Piste to plate! The best places to dine in Spain’s Sierra Nevada
No uphill battle to find good places to eat in the Sierra Nevada, writes Jon Clarke
A weekend in Estepona, the hidden gem of Spain’s Costa del Sol
I WAS sitting in the sunshine, squinting at the Mediterranean and wondering if I would be brave enough to take a dip.
I had the beach to myself, save from some dogs splashing their owners along the seafront and athletic locals playing beach volleyball...
REVIEW: Marvellous Marcial still has its rustic charm despite its stars
Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke is delighted to find Asturias’ leading restaurant still has oodles of rustic charm, despite a 20-year gap and two Michelin stars
TRAVEL: Which two cities are the most popular tourist destinations in Spain?
TWO Spanish cities have made the top-ten list for holiday destinations in continental Europe, according to one recent survey. And neither of them were Madrid.
Travel company Holidu published the 10 most searched destinations on its platform, with Barcelona the second-most searched city in Europe,...
King of the castles: Five of the most beautiful castillos to visit in Spain...
FROM austere hilltop fortresses to splendid royal palaces and stunning Moorish alcazars, Spain out-castles all of Europe with over 2,500 to explore.
Andalucia, fought over by Moors and Christians for seven centuries, is better-endowed than most regions with medieval fortified hilltop citadels. In Cadiz, where...
How to prepare your next international trip
During these cold winter days, are you dreaming of your next holiday? If the answer is “yes”, the good news is that you can start planning it already. You might think that summer is still far away, but if you start to plan your...
Calling all adventurers: ‘Zarajos’ and ‘entresijos’ – tried the weird Spanish food from Madrid?
Jon Clarke tests his tastebuds with a few of the culinary oddities of Madrid
RECIPE: Tasting the influence of Moorish cuisine in Spain
SITUATED just 15 kilometres apart, it is not surprising that there are so many ties between Morocco and Spain.
No more is this felt than in Andalucia, where the Moorish influence on the local cuisine dates back 1,300 years.
The Moors were here from 711 until...
Barcelona raises tourist tax again in bid to boost coffers and chase ‘quality tourism’
A bump in Barcelona’s tourist tax means that visitors should get ready to fork out a little extra for their stay as the city shifts away from mass tourism.
The city, the top tourist destination in Spain, is increasing its municipal tourist tax, bumping the...
The best small towns to visit in Catalonia
Catalonia is a beautiful region in Spain, located on the northeast coast of the country. It's known for its rugged coastline, diverse landscapes, and excellent food.
There are plenty of things to do in this region: you can go hiking through the mountains or explore...
National Geographic lists village in Malaga as one of most ‘curious’ in Spain
THE prestigious travel magazine National Geographic has included a town in Malaga as one of the most ‘curious’ in Spain.
Southern Spain is home to some curious and unusual places, full of unusual landscapes that transport visitors to fantasy worlds where hidden villages brim in...
From Somerset to Menorca: Extraordinary art centre opens in Spain’s Balearic Islands
The 40,000 square metre island is only a short boat ride from Mahon and now home to an extraordinary art centre featuring works by acclaimed artist Mark Bradford
Party options: Perfect spots to celebrate Christmas in and out of Gibraltar
Festive flavours at PizzaExpress
OH come, all ye hungry! This season, Pizza Express is setting the table for a festive feast with extra flavour.
Indulgence is on the menu, from truffle loaded Dough Balls to dazzling Christmas desserts. Pizza Express is the perfect place for Christmas...
Spain unveils plans for largest artificial beach in Europe just 30 mins drive from...
PLANS have been unveiled for the largest artificial beach in Europe which will be located just a half an hour drive from the capital.
Permission has been given to create a giant water park with 25,000 square metres of pools surrounded by 15,000 square metres...
Top five dining spots in Sevilla: Where to eat and soak up the Spanish...
BEING the capital city of Andalucia, the dining scene in Sevilla is unsurprisingly diverse.
Famous for its central tapas bars, where locals typically tapear at up to five or six different bars in a session, it also has a bustling restaurant community that is as...
A Christmas tale of La Alpujarra in Spain’s Andalucia
IF you fantasise about picture-perfect Christmas card scenes, with snow-laded pine trees, mountain vistas, and real wood-burning chimneys, the Alpujarra fits the bill. With the Sierra Nevada peaks glistening with snow, forests laden with Maritime Pines, and an abundance of almonds and figs, there’s...
How to survive a heatwave in Spain: Top tips from the Andalucian town where...
With temperatures hotting up to 46 degrees we made an egg-cellent trip to the ‘frying pan of Spain’
Sevilla: Where to eat in the Triana neighbourhood
SEVILLA really is a foodie’s paradise, and the ancient Triana does not let the side down.
It may have its own distinct personality, but this fiesty barrio’s restaurants deliver knockout Andalucian cuisine.
From humble tapas haunts to fine dining, below are the hottest eating spots in...
Under the sea: Five wineries in Spain with underwater cellars that you can visit
Spanish winery submerges bottles underwater in a twist to the aging process
Not just a pretty facade: Andalucia’s pueblos blancos are white for a reason
OF ALL the possible images of Andalucia, the white village set against a mountainous landscape is one of the most iconic.
In provinces such as Cadiz and Malaga, the pueblos blancos shimmer blindingly under the Andalucian sun. They happen to be as pretty as a...
Travel Spain: How the pandemic saw Madrid transform into a luxury tourism destination
As travel reawakens in the post-lockdown world, Spain’s capital has repositioned itself to attract the big spenders
The Flour Fight of the Sierra de las Nieves: One wild way to find...
In the days before online dating, telephones, and even the combustion engine, townsfolk had to get creative in order to find a mate.
And Alozaina, a quaint hilltop village nestled in the Sierra de las Nieves, definitely won first prize in the fun and creativity...
Discover one of Spain’s best kept secrets: The Guadalhorce Valley, Andalucia’s answer to the...
There’s a secret world of lakes, white villages and rocky mountain highs in the Guadalhorce hills behind the Costa del Sol, writes Jon Clarke
Journey back in time: The Genal Valley is just inland from the Costa del...
Taking a ride around the Genal Valley is a wonderful way to see how ancient Andalucia must have looked, writes Eloise Horsfield
Two tables: Review of Deessa, Quique Dacosta’s new Michelin starred restaurant at Madrid’s Ritz...
IT must be easily the most elegant restaurant in the capital.
A true sense of grandeur awaits the lucky diners who get to try out Deessa, the hippest new Michelin-star restaurant of Quique Dacosta at the Ritz Hotel.
Spain’s chef of the moment had to be...
Sotogrande has developed a distinct food scene over the last few years and these...
A DECADE ago you wouldn’t have dreamed of heading to Sotogrande to eat, unless you had a house there or had just embarked from a yacht.
Today, there are dozens of trendy places to dine with a vibrant and competitive scene to rival anything the...
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Your Olive Press guide to the best secrets of San Pedro Alcantara
It is 200 years since San Pedro Alcantara became one of Spain’s key agricultural colonies… and 2000 since the Romans enjoyed their time here,...
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Mallorca to be first place in the world to have hydrogen-powered transport for tourists
Mallorca will be the first destination in the world to have hydrogen-powered transport for tourists.
Mini buses running on hydrogen and operated by TUI will...
