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REVIEW: the Standard Hotel in Ibiza Town gives you a whole new experience
THERE is nothing standard about The Standard hotel in Ibiza Town.
You can tell this place is different from the upside down nameplate on the front door to the offering of a local hierbas de Ibiza spirit at reception, which at 23% almost guarantees a...
Front row seat to history: A tour of the Andalucian town of Ronda
BY the time of the collapse of the Arabic empire in 1485, Ronda had been entertaining foreign visitors for not far off 1500 years.
One of Spain’s oldest towns, in Roman times it had a thriving wine industry and even its own mint, fittingly its...
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...
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...
RESTAURANT REVIEW: El Oceano, Mijas. A touch of class overlooking the Mediterranean
DINERS searching for a touch of class on the Costa del Sol will be delighted that El Oceano isnow open for the 2023 season.
This family owned and operated oasis of laidback luxury is more than ready to welcome you at their fabulous seafront location.
El...
Garden of Eden: The young team at Marbella’s Cascada are carving out an exciting,...
YOU would be hard pressed to find a more alluring location for a restaurant.
Sitting beside a bubbling brook in an almost tropical valley above Marbella, Cascada is one special place to eat.
A true garden of Eden, Cascada (meaning ‘waterfall’) is hidden up a track...
From Ibex to insects: meet the famous fauna of the Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
A MOUNTAINOUS region rich with forests and pastures, the Alpujarra supports a wealth of wildlife – from birds to mammals and bees to butterflies.
Although tourism has replaced agriculture as the main income, ‘ganaderia’ (farming) remains important to this day.
Historically, livestock supported local families by...
Horse riding along virgin Mangueta beach in El Palmar
On a two-hour round trip, led by our charming German guide, the views take in fields full of sunflowers, distant hills and, of course, the shimmering sea
From awesome to gruesome: Ten of Spain’s most outlandish dishes to try before you...
Our top 10 picks from Spain's lesser-known culinary larder...
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...
Italica: Visit the epic Roman ruins near Sevilla in Spain that starred as Dragonpit...
Just 9km as the bird flies north west from Sevilla are the ruins of ancient Italica, which was the first Roman city founded on the Iberian Peninsula or Hispania as it was then known.
The city was founded in 206 BC and was the birthplace...
Paddocks Paradise: An unforgettable horse-riding experience in Andalucia’s Serrania de Ronda
FORGET everything you think you know about riding horses when you turn up at Paddock Paradise, a family-run establishment a few miles from Ronda off the Gaucin road.
I confidently assure husband and wife team Fernando and Delphine that I am an experienced horsewoman, albeit...
HIDDEN GEMS: Ten of the most unusual museums in Spain
SPAIN has its fair share of world-class museums and galleries to visit, but look beyond the major tourist attractions and you will find some small and sometimes frankly bizarre collections dotted across the country.
Here are ten of the most unusual and fascinating museums to seek...
IN PICS: Dine in the Madrid sky at the tallest restaurant in Spain
IT BRINGS new meaning to the term ‘haute cuisine’; A new restaurant has opened in a Madrid skyscraper to become the highest dining establishment in all of Spain.
Elkar opened this week on the 33 rd floor of the Torre Emperador in the capital’s business...
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...
A weekend in Estepona, the hidden gem of Spain’s Costa del Sol
I WAS sitting in the sunshine, squinting at the Mediterranean and wondering if I would be brave enough to take a dip.
I had the beach to myself, save from some dogs splashing their owners along the seafront and athletic locals playing beach volleyball...
Shining bright: Spain’s Marbella is a destination for good food and culinary expertise
AS the pandemic hit two years ago most of the travel industry in Spain went into full disaster mode.
Meanwhile, in Marbella, the hotels and restaurants braced themselves for an influx of captains of industry, celebrities and royalty.
The perfect haunt to ride out the crisis,...
Caminito del Rey opens its Visitor Center with 240 parking spaces and a viewpoint
THE iconic Caminito del Rey, an aerial trail built in the walls of the Gaitanes gorge in Malaga, has opened a new visitor center.
The Visitors' Center, a building constructed on a 25,000 square meter plot located next to the MA-5403 Ardales-El Chorro road, with...
Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca to break record for cruise passenger arrivals
ALICANTE will break its record high achieved in 2011 for cruise passenger arrivals.
Port Authority president, Julian Lopez Milla, says he expects over 120,000 passengers will have arrived in the city this year- 12,000 more than the previous best 11-years-ago.
The last major liner to visit...
A little Gaudi glory: Discover the house that was the first designed by the...
ANTONI Gaudi is an architect synonymous with the Catalan city of Barcelona.
By far, his most famous work is the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral.
Sagrada Familia. Photo: Cordon Press
But the architect, who lived from 1852 to 1926, is also responsible for a host of other buildings...
Benahavis on the Costa del Sol: Land of milk and honey
FREE tennis, football and golf lessons for kids, plus language, yoga and pilates for adults… is it any wonder Benahavis has seen nearly 30% growth in just over a year?
The statistics for this tiny, privileged enclave, a vulture's wing flap inland from on the...
Book Now: Jerez Tio Pepe Festival
The series of concerts in the picturesque setting of the Bodegas González Byass in Jerez is back.
From July 1- August 31, you can expect powerhouse concerts from grandees, phenomenal flamenco performances, and even a comedy cycle. The outdoor setting between the palms, and inside...
Army of Michelin starred chefs to descend on the Costa del Sol’s Benahavis
IT is set to be a busy year for tiny Benahavis with two key events this Spring already set to make national headlines.
The first this month is the prestigious Chefs for Children event, between the Benahavis cookery school and the Anantara Villa Padierna Spa...
Dia de la Hispanidad: Why Spain celebrates its National Day on October 12
Each October 12 Spain marks its National Day or Dia de la Hispanidad with a public holiday.
The day coincides with the celebration of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas, 529 years ago today, which is why it is celebrated in the USA where...
RANKED: Spain’s 10 most popular tapas dishes
To mark World Tapas Day on June 16, here's one from the Olive Press archive celebrating Spain's favourite dishes.
Five good reasons why Spain is the perfect destination for solo female travelers
What is it that makes Spain the perfect destination for solo female travelers? Travel expert Karen Rosenblum shares her top five reasons why a woman travelling on her own should make Spain their next destination.
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Spain is overall one of the safest countries for solo...
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Walk this way: Why Cordoba should be top of your Spain travel list
For most tourists Cordoba is all about the Mesquita, the Alcazar and the Roman bridge. Laurence Crumbie took the road less travelled and found a city chock full of treasures.
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LISTED: The two most beautiful villages in Spain’s Malaga to visit this summer according to National Geographic
MALAGA entices with its stunning coastline, gorgeous landscapes and world-class cuisine.
In addition, and just a short distance away from its world-famous coastline, you can...
