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BIG IMPACT: Olive Press mail-out campaign for new restaurant bites BIG with our thousands of registered users

WITH a new restaurant opening looming and a need to spread the word, Malaga’s leading Metro Group turned to the Olive Press to help. Via

7 Apr, 2023 @ 17:53

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

With The Borriquita, Holy Week Begins Every Year, And Today In Madrid We Have Also Had A Procession Of The Borriquita In Madrid, April, Spain

EXPLAINER: Why are Spain’s Semana Santa hats conical and are they linked to the KKK?

VISITORS to Spain during Easter week might gasp in horror when they see people in conical white hoods parading through the streets. But while these

7 Apr, 2023 @ 17:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

How To Fully Experience Thai Culture Even When You’re Somewhere Else

Thailand is a very highly developed nation (far more so than many Westerners give it credit for), and as such, there are a plethora of

5 Apr, 2023 @ 09:35

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Journey to the Imperial City – Toledo

AFTER two days on a British car ferry in the Bay of Biscay trying to spot elusive whales, I was in need of some firm

31 Mar, 2023 @ 19:22

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Eco design, luxury style and new all-inclusive: How Spanish hotels are attracting the next generation of travellers

It’s been 70 years since Spain’s first tourism boom, when bikinis were first legalised in Benidorm and buildings began sprouting up along the coastline to

29 Mar, 2023 @ 09:45

Hotels·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Benalmadena Beach. Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

National Geographic lists the 20 best beaches in Spain’s Andalucia—five of which are found in Malaga

THE Andalucian coast covers 1,100 kilometers of coastline, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic ocean, home to some of the best beaches in Spain.

25 Mar, 2023 @ 11:15

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

PEARL OF THE COSTA BLANCA: Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all around

THE majestic umbrella pines perfectly frame what must be one of the prettiest stretches of coastline in Europe. The countless vistas of the cobalt blue

24 Mar, 2023 @ 19:30

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Blue Flag Winners Every Year In Spain's Valencia Region Since First Beach Awards In 1987 Pick Up Special Honour

Blue Flag beach winners in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas pick up special honour

CULLERA castle in Valencia province hosted a 36th anniversary celebration on Friday for Blue Flag winners in Europe. Blue Flags acknowledge beach quality and are

24 Mar, 2023 @ 18:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

Say ¡hola! to golingo, the free language-learning app helping expats have confident conversations in Spanish

Living in Spain is exciting but can also be challenging if you don’t speak the language. Fortunately, there are many language-learning apps available, and one

21 Mar, 2023 @ 12:02

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Palace Of Medina Azahara Near Cordoba In Andalusia, Spain

LITERARY INSPIRATION: How the ruined Moorish city of Madinat al-Zahra outside Spain’s Cordoba inspired a trilogy

WHEN I first heard about the ruins of Madinat al-Zahra, I was intrigued by the idea that a palace-city of such magnificence should have lasted

19 Mar, 2023 @ 16:30

Lead·Olive Press Travel

LISTED: All the destinations to fly from Spain’s Sevilla this summer 2023

IN what promises to be historic summer of flights to and from the Capital of Andalucia, Sevilla airport will have 78 direct routes, 18 of

19 Mar, 2023 @ 11:30

Getting Around·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla·Travel News

View On Peniscola From The Top Of Pope Luna's Castle

WELCOME TO CASTELLON: Why you should visit the northern province of Spain’s Valencia region this summer

CASTELLON is considered by many to be the hidden jewel in the Valencia region. While Alicante and Valencia are widely hailed as top tourist destinations

18 Mar, 2023 @ 12:15

Castellon·Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel

640px Calle Marqués De Larios Under Cover Of Tents. Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, Southeastern Europe

Explore the most charming streets in Spain’s Andalucia this Spring

SPRING is in the air and that can only mean one thing – warm weather and time to enjoy the outdoors; and what better way

12 Mar, 2023 @ 16:30

Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

What’s behind Alozaina’s unique coat of arms?

The emblem of Alozaina depicts a woman standing atop a tower throwing beehives onto two Moors who are seen fleeing from below. The history behind

11 Mar, 2023 @ 19:30

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Setenil de las Bodegas: A Spanish pueblo paradise inside a labyrinth of steep cliffs

Spain’s idyllic white villages are spread out all over the south, below or at the summit of mountains, in forests and hidden canyons, but there’s

11 Mar, 2023 @ 18:00

Cadiz·Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

LISTED: Low cost trains & prices with upcoming service in Spain’s Andalucia

SOARING petrol prices and the cost-of-living crisis have boosted the popularity of rail travel, where low-cost transport companies seem to prosper and reach more and

11 Mar, 2023 @ 10:30

Andalucia·Getting Around·Olive Press Travel

ARTISAN ALPUJARRA – the tradition of crafting, recycling, and upcycling in Spain’s Granada

IN this era of moving towards sustainability, “slow fashion” and handcrafted goods are increasingly popular. The rural Alpujarra of Granada has a tradition of using

11 Mar, 2023 @ 10:00

Granada·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Mountains of fun: The countryside behind the bustling Costa del Sol takes you to a different Spain

