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Spain’s subsidised pensioner holiday scheme opens for applications next week – but can foreign expats apply?

SPAIN’S enormously popular subsidised holiday scheme for pensioners has officially launched its new season with nearly 880,000 bargain trips up for grabs. The government-run Imserso

19 Jun, 2026 @ 16:40

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Marbella’s certified best beaches this summer for families, activities and dog lovers — and where you can let it all hang out

MARBELLA’S beaches are once again in the spotlight this summer, with 19 coastal areas earning quality and sustainability certifications, alongside eight Blue Flag awards for

16 Jun, 2026 @ 14:30

Lead·Marbella·Olive Press Travel

Ranked: Spain’s top 10 quietest and most peaceful beaches – and how to find them

SPAIN may be one of the most visited countries on Earth, but vast stretches of its coastline remain surprisingly untouched. While millions of tourists continue

14 Jun, 2026 @ 14:25

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These are the best small villages for a weekend break in Spain – trust Gaudi, Picasso and Sartre

OF the top 20 most searched villages in Spain for a weekend away only two are in Andalucia and one in the Valencia region. Just

14 Jun, 2026 @ 13:00

Lead·Northern Spain·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Secret Spain: This hiking route takes you through a forest filled with some of the tallest trees in the world

LOCATED in Cantabria, just 3 kilometres from Cabezon de la Sal, is one of the most impressive natural corners in Spain: a forest with a

13 Jun, 2026 @ 17:30

Lead·Northern Spain·Olive Press Travel

Getting to know Antoni Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of

MOST people have been to the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo, but have you heard of these little-known Gaudi works? Every year, thousands of tourists

13 Jun, 2026 @ 16:45

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: The six best places to enjoy Barcelona’s skyline – including views of Mallorca

WITH more than 12 million visitors last year, Barcelona’s tourism industry is going from strength to strength. While attractions such as Sagrada Familia and La

13 Jun, 2026 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Lead·Olive Press Travel

This fishing village on Spain’s beautiful Asturian coast is the perfect escape from the heat and crowds, according to the Guardian

THE Guardian has recommended a beautiful fishing village in Asturias for the perfect summer escape. The quiet fishing village of Luarca is an oasis just

13 Jun, 2026 @ 14:15

Lead·Northern Spain·Olive Press Travel

Four trips you can do in Spain with your pet dog this summer – from pooch-friendly water parks in Barcelona to canine beaches in Alicante

SUMMER plans should be made with the entire family, including the dog. As of 2025, Spanish households are estimated to have a registered dog population

13 Jun, 2026 @ 11:00

Animals·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Nearly four in ten Brits would pass on a holiday to Spain over ‘three-hour’ EES border queues, major study warns

EUROPE’s entry and exit system (EES) is causing frustration for global travellers with 3+ hour lines, making Brits most likely to reconsider trips into the

10 Jun, 2026 @ 13:21

Barcelona·Catalunya·International Affairs·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

A survivor’s guide to Barcelona’s ‘bad barrios’: The best (and worst) of El Raval and La Barceloneta

THE true jewel of the Mediterranean, it comes as a surprise that two of Barcelona’s best-known barrios also have the worst reputations. While full of

9 Jun, 2026 @ 14:04

Barcelona·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Five of Spain’s most spectacular tourist train journeys — from Andalucia to the Pyrenees

EXTENDED rail trips offer visitors idealistic views of Spain’s expansive cultural scenery. The nag of airport queues and motorway traffic can be left behind with

8 Jun, 2026 @ 17:13

Andalucia·Basque Country·Catalunya·Cordoba·Galicia·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Must visit: Nine lesser-visited destinations in Spain that still love tourists, according to The Telegraph

BRITISH newspaper The Telegraph has named these nine lesser known destinations as still ‘tourist friendly’. While the headlines would have you believe Spain is utterly

7 Jun, 2026 @ 17:17

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Why Vejer de la Frontera has become the food capital of Spain’s Cadiz

THERE isn’t much Alberto Reyes doesn’t know about food…so it’s appropriate he’s at the frontline of fine dining in Vejer. His restaurant 4 Estaciones is

6 Jun, 2026 @ 18:00

Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Forget Benidorm: Discover Altea, the Costa Blanca’s beautiful white-washed and blue-domed secret

FORGET what you think you know about the Costa Blanca. Sure, there are the skyscraper resorts and sprawling, sun-drenched sands, but tucked between the jagged

6 Jun, 2026 @ 16:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Eat like a king for less than a night in a British pub: Five Michelin starred restaurants in Spain that do not break the bank

THINK Michelin stars mean bankers, billionaires and blow-outs? Think again. Spain is quietly serving up Michelin magic for less than the cost of a UK

6 Jun, 2026 @ 15:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s secret stunners: Skip the crowds and discover 12 incredible hidden gems you’ve (probably) never heard of

WHAT comes to mind when you think of Spain? For many an image of millions of people baking under the Spanish sun on a costa beach

6 Jun, 2026 @ 13:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

This ‘quietly cool’ Balearic island is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, according to The Times

MENORCA has been named one of Spain’s best hidden gems by The Times, which describes the Balearic island as a ‘quietly cool’ alternative to its

