The best small towns to visit in Catalonia
Catalonia is a beautiful region in Spain, located on the northeast coast of the country. It’s known for its rugged coastline, diverse landscapes, and excellent
Malaga among 15 Spanish cities that offer best quality of life
MALAGA has been included as one of the 15 Spanish cities with the best quality of life. Malaga has optimal air quality, is the fourth
Ocean Drive Port Portals: the perfect hotel for your holidays in Mallorca
GIVEN OD Hotels’ commitment to being present in fabulous spots, there was only one suitable place for Ocean Drive Port Portals: the most exclusive yacht
Choosing the perfect outfits for a destination wedding
Destination weddings have been popular for a long while, but it feels like they have been having a real moment in the last few years.
Camping Órgiva is the perfect base for your visit to La Alpujarra in Spain’s Granada
NESTLED in the heart of La Alpujarra, with easy access to amenities and beautiful scenery, Camping Órgiva is the ideal destination for those wanting to visit
EYE ON IBIZA 2022: Where to stay and where to eat on the Spanish island
MINIMUM spend lunches at €250-a-head, €700-a-week hire cars, Michael Gove on the dancefloor. Yikes! Is it any wonder Ibiza’s been a little quieter this summer.
REVIEW: the Standard Hotel in Ibiza Town gives you a whole new experience
THERE is nothing standard about The Standard hotel in Ibiza Town. You can tell this place is different from the upside down nameplate on the
Italica: Visit the epic Roman ruins near Sevilla in Spain that starred as Dragonpit in Game of Thrones
Just 9km as the bird flies north west from Sevilla are the ruins of ancient Italica, which was the first Roman city founded on the
Why you should visit Motril on Spain’s Costa Tropical
Sugarcane, rum, wonderful seafood and heaps of history, Katherine Brook shares the secrets of Motril.
Exploring Spain: Six Amazing Places Worth a Detour
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,
Exploring Spain: How Malaga’s Axarquia Region Woke from its Slumber
By David Baird WAKING up on the summit of El Lucero is a little like having a ringside seat at the birth of the world.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Precious black gold right here in Andalucia
The Olive Press sent David Baird to Riofrio for a lunch of fresh trout and... award winning, eco-friendly local caviar? We kid you not
RANKED: The five magical coastlines of Spain’s Andalucia
To mark Andalucia Day on February 28, let's take a look at the region's wonderful and diverse coastline.
TRAVEL: 12 beautiful places to see the autumn colours in Spain
BEFORE you know it, autumn will be here. What better way to welcome the season than a trip to see some of Spain’s most beautiful
Travel: Exploring Spain’s buried treasures – cool caves
WHEN Spain’s peak summer temperatures start nudging 40 in parts of the country, visiting a cool, dark, damp cave sounds pretty good. The fact these
SPAIN’S ROBIN HOODS: Retracing the steps of famous Andalucian bandits who took from the rich and gave to the poor
In Andalucia during the 18th and 19th centuries, bandits were flamenco dancers, bull-fighters, smugglers and travellers, writes Diana Tang and Grace Lee
Michael Portillo shares poignant journey following in footsteps of his exiled father who fled Franco during Spain’s Civil War
Former UK minister celebrates his 40th wedding anniversary and retraces his father’s steps during his civil war escape from Spain
Secrets from the deep: As reservoirs dry up across Spain, long lost ancient sites are revealedÂ
ACROSS Spain archaeological treasures are emerging from the deep as a prolonged drought causes reservoir levels to drop to their lowest in decades. The severe
Ten of the best open air museums to visit in Spain
DISCOVER 10 of the best 'roofless' museums in Spain with Kimberley Mannion.
12 great books about Spain to read on the beach this summer
12 books about Spain for your holiday reading list, by Shannon Chaffers
15 of the Best Ancient Ruins on the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz
What are your favourite little known Moorish and Roman sites in Spain?
Following the legacy of Spain’s most famous poet and playwright, Federico Garcia Lorca
On the 86th anniversary of his death on August 18, we republish Dimitris Kouimtsidis account of exploring the fleeting life of Spain’s most famous poet,
Ten of the most desirable (and expensive) delicacies produced in Spain
WE ALL know Spain has good food. But look beyond the paella and tapas and you can discover some of the most expensive culinary delicacies
Not just a pretty facade: Andalucia’s pueblos blancos are white for a reason
OF ALL the possible images of Andalucia, the white village set against a mountainous landscape is one of the most iconic. In provinces such as
Bathe like Caesar: Visit the stinky Roman Empire site that put Manilva on the map
ROMAN roots run deep throughout the Iberian Peninsula but this westerly corner of the Costa del Sol really tickled Roman legion fancies for the climate,