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Beach life!: Mijas Costa is synonymous with world-class golf and the class of Marbella, but with less commotion

IF mountains shape Mijas Pueblo, then the sea defines Mijas Costa. They are two halves of the same municipality, like a happy couple but with

12 May, 2023 @ 14:51

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EXPLAINER: Find out the summer beaches to enjoy with your dog in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

IF you are a dog owner and fancy taking your pet out for a trip to the seaside and a run along the beach, you

12 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

Book Now: Jerez Tio Pepe Festival

The series of concerts in the picturesque setting of the Bodegas González Byass in Jerez is back. From July 1- August 31, you can expect

11 May, 2023 @ 16:30

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Barcelona: Night at the Museum

Spain is celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 with free entry and late night openings at many of the country’s august treasure troves. Barcelona,

11 May, 2023 @ 15:16

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One of Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships makes debut stop in Spain’s Malaga

ONE of the Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships, the ‘Enchantment of the Seas,’ has completed its first port call in Malaga. Executing a 15-day transatlantic

11 May, 2023 @ 08:00

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DON’T MISS: The Best of What’s On in Spain

Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Malaga to Madrid via Barcelona and Cordoba. THE WEEK AHEAD Ronda Romantica (May 11-13).

8 May, 2023 @ 12:30

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Wedding tourism is booming in Spain’s Malaga

DESTINATION weddings are booming in Malaga more than ever, with thousands of overseas couples tying the knot in the province last year. The vogue for

8 May, 2023 @ 08:45

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Foodie revolution on the Costa del Sol

IT was in Mijas pueblo during a summer holiday as a child, that one of Britain’s top chefs made one of his first formative foodie

7 May, 2023 @ 10:28

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

RESTAURANT REVIEW: El Oceano, Mijas. A touch of class overlooking the Mediterranean

DINERS searching for a touch of class on the Costa del Sol will be delighted that El Oceano isnow open for the 2023 season. This

6 May, 2023 @ 09:06

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BEACHES: The secrets of Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THEY turn up in their droves. On tour buses, or in cars, and stretch their legs for about 400 metres. Out come the cameras and

5 May, 2023 @ 19:16

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BEACHES: Two coastal towns in Malaga ranked among the very best in Spain

MALAGA welcomes plenty of British holidaymakers each year thanks to its sunny climate, sandy beaches and vibrant culture. There are plenty of coastal towns in

2 May, 2023 @ 10:00

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DINING CAPITAL: The place to eat out in Spain is not where you might think it is

WHEN I researched a restaurant book on Andalucia a decade ago, I came across some wonderful hidden gems tucked away in the tiniest inland villages

1 May, 2023 @ 19:00

For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Why the city of Cordoba should be top of your travel list right now

SPAIN is not short of beautiful cities oozing history from between the cracks of their ancient iconic buildings, such as Granada’s Alhambra and Sevilla’s Alcazar.

30 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

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FOOD: The 10 cities in Spain with the best free tapas

The tradition of free tapas are not only a long-standing tradition in Granada—find out where else with the Olive Press’ Tapas guide

29 Apr, 2023 @ 18:30

Food & Drink·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

In with the new: Marbella’s most successful restaurant La Sala has seen a substantial upgrade

It’s 15 years since La Sala launched in Marbella. With a new restaurant, bowling alley, sports bar and estate agency soon to be added, Jon

29 Apr, 2023 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Celebrity·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

UNDERGROUND COOL: As Spain’s temperatures rise, opt for a cave house

EXTREME athlete, Beatriz Flamini, recently caught Spain’s attention by spending 500 days in a cave in Los Gauchos, near Motril. Her idea was to write

29 Apr, 2023 @ 11:34

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WHAT’S ON: Al fresco fun in vibrant Valencia

While the run of bank holidays may be over, things aren’t slowing down in Valencia and as summer begins there are plenty of ways to

28 Apr, 2023 @ 21:20

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s Malaga to ask Unesco to declare Monte Gibralfaro and Alcazabilla World Heritage Sites

The 10 most impressive castles in Spain from Malaga to Murcia

SPAIN is a land strewn with castles and fortresses, all of which reflect the country’s history, and many of them are remarkably well-preserved. But with

24 Apr, 2023 @ 09:15

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

How are St George’s, Shakespeare and World Book Day all linked?

