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EXCLUSIVE: ‘I took the luxury Al-Andalus train across southern Spain and was treated like royalty – it felt like being on the Orient Express’

SIPPING on a glass of ice cold Albarino as the last few rays of sunshine drench endless sunflower fields somewhere near Jerez, I wonder how

30 Jun, 2024 @ 14:00

Olive Press Travel

Jet2 announces new route between the UK and the ‘coast of light’ in southern Spain

BRITISH tourists may be about to discover Spain’s largely unheralded ‘coast of light’ as Jet2 announces a raft of new flights to the region. The

27 Jun, 2024 @ 13:00

Cadiz·Olive Press Travel

Revealed: The cheapest and most expensive coastal holiday destinations in Spain this summer

THE cheapest and most expensive coastal resorts in Spain this summer have been revealed. Price comparison platform Rastreator looked at the average price of a

24 Jun, 2024 @ 15:29

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Going vegan in Sevilla? These six restaurants are a must visit

FOR vegans, eating like a local can be difficult but not in Sevilla with this expert guide. The capital of Andalucia, Sevilla’s cuisine uses lots

23 Jun, 2024 @ 14:00

For Foodies·Lead·Sevilla

Must visit: The medieval village in Spain that can only be accessed through a small wooden door

IT could be said that the tiny town of Pedraza, located about 1.5 hours north of Madrid by car, is a relic from the distant

22 Jun, 2024 @ 08:00

Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: This little-known city an hour from Madrid makes the perfect day trip for history buffs and literature lovers

JUST an hour from Madrid, this city makes the perfect day trip for both history buffs and literature lovers. While Bologna, Oxford and Salamanca boast

16 Jun, 2024 @ 12:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

GALLERY: The essence of Granada – A look back at the magic of the ancient city’s Corpus Christi festivals

Pictures and words by Michael Molyneux ON a sun-baked Friday evening outside the Plaza de Toros bull-fighting ring in Granada, the murmur of local Granadinos

15 Jun, 2024 @ 12:14

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Ritz Hotel in Madrid – this is my verdict’

Does Madrid’s Ritz Hotel live up to its luxurious expectations? The Olive Press investigates. ACROSS the world, the Ritz name is associated with one thing-

15 Jun, 2024 @ 12:00

For Foodies·Lead

Foodie central: A nerve centre for gourmands has sprung up over recent years in a hive of streets just south of Marbella’s Casco Antiguo

IT is an area of around half a mile square and comprising, perhaps, a dozen streets. But in this nondescript part of Marbella, you’ll easily

14 Jun, 2024 @ 12:37

For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

A Paradise for Play: Family-Friendly Accommodations in Madeira

Discover the best family-friendly accommodations in Madeira for your next vacation. Find out what makes these locations perfect for you and your loved ones. Explore

13 Jun, 2024 @ 21:23

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WATCH: Inside the new La Sala Clubhouse in Marbella featuring self-serving beer taps, interactive dart boards, 50 TV screens and even a karaoke booth

THE La Sala group is today opening a brand new venue that hopes to become the number one spot for watching sport on the Costa

12 Jun, 2024 @ 07:00

Marbella·Olive Press Travel

Hotel with ‘capsule rooms’ similar to a futuristic spaceship is coming to a major city in southern Spain – but could YOU stay in one?

A HOTEL which offers ‘capsules’ for as little as €25 per night is coming to a major city in southern Spain. The Futurotel brand works

9 Jun, 2024 @ 17:16

Andalucia·Olive Press Travel

Revealed: The world’s best restaurant is in Spain

DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, has been crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. Offering tasting menus that celebrate avant-garde Mediterranean cuisine

7 Jun, 2024 @ 14:43

Barcelona·Basque Country·Catalunya·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Madrid

Kylie Jenner visits Spain: Make-up mogul and reality star, 26, shares pictures from Mallorca trip

Kylie and Kendall Jenner have visited a famous beach spot in Spain’s Mallorca on a luxury private boat. Mallorca is ever growing in popularity with

7 Jun, 2024 @ 13:19

Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel

Beer wars: Boss of lager giant Estrella accuses UK-based Madri of ‘dishonesty’ over Spanish branding

A ROW is brewing between two lager companies after the boss of Spanish beer giant Estrella accused rival brand Madri of ‘dishonesty’ by branding the

7 Jun, 2024 @ 11:43

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Madrid

Beach workers’ strike is called off in Spain after trade union secures 30% salary increase

BEACH workers in Spain’s Canary Islands have decided to call off a strike that was due to start this weekend, after their trade union managed

6 Jun, 2024 @ 16:44

Canary Islands·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Ronda targets luxury tourism: Historic city in southern Spain to build two five-star hotels

THE Andalusian city of Ronda is famed for its Arab Baths, wine production, beautiful scenery and, of course, its deep gorge, El Tajo. But there

3 Jun, 2024 @ 16:26

Andalucia·Hotels·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I spent three days at Primavera Sound Barcelona – this is why you MUST add it to your festival list’

FOR three nights every year, tens of thousands of partygoers descend on Parc del Forum, an uninspiring concrete jungle nestled between the high-rise buildings of

3 Jun, 2024 @ 11:49

Barcelona·Catalunya·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

MUST VISIT: This charming town once dubbed the ‘rural capital’ of Spain remains one of Andalucia’s hidden gems

