RECIPE: Two rustic Spanish tapas you can easily make at home
FOR the last few months they have been holed up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340, pg 4). But
The history of Spain’s iconic chiringuitos
THE sight of chiringuito beach restaurants putting out their parasols is the annual signal that summer has arrived. A little late this year, perhaps, but
Mercadona installs facial recognition system to catch abusive shoppers
MERCADONA has launched a new facial recognition system to block entrance to anyone convicted of harming its workers. Around 40 shops in the Valencian Community,
Proposed UK tariffs of up to 16% on Spanish citrus fruits in event of no trade deal will ‘severely damage’ farmers, says minister
THE Valencian government has hit back at prospective UK trade tariffs of up to 16% on Spanish oranges, lemons and tangerines. Regional minister for agriculture,
Torrevieja market ‘Paseo de los Hippies’ reopens to 100% capacity
A TORREVIEJA market popular with expats and Spanish alike reopens at 100% capacity this week. The sea-front Paseo de la Libertad ‘los Hippies’ site was
Diner wins €2,000 in compensation after breaking tooth on ‘stuffed olive’ that still had pip inside in Spain’s Valencia
A VALENCIAN diner has won €2,000 in compensation after breaking a tooth on a ‘stuffed olive’ that still had the pip inside. The woman took
RECIPE: Burger guru Yianni Papoutsis reveals how to cook the perfect patty Spanish-style
HOLED up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340, pg 4), Yianni Papoutsis, 44, founder of MEATliquor in the UK
Expat supermarket suggests UK home bakers emulating ‘Mary Berry’ during lockdown to blame for drop in UK flour exports to Spain
UK home bakers emulating their celebrity heroes during lockdown may be to blame for a ‘drop’ in British flour supplies to Spanish retailers. The huge
Bars and restaurants in Spain’s Andalucia can open terraces at 100% capacity from Monday and interiors at 75%
BARS and restaurants in Andalucia have been told that from Monday they may open their terraces at 100% capacity and interiors at 75%. Under this
77% of all Spanish houses buy ElPozo meat products as company named 2nd best-loved brand in Spain after Coca Cola
MURCIA region-based meat producer, El Pozo, is the second-most bought grocery brand in Spain, after the international soft drinks manufacturer, Coca Cola. El Pozo´s origins
VENTAS: Why Andalucia’s humble roadside eateries serve up some of the best home-cooked food in Spain
Article by Geoff Garvey ON New Year’s Day my partner and I were headed back from a Christmas break in Toledo with the needle on
Win a meal for two and overnight stay at the Costa del Sol’s five star Kempinski Hotel Bahia in exclusive Olive Press competition
THE revered Kempinski Hotel Bahia has promised guests and visitors the luxury and beautiful moments they expect from the five-star Costa del Sol institution when
Bars and restaurants remove glazed serviettes from tables across Spain to avoid COVID-19 contagion – but were they ever any use?
AS more than 70% of the Spanish population have entered ‘phase 2’ of Spain’s coronavirus lockdown, Olive Press readers may have noticed the lack of
Iconic beachfront bar La Siesta shut down in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca as petition begs Costas to save over 100 jobs
AN iconic expat-run chiringuito in Spain’s Alicante has been suddenly shut down by authorities, leaving over 100 workers afloat amid coronavirus lockdown. La Siesta, part
British-Italian cafe records ‘increased sales’ during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown thanks to online innovation
AN expat cafe has seen its sales rocket compared to takings before the coronavirus lockdown. Caffe Milano, run by a British-Italian family in Javea, immediately
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Gasparrini at Petunia Ibiza – Bream tartare with rocket, apple and honey drizzle
Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for a delicious bream tartare with rocket, apple and honey
Learn these Spanish phrases for ordering in restaurants as Spain eases coronavirus lockdown
GAMBAS pil pil, crusty bread, beer, ensalada de pulpo, real cafe con leche, chips, alioli, tomato salad, jamon, olives – the list of local delicacies
RECIPE: This is easy baked papoutsakia is a Greek classic but is also a huge hit in Spain
FOR the last two months they have been holed up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340). But now British couple Yianni
Mediterranean diet? The top 10 foods Spain has really been buying during the coronavirus lockdown
THE Mediterranean diet may be the pinnacle of a balanced diet, but neither olive oil nor fresh vegetables feature in the top 10 products bought
Malaga’s big restaurants welcome Phase 1 of coronavirus exit plan, but expat bars with tiny terraces on Spain’s Costa del Sol say it’s ‘just not viable’ to open
THE Costa del Sol’s larger restaurants have welcomed Malaga’s entrance into Phase 1, while smaller business-owners with tiny terraces are more gloomy. A number of
HUMMUS HEROES: Expat teams up with Spanish chef and Israeli businessman to feed over 200 healthcare workers throughout two-month coronavirus lockdown
The dream team delivered food to over 200 healthcare workers at Son Espases Hospital throughout the two-month lockdown
IN PICS: Thirsty Spaniards and expats hit cafes and bars as Costa del Sol enters Phase 1 of Spain’s coronavirus deescalation
The next stage of Spain's coronavirus deescalation plan saw many bars and cafes throw open their doors for the first time in nine weeks
GAZPACHO: When life gives you squishy tomatoes left in the boot of your car during coronavirus lockdown, make Spain’s signature summer soup!
FOR the last two months they have been holed up in Granada following a coronavirus travel nightmare (see Olive Press Issue 340). But now British couple
TASTE THE BALEARICS: Home cooking with Chef Lorenzo Gasparrini at Petunia Ibiza – Squid ink ravioli stuffed with sea bass and orange
Inspired by flavours of the Balearic Islands, Chef Lorenzo shares his recipe for an innovative squid ink ravioli stuffed with sea bass and orange
Cost of living in Spain drops by 0.7% in April but cost of 50 foods rise
THE cost of living in Spain has dropped by 0.7% in April but the cost of up to 50 foods has risen.
Spanish police file denuncia against bar in Sevilla for breaking Phase 1 rules
THE Policia Local in Sevilla have filed a denuncia against a bar in the city that broke the Phase 1 rules.