FOR Spain and England, April 23 is one for the diaries. It marks the celebration of St George’s day, the death of both countries’ most

23 Apr, 2023 @ 17:45

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British Man Breaks Ankle Trying To Escape Arrest For Gang Sex Abuse Of Underage British Girl In Spain's Marbella Area

Marvellous Marbella: Taking a look at the Costa del Sol city synonymous with style and glamour

SWIRLING a glass of flinty French rose, he looked every bit the suave English gentleman you’d expect of Hugh Grant. Holding court with a group

23 Apr, 2023 @ 15:45

Andalucia·Marbella·Olive Press Travel

PLAN AHEAD: THE 2023 FERIAS IN SPAIN’S ANDALUCIA

STARTING as cattle markets (or occasionally, religious ceremonies), ferias have evolved into the cultural highlights of the year. They tend to be week-long events in

23 Apr, 2023 @ 13:45

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Have a Rocking Time: Dine like a rockstar, relax in luxury and enjoy a unique musical experience at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella

IT has been a year since Hard Rock Hotel Marbella opened its doors to guests after extensive renovations, and its reputation for fun and glamour

22 Apr, 2023 @ 12:00

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FLOWER POWER: How to get around Cordoba’s spectacular Festival of Patios this May

A PRESIDENT of the Amigos de los Patios association once said, ‘the Festival of the Patios is to Cordoba what San Fermin is to Pamplona’.

21 Apr, 2023 @ 19:15

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Young woman falls to her death climbing notorious cliff face in Malaga

A 22-YEAR-OLD woman has died after falling 30 meters and hitting her head while climbing in El Chorro, Malaga. The woman was scaling the ‘Arab

21 Apr, 2023 @ 14:15

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In ’93 Mallorca could have been a German, now a new novel explores this and other island stories

MALLORCAN architect and writer, Jose Luis Pujol Reines is launching his collection of short stories Land 17 and other Mallorcan rondallas (stories). In a dark

20 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

Balearic Islands·La Cultura·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Andalucia will showcase its rich food scene at international festival

SALON Gourmets returns for its 36th edition of the international food festival. The event takes place in Madrid from April 17 to 20 and will

15 Apr, 2023 @ 13:30

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Beach life!: Mijas Costa is synonymous with world-class golf and the class of Marbella, but with less commotion

EXPLAINER: Find out the summer beaches to enjoy with your dog in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

Book Now: Jerez Tio Pepe Festival

Barcelona: Night at the Museum

One of Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships makes debut stop in Spain’s Malaga

DON’T MISS: The Best of What’s On in Spain

Wedding tourism is booming in Spain’s Malaga

Foodie revolution on the Costa del Sol

RESTAURANT REVIEW: El Oceano, Mijas. A touch of class overlooking the Mediterranean

BEACHES: The secrets of Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol

BEACHES: Two coastal towns in Malaga ranked among the very best in Spain

DINING CAPITAL: The place to eat out in Spain is not where you might think it is

Why the city of Cordoba should be top of your travel list right now

FOOD: The 10 cities in Spain with the best free tapas

In with the new: Marbella’s most successful restaurant La Sala has seen a substantial upgrade

UNDERGROUND COOL: As Spain’s temperatures rise, opt for a cave house

WHAT’S ON: Al fresco fun in vibrant Valencia

The 10 most impressive castles in Spain from Malaga to Murcia

How are St George’s, Shakespeare and World Book Day all linked?

Marvellous Marbella: Taking a look at the Costa del Sol city synonymous with style and glamour

PLAN AHEAD: THE 2023 FERIAS IN SPAIN’S ANDALUCIA

Have a Rocking Time: Dine like a rockstar, relax in luxury and enjoy a unique musical experience at Hard Rock Hotel Marbella

FLOWER POWER: How to get around Cordoba’s spectacular Festival of Patios this May

Young woman falls to her death climbing notorious cliff face in Malaga

In ’93 Mallorca could have been a German, now a new novel explores this and other island stories

Andalucia will showcase its rich food scene at international festival

What’s behind Spain’s bizarre new craze of young people dressing up as animals – and does it spell the end of western civilisation?

The Dutch have now moved into the top five for property purchases in Spain – here is where they are snapping up homes

Malaga will be cut off from high-speed trains to Madrid and beyond for at least another month

Spain’s controversial V16 traffic beacon has now fully arrived and fines are already being dished out – but is the EU about to kibosh it?

Is Spain’s caña dying? Changing beer habits could spell last orders for the iconic glass size