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New tourism laws in Spain: The rules you must obey from TODAY to avoid fines of up to €1,500

A MAJOR holiday destination in Spain has introduced new laws against ‘excessive tourism’ which will see rule breakers fined up to €1,500 each. The measures

11 May, 2024 @ 10:10

Balearic Islands·Lead·Olive Press Travel·OP Money Tree

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

11 May, 2024 @ 10:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: The patio festival in Cordoba this weekend will see hundreds battle to have their floral display declared the most beautiful

CORDOBA’s patios will be even more beautiful than normal this year as hundreds battle it out to have their declared the prettiest in the city.

10 May, 2024 @ 15:03

Cordoba·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: This ‘pueblo’ inside a CASTLE will transport you to medieval Spain – and is a short drive from the Costa del Sol

IT’S no secret that Spain is filled with picturesque pueblos that attract millions of tourists to the country each year. Their white-washed homes and winding

8 May, 2024 @ 13:54

Cadiz·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The 100-year-old train station in Spain that’s been turned into an award-winning hotel

A 100-year-old train station has been turned into an award-winning hotel in Spain that is praised by international media and defined as a ‘must visit’

7 May, 2024 @ 12:09

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited Segovia in Spain, the home of the real-life Disney castle – this is my verdict’

Legend has it that Segovia is home to Spain’s very own Disney castle, but is it really worth the hype? Around an hour from Madrid

5 May, 2024 @ 10:00

Olive Press Travel

Travel trend sees agencies choose a destination for you before revealing it 48 hours before departure – but could YOU handle the surprise?

DO you love a worry-free holiday? This trend has taken it to the extreme with travellers not even knowing where they are going until 48

4 May, 2024 @ 17:00

Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The charming border ‘pueblos’ of Portugal boasting castles, white-washed homes and rolling green hills – ‘just a few kilometres’ drive from Spain

THESE are the charming border ‘pueblos’ of Portugal boasting castles, white-washed homes and rolling green hills just a few kilometers from the Spanish border. Portugal’s

4 May, 2024 @ 14:00

Olive Press Travel

This is THE place to visit in Spain this summer, according to online poll: ‘Oasis of peace’ is praised for its stunning beaches and far fewer crowds

SPAIN’s top summer destination has been revealed by an online poll and it’s an ‘oasis of peace’ loved for its quiet atmosphere and beautiful beaches.

4 May, 2024 @ 10:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

IN PICS: Why were giant statues paraded through Barcelona at the weekend? Bizarre tradition dates back centuries

HUNDREDS of giant effigies were paraded through Barcelona’s famous streets over the weekend in a bizarre, wacky and unique Catalunyan tradition that dates back 600

29 Apr, 2024 @ 16:25

Barcelona·Catalunya·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Saudi Arabia builds a replica of Spain’s stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada

A REPLICA of Granada’s stunning Alhambra Palace has been built in Saudi Arabia. One of the most emblematic monuments in Spain, the Alhambra palace has

28 Apr, 2024 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

These are the three best ‘chiringuitos’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol, according to travel experts – but do YOU agree?

EACH year, the prestigious Tapas magazine names the 25 best ‘chiringuitos’ in Spain. For those not in the know, chiringuito is the Spanish word for

27 Apr, 2024 @ 15:54

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Pride 2024 in Spain: When and where are the biggest LGBT+ celebrations in the country this year?

ORIGINATING in the wake of the famous 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City — which kickstarted the gay rights movement in the US —

27 Apr, 2024 @ 12:25

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

This green ‘paradise’ has been named the best rural destination in Spain for 2024

SPAIN’s best rural destination for 2024 has been named and it’s this green paradise found in the north. In recent years, destinations across northern Spain

25 Apr, 2024 @ 14:09

Lead·Olive Press Travel

This little-known town on Spain’s Costa Blanca is ‘Europe’s Best Hidden Gem’ – according to travel experts

A TOWN just a few kilometres south of bustling Benidorm has been given the title of ‘Best Hidden Gem in Europe 2024’ by the European

23 Apr, 2024 @ 07:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: Five stunning National Parks in Spain that come alive in the spring

SPAIN is coming alive this Spring and here’s the five stunning National Parks you should visit to see it in full bloom. Across the country,

21 Apr, 2024 @ 14:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I took the ferry from Spain to Morocco to explore the North African country- these are my top tips’

Hopping on the ferry to Morocco? These are my top tips for visiting the North African country. Getting there From the Costa del Sol, Morocco

20 Apr, 2024 @ 12:30

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I went to the first weekend of the Feria de Abril in Sevilla – THESE are my top tips on surviving the chaos’

GOING to the Feria de Abril in Sevilla can be a daunting task. The week-long festival in the capital of Andalucia is part of a

17 Apr, 2024 @ 14:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Outrage over €113 ‘daily rule’ for British tourists visiting Spain – but will it REALLY be enforced?

