Tarifa hotels Punta Sur and Hurricane: luxurious calm on Valdevaqueros beach
I AWAKE to the sound of peacocks and throw open my shutters to find mother duck and her five ducklings waddling around my private garden.
Malaga is one of Spain’s top destinations for luxury tourism
UPSCALE tourism is on the rise in Spain, with Malaga positioned as one of top locations in the country for the high-end traveller. High-end tourism
COSTA DE LA LUZ: Where to Stay
From rural estates to beachside boutique hotels and restaurants with rooms, the choice of accommodation on the Cadiz coast is endless. Here are a few
Travel Spain: How the pandemic saw Madrid transform into a luxury tourism destination
As travel reawakens in the post-lockdown world, Spain’s capital has repositioned itself to attract the big spenders
Tips for taking dog friendly holidays in Spain
SEMANA Santa is upon us and summer holidays are just round the corner, times when many are planning a getaway to explore the delights of
Mandarin Oriental Ritz: Welcome to the lap of luxury in Spain’s capital Madrid
FROM the sitting room of my suite I can see the queue for the ticket office at the Prado and the entrance of the Thyssen
SLEEP EASY: Where to stay in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOR a town that has had a Parador for five decades, Javea has a surprisingly small amount of good places to stay. It was back
ESCAPES: The Olive Press picks its top ten hotels to enjoy the Spanish mountains – and not just for skiing
Sitting by a fire, reading a good book, taking a bracing stroll, followed by a massage or dip in a spa is a wonderful way
HIP HOTELS: Six exciting new openings across Spain
IT’S been a busy time for the opening of hip new hotels around Spain. And it’s going to get a whole lot busier over the
10 celebrities who own hotels in Spain
CELEBRITY forays into business haven’t always ended well. Just because you can kick a ball about doesn’t mean you can launch a cologne – just
Live like a king: Ten of Spain’s most magical castle stays in 2022
SPAIN’s hotel castles are among the finest in the world. Many are beautifully preserved, so why not stay the night? What could be more magical
Where bandits once trod: A riding adventure through the stunning Sierra Morena in Spain’s Andalucia
Jon Clarke heads on a riding adventure into the Andalucian outback of the Sierra Morena near Sevilla
REVIEW: Style and substance after stunning overhaul of Madrid hotel Rosewood Villa Magna
Big team effort behind five-star relaunch in Madrid's upmarket Barrio Salamanca, writes Jon Clarke
INTERVIEW: Meet Quique Dacosta, the chef behind Deessa restaurant at Madrid’s Mandarin Oriental Ritz which just won its first Michelin star
The culinary genius is bringing his exquisite dishes to Madrid from Valencia, and has just won a Michelin star for his restaurant at the Ritz.
WHERE TO STAY: The best rural retreats in Spain’s Guadalhorce Valley
Guadalhorce valley has some great rural retreats, writes Jon Clarke
Finca La Donaira: A Spanish Shangri-La in the Serrania de Ronda
A visit to La Donaira begins in a dusty square in El Gastor, a sleepy town nestled in a valley between the Serrania de Ronda
Desert dreaming: The world’s first off-grid ‘capsule hotel’ is located in the Gorafe desert in Spain’s Granada
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
Hotel Monasterio Rocamador in Spain’s Extremadura is back and better than ever
Surrounded by rolling oak forests and choked with nature, few places give you such a good sense of space. And Hotel Monasterio de Rocamador also
EQUINE DREAM: Finca La Donaira is Andalucia’s luxury eco-retreat with its own studfarm
La Donaira’s natural horsemanship classes with 90 Lusitano horses is the perfect escape for riding fanatic Fiona Govan
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 –
REVIEW: Madrid’s born-again Gran Hotel Ingles is the lap of Belle Epoque luxury
Many original features have been saved, from time-faded photos of guests to vintage postcards and an ancient typewriter by the lifts
Cas Gasi: Welcome to the hippest boutique hotel in rural Ibiza
THE first decision to make as you stroll down the drive from the car park at Agroturismo Cas Gasi is which path to take to
ROYAL TREATMENT: Madrid’s Westin Palace Hotel is used to hosting the rich and famous from Michael Jackson to Ernest Hemingway
THE staff at Madrid’s Westin Palace Hotel are long used to dealing with guests with masks. In fact it was over 30 years ago that
Could this be Spain’s most romantic place to stay? Jon Clarke takes a trip to DDG Retreat on the Costa del Sol
I’M wallowing in my private outdoor bath having played three sets of tennis at probably Spain’s most exclusive court. With a glass of cava in
IN PICS: This paradise retreat has won international acclaim and is just 15 minutes from Spain’s Costa del Sol (read for special Olive Press offer)
“There is everything here you’d want from a high-end holiday – privacy, infinity pool, and ambitious architecture.”
NICE ONE SON: Valldemossa’s Son Viscos is the perfect B&B for a weekend escape
IT is the perfect place to hole up for a weekend escape. And at just 20 minutes from Palma, it couldn’t be easier to get