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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’.
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
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
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
Don’t forget: Amnesia to host huge series of techno events throughout summer
Ibiza’s world renowned club, Amnesia, will be hosting a series of huge techno parties this summer. Running from June 11 through to October 8, the
Malaga Airport third busiest in Spain
MALAGA airport saw 3.7 million passengers during the first quarter of 2023. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2019, the
First ever Avlo tickets to travel from Madrid to Andalucia go on sale tomorrow from 7 euros
Renfe will launch this Wednesday April 12 the ticket sale of the first Avlos travelling between Madrid and Andalucia. The low-cost version of AVE high
Replica ship Nao Victoria to visit Marbella
A REPLICA of the first ship to sail around the world will be paying a visit to Marbella. The Nao Victoria will remain docked, and
Short Break in Madrid: Five reasons why Spain’s arty capital draws us in
GET set, ready… Go! The masks are off and it’s time for an adventure. But nothing too exotic. Madrid is the perfect spring escape. And
JAVEA – the coast with the most
FOR a coastal destination like Javea it’s strange that a mountain means so much. The honey-coloured Montgo massif is only 753m tall. But that’s enough
Benahavis on the Costa del Sol: Land of milk and honey
FREE tennis, football and golf lessons for kids, plus language, yoga and pilates for adults… is it any wonder Benahavis has seen nearly 30% growth
On the trail of the young Pablo Picasso through Spain
TODAY (April 8) is the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picassoand it is true to say that his legendary status remains undimmed. The
MÁGIC OF EASTER IN SPAIN: Female soldier leads Foreign Legion squadron across Ronda’s famous Tajo bridge
A TINY female legionnaire leads a crack army squadron carrying Jesus in a Spanish Easter parade this year. The diminutive soldier barks orders at her
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
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