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Quique Dacosta Madrid Ritz photo: Fiona Govan

INTERVIEW: Meet Quique Dacosta, the chef behind Deessa restaurant at Madrid’s Mandarin Oriental Ritz which just won its first Michelin star

The culinary genius is bringing his exquisite dishes to Madrid from Valencia, and has just won a Michelin star for his restaurant at the Ritz.

15 Dec, 2021 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

Uber pet friendly rides now possible in Spain’s Malaga, Sevilla and Madrid

Uber pet friendly rides now available in Spain’s Malaga, Sevilla and Madrid

PET owners rejoice as Uber turns fur-iendly with their latest feature: Uber Pet. Uber Pet, charges an additional flat rate to request a driver who’s

9 Dec, 2021 @ 10:00

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

SubliMotion: Ibiza restaurant crowned most expensive dining experience in the world

DINERS with exceptionally deep pockets should head to SubliMotion in Ibiza which has been recognised as the most expensive tasting menu in the world. The

9 Dec, 2021 @ 08:45

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·Ibiza·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel

Exploring Spain’s Serrania de Ronda by bike is a true adventure

Discovering Arriate and the Serrania de Ronda by bike has never been easier

6 Dec, 2021 @ 14:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel

The perfect winter retreat: Discover Arriate, a hidden gem in Spain’s Serrania de Ronda

A winter’s trip to Arriate guarantees great walks, landscape and food, writes Jon Clarke

5 Dec, 2021 @ 16:30

Lead·Olive Press Travel

View from Alora hilltop fort. Photo: Mike Finn/Flickr

WHERE TO STAY: The best rural retreats in Spain’s Guadalhorce Valley

Guadalhorce valley has some great rural retreats, writes Jon Clarke

2 Dec, 2021 @ 15:58

Hotels·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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WHERE TO EAT: Enjoy the amazing local produce in Spain’s Guadalhorce Valley

A longtime agricultural hub, it is no surprise you can eat well in the Guadalhorce Valley, writes Jon Clarke

2 Dec, 2021 @ 15:55

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Discover one of Spain’s best kept secrets: The Guadalhorce Valley, Andalucia’s answer to the Lake District

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

2 Dec, 2021 @ 13:36

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Sagrada Familia Cross Of Virgin Mary's Spire Installed

WATCH: A new star is born as final piece placed atop tower in Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia changing the skyline of Barcelona in northeastern Spain

THE architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi took another step towards completion as a giant multifaceted star was lifted into place atop one of Sagrada Familia’s

2 Dec, 2021 @ 10:58

Barcelona·Catalunya·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

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IN PICS: Dine in the Madrid sky at the tallest restaurant in Spain

IT BRINGS new meaning to the term ‘haute cuisine’; A new restaurant has opened in a Madrid skyscraper to become the highest dining establishment in

1 Dec, 2021 @ 19:04

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Granada: The ultimate student guide to the city in southern Spain

IF you were to visit just one city in Spain, Ernest Hemingway wrote, it should be Granada – and there are few student cities to

28 Nov, 2021 @ 18:30

Education·Granada·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Ten tasty regional specialities to discover in Spain’s Murcia

TYPICALLY overshadowed by its more touristy neighbours Valencia and Andalucia, visitors to Murcia may be surprised to discover the wealth of regional gastronomic delights that

22 Nov, 2021 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Murcia·Olive Press Travel

IN PICS: Snowfall in Sierra Nevada promises great start to ski season in southern Spain

THE slopes of Spain’s Sierra Nevada are covered in a healthy amount of the white stuff promising great conditions for the start of the ski

22 Nov, 2021 @ 10:00

Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

FROM CASTLES TO CABINS: Here are the coolest staycation properties in Spain

AS Christmas approaches, some of us might be dreaming of trips to Lapland, drinking hot chocolate in front of an open fire and dreaming of

14 Nov, 2021 @ 18:30

Olive Press Travel

Spain’s Malaga among best Christmas destinations in Europe

CHRISTMAS is one of the most celebrated festivals of the year and Malaga is among the must-see places to visit over the festive season. Just

10 Nov, 2021 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Day Trip: Buzzing Spanish Village Outside Ronda That is Andalucia’s Best Kept Secret

While enveloped in stunning mountain scenery, warm-hearted independent Arriate is famous for its friendly locals and a love of partying, writes Jon Clarke

7 Nov, 2021 @ 10:00

Andalucia·Day Trips·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Property

The countdown begins for Ronda’s iconic 101 Legion race: Timetable and Interesting facts

Ronda: Why this hilltop town in Andalucia is the best inland destination in Spain

Jon Clarke waxes lyrical about his hometown of Ronda, where the sense of history is only matched by its soaring mountain scenery and (almost) its

6 Nov, 2021 @ 10:00

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Finca La Donaira: A Spanish Shangri-La in the Serrania de Ronda

A visit to La Donaira begins in a dusty square in El Gastor, a sleepy town nestled in a valley between the Serrania de Ronda

4 Nov, 2021 @ 08:45

Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The 13 birds to look out for in Andalucia and across southern Spain this autumn

These 13 high-flying highlights have got birdwatchers going wild

1 Nov, 2021 @ 08:45

Lead·Nature·Olive Press Travel

El Alamin: The abandoned town outside Madrid that attracts ghost hunters in search of paranormal activity

A broken gate creaks and a sudden gust of wind sends a flurry of dirt skitting into the air. Out of the corner of my

29 Oct, 2021 @ 17:30

Lead·Madrid·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

Halloween: These are the ten most haunted houses in Spain

FROM haunting wails to ghostly figures appearing in the mirror, those on the hunt for paranormal activity this Halloween have plenty of options across Spain

29 Oct, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

Andalucia’s creepiest places to give yourself a fright this Halloween

Many of the hairiest horror stories originate right here in Andalucia, such as the haunted house of Cortijo Jurado, also known as La Casa Encantada,

28 Oct, 2021 @ 10:30

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

Spanish city of Valencia chosen as Europe’s Capital for Smart Tourism 2022

A EUROPEAN COMMISSION jury has named València as next year’s European Capital for Smart Tourism. The European Union will promote the city’s status as a

27 Oct, 2021 @ 15:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community