I VISITED Spain’s former ‘rural capital’ near Ronda and was surprised to see it was still as charming as ever. In 2021, Olvera was awarded

2 Jun, 2024 @ 10:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited a little-known town near Spain’s Ronda and fell in love with the scenery, food and hiking’

THIS little-known town near Ronda is enchanting, with stunning scenery, food and walks. Everytime I visited Ronda I stood on the Tajo bridge looking out

1 Jun, 2024 @ 10:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

These are Spain’s ONLY hotels with three sought after Michelin ‘Keys’

MICHELIN has recognised these five hotels in Spain with three sought after Michelin ‘Key’ awards. While Michelin stars recognise the brightest and best in Spain’s

25 May, 2024 @ 13:00

Olive Press Travel

Spain is one of the world’s most walkable countries, according to a new UK study

A NEW UK study has revealed Spain is one of the world’s most walkable countries. Published in the Economist, the research judged the ability to

25 May, 2024 @ 12:00

Health·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The hidden gems well worth discovering in the four poorest towns of Spain’s Andalucia

THE poorest towns in Spain were revealed this week after analysing the average income of each of their respective inhabitants. Out of the 10 poorest,

25 May, 2024 @ 10:27

Andalucia·Cadiz·Granada·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

These are five of Spain’s ‘coolest coastal hotels’- according to The Times

THE Times has named these some of Spain’s ‘five coolest coastal hotels’. ‘Everyone thinks they know Spain’, writes Annabelle Thorpe for The Times, but ‘rarely

21 May, 2024 @ 13:30

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Revealed: This city in southern Spain has the highest number of tourist flats in the country – and fed-up locals are preparing a huge protest next month

NEW data from the INE (National Statistics Institute) has laid bare the shocking reality of how tourist rentals are continuing to devour the historical centres

21 May, 2024 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Pictured: Estepona’s swanky new beach club described as a ‘lifestyle destination’ that is set to open in July – featuring an infinity pool and ‘provocative performances from day to night’

THE Estepona nightlife scene is expected to move up a notch this summer with the arrival of a new beach club described as a ‘multi-sensory

20 May, 2024 @ 12:15

Estepona·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘I took the luxury Al-Andalus train across southern Spain and was treated like royalty – it felt like being on the Orient Express’

Jet2 announces new route between the UK and the ‘coast of light’ in southern Spain

Revealed: The cheapest and most expensive coastal holiday destinations in Spain this summer

Going vegan in Sevilla? These six restaurants are a must visit

Must visit: The medieval village in Spain that can only be accessed through a small wooden door

Must-visit: This little-known city an hour from Madrid makes the perfect day trip for history buffs and literature lovers

GALLERY: The essence of Granada – A look back at the magic of the ancient city’s Corpus Christi festivals

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Ritz Hotel in Madrid – this is my verdict’

Foodie central: A nerve centre for gourmands has sprung up over recent years in a hive of streets just south of Marbella’s Casco Antiguo

A Paradise for Play: Family-Friendly Accommodations in Madeira

WATCH: Inside the new La Sala Clubhouse in Marbella featuring self-serving beer taps, interactive dart boards, 50 TV screens and even a karaoke booth

Hotel with ‘capsule rooms’ similar to a futuristic spaceship is coming to a major city in southern Spain – but could YOU stay in one?

Revealed: The world’s best restaurant is in Spain

Kylie Jenner visits Spain: Make-up mogul and reality star, 26, shares pictures from Mallorca trip

Beer wars: Boss of lager giant Estrella accuses UK-based Madri of ‘dishonesty’ over Spanish branding

Beach workers’ strike is called off in Spain after trade union secures 30% salary increase

Ronda targets luxury tourism: Historic city in southern Spain to build two five-star hotels

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I spent three days at Primavera Sound Barcelona – this is why you MUST add it to your festival list’

MUST VISIT: This charming town once dubbed the ‘rural capital’ of Spain remains one of Andalucia’s hidden gems

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited a little-known town near Spain’s Ronda and fell in love with the scenery, food and hiking’

These are Spain’s ONLY hotels with three sought after Michelin ‘Keys’

Spain is one of the world’s most walkable countries, according to a new UK study

Must visit: The hidden gems well worth discovering in the four poorest towns of Spain’s Andalucia

These are five of Spain’s ‘coolest coastal hotels’- according to The Times

Revealed: This city in southern Spain has the highest number of tourist flats in the country – and fed-up locals are preparing a huge protest next month

Pictured: Estepona’s swanky new beach club described as a ‘lifestyle destination’ that is set to open in July – featuring an infinity pool and ‘provocative performances from day to night’

Spain’s corrupt police chief ‘helped smuggle 58 tonnes of cocaine into Spain worth €2 billion’ while head of the Economic Crimes unit

World first: Spanish woman in Barcelona receives first ever face transplant after euthanasia volunteer makes donation

Home demolished ‘with cat still inside’ at the Costa del Sol’s controversial Plan Larios – 80 under threat families seek answers from Nerja town hall

WATCH: Entire town of Grazalema is evacuated as residents hear ‘ground groaning’ amid fears subterranean pressure could ‘liquify the soil’

Raging flooding and swelling river banks force further evacuations in Granada and cut off entire towns completely