The Olive Press saves you from FOMO! Here are the top 10 festivals you can’t miss in Spain this summer
AFTER months of rain and even the wettest year in a decade, Spain is more than ready to swap umbrellas for sunglasses and get the
The wonderful history behind El Escorial – the world’s largest Renaissance building and a must-visit for all culture lovers
ON April 23, 1563, the first stone was laid in the construction of The Monastery of Saint Lawrence of El Escorial, 30 miles west of
OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’
ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many
Win your way into Spain’s tastiest festival this Spring! The Olive Press hands out ticket giveaway for Granada’s Degusta Fest
FANCY a gourmet weekend in Granada with a Britpop soundtrack? The Olive Press is giving away three pairs of tickets to Degusta Fest, taking place
Mediterranean holiday hotspot drops EES for British travellers to ‘ease airport congestion’ this summer – can Spain follow suit?
BRITISH travellers have been exempted from the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks in Greece this summer. The decision means British passport holders arriving
Sabine Marbella: The Ibiza-style restaurant everyone will be booking this summer
IT is one of the most beautiful restaurants to open this year. In the heart of the sand dunes on Marbella’s best beach, Sabine is
This beautiful and undiscovered beach in western Andalucia that ‘inspired Goya’ is getting noticed in the UK
A BEAUTIFUL beach in western Andalucia has caught the international spotlight after being named an ‘undiscovered gem’ by the British press. The Sun newspaper highlighted
EXCLUSIVE: British national barred from entering UK in dual-passport shock is stranded in Spain and facing bureaucratic nightmare to get home
Have you been affected by the UK’s new dual passport rule? please get in touch newsdesk@theolivepress.es A BRITISH-SPANISH dual national has been left stranded in Spain
Costa del Sol jewel Estepona welcomes massive food festival this weekend
TAKE your taste buds on a mouthwatering journey through a Costa del Sol tapas route. This weekend marks the 15th annual food and culture weekend
The EES deadline has caused chaos across Europe for beleaguered travellers – but how have Spain’s airports fared?
TRAVELLERS from beyond the EU have been bracing for ‘nightmare’ scenarios at European airports since the new digital border control system was gradually rolled out
Step inside Toledo’s hidden convents and chapels this weekend as historic city opens its ‘closed’ doors for free
THE city of Toledo is opening up some of its most private and rarely seen spaces this weekend, with free access to hidden convents and
Tapas and liquid gold: Andalucia’s hidden gem of Jaen
TAKE a trip to this small Andalucian capital with free bar snacks and four Michelin-starred restaurants surrounded by a sea of olives. Welcome to Jaen,
Inside the four-star Valencia hotel where Sir Keir Starmer holidayed with family during Easter break – as Trump issued stark threat to ‘obliterate’ Iran
EVERY Easter, more than two million Brits scramble around for their passports before jetting off for some much-needed downtime abroad. Joining them this year was
Spain cracks down on motorhomes with tough new local parking bans and strict vehicle inspection rules for thousands of owners
THE number of tourists choosing a holiday on wheels in Spain has surged, with the number of campervans and motorhomes on the roads more than
‘Pets allowed’ overtakes wifi and swimming pool for hotel searches in Spain, according to popular holiday portal
PET-FRIENDLY accommodation is in higher demand than amenities like Wi-Fi or swimming pools, according to the latest data from Booking.com. Searches for pet-friendly accommodation on
The EU’s pet passport comes into effect this month – all you need to know about the new rules for flying to and from Spain with your animal
NEW EU pet passport rules come into force on April 22 – this is what you need to travel with your furry friend. From later
Air Canada launches new direct flights to popular Spanish holiday island
AIR Canada is set to stir up winter travel with the launch of new non-stop flights between Tenerife and Canada, as direct routes from Toronto
Looking to escape the crowds? These seven Spanish towns are hidden gems, according to National Geographic
IF you are looking to escape the crowds of Barcelona, Mallorca and Madrid, National Geographic may have the perfect guide to Spain’s best-kept secrets. Nearly
The surprising way Franco saved Marbella from becoming a concrete jungle
MARBELLA wasn’t always glitz and glam or the international hub for the ‘manosphere’ it is today. In the 1970s, the town could have ended up
OLIVE PRESS OFFER: Bag a pair of poolside sunbeds free at totally refurbished Costa del Sol beach clubÂ
THE Olive Press is offering a great Spring trial offer for one of the Costa del Sol’s hottest beach clubs. Our readers can get two
This Spanish mountain range is ‘the most beautiful place in the world’, according to leading British magazine
THE Picos de Europa has been ranked the most beautiful place in the world by the leading British magazine Time Out. The mountain range in
Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat
MALAGA’s food scene has had an exciting boost after the city’s favourite Michelin-starred chef stepped in to transform an 18th century hotel restaurant. Dani Carnero,
The authentic Brazilian boutique hideaway created out of an Abba producer’s dream
AFTER a few days in one of the two vibrant metropolises of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, most visitors to Brazil will be seeking
One of Madrid’s best Japanese-fusion menu-del-dias – of course The Olive Press had to try it out
CHIRU is a refreshing change from the commercial chains and expensive cafes that line the nearby thoroughfares of Madrid’s Castellana and Gran Via. Only opening
Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal – including an 11th century castle and a little piece of Thailand
Relax, recharge or just spoil yourself with a weekend spa break.
The Olive Press drops in on Granada’s best campsite restaurant with a 700-bottle wine list
‘WOW, I’m eating at a campsite.’ Yes, really. But this is no campfire-and-folding-chairs affair. It’s a full-blown, formal sit-down restaurant… and it’s open all day.