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The Michelin Star gala is coming to Andalucia: Malaga beats off the competition to host ‘biggest night in Spanish gastronomy’

FOR the first time in its glittering history, the prestigious Michelin Star gala is heading to Andalucia, with Malaga confirmed as the next host city.

25 Apr, 2025 @ 14:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

British newspaper The Guardian hails this northern city as Spain’s ‘seafood capital’

VIGO, a vibrant port city in northern Spain, has been named the country’s ‘seafood capital’ by The Guardian, which praises its connection with the Atlantic

24 Apr, 2025 @ 10:44

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

‘Madness!’ Brit in Benidorm suffers culture shock after ‘buying a beer in Burger King’

A BRITISH social media star living in Spain has been left speechless after stumbling across something most tourists wouldn’t expect – beer on the menu

23 Apr, 2025 @ 16:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Video

Spanish nutritionist suggested adding THIS to your breakfast in the morning

WHEN we think about a healthy start to the day, we rarely consider that it could be as simple as drinking a glass of water.

22 Apr, 2025 @ 10:58

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Family-run restaurant known for offering great food at great prices is becoming a social hub

LOOKING for a fun, family-friendly spot to eat and enjoy some drinks? Look no further! Nestled in the hills just outside Estepona, you’ll find The

21 Apr, 2025 @ 13:33

Food & Drink·Sponsored

DOGGIE DELIGHTS!: Malaga opens first bakery for pups – and it’s absolutely paw-some

FORGET your croissants and cronuts – Malaga’s latest sweet spot is for four-legged foodies! Dulces para Perros, the city’s first-ever bakery dedicated entirely to dogs,

19 Apr, 2025 @ 12:15

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Other News

REVIEW: Koi Marbella – It has the feel of a Bond villain’s lair, but the sophistication of the best of Asia

WITH its sunken ponds, stone walls and acres of new wood, you feel like you’ve entered Blofeld’s home in You Only Live Twice. Extremely zen,

18 Apr, 2025 @ 13:50

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Marbella·Olive Press Travel·Other News

SPANISH RECIPE: Mercedes’ Andalucian Kitchen – Chorizo a la Sidra

Chorizo a la sidra is a classic Spanish tapas dish, and is one of the best ways to enjoy smoky chorizo sausage and apple cider

18 Apr, 2025 @ 09:30

Food & Drink·Lead

MAD RUM MADNESS: booze bonanza hits Spain’s Madrid with week-long daiquiri-fuelled fiesta

RUM lovers, get ready – Madrid’s about to go full pirate mode.From May 7-12, Spain’s capital will be swimming in sugarcane spirits as ‘Mad Ron

17 Apr, 2025 @ 15:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid

Say adios to bringing jamon, chorizo and manchego cheese home from Spain: UK bans meat and dairy products from the EU

UK holidaymakers returning from European getaways will now have to leave their delicious Spanish food products behind, after the government introduced new restrictions banning the

17 Apr, 2025 @ 12:27

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

New study from Spain finds the Mediterranean diet reduces cancer risks associated with obesity

THAT fresh crunchy bite of cucumber, paired with sweet cherry tomato that bursts in your mouth, soft crumbling feta, a zing of spice from red

15 Apr, 2025 @ 13:00

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Italian cheer: Metro Ristorante Italiano in Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol warms you up, even on the chilliest day

IT was a damp, chilly Saturday with an icy wind whistling down the Benalmadena mountain, making the highly visible cable car – as seen on

15 Apr, 2025 @ 12:35

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News·Sponsored

EXPANDING HORIZONS: Chocolate is not just for Easter, but what is Susannah Grant’s favourite Spanish choccy treat?

WITH Easter fast approaching my thoughts are turning to chocolate. Apparently, the price of cocoa beans has more than doubled in the past year. Ghana

15 Apr, 2025 @ 09:30

Columnists·Food & Drink·Lead

These just might be the best burgers in Spain: Who do YOU think does the best hamburger?

FOR the best part of Easter fortnight, Mallorca will be home to The Champions Burger. It’s a competition dedicated to producing gourmet hamburgers, and they

14 Apr, 2025 @ 14:20

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca·Other News

Torrijas Easter in Spain by Vincenzo Caico / Flickr

Six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain

EASTER is a really big deal Spain with huge crowds of spectators lining the streets to watch the Semana Santa processions and all that religious

13 Apr, 2025 @ 08:00

Food & Drink·Lead

LIFE IN SPAIN: Bar-hopping during holy week

YOUR Spanish friends will agree with you on two things, at least: semana santa has evolved, and it’s a culinary delight. That is to say,

12 Apr, 2025 @ 14:03

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Spain’s seven best chefs and the restaurants you can find them in, according to The Guardian.

