Ronda’s Cortijo del Canto is a true fantasy escape, where privacy is coupled with nature and history
IT feels like the home of a Roman senator, while its arrival reminded me of a scene from Eyes Wide Shut. But while Stanley Kubrick
Train journeys between Madrid and Barcelona will take UNDER two hours after Spain agrees to bump up top speeds to 350km/hÂ
TRAVELLING by train between Spain’s two biggest cities will soon take less than two hours, according to plans unveiled by the government earlier this week.
Ronda has struck the imaginations of poets, artists, bullfighters and musicians for thousands of years
RONDA doesn’t just appear; it confronts you. As the road bends, this captivating city leaps into view, rising like a white pearl surrounded by the
The Ronda dining scene has developed into one of Spain’s finest in the two decades I have lived there, writes Olive Press editor Jon Clarke
IT might seem counterintuitive but you need to head deeper and deeper into the industrial estate to find one of the true secrets of Ronda.
Good news for passengers in Spain after parliament rules Renfe must reimburse tickets if high-speed trains arrive 15 minutes late
TRAIN passengers travelling on high-speed services run by Spain’s state-owned railway operator will now be able to claim compensation if their journey is delayed by
Budget airline Jet2 unveils new programme of flights connecting London Gatwick and Spain
UK tour operator Jet2 is to start offering flights and holidays from London Gatwick for the summer 2026 season including 11 routes to Spain. The
Costa Blanca’s top summer music festival ‘kicked out of Benidorm’ but finds new home in Torrevieja
A MAJOR summer music festival has quit Benidorm after 14 years and found a new home on the southern Costa Blanca in Torrevieja. The Low
Gastronomy lovers should check out these certified wine routes running through the heart of Spain
CERTIFIED wine routes running through the heart of Spain are the perfect option for gastronomy lovers. Running through Castilla y Leon, the new routes offer
Calpe, Spain’s expat capital on the Costa Blanca, reaches a milestone
THE first time I visited Calpe, I was convinced I’d walked into the wrong country. It wasn’t the sun that threw me off, or even
Don’t pass on Portugal’s Porto, but also head inland up the wonderful River Douro to explore what has been described as the ‘Most Beautiful wine region in the world’
A GLASS of chilled Alvarinho on the terrace of the landmark Yeatman hotel was the reward of an adventure that spanned some of the wildest,
Autumn is the perfect time to visit this chestnut forest in central Spain with trees over 500 years old
AUTUMN is the perfect time to visit central Spain’s chestnut forest which is the home of century old trees. During autumn Castañar de El Tiemblo’s
This medieval town in western Spain is one of the few to still boast a Jewish quarter
A medieval town in western Spain’s Extremadura region is one of few locations to boast a Jewish quarter – and it’s just been nominated as
This ‘most underrated Spanish city’ boasts iconic 12th century houses perched atop a cliff face overlooking a river
WHEN tourist cities in Spain are mentioned, the names of Barcelona and Madrid are among the first to be mentioned, but there is a lot
High-speed train link between Spain and Portugal’s capitals confirmed- but it could take up to nine years to launch
SPAIN, Portugal, and the European Commission (EC) have struck a deal for a high-speed train link between Madrid and Lisbon to launch by 2034 with a
Keen on a getaway with a difference? Why not try Spain’s route of lighthouses converted into hotels dotted along its luscious coastline
SPAIN’S route of lighthouses that have been converted into hotels offer a new, exciting way to travel along the country’s coasts. Five lighthouses have been
Outrage on Costa del Sol as Madrid admits coastal train is ‘decades away’ – then backtracks to ‘15 years’
A BEVY of Costa del Sol mayors and business leaders have expressed their outrage over the central government’s ‘lack of will’ to build a coastal
Spain has its own Greek Parthenon featuring 40 Corinthian columns located in a secluded village that nobody visits
IT looks like something lifted straight from the hills of Athens, but this Greek-style temple stands hidden in the green valleys of northern Spain. The
Blast off with Da Vinci and dinosaurs as Valencia’s Museu de les Ciències turns 25
VALENCIA’S iconic Museu de les Ciències is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year of exhibits that take you from the Renaissance to the Red
The storied history of a Marbella mega mansion boasting a swimming pool with a unique Picasso artwork silkscreened onto the tiles
MARBELLA boasts a mega mansion home to the only swimming pool in the world with an original Picasso artwork. Â El Martinete, an estate once
Winner of Spain’s ‘top coastal destination 2024’ to clean up its beaches by banning smoking and music
Spain’s best seaside destination is set to implement new beach regulations to create quieter and more environmentally friendly spaces. San Sebastian – the city that
Third time’s a charm: Andalucia city named Spain’s 2026 Gastronomy Capital after entering the competition for the third year in a row
TRADITION, wine, sustainability, and a love for good food have earned the Cadiz city of Jerez de la Frontera the title of Spain’s Gastronomy Capital
Inside the castle village of Cadiz and the butterfly trail beneath Spain’s southern jungle
DESPITE being relocated to a new town built eight kilometres away by Franco in 1971, a hodge-podge community of stubborn residents still cling on to
What Spain’s ‘Tourism Strategy 2030’ really means — from a new tourist rental watchdog to billions for small businesses
SPAIN’s ‘golden goose’ tourism sector – which fuels one in eight jobs and more than a tenth of the economy – is about to face
Between Gibraltar and the Costa del Sol, Alcaidesa’s five star hotels and award-winning golf course make it more attractive than ever Â
Alcaidesa has quietly transformed, and investors are taking note. Over the past two years this coastal haven has matured from well-kept secret to a luxury
Brits are flocking to this ‘affordable fairytale full of cobbled streets and golden Spanish sunsets’ this autumn
ITS rich history, stunning architecture, golden sunsets, and budget friendly price tag have made the fairytale city of Salamanca a popular travel destination for Brits
Wine tourism in Spain boosted industry revenues by almost 10% in 2024
VISITS to vineyards and wine museums rose by 2.2% last year to just over 3 million with revenue up by nearly 10% according to a