LET’S EXPLORE SPAIN: How Malaga’s colourful Axarquia region awakened from its slumber
David Baird on why, having lived all around the world, he settled in this quiet corner of Malaga, known as a land of rebellion, resistance and renaissance
Olive Press judges Málaga’s new five star Miramar Hotel that was previously a court
It has been 12 years since Jon Clarke first step through the doors at the Palacio de Miramar and since then a lot has changed.
REVIEW: We track down the true home of the Andalucian vernacular, where vegetables are...
Jon Clarke tracks down the hidden gem of Meson Sabor Andaluz in the heart of inland Cadiz an hour inland from the Costa Del Sol
Icy Spicy! Where to eat in the Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada has one of the best mixes of quality restaurants in Andalucia, writes Jon Clarke
Andalucia’s Top 20 roadside ventas you NEED to visit as travel between provinces resumes
THEY are as much a part of Andalucia as fish and chip shops in Britain or bistros in Paris.
The roadside ventas lining the highways of Spain’s largest region have been providing sustenance to the weary traveller for centuries.
Take any main motorway or winding A-road...
Whale of a time
Sun-seekers and surfers aren’t the only ones who head to the Costa de la Luz every year
Sevilla: What to see in El Arenal
EL Arenal sits on the banks of the Guadalquivir river and while not so big, features some of the city’s most important sites.
Most notable are the iconic bullring and the medieval Torre del Oro - or Tower of Gold in English.
Below are the best...
Moorish makeover for relaunch of Andalucian teahouse on Costa de la Luz
Exotic family photos of travels around the Middle East take pride of place in the quaint teteria
Patios of Cordoba: Where even the most reluctant gardener will find inspiration
It had been on my bucket list for years and yet somehow, I had never quite got round to it, but with foreign travel curbed and curfews still in place, it was time to look closer to home and the patios of Cordoba beckoned, writes Fiona Govan.
Sliding to sleep: Where to stay in the Sierra Nevada
From modern to traditional, there is something for everyone’s budget in the Sierra Nevada
New stars are born, and only one lost, as the celebrated Michelin foody bible...
IT must have been one of the hardest years in the food bible’s hundred-year history.
But somehow the Michelin guide - which launched in 1910 in Spain - has managed to wheedle out a few new stars for Spain for 2021.
A total of 22 new...
Surfing on the Costa de la Luz
Jon Clarke takes a surf class in El Palmar, the hippest resort on the Costa de la Luz
Tapas and flamenco: Where to eat in the Macarena district in Sevilla
MACARENA is packed with great little tapas bars and flamenco taverns.
Sprawling out from its iconic basilica, you’ll find anything from South American tapas fusion joints to decades-old sherry and wine bars.
Below we’ve rounded up the must-visits for 2021.
Maravilla Social Club
Tucked away on the narrow...
Olive Press publisher Jon Clarke gets five star access to Spain’s three Michelin Star...
Joan Roca, Quique Dacosta and Angel León are just some of the culinary stars that attended Dani Garcia's A Cuatro Manos event in Marbella
WHAT TO SEE: In the Triana neighbourhood of Spain’s Sevilla
IT'S one of the city's most distinctive and historic barrios and is unsurprisingly packed with sites to keep you busy.
From its iconic pastel exterior to its medieval remnants and holy shrines, no trip to Sevilla can be complete without a day in Triana.
Below we...
On restaurant road to Casares
The road up to Casares is one of the true gourmet routes in Andalucia, writes Dining Secrets of Andalucia.com editor Jon Clarke
Looking for a low-key cultural getaway now you can travel between Andalucia’s provinces? Check...
AFTER a year marked by grounded planes, closed borders, and mandatory quarantines, looking for destinations close to home is probably the safest option until spring.
Luckily, for those living in Andalucia, six more towns have been added to the region’s list of touristic municipalities.
The Junta’s...
Feast for foodies on the Costa de la Luz
The Costa de la Luz has the most exciting mix of restaurants, writes Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke
SPAIN TRAVEL:What to see in Sevilla’s Macarena district
MACARENA is to Seville what Shoreditch once was to London.
Packed full of young professionals, it is fast becoming the coolest neighbourhood in which to live, work and play, offering a perfect combination of hidden bars and an evolving food scene while serving up heaps...
IN PICS: This paradise retreat has won international acclaim and is just 15 minutes...
“There is everything here you’d want from a high-end holiday – privacy, infinity pool, and ambitious architecture.”
Marbella: Capital of food
From Michelin stars to Malaysians, Marbella is the true dining melting pot of Andalucia, writes Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke
The joys of eating out in Andalucia
Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke on the best of outdoor dining
Alameda: A guide to Sevilla’s trendiest district
THE Alameda neighbourhood is the area surrounding and including the Alameda de Hercules, a long mall accompanied by bars, cafes and restaurants on either side.
Lying in the northern part of the city’s old town, the Alameda was once a meeting point for the elites...
Up Soto creek with a paddle
Rent a kayak and paddle the whole way down the Guadiaro river from El Secadero, which is actually in Casares, to the mouth of the river at Sotogrande port
Sevilla: Guide to visiting Spain’s most romantic city
FIVE centuries have passed since Christopher Columbus set sail from Sevilla for the Americas. But as you stroll along the banks of the Guadalquivir in the barrio of El Arenal, you can picture the scene as if it was yesterday.
The medieval shipyards here -...
Arriving in Sotogrande style, take a trip down the Rio Guadiaro
IT is by far the most exciting way to arrive in Sotogrande. But you are likely to get wet so don’t bring your gladrags.
One of the best family adventures on the Costa del Sol, you can rent a kayak and paddle the whole way...
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Sotogrande has developed a distinct food scene over the last few years and these restaurants are a must-eat
A DECADE ago you wouldn’t have dreamed of heading to Sotogrande to eat, unless you had a house there or had just embarked from...
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Alicante calls time for 2021 on one of the top outdoor events of the year on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ALICANTE Council has cancelled this year's San Juan Hogueras(Bonfires) celebrations to extinguish the chance of an autumn rescheduling.
It's the second year that the Hogueras...