SPAIN’S culinary scene is renowned for its rich traditions and innovative chefs. The Guardian has spotlighted seven of the country’s most promising chefs and the

8 Apr, 2025 @ 12:25

Food & Drink·Lead

SPANISH RECIPE: Make gazpacho the traditional Andalucian way

COLD tomato soup might not sound particularly appetising at first, but gazpacho is an essential superfood. It’s highly nutritious, delicious, inexpensive to prepare, and when

6 Apr, 2025 @ 13:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Paw-ella perfection! Brits are now pampering their dogs with Spain’s finest gourmet squid and prawn paella

MOVE over, Michelin-starred menus – there’s a new foodie craze in town, and it’s strictly for the ‘paw-sh’ crowd. Yes, Britain’s most discerning dogs are

5 Apr, 2025 @ 15:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Coffee has ‘remarkable life-extending powers’, according to Spanish cardiologist – but only if you drink it at these times

DRINKING coffee brings positive health benefits, so long as you drink it at the right time of day- and in moderation Its benefits depend on

5 Apr, 2025 @ 07:00

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Henry Cavill goes shopping for COWS in Spain before taking in the sights

HENRY Cavill has caused quite the commotion in Spain after being spotted shopping for cows. The Superman star touched down in Alvedro Airport in A

25 Mar, 2025 @ 14:54

Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead

SPANISH RECIPE: How to make the perfect rabo de toro – the bull’s tail

This is THE classic Andalucian dish. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s oxtail-something-or-other. Rabo de toro should be – needs to be – the

23 Mar, 2025 @ 11:32

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead

Things you didn’t know about Spain’s famous Manchego cheese

BRITISH people have a tendency to be what Americans call “risk-averse,” but which we would call “cautious.” Spanish cheese may not sound all that appealing

22 Mar, 2025 @ 12:24

Food & Drink·Lead

The ultimate guide to eating vegan in Malaga, Spain

WITHOUT a doubt the vegan mecca of the Costa del Sol, where should you visit in Malaga city? Our extensive guide covers dozens of the

22 Mar, 2025 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga

British TikToker sparks backlash in Spain for branding supermarket jamon joints ‘disgusting’

A BRITISH influencer has faced harsh criticism after expressing his views on Spanish cuisine. Harry, a Brit living in Spain, has 30K followers on Instagram

20 Mar, 2025 @ 09:12

Food & Drink·Lead·Video

Sales of Spain’s famous sparkling wine suffer due to drought-hit vineyards and inflation

SALES of Spain’s Cava sparkling wine fell overall by 13% last year as vineyards in the main producing area of Catalunya suffered from the ongoing

18 Mar, 2025 @ 18:00

Catalunya·Food & Drink·Lead

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The Michelin Star gala is coming to Andalucia: Malaga beats off the competition to host ‘biggest night in Spanish gastronomy’

British newspaper The Guardian hails this northern city as Spain’s ‘seafood capital’

‘Madness!’ Brit in Benidorm suffers culture shock after ‘buying a beer in Burger King’

Spanish nutritionist suggested adding THIS to your breakfast in the morning

Family-run restaurant known for offering great food at great prices is becoming a social hub

DOGGIE DELIGHTS!: Malaga opens first bakery for pups – and it’s absolutely paw-some

REVIEW: Koi Marbella – It has the feel of a Bond villain’s lair, but the sophistication of the best of Asia

SPANISH RECIPE: Mercedes’ Andalucian Kitchen – Chorizo a la Sidra

MAD RUM MADNESS: booze bonanza hits Spain’s Madrid with week-long daiquiri-fuelled fiesta

Say adios to bringing jamon, chorizo and manchego cheese home from Spain: UK bans meat and dairy products from the EU

New study from Spain finds the Mediterranean diet reduces cancer risks associated with obesity

Italian cheer: Metro Ristorante Italiano in Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol warms you up, even on the chilliest day

EXPANDING HORIZONS: Chocolate is not just for Easter, but what is Susannah Grant’s favourite Spanish choccy treat?

These just might be the best burgers in Spain: Who do YOU think does