The ancient capitals of Spain – ten cities that were once seats of Spanish...
EVERY city in Spain has fascinating stories to tell and historic artefacts to show off, but did you know which were once former capitals of Spain?
The Olive Press takes a look at the ten forgotten capitals, once seats of Spanish power.
1. Cordoba
The southern Spanish...
Spoilt for choice: El Muro restaurant in Benalmadena Pueblo is full of delightful surprises
60 gins and something for everyone on the menu at El Muro, writes Dilip Kuner.
TRAVEL SPAIN: How to celebrate La Merce festival in Barcelona
By Rob Kiteley in Barcelona
SubliMotion: Ibiza restaurant crowned most expensive dining experience in the world
DINERS with exceptionally deep pockets should head to SubliMotion in Ibiza which has been recognised as the most expensive tasting menu in the world.
The restaurant located at the Hard Rock Hotel on Playa d’en Bossa is only open during the summer season from June...
TRAVEL SPAIN: Five really good reasons why Valencia deserves to be World Design Capital...
SPANISH architecture usually makes one think of a Gaudi building melting into itself.
Either that or an intricate archway at the Alhambra, a honey-coloured farmhouse, or an ancient castle or two.
In other words, the mind's eye does not jump to the 2022 World Design Capital...
Glamping: Plans unveiled for new luxury campsite on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE Costa del Sol’s first luxury campsite is in the works, to be located between Mijas and Fuengirola just a few metres from the beach.
The classification of the campsite as ´luxury´ was granted by the Junta of Andalucia.
The project to revamp the old Mijas-Fuengirola...
Not just a pretty facade: Andalucia’s pueblos blancos are white for a reason
OF ALL the possible images of Andalucia, the white village set against a mountainous landscape is one of the most iconic.
In provinces such as Cadiz and Malaga, the pueblos blancos shimmer blindingly under the Andalucian sun. They happen to be as pretty as a...
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT: Spain’s giant chocolate nativity scene and other Christmas traditions
WHEN it comes to nativity scenes, some of Spain's look good enough to eat. In one case it is quite literally so.
The town of Rute in Cordoba is home to what is said to be the world’s largest edible nativity scene. This year a...
Winter stays: 10 great Spanish hotels with a fireplace in the bedroom
It’s not hard to find casa rurales and mountain hotels in Spain where you can sink into a deep sofa in front of a warm fire in the library or lounge, but if you want a flickering fire you can enjoy in your pyjamas...
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...
EXPLORING ANDALUCIA: Forget the Caminito del Rey… how about El Chorro’s challenging Two Peaks...
Forget the Caminito; that's kids stuff. Jon Clarke climbed two of Malaga’s tallest mountains and rowed across its lake district all in one back-breaking breathtaking day
ESCAPES: The Olive Press picks its top ten hotels to enjoy the Spanish mountains...
Sitting by a fire, reading a good book, taking a bracing stroll, followed by a massage or dip in a spa is a wonderful way to relax during winter in Spain
Sevilla: What to see in La Cartuja
LA Cartuja is best known for being home to the Isla Magica and Agua Magica theme parks.
Locals and tourists flock to the attractions in the hotter months for their rollercoasters and extensive water slides.
But once home to the Exposicion Universal 1992, the neighbourhood, north...
Mad about Madinat: How the ruined Moorish city outside Spain’s Cordoba inspired a trilogy
Novelist Joan Fallon guides us around the ruined city that proved to be an inspiration...
What a corker! This Spanish bodega has just been crowned best in world to...
A SPANISH vineyard has beaten the world’s finest to be named the best in the world to visit.
Herederos Marques de Riscal in Spain's La Rioja region has been given the accolade by online drinks retailer, The Bottle Club.
Fifteen vineyards from around the world were...
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...
Winter wonderland: He came for the Costa del Sol but then discovered Spain’s Sierra...
LEGEND has it that there was once a wealthy lord who lived with his beautiful daughter in a remote castle in the Alpujarras, on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.
The lord was controlling, and because he planned to marry his daughter off to...
Travel Spain: These are the villages you should visit in the Alpujarra south of...
LYING on the south face of the Sierra Nevada, and spanning the provinces of Granada and Almeria, Las Alpujarras or La Alpujarra, is a mountainous area full of picturesque white villages built in a Moorish style, irrigation systems dating back to the Berbers, and...
TO THE HEAVENS: Mijas, a gem of the Costa del Sol
It's not just about donkeys. World-famous for its chocolate box charm, Mijas is always adding flavours, discovers Kimberley Mannion.
Where to eat in Spain’s Ibiza
MINIMUM spend lunches at €250-a-head, €700-a-week hire cars, Michael Gove on the dancefloor. Yikes! Is it any wonder Ibiza’s been a little quieter this summer.
Ask any regular visitors or business owners and they’ll tell you the same thing; the White Island is anything but...
Party options: Perfect spots to celebrate Christmas in and out of Gibraltar
Festive flavours at PizzaExpress
OH come, all ye hungry! This season, Pizza Express is setting the table for a festive feast with extra flavour.
Indulgence is on the menu, from truffle loaded Dough Balls to dazzling Christmas desserts. Pizza Express is the perfect place for Christmas...
Mallorca listed as one of the top destinations for nature lovers in Traveler’s Choice...
Trip Advisor's annual Traveller’s Choice Awards has ranked Mallorca as number seven for those looking for a nature getaway. The site highlights its pristine beaches and coves, spectacular mountain ranges and “rustic countryside” as some of the “dreamy island’s” offerings.
Mallorca is one of Spain’s...
CARVING a name for itself – how Trevelez, one of Spain’s highest villages, has...
THE perfect destination for meat eaters, hikers, and day trippers alike, Trevélez is a high point of La Alpujarra and one of Spain’s highest villages at 1,476 metres (behind Valdelinares, Teurel, at 1,695m).
Located to the west of the Rio Trevélez, on the southern slopes...
Gibraltar: A true melting pot where multiculturalism works
Gibraltar can teach us all how multiculturalism can truly work, writes Olive Press publisher Jon Clarke
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?
Albacete: Why you should visit central Spain’s underdog tourist destination
To mark Castilla-La Mancha day on May 31st we take a look at one of Spain's most under rated cities.
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What are you getting your loved ones for Valentine’s day?
We are always on the look out for something lovely to give our loved ones on Valentines Day… but forget chocolates, candles or underwear!
This...
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Costa Cruceros selects Spain’s Malaga as Home Port for key months in upcoming high season
THE Port of Malaga will be a home port for the leading cruise company in Europe, Costa Cruceros, during key months in the upcoming...
