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TRAVEL SPAIN: How to celebrate La Merce festival in Barcelona
By Rob Kiteley in Barcelona
WATCH: A new star is born as final piece placed atop tower in Gaudi’s...
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 main towers.
The 12-pointed star, which weighs 5.5 tonnes and measures 7 metres across, was installed atop the tower dedicated...
REVIEW: World’s ‘best’ restaurant El Celler de Can Roca? Maybe if it sorts out...
El Celler de Can Roca had just been crowned the world’s best restaurant by TripAdvisor in 2014. But how did it stand up to the Olive Press taste test? Jon Clarke checks it out
Boi–Taüll: This mountain resort in Spain has been named best in Europe for apres...
A CATALAN ski resort in the Spanish Pyrenees has been named among the eight most affordable ski resorts in Europe by Lonely Planet.
While the travellers’ bible chose Borovets in Bulgaria as the resort with the best party crowd and Vogel in Slovenia as the...
Barcelona named in top three of world’s most romantic cities
The MOST romantic places on earth have been named, with London, Paris and Barcelona taking the top three spots.
A poll found that the buzzy Spanish city along with the UK capital and the city of lights are the best places for a romantic rendezvous.
The...
Top 20 of the most exciting and luxurious places to spoil yourself in Spain...
LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain this year?
Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?
Already know the Costas and the capital city? Well here is the Olive Press’ hand-picked guide of 20 places...
Looking for an adventure? Here are 12 epic walks to take in Spain
By Shannon Chaffers
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 venerated writers and World Book Day all of which are linked in a surprising series of events.
Saint George is the...
A little Gaudi glory: Discover the house that was the first designed by the...
ANTONI Gaudi is an architect synonymous with the Catalan city of Barcelona.
By far, his most famous work is the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral.
Sagrada Familia. Photo: Cordon Press
But the architect, who lived from 1852 to 1926, is also responsible for a host of other buildings...
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 food.
There are plenty of things to do in this region: you can go hiking through the mountains or explore...
Barcelona raises tourist tax again in bid to boost coffers and chase ‘quality tourism’
A bump in Barcelona’s tourist tax means that visitors should get ready to fork out a little extra for their stay as the city shifts away from mass tourism.
The city, the top tourist destination in Spain, is increasing its municipal tourist tax, bumping the...
Olive Press Travel
A walking guide around the Costa del Sol’s Estepona
WHILE the cities of Marbella and Malaga are held up as the cities to visit on the Costa del Sol, Estepona offers sights and...
Travel News
LISTED: The two most beautiful villages in Spain’s Malaga to visit this summer according to National Geographic
MALAGA entices with its stunning coastline, gorgeous landscapes and world-class cuisine.
In addition, and just a short distance away from its world-famous coastline, you can...