A NUMBER of British tourists have threatened to ‘boycott’ Spain after learning of a recently introduced travel rule. Following the UK’s departure from the EU,

16 Apr, 2024 @ 18:33

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain will have THREE solar eclipses in three years – this is where you will see them

THREE solar eclipses are due to grace Spain over next three years and here’s where they can be spotted. Last week’s solar eclipse had everyone

16 Apr, 2024 @ 13:20

Lead·Olive Press Travel

New five-star hotel and luxury apartments are coming to Spain’s Estepona: €150m project is being backed by an Emirati fund

ESTEPONA will see a new five-star hotel and luxury apartments after Emirati funds backed the €150m project. An Emirati investment fund, Unicorn Royal Emirates has

16 Apr, 2024 @ 12:55

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Are British tourists REALLY at risk of dengue fever in Spain? Ibiza newspaper blasts reports in the UK press based on ‘old data’ as ‘not helpful’ to the island

BRITISH tourists have been warned to take precautions when travelling to Ibiza due to multiple cases of dengue fever. According to an exclusive in the

15 Apr, 2024 @ 17:19

Health·Lead·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Wine, meat and ‘dulce de leche’ at Hierro Casa de Fuegos in Fuengirola

Being both the owner and head chef bodes well for Santiago Lambardi, writes Matt Jones THERE is a new secret gem in the heart of

15 Apr, 2024 @ 17:14

Hotel Reviews

EU vows to rollout its Entry/Exit System in 2025 - this is what you should know

What is the passport Entry/Exit System and when will it come into force in Spain and the EU?

NOWADAYS, travellers from outside the European Union get their passports stamped upon arrival as a way of keeping track of who’s overstayed their welcome. This

14 Apr, 2024 @ 18:23

EXPLAINER·Lead·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Pushing the boat out at Los Marinos Jose, Fuengirola

You can avoid the 3,000 euros wines and eat incredibly well and cheaply at Malaga’s best fish restaurant, writes Jon Clarke IT has just been

14 Apr, 2024 @ 09:39

Andalucia·Hotel Reviews

These are the five best ‘pueblos’ to visit in Spain’s Andalucia – according to popular ‘travelling twins’ on Tiktok… but do YOU agree?

SPANISH twins Gonzalo and Alfonso have one of the most followed travel accounts on Tiktok. The identical brothers keep their two million followers informed about

13 Apr, 2024 @ 11:15

Lead·Olive Press Travel

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New tourism laws in Spain: The rules you must obey from TODAY to avoid fines of up to €1,500

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

Must-visit: The patio festival in Cordoba this weekend will see hundreds battle to have their floral display declared the most beautiful

Must-visit: This ‘pueblo’ inside a CASTLE will transport you to medieval Spain – and is a short drive from the Costa del Sol

Must visit: The 100-year-old train station in Spain that’s been turned into an award-winning hotel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited Segovia in Spain, the home of the real-life Disney castle – this is my verdict’

Travel trend sees agencies choose a destination for you before revealing it 48 hours before departure – but could YOU handle the surprise?

Must visit: The charming border ‘pueblos’ of Portugal boasting castles, white-washed homes and rolling green hills – ‘just a few kilometres’ drive from Spain

This is THE place to visit in Spain this summer, according to online poll: ‘Oasis of peace’ is praised for its stunning beaches and far fewer crowds

IN PICS: Why were giant statues paraded through Barcelona at the weekend? Bizarre tradition dates back centuries

Saudi Arabia builds a replica of Spain’s stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada

These are the three best ‘chiringuitos’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol, according to travel experts – but do YOU agree?

Pride 2024 in Spain: When and where are the biggest LGBT+ celebrations in the country this year?

This green ‘paradise’ has been named the best rural destination in Spain for 2024

This little-known town on Spain’s Costa Blanca is ‘Europe’s Best Hidden Gem’ – according to travel experts

Must visit: Five stunning National Parks in Spain that come alive in the spring

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I took the ferry from Spain to Morocco to explore the North African country- these are my top tips’

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I went to the first weekend of the Feria de Abril in Sevilla – THESE are my top tips on surviving the chaos’

Outrage over €113 ‘daily rule’ for British tourists visiting Spain – but will it REALLY be enforced?

Spain will have THREE solar eclipses in three years – this is where you will see them

New five-star hotel and luxury apartments are coming to Spain’s Estepona: €150m project is being backed by an Emirati fund

Are British tourists REALLY at risk of dengue fever in Spain? Ibiza newspaper blasts reports in the UK press based on ‘old data’ as ‘not helpful’ to the island

REVIEW: Wine, meat and ‘dulce de leche’ at Hierro Casa de Fuegos in Fuengirola

What is the passport Entry/Exit System and when will it come into force in Spain and the EU?

REVIEW: Pushing the boat out at Los Marinos Jose, Fuengirola

These are the five best ‘pueblos’ to visit in Spain’s Andalucia – according to popular ‘travelling twins’ on Tiktok… but do YOU agree?

New cartel bust peels back curtain on sophisticated logistics empire of warehouses used to smuggle drugs from Spain to Eastern Europe

Demand in Spain is going through the roof – but a massive one in five of the country’s most in-demand property hotspots are located in just one province

Move over Spain as Europe’s real success story is here: Poland’s GDP overtakes Spanish – and has the UK in its sights

Cockroaches are taking over Malaga’s troubled C1 commuter line to Fuengirola

Warning as Spain to suffer an ‘explosive’ mosquito season after heavy rains and unseasonal heat