5 Jun, 2026 @ 16:00

Balearic Islands·Lead·Menorca·Olive Press Travel

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘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

31 May, 2026 @ 16:20

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

World famous chef Gordon Ramsay hails Spanish wine as hidden gem: ‘I spend a lot of time in the United States and some of the most sought-after wines are from Spain’

LEADING celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has hailed Spanish wine as one of the world’s best kept secrets – before revealing his favourite region on the

31 May, 2026 @ 11:03

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Peñiscola: Visit Spain’s fortress town that Hollywood couldn’t resist

It’s time to visit Peñiscola, the little-known island that’s not an actually an island, writes Eugene Costello. AT first glance, you might think it’s one

30 May, 2026 @ 11:32

Castellon·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Researchers discover 134 shipwrecks off Gibraltar – making the bay one of Europe’s richest underwater graveyards

SPANISH researchers have discovered a trove of 134 wrecked ships at the bottom of the sea off Gibraltar – in what they say represents an

27 May, 2026 @ 17:05

Andalucia·Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Soar above Andalucia’s famous white villages with a balloon ride offering a sunrise experience unlike any other

IF you are looking for something different for a birthday, anniversary or even a team-building day out in Spain, a hot air balloon ride might

24 May, 2026 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The best medieval villages and viewpoint spots in northern Spain to watch the spectacular 2026 total solar eclipse

A TOTAL solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Spain on August 12, turning day into night for a few unforgettable minutes. These are the

23 May, 2026 @ 19:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Inside Ibiza’s superclubs: How marble cars, glowing robots and giant digital displays are turning nights out into one of the island’s innovative experiences

IBIZA’S biggest clubs are turning into giant art galleries this summer – and, somehow, it actually works. You expect a lot when you walk into

23 May, 2026 @ 18:00

Balearic Islands·Entertainment·Ibiza·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Hollywood glow-up gone permanent: Inside the Spanish village that turned Smurf blue and never looked back

HIDDEN in the Genal Valley in Andalucia lies a village that leaves you speechless by the unique colors – or should we say colour. The

23 May, 2026 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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Spain’s subsidised pensioner holiday scheme opens for applications next week – but can foreign expats apply?

Marbella’s certified best beaches this summer for families, activities and dog lovers — and where you can let it all hang out

Ranked: Spain’s top 10 quietest and most peaceful beaches – and how to find them

These are the best small villages for a weekend break in Spain – trust Gaudi, Picasso and Sartre

Secret Spain: This hiking route takes you through a forest filled with some of the tallest trees in the world

Getting to know Antoni Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of

Must-visit: The six best places to enjoy Barcelona’s skyline – including views of Mallorca

This fishing village on Spain’s beautiful Asturian coast is the perfect escape from the heat and crowds, according to the Guardian

Four trips you can do in Spain with your pet dog this summer – from pooch-friendly water parks in Barcelona to canine beaches in Alicante

Nearly four in ten Brits would pass on a holiday to Spain over ‘three-hour’ EES border queues, major study warns

A survivor’s guide to Barcelona’s ‘bad barrios’: The best (and worst) of El Raval and La Barceloneta

Five of Spain’s most spectacular tourist train journeys — from Andalucia to the Pyrenees

Must visit: Nine lesser-visited destinations in Spain that still love tourists, according to The Telegraph

Why Vejer de la Frontera has become the food capital of Spain’s Cadiz

Forget Benidorm: Discover Altea, the Costa Blanca’s beautiful white-washed and blue-domed secret

Eat like a king for less than a night in a British pub: Five Michelin starred restaurants in Spain that do not break the bank

Spain’s secret stunners: Skip the crowds and discover 12 incredible hidden gems you’ve (probably) never heard of

This ‘quietly cool’ Balearic island is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, according to The Times

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

World famous chef Gordon Ramsay hails Spanish wine as hidden gem: ‘I spend a lot of time in the United States and some of the most sought-after wines are from Spain’

Peñiscola: Visit Spain’s fortress town that Hollywood couldn’t resist

Researchers discover 134 shipwrecks off Gibraltar – making the bay one of Europe’s richest underwater graveyards

Soar above Andalucia’s famous white villages with a balloon ride offering a sunrise experience unlike any other

The best medieval villages and viewpoint spots in northern Spain to watch the spectacular 2026 total solar eclipse

Inside Ibiza’s superclubs: How marble cars, glowing robots and giant digital displays are turning nights out into one of the island’s innovative experiences

Hollywood glow-up gone permanent: Inside the Spanish village that turned Smurf blue and never looked back

Spain blames trafficking gangs for driving thousands to storm the Ceuta border – but admits border fences were left unguarded

Hollywood celebrity bonanza in Mallorca as Cortney Cox holidays with Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal in ‘Billionaire’s Bay’

Fourth body pulled from the sea off the Costa del Sol – as Ceuta border crisis sees dozens drown

The Spanish village that looks like Havana – but sits in the mountains of Asturias

UPDATE: Morocco ‘cooperating’ with Spain to return tens of thousands of migrants who have stormed into Ceuta

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