Baños de la Encina: Postcard from the oldest castle in Spain
SPAIN is littered with castles. It has such a glut - 10,257 to be exact - that I’d believe it if there were more castles per capita in Spain than in any other country.
You’ll see castellated walls in various states of upkeep perched atop...
Looking for an adventure? Here are 12 epic walks to take in Spain
By Shannon Chaffers
Celebrate spring: Six of the most beautiful places to see almond blossom in Spain
THE beginning of March welcomes the unique spectacle of almond blossom in Spain, ushering in spring and creating unmissable sights and smells.
While you can enjoy blossom wherever you find an almond tree - and they grow across much of Spain - there are certain...
Albacete: Why you should visit central Spain’s underdog tourist destination
To mark Castilla-La Mancha day on May 31st we take a look at one of Spain's most under rated cities.
Iconic tourist attraction on Spain’s Costa Blanca offers guided tours in English to boost...
ONE of Alicante's biggest tourist attractions, Santa Barbara castle, has made a good start in a new bid to double visitor numbers.
New free guided tours, half of them in English, were introduced at the end of January, with nearly 6,000 people visiting the castle...
Off-the-beaten-track: Ten destinations in Spain that should be on your travel bucket list in 2022
Looking for a destination that is picturesque but also tourist-free, well look no further, here is a list of the top ten hidden destinations to visit on your next holiday.
El Rocío, Andalucía
This small town feels very apart from the outside world and is only...
Where bandits once trod: A riding adventure through the stunning Sierra Morena in Spain’s...
Jon Clarke heads on a riding adventure into the Andalucian outback of the Sierra Morena near Sevilla
Xacobeo: Why 2022 is an extra special time to visit Spain’s Santiago de Compostela
By Shannon Chaffers
IT may not appear so according to the official calendar, but 2022 is extra special for pilgrims making the journey to Santiago de Compostela after the Pope extended the Jacobean Year because of the pandemic.
The Xacobeo Year (also known as Jacobean Year...
Discover one of Spain’s best kept secrets: The Guadalhorce Valley, Andalucia’s answer to the...
There’s a secret world of lakes, white villages and rocky mountain highs in the Guadalhorce hills behind the Costa del Sol, writes Jon Clarke
The 13 birds to look out for in Andalucia and across southern Spain this...
These 13 high-flying highlights have got birdwatchers going wild
Halloween: These are the ten most haunted houses in Spain
FROM haunting wails to ghostly figures appearing in the mirror, those on the hunt for paranormal activity this Halloween have plenty of options across Spain to scare themselves silly.
The Olive Press delved into urban legends and spooky tales to bring you the definitive list...
Under the sea: Five wineries in Spain with underwater cellars that you can visit
Spanish winery submerges bottles underwater in a twist to the aging process
Ecija: A visit to the charming city known as ‘the frying pan’ of Spain
IT is known as ‘El Sarten’, the frying pan of Spain because it’s location in a dip surrounded by the olive groves of La Campina means it regularly records the hottest temperatures in southern Europe.
But Ecija is also dubbed the ‘City of Towers’ and...
All roads lead to Rome in Merida, one of Spain’s best kept travel secrets
THE city of Merida boasts the best-preserved Roman ruins outside Italy, and without the crowds.
Founded in 25BC, Augusta Emerita as the city was then known, served as the capital of Rome's westernmost province, Lusitania.
Today a modern city stands where Romans once dwelled, architecturally unremarkable...
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
How a Toledo synagogue became a symbol of anti-Semitism in Spain
To mark Castilla-La Mancha Day, the Olive Press visits a curious monument symbolic of an age-old conflict in Spain.
Walk this way: Why Cordoba should be top of your Spain travel list
For most tourists Cordoba is all about the Mesquita, the Alcazar and the Roman bridge. Laurence Crumbie took the road less travelled and found a city chock full of treasures.
IN PICS: A look around the unmissable monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site that...
THE iconic symbol of Cordoba is the stunning Mosque-Cathedral, which is an extraordinary example of the blending of Muslim and Christian cultures.
Built in the 8th Century under the rule of Amir Abd ar-Rahman I, the mosque became a Christian church when Cordoba was conquered...
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...
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...
Sevilla: What to see in Santa Cruz
SANTA Cruz is the most visited neighbourhood by the millions of tourists who flock to Sevilla each year.
And it’s no surprise, given it houses the city’s most important and visited sites, including the iconic Real Alcazar. The old Jewish Quarter of Sevilla, the barrio...
Sevilla: What to see in La Cartuja
LA Cartuja is best known for being home to the Isla Magica and Agua Magica theme parks.
Locals and tourists flock to the attractions in the hotter months for their rollercoasters and extensive water slides.
But once home to the Exposicion Universal 1992, the neighbourhood, north...
Italica: Visit the epic Roman ruins near Sevilla in Spain that starred as Dragonpit...
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 Iberian Peninsula or Hispania as it was then known.
The city was founded in 206 BC and was the birthplace...
Sevilla: What to see in Alfalfa
ALFALFA is a typical Sevilla neighbourhood, filled with narrow streets, independent businesses and fantastic tapas bars.
So fantastic, in fact, that Barack Obama couldn’t help but pay a visit last year after attending the WTTC Global Summit in April.
The former US president didn’t stick around...
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...
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...
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This beach in Andalucia has been chosen as the best playa in the whole of Spain
LIFESTYLE travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, has named Valdevaqueros (Cadiz), the best beach in Spain 2021
More than 8,000 km of coastline, the longest coastline...
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Chaos as easyJet cancels 200 flights due to computer problems—including flights to Spain
EASYJET has cancelled 200 flights after being hit by IT problems this Thursday, May 26.
The British low-cost airline cancelled 200 services yesterday from multiple...
