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
New aircraft could take taxi travel to the skies in Spain in five years
A new technology that could take taxi travel to the skies in just five years time has been trialed in Spain, and technicians say it
Childhood inspiration: On the trail of the young Pablo Picasso through Spain
AS we approach the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso – a series of events are planned for 2023 – it is true
Spain’s Costa del Sol hotels will soon get their own electric car chargers thanks to EU cash
HOTELS along the Costa del Sol will soon be able to recharge electric vehicles as part of a central government initiative. The Malaga-based company Activicar
Top of the Chefs: The 20 chart-topping Spaniards making it on to the world’s Top 100 chefs list
SPANISH cuisine is up there with the best in the world and is starting to dominate the charts. Madrid has just hosted a global gathering
Playa Flamenca: a charming seafront oasis in Spain’s Orihuela Costa
BASED around two small and beautiful beach coves, Playa Flamenca is a popular urbanization in Alicante region’s Orihuela Costa – part of the sunny Valencian
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Michelle Obama spent a day in Ronda on her visit to Spain in 2010, and Olive Press editor Jon Clarke followed in her footsteps
Jon Clarke follows in the footsteps of Michelle Obama... and the Moors and the Romans through historic Ronda
NO THANKS: Mayor of Siurana turns down honour of being named one of Spain’s prettiest villages
IT sits in an eagle’s nest high above Tarragona’s famous Priorat wine region.An enviable escape from the world for around 30 locals, Siurana was the
Journey back in time: The Genal Valley is just inland from the Costa del Sol but it seems to be a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the coast
Taking a ride around the Genal Valley is a wonderful way to see how ancient Andalucia must have looked, writes Eloise Horsfield
Avalanche of cruise ships kick-start month of November in Spain’s Malaga
THE cruise sector in Malaga is going from strength to strength post pandemic and November continues the trend with 20 berths scheduled for this first
WATCH: Only sperm whale nursery in Spanish Mediterranean discovered in north Menorca
THE only sperm whale breeding ground in the Spanish Mediterranean has been discovered north of Menorca. For the last two years a higher than normal
Antequera: more than just the gateway to Europe’s best olive oil
A city of palaces and churches, of history and tradition, Antequera counts for 70 per cent of the key buildings and monuments of Malaga province,
Spooky! How Halloween is celebrated in different parts of Spain
HALLOWEEN has grown in popularity in Spain in recent years much like across the rest of Europe, with the country adopting American style celebrations such
Discover Andalucia aboard the luxury Al Andalus train – 2023 itinerary dates
SIT back and indulge on a luxurious train ride through some of Andalucia’s most beautiful landscapes. From snow-capped mountains to dazzling lakes, natural parklands to
TOP SPOT: Hotels in Madrid and Ibiza lead the way in a global luxury travel brand ranking
WHEN it comes to the world’s best luxury hotels, Spain ticks many boxes. Now, a new hot list puts an exciting launch and two long-awaited
Sit back and enjoy the sunshine with a property in Spain
WHETHER you are looking to sell, buy, rent or let a house, villa or apartment, Property on the Med has you covered. The company offers
Blast Off: a musical melting pot in the Lecrin Valley of Spain’s Granada
FOR creative types, the annual “cosmic arts lab” private party in Space Mountain studios at Albunuelas, Lecrin, is a rare opportunity for local people to
Caminito del Rey opens its Visitor Center with 240 parking spaces and a viewpoint
THE iconic Caminito del Rey, an aerial trail built in the walls of the Gaitanes gorge in Malaga, has opened a new visitor center. The
‘Travelers’ Choice’: Tripadvisor awards Spain’s Bioparc Valencia as one of the best attractions in the world
With 150 different species, Bioparc Valencia aims to give visitors the chance to experience the African continent and learn the importance of protecting natural environments
All you need to know about San Pedro Alcantara feria 2022
The fair of San Pedro Alcantara is back this month after a two-year absence due to the pandemic and will start from tomorrow. But this
Spain’s Malaga sets date for official switch on of its Christmas lights with energy saving measures in place
THE Malaga Christmas lights, one of the highlights of the festive period, will be switched on at the end of November in line with previous
IN PICS: Spaniard converts bargain bus into travelling hotel for family holidays
A 41-year-old man from Badajoz in Extremadura has become a social media star in Spain after he revealed plans to convert a 1998 battered old
Travel Spain: These are the villages you should visit in the Alpujarra south of Granada
LYING on the south face of the Sierra Nevada, and spanning the provinces of Granada and Almeria, Las Alpujarras or La Alpujarra, is a mountainous
All you need to know about where to eat in San Pedro Alcantara
When it comes to wining and dining there is plenty of pedigree in San Pedro Alcantara. At over three decades old, the glass of Oloroso
Dia de la Hispanidad: Why Spain celebrates its National Day on October 12
Each October 12 Spain marks its National Day or Dia de la Hispanidad with a public holiday. The day coincides with the celebration of Christopher
Famous Caminito del Rey in Spain’s Malaga to be accessed by train again
A SUBURBAN train network will once again include a stop at El Caminito del Rey in its itinerary. From the first quarter of 2023 trains