The Olive Press shares with you the five very best brunch spots in Madrid – according to our travel guru
On a mission to find the best brunch spot in Madrid, Fiona Govan discovered there is now a lot more to Spanish breakfast than tortilla
UK pub chain Wetherspoons opens its first foreign bar at Costa Blanca airport
BRITISH pub chain Wetherspoons has opened its first bar outside the UK and Ireland at Alicante-Elche airport. The opening ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Monday.
Famous culinary charity returns as SIXTY of Spain’s Michelin-starred chefs lend their skills to help children with rare diseases
COOKING initiative ChefsForChildren is set to return for its eighth edition. The group brings together 60 Michelin-starred chefs from across Spain to promote healthy eating
Raising the bar: Nine of Spain’s must-visit rooftop establishments – and where to find them
SPAIN doesn’t do rooftops by halves. From urban pools and sky-high cocktails to cathedral views and sea-breeze sunsets, rooftop bars across the country have become
‘Bechamel and love’: the secret to the best jamon croqueta in the world
A 26-year-old chef from Madrid has scooped the coveted prize for the best croquette in Spain.
Secret ‘superfood’ boosts protein intake, combats anaemia and projects your heart – and its cheap and native to Spain
FROM supermarket shelves to fancy restaurants, metal tins to paella dishes, mussels are everywhere in Spain and now, according to experts they’re a superfood. Renowned
It’s already the home of sherry – but Jerez de la Frontera now begins its reign as Spain’s culinary capital for 2026
IT is one of Spain’s most evocative cities, known for its horses, flamenco and sherry. But now Jerez de la Frontera is to become famous
Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK
FROM protein bars and sugary cereals to ready meals and biscuits, Spain’s supermarket aisles are increasingly filling up with more and more ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
The majority of Spain’s ‘lucky’ midnight grapes come from one part of the country
TWO-thirds of grapes that’ll be eaten at midnight in Spain to welcome in 2026 will have been grown in Alicante Province. They are the Aledo
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why Spain is THE food capital of the world after raking in Michelin stars and dominating restaurant league tables – thanks to THESE legends
First published December 25, 2023 IT was exactly a year ago that I sat down with friends for one of the most otherworldly culinary experiences
Christmas food shopping basket costs on average 5% more this year in Spain
FESTIVE food costs have risen by an average of 5.1% in Spain this Christmas compared to 2024, according to the OCU consumer organisation. Seven key
Why are Madrid’s tabernas red? The secrets behind their coloured fronts
WHEN you wander through Madrid’s streets you’re likely to stumble upon old tabernas with red fronts – here’s why these traditional taverns are painted in
What is turron? All you need to know about the Spanish Christmas treat
MANY a Spaniard enjoys tucking into the festive treat of turron which can challenge the strongest teeth – and best dentures! Turrons are a nougat-like
Wetherspoon’s global takeover starts at Alicante airport in Spain – Dilip Kuner gives his verdict
WELL, it’s official. Wetherspoon, the UK’s much loved (?) haven of cheap pints and dodgy carpets, is taking over the world – and it’s starting
Foodie’s delight: How did Malaga’s leading restaurants fare at this year’s Michelin star gala?
NONE of Andalucia’s or Valencia’s leading restaurants got an extra Michelin star in this year’s annual gala for the guide. Despite persistent rumours, neither Benito
Revealed: Spain’s cheapest and most expensive areas for a traditional ‘Menu del Dia’
THE Canary Islands offer the country’s cheapest Menu del Dia coming in at an average price of €13 per head, according to a study conducted
Olive Press offers its top tips as Spain’s gastronauts wait to see who joins the Michelin-rated creme de la creme
SPAIN’s culinary spotlight is about to be thrown on Malaga’s Sohrlin Theatre as it hosts the 2026 Michelin Guide presentation for the first time. November
The Ronda dining scene has developed into one of Spain’s finest in the two decades I have lived there, writes Olive Press editor Jon Clarke
IT might seem counterintuitive but you need to head deeper and deeper into the industrial estate to find one of the true secrets of Ronda.
Revealed: The location of British pub giant Wetherspoon’s first-ever bar in Spain
JD WETHERSPOON has announced its first-ever pub in mainland Europe will be at Alicante-Elche airport. The outlet has been named Castell de Santa Barbera after
Was it invented by the English? New documentary delving into the history, glitz and glamour of champagne premieres in Barcelona’s cava territory
BILLED as a ‘love letter to champagne’, it may well have been penned by some of the biggest names in show business, judging by the
‘Blue burger sprinkled with diamond dust’ takes gold in Spain’s gourmet burger championship – but would YOU try it?
A BURGER topped with diamond dust and rose gold has taken the crown at Spain’s biggest gourmet burger festival – dazzling more than 100,000 visitors
Wine tourism in Spain boosted industry revenues by almost 10% in 2024
VISITS to vineyards and wine museums rose by 2.2% last year to just over 3 million with revenue up by nearly 10% according to a
Pretentious, moi? World’s most expensive hamburger served at Spanish restaurant with a 3.7-star TripAdvisor rating
ASADOR Aupa in Cabrera de Mar, Catalunya, has decided it’s time to change the burger game by slapping an eye-watering €9,450 price tag on their
Restaurant Review: La Tizona is a great new wine bar in Marbella’s San Pedro where you can also eat well… and all day
IT’S rare to find a wine bar where you can actually eat properly. La Tizona in San Pedro Alcantara is one such rarity. Drinks-wise it
Tripadvisor Best of the Best restaurants list in Spain features SIX from Malaga province out of just 25
WHEN it comes to dining on the Costa del Sol, the fancy Michelin-starred venues get the headlines, but this year Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice ‘Lo mejor
The Spanish bar that got a rave 5-star review for its tap water
WHILE some restaurants strive for perfection, selecting the freshest ingredients and the top rated fine wines, in their hunt for five-star reviews, one has only