Oct, 2024 @ 10:54

Costa Blanca·Olive Press Travel

This is the only hotel in Spain to make the prestigious ‘World’s Top 50’ ranking

EACH year, some 600 travel journalists and industry leaders vote on the best hotels in the world. Dubbed The World’s Best 50 Hotels, the list

30 Sep, 2024 @ 16:41

Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Tourist hotspots: These were the most visited cities in Spain this summer

THE most visited cities in Spain this summer manages to spring a couple of surprises. Madrid surprisingly beat out Barcelona for the title of the

29 Sep, 2024 @ 12:36

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Exclusive: Meet the British expat walking the length of Spain from north to south

FOR Tom Hopcroft, the past year has been a whirlwind. The business he founded – Guiris de Mierda, a lifestyle brand aimed at providing a

23 Sep, 2024 @ 14:00

Basque Country·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

These two cities in Spain are among Europe’s best destinations for an autumn getaway, according to Lonely Planet

RESPECTED travel magazine Lonely Planet has picked these two Spanish cities as the perfect autumn getaway. October is just around the corner and whether you

23 Sep, 2024 @ 13:55

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Tenerife

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

22 Sep, 2024 @ 18:29

Andalucia·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Planning a winter break in Spain? Consider this mountaintop city and hometown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘wife’ Georgina Rodriguez – featuring a star-shaped 16th century citadel and multiple nearby ski resorts

IT may have been ‘too small’ for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘wife’ Georgina Rodriguez, but we think her hometown is the perfect winter escape. Although she is

22 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Asturias·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The most well-preserved medieval town in Spain where ‘time stands still’

WANT to escape? Visit Spain’s best preserved medieval town where ‘time stands still’ and the streets are full of legends. Spain is full of medieval

22 Sep, 2024 @ 09:00

Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

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

20 Sep, 2024 @ 11:57

Andalucia·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

‘I’ve visited 44 countries in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro. At just 22-years-old, German

16 Sep, 2024 @ 12:17

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Why some holidaying Brits are ditching Spain’s Canary Islands for this Atlantic archipelago

BRITS are ditching the Canary Islands for this little-known Atlantic archipelago as anti-tourism sentiment reaches its peak in Spain. For decades, Spain has been Brits’

15 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Canary Islands·Olive Press Travel

This charming wine capital boasts unrivalled tapas bars and is the most underrated city in Spain, according to Time Out magazine

ACCORDING to Time Out magazine, Spain’s most underrated city is a charming wine capital with unrivalled tapas bars hidden in the North of the country.

14 Sep, 2024 @ 12:00

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Must-visit: The sixth-century monastery in Spain that’s now a stunning Parador hotel surrounded by forest

FANCY an escape in the middle of the forest? Visit this stunning sixth-century monastery transformed into a Parador hotel in Galicia. A perfect synergy between

14 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Galicia·Olive Press Travel

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

11 Sep, 2024 @ 14:05

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead

Two gorgeous towns in Malaga maintain their positions on the ‘100 most beautiful pueblos in Spain’ list – but have YOU visited them yet?

The ranking, by National Geographic, is updated every year, with thousands of picturesque towns vying to be named among the cream of the crop

10 Sep, 2024 @ 20:00

Andalucia·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

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

10 Sep, 2024 @ 14:41

Barcelona·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia is giving away 20,000 free tickets this month

A TICKET can normally set you back €30, but this September one of Spain’s iconic landmarks will open its doors for free. To celebrate La

9 Sep, 2024 @ 17:45

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Must-visit: The medieval castle in Spain transformed into a luxury hotel and Michelin star restaurant

The charming boutique hotel is nestled in the green hills behind the Costa Brava

9 Sep, 2024 @ 14:22

Catalunya·Olive Press Travel

Kings of the wild frontier: Glamping in Portugal’s Algarve

THE Twin Springs glamping estate near Andalucia and just half an hour from the Algarve will help you find your inner native American, writes Jon

9 Sep, 2024 @ 11:35

Olive Press Travel

‘I visited Tenerife’s little-known UNESCO World Heritage city and was taken aback by its charm – here’s how to see it in a day’

HERE’S how to visit Tenerife’s UNESCO World Heritage city in just a day. When most people think of Tenerife, they picture tacky tourist shops, fake

8 Sep, 2024 @ 09:00

Olive Press Travel·Tenerife

Must-visit: This Malaga town would be the perfect setting for a Disney film, according to a Spanish travel magazine

THIS Malaga town would be the ideal setting for a Disney film, according to Spanish travel magazine, Viajar. Respected travel magazine, Viajar, has created a

5 Sep, 2024 @ 16:14

Malaga·Olive Press Travel

This fishing village on Spain’s beautiful Asturian coast is the perfect escape from the heat and crowds, according to the Guardian

THE Guardian has recommended a beautiful fishing village in Asturias for the perfect summer escape. While the summer of anti-tourism discontent comes to an end,

3 Sep, 2024 @ 14:54

Asturias·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: Eight of the best ‘underrated’ cities in Spain – according to Time Out magazine

THESE are eight of Spain’s best ‘underrated’ cities according to Time Out magazine, but how many have you visited? Amidst scores of anti-tourism protests throughout

3 Sep, 2024 @ 13:03

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