LOOK up inland and from just about every tourist resort or villa on the Costa del Sol you can see a line up of soaring

10 Mar, 2023 @ 18:30

Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel

Museums and statue of Pablo Picasso lead tourist enquiries in Spain’s Malaga

IN 2022, the tourist offices in Malaga attended almost 700,000 visitors, whose queries were monopolised by the cultural and museum offer of the capital. As

7 Mar, 2023 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia

Renfe’s low-cost high-speed trains, Avlo, to start Spain’s Madrid-Malaga service in June

RENFE has announced this Monday, March 5, that their low-cost high-speed train, Avlo, will begin operating in the south corridor as of June. Avlo trains

7 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

San Sebastian Church Tower In Antequera, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain

Malaga, the most ‘instagrammed’ province in Spain’s Andalucia

THE province of Malaga is full of photogenic places and it seems that instagram users agree. In fact, according to the travel website Holidayguru, Malaga

4 Mar, 2023 @ 10:30

Andalucia·Exploring Spain·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYS: Six amazing places to visit in Spain during 2023 that should be on your bucket list

WHEN visiting a country like Spain, determining how to make the most of your stay can be a difficult task, writes Shannon Chaffers. Of course,

28 Feb, 2023 @ 15:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Travelodge budget hotel chain plans major expansion across Spain

UK low-cost hotel chain Travelodge says it wants to expand its portfolio in Spain after announcing an acquisition in Madrid. Travelodge has 570 outlets in

27 Feb, 2023 @ 20:00

Hotels·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Los Alcazares: Inside Spain’s largest urban-air museum

Los Alcazares is a tiny coast town, but is home to Spain’s largest urban-air museum. Over the past nine years Los Alcazares has been transforming

26 Feb, 2023 @ 14:21

La Cultura·Lead·Murcia·National News·Olive Press Travel

Home from home: a maritime gem on the Mar Menor of Spain’s Murcia that’s both ancient and modern

THE resort of Los Alcázares lies in Murcia region, on the Costa Calida, in the heart of the Mar Menor region. It takes its name

26 Feb, 2023 @ 12:00

Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Olive Press Travel

Malaga voted as one of the most family-friendly cities in Spain

MALAGA, which has always stood out as a favourite destination for foreign tourists due to the multitude of opportunities and its cultural and leisure offer,

26 Feb, 2023 @ 10:30

Malaga·Olive Press Travel

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BIG IMPACT: Olive Press mail-out campaign for new restaurant bites BIG with our thousands of registered users

EXPLAINER: Why are Spain’s Semana Santa hats conical and are they linked to the KKK?

How To Fully Experience Thai Culture Even When You’re Somewhere Else

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Journey to the Imperial City – Toledo

Eco design, luxury style and new all-inclusive: How Spanish hotels are attracting the next generation of travellers

National Geographic lists the 20 best beaches in Spain’s Andalucia—five of which are found in Malaga

PEARL OF THE COSTA BLANCA: Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all around

Blue Flag beach winners in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas pick up special honour

Say ¡hola! to golingo, the free language-learning app helping expats have confident conversations in Spanish

LITERARY INSPIRATION: How the ruined Moorish city of Madinat al-Zahra outside Spain’s Cordoba inspired a trilogy

LISTED: All the destinations to fly from Spain’s Sevilla this summer 2023

WELCOME TO CASTELLON: Why you should visit the northern province of Spain’s Valencia region this summer

Explore the most charming streets in Spain’s Andalucia this Spring

What’s behind Alozaina’s unique coat of arms?

Setenil de las Bodegas: A Spanish pueblo paradise inside a labyrinth of steep cliffs

LISTED: Low cost trains & prices with upcoming service in Spain’s Andalucia

ARTISAN ALPUJARRA – the tradition of crafting, recycling, and upcycling in Spain’s Granada

Mountains of fun: The countryside behind the bustling Costa del Sol takes you to a different Spain

Museums and statue of Pablo Picasso lead tourist enquiries in Spain’s Malaga

Renfe’s low-cost high-speed trains, Avlo, to start Spain’s Madrid-Malaga service in June

Malaga, the most ‘instagrammed’ province in Spain’s Andalucia

PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYS: Six amazing places to visit in Spain during 2023 that should be on your bucket list

Travelodge budget hotel chain plans major expansion across Spain

Los Alcazares: Inside Spain’s largest urban-air museum

Home from home: a maritime gem on the Mar Menor of Spain’s Murcia that’s both ancient and modern

Malaga voted as one of the most family-friendly cities in Spain

Sweet shop in Barcelona ‘sold cocaine and even stocked it on its shelves – in full reach of children’

EXPLAINER: How Carlos Mazon’s successor as Valencian president will be chosen

Spain expresses regret over ‘pain and injustice’ caused during conquest of the Americas after diplomatic spat with Mexico

Body of British man found lying between two cars on Costa Blanca street

Shock in Sevilla: Mother is jailed for 26 years after passerby finds newborn baby dumped in a rubbish bin