The ions in the fire!
It is easily the most professional kite and windsurf centre on the Costa de la Luz
SECRET CADIZ: Why Valdevaqueros, near Tarifa, is the best show on the Costa de...
Tarifa's Tumbao is the coolest place to hang out on Cadiz' Costa de la Luz, writes Jon Clarke
Glamping: Plans unveiled for new luxury campsite on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE Costa del Sol’s first luxury campsite is in the works, to be located between Mijas and Fuengirola just a few metres from the beach.
The classification of the campsite as ´luxury´ was granted by the Junta of Andalucia.
The project to revamp the old Mijas-Fuengirola...
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE: How Benahavis on Spain’s Costa del Sol became an exclusive paradise for...
Hillside views, top tucker and a stone’s throw to the bright lights of the Costa del Sol… is it any wonder the British Prime Minister recently chose Benahavis for his hols
Why these pueblos in Spain should be on your travel bucket list this summer
EVERY cloud has a silver lining and for some villages you may never have heard of in Spain, the COVID-19 crisis has been an opportunity to shine and show off their uncrowded, idyllic spaces.
Traditional tourist hotspots like Marbs and Palma de Mallorca have been...
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.
Set Jetters – The best holiday destinations in Spain for movie lovers
A MAN with an open shirt, glistening six-pack and pair of binoculars may not be the first image most places would use to attract tourists.
But this is no ordinary man. This is Bond, James Bond. And visiting the exact spot where he met Halle...
This Andalucian hilltop town is officially the most tranquil destination in Europe
A PRETTY Andalucian hilltop town has won recognition as the ‘most tranquil’ destination in Europe.
Visitors to sleepy Zahara de la Sierra, inland in the province of Cadiz know the joys of the stunning views across the Grazalema mountain range and turquoise waters of the...
How to survive a heatwave in Spain: Top tips from the Andalucian town where...
With temperatures hotting up to 46 degrees we made an egg-cellent trip to the ‘frying pan of Spain’
Desert dreaming: The world’s first off-grid ‘capsule hotel’ is located in the Gorafe desert...
An avant-garde new tourism project has opened in the heart of the Gorafe desert in the Granada.
In a world first, District Hive aims to change the current concept of luxury accommodation and offers a total disconnection from the outside world, through a deep immersion...
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...
Pigments of the imagination: Why you should be seeking out caves in southern Spain...
Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer? Visiting southern Spain’s amazing caves tell the story of early human culture, with Shannon Chaffers
Sotogrande has developed a distinct food scene over the last few years and these...
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 a yacht.
Today, there are dozens of trendy places to dine with a vibrant and competitive scene to rival anything the...
La Inglesa: The extraordinary love story behind a winery in the heart of Spain’s...
NESTLED in the heart of Andalucia you can find the Sierra de Montilla (Cordoba), an unexpected paradise for wine lovers.
Often eclipsed by the nearby historically famous wine region, Jerez, Montilla-Moriles is actually where the best vines in the world of the Pedro Ximenez variety...
Once home to sailors, potters, Flamenco dancers and bullfighters: Why you should visit Sevilla’s...
ONCE home to sailors, potters, Flamenco dancers and bull-fighters, Triana’s rich history is as colourful as its buildings which light up the river bank on its iconic Calle Betis.
The barrio was once known as an arrabal, the name given to areas separated from the...
Blooming gorgeous: Cordoba’s famous patio festival in pictures
IT is said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words', so feast your eyes on these gorgeous blooms captured by photographer Paul D Thacker on a visit to Cordoba during the Feria de los Patios this May.
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Patios of Cordoba: Where even...
What to see, drink and eat at the Mercado de Triana in Spain’s Sevilla
IT may appear small from its unassuming entrance to the right of the end of Isabel II bridge, but the Mercado de Triana is packed with gastronomic and cultural offerings.
From fresh fruit to jamon, oysters, tapas, flamenco and more, below are the best places...
Orange blossom, flamenco and a passion for ceramics: How one British author fell in...
BRITISH author Rosanna Ley describes how a taste for orange marmalade led her to visit and fall in love with the city of Sevilla and sparked the idea for her new novel, The Orange Grove.
The first thing that struck me when we arrived in...
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
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 sounds to rival its neighbours, and has a much more tranquil ambience. It’s high time the town had its day...
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
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
Back in bloom: Cordoba patios reopen for special autumn festival
LOS Patios de Cordoba will reopen this October and will feature 16 venues over two weekends in a special autumn treat to mark 100 years since the festival began.
The event, which is expected to bring a huge boost to the city's tourism sector, will...
Explore: How to spend a weekend in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain’s 2022 capital of...
The tucked-away seaside town of Sanlucar de Barrameda is fast-becoming everyone’s favourite weekend spot, writes Sorrel Downer.
Estepona’s fast-growing restaurant scene
Estepona has a great mix of places to eat, writes Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke
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
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From awesome to gruesome: Ten of Spain’s most outlandish dishes to try before you die
Our top 10 picks from Spain's lesser-known culinary larder...
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