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The ultimate bar crawl and guide to tapas in Granada

WHEN in Rome they say you should do as the Roman's do. And in Granada, I was equally happy to follow suit. Here the locals are known for the free tapas, stunning scenery and vibrant nightlife. I couldn't wait to take a bite out...
Spain’s Malaga declares war on unattended beach umbrellas

Spain’s Malaga declares war on unattended beach umbrellas

UMBRELLA summer beach war comes to Malaga, with several beaches in the province taking action to those beachgoers who keep hogging the sand. Authorities around Spain have been fining people who use parasols to reserve spots on busy strands for years and each year more...
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REVIEW: Marvellous Marcial still has its rustic charm despite its stars

Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke is delighted to find Asturias’ leading restaurant still has oodles of rustic charm, despite a 20-year gap and two Michelin stars

Rural holidays are soaring in Spain’s Andalucia: These are the most popular areas for...

ANDALUCIA is becoming a hotspot for the rural tourism industry and two areas in particular are proving popular among visitors.  A morning coffee surrounded by green fields, walks in the countryside and afternoon dips in tranquil lakes, it’s no surprise rural trips are growing.  The new...
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APRÈS SCOFF: There are mountains of good places to eat in Spain’s Sierra Nevada,...

Excellent dishes this season include a ceviche of scallops in a bloody Mary sauce and an amazing false risotto with coconut milk, kimchi and prawn
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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...
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Valencia’s HUNDRED wins best hamburger in Spain for 2nd year running

A VALENCIAN restaurant has won the title of Spain's best hamburger for the second year running. The chain of two restaurants in Valencia city only started up during the COVID pandemic, but won a sensational following with its home deliveries. Now at premises on Micer Masco...

Malaga to New York flights will begin a month earlier next year and take...

UNITED Airlines will operate daily flights from the Costa del Sol to New York from next year.  Malaga will now become the only Spanish destination with daily non-stop flights to the US tourism hotspot.  The flights to New York Newark Airport are due to start from...

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Superstition emptied a Spanish village in the 14th century before turning...

There is live music, falconry demonstrations, sword fights, hypnosis and magical shows
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REVIEW: Living amongst Roman remains in Andalucia’s Cordoba

WHEN the owners of Cordoba’s most charming boutique hotel decided to expand a few years ago they knew there would be something below the building next door. But what the Hospes Palacio del Bailio couldn’t have known was the extent of what they would find,...
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New Videogame Museum in Spain’s Malaga aims to be the second most visited museum...

THE OXO Videogame Museum of Malaga will open its doors next week with the ambition of becoming the second most visited museum in the province over the coming years. The opening ceremony of this new space, which aims to attract around 160,000 visitors in the...

These are the 10 best restaurants in Spain, according to The Fork – but...

ANDALUCIA has been snubbed in a listing of the 10 best restaurants in Spain, with just one eatery from the southernmost region making the list.  According to restaurant booking platform The Fork, the La Atxoeta Art Restaurant in Malaga city’s Soho district is the eighth...
Spectacular Path Offers New Unique Gorge Views For Walkers Visiting Spain's Costa Blanca

Spectacular Benidorm area path offers new and unique gorge views for walkers visiting Spain’s...

A new elevated wooden walkway through a gorge is now part of an extended path that's not for the faint-hearted in Alicante Province It's based in Relleu, some 25 minutes inland from Benidorm and Villajoyosa. The town is in the Sierra l'Alguilar which offers outstanding views...
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Sotogrande: Why the A-lister playground should be next on your travel checklist

IT’S not a town, nor a village... and it’s definitely not a city. However, it boasts half a dozen championship golf courses, a top equestrian centre, a marina to rival anywhere else in Spain and a world-renowned Polo tournament.  Throw in miles of beautiful beach...
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The Clash: How UK rock legend Joe Strummer has a plaza in Spain’s Granada...

TRAVEL SELFIE: Clash front man has been honoured with a square named after him in Granada... CAN YOU FIND IT?
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DiverXo: ‘World’s best chef’ David Muñoz raises price tag to become the most expensive...

JUST months after Spain’s culinary whizz kid David 'Dabiz' Muñoz was voted ‘Best Chef in the World’ he has upped the price of a tasting menu at his three-Michelin-starred restaurant DiverXo to an eye-watering €365. The ‘enfant terrible’ of Spain’s restaurant scene has raised the price...

REVIEW: The ‘bottomless brunch’ at Marbella’s Nomad offers some serious bang for your buck...

GETTING brunch on the weekend is nothing new, with the trend having exploded on the culinary scene in recent years. Marbella is no exception, with eateries around the resort offering their own deals to entice diners. Enter Nomad, whose ambitious bottomless brunch each Sunday promises to...
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RANKED: The five magical coastlines of Spain’s Andalucia

To mark Andalucia Day on February 28, let's take a look at the region's wonderful and diverse coastline.
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COSTA DE LA LUZ Where to Eat

There are so many hidden restaurants tucked away up in the hills around the Costa de la Luz in Cadiz. The key is knowing how to find them. In a dusty pot-holed lane leading down one of the Costa de la Luz’s least known beaches,...

New ‘luxurious’ high-speed train between Spain and Paris is expected to launch in 2024...

A LUXURY high-speed train has been announced between a popular Spanish tourist spot and Paris just in time for the 2024 Olympics.  An Italian company has revealed plans to connect the two tourist destinations with the new train as early as next year.  Ferrovie dello Stato...
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EYE ON IBIZA: Olive Press Editor Jon Clarke discovers why it’s more than all...

WE’RE eating €8 sausage sandwiches with thinly-sliced Toro tomatoes, washed down with ice cold Estrella Damm lagers and a couple of fizzy drinks.  With a plate of prawns as a starter and ice-creams for the kids for postre, the bill comes to just €58 and...

LOUNGER WARS: hotheads battle in the Costa del Sol

A FOUR-STAR Costa del Sol hotel reportedly hired a bouncer to prevent Brits and other tourists from fighting over sunbeds.  Sunset Beach Club, in Benalmadena, between Malaga and Marbella, is using a security guard to keep holidaymakers under control. The drastic measures have been implemented to...

Huge new Chinatown is coming to Spain’s Madrid: These are the €9 million plans...

THE capital of Spain will soon have its very own official Chinatown, it has been announced. The Madrid City Council released details of its project on Tuesday, which is set to make the city's southern Usera district a tourist destination in its own right and...

Must-visit: The picturesque towns on France’s southern coast that are just a 2-hour drive...

JUST a short drive from Spain, these picturesque towns on France’s southern coast are a must-visit.  Although many Spaniards choose Portugal for their weekend getaways, France is also full of many charming escapes.  From the north of Spain, some of France’s most delightful towns lie just...
Palace Of Medina Azahara Near Cordoba In Andalusia, Spain

LITERARY INSPIRATION: How the ruined Moorish city of Madinat al-Zahra outside Spain’s Cordoba inspired...

WHEN I first heard about the ruins of Madinat al-Zahra, I was intrigued by the idea that a palace-city of such magnificence should have lasted for such a short time. Civilisations come and go, as any reader of history knows but for it to last...
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Spain’s Malaga kicks-off beach season with no beach-shower restrictions

THE capital of the Costa del Sol has all its summer beach services fully operational including full use of its beach showers and footbaths. The Councillor for Beaches, Teresa Porras, has reported that the showers that came into operation yesterday, June 15, will be fully...

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