Your Olive Press guide to the best secrets of San Pedro Alcantara
It is 200 years since San Pedro Alcantara became one of Spain’s key agricultural colonies… and 2000 since the Romans enjoyed their time here, writes Jon Clarke
IT was during heavy storms in November 2021 when a ravaging high tide uncovered what could prove to...
15 lesser known ancient ruins that are a must-see in Andalucia and the Costa...
What are your favourite little known Moorish and Roman sites in Spain?
Bathe like Caesar: Visit the stinky Roman Empire site that put Manilva on the...
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, the fishing, the farming … and for its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean … and home.
Stone...
Discover three of the best virgin beaches on Spain’s Costa del Sol
MALAGA features several incredible unspoilt shores perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of crowded, tourist hotspots.
If you’re looking to unwind in dreamy corners, swim in crystal-clear waters and connect with nature, take a look at the Olive Press’ selection of...
These are the ultimate zip-line locations around Spain’s Costa del Sol
DAREDEVILS can now enjoy up to six different and thrilling zip-lines in Malaga province.
Once disco-themed skating rinks were all the rage, now it’s defying gravity superman-style with the latest craze known as zip-lining, which has been fueled by a resurgence in the popularity of...
Marbella: golden childhood memories of eating and drinking and mega yachts
All his family holidays were spent in Marbella. Jorge Hinojosa takes us on a trip down memory lane – with plenty of stops for food and drink along the way
MARBELLA has always been like a second home to me.
My family visits every August to...
TO THE HEAVENS: Mijas, a gem of the Costa del Sol
It's not just about donkeys. World-famous for its chocolate box charm, Mijas is always adding flavours, discovers Kimberley Mannion.
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...
A weekend in Estepona, the hidden gem of Spain’s Costa del Sol
I WAS sitting in the sunshine, squinting at the Mediterranean and wondering if I would be brave enough to take a dip.
I had the beach to myself, save from some dogs splashing their owners along the seafront and athletic locals playing beach volleyball...
Stepping inside Picasso’s childhood home in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THE OLD cliché is that people go to Malaga - only just to leave just as quickly as their plane lands.
But those in the know will tell you that's not true. Malaga is far more than an airport with a city on its outskirts,...
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
TRAVEL SPAIN: Marbella earns second place in top tourism spots in Europe for 2022
MARBELLA on Spain’s Costa del Sol has been voted as the second favourite tourist destination in Europe for 2022.
The website “European Best Destinations”, which is dedicated to promoting culture and tourism in Europe, selected Marbella as the top beach destination and the second-best place...
Casares: The hilltop haven in southern Spain you need to visit
A SMORGASBORD of sugar cube houses perch on the rolling hills of Casares. Situated amongst woodland on a 1,427ft high cliff, the pueblo blanco is quaint and peaceful.
The charming town has long attracted A-list Hollywood visitors, including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
The pair were...
West End: San Pedro has become the more refined, less bling end of Spain’s...
FORGET the hustle and bustle of Banus, the snobbishness of the Golden Mile and the hordes of tourists in Marbella centre… Head west instead to San Pedro de Alcantara.
Less showy, more refined, but equally well appointed, the West End of Marbella is the place...
Benahavis has it all: The ultimate guide to the hidden gem’ of Spain’s Costa...
BORIS Johnson chose it as the location for his controversial autumn getaway, following in the footsteps of a long list of well-known people have holidayed here, so what's so special about Benahavis?
Hugh Grant has holidayed here; Rod Stewart and Cristiano Ronaldo have also contributed...
Marbellous Marbella: Discover the gem of the Costa del Sol
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has chosen Marbella on Spain's Costa del Sol for an autumn break. Her
Spoilt for choice: El Muro restaurant in Benalmadena Pueblo is full of delightful surprises
60 gins and something for everyone on the menu at El Muro, writes Dilip Kuner.
Spanish staycation: Three Palms Boutique B&B is the hidden gem of Spain’s Manilva
TRAVELLING to other countries (restriction free) still feels rather ambitious, which means most of us will probably spend our holidays in Spain this year - but with so much beauty around every corner is it really such a bad thing?
If your travels take you...
Starry nights: Marbella is the Michelin star capital of Andalucia
IT’S no coincidence that Marbella has nearly half a dozen Michelin stars within its modest borderies… this is, after all, the playground of the super-rich.
The line of fabulous eateries gets better by the year and includes plenty of great new spots not even found...
Garden of Eden: The young team at Marbella’s Cascada are carving out an exciting,...
YOU would be hard pressed to find a more alluring location for a restaurant.
Sitting beside a bubbling brook in an almost tropical valley above Marbella, Cascada is one special place to eat.
A true garden of Eden, Cascada (meaning ‘waterfall’) is hidden up a track...
Five incredible castles in Spain’s Malaga every history-lover should visit
The Alcazaba of Antequera once guarded one of the most important frontier castles in the Kingdom of Granada
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE: As the Sierra de las Nieves becomes a National Park, we pick...
From bandit hideouts to Roman wine cellars, there is so much to see and so many great walks close to Ronda, writes Jon Clarke
REVIEW: Is El Jardin at five star hotel Finca Cortesin on the Costa del...
One experienced German chef is proving that you can eschew modern cooking styles and still be exciting, discovers Jon Clarke
How an epic bicycle journey across southern Spain revealed some surprising delights
When British traveller Chris Atkin set out to cross southern Spain making a 1,300 km route between Valencia to Gibraltar by bicycle, he didn’t know quite what to expect.
EXPLORING ANDALUCIA: Forget the Caminito del Rey… how about El Chorro’s challenging Two Peaks...
Forget the Caminito; that's kids stuff. Jon Clarke climbed two of Malaga’s tallest mountains and rowed across its lake district all in one back-breaking breathtaking day
Old meets new: Visit Estepona on Spain’s Costa del Sol
ESTEPONA is a place where old Spain meets new.
The deep blue of the timeless Mediterranean Sea contrats with the greenery of the rolling hills and mountains that provide a backdrop. The two sandwich the bright white of the traditional homes and more modern architecture...
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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.
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Spain’s Andalucia contemplates reactivating works on high-speed rail track Malaga-Sevilla—which would connect the two cities in less than an...
THE JUNTA is studying the possible reactivation of works on the high-speed rail track Malaga-Sevilla abandoned in 2013.
PP chief, Juan Manuel Moreno, has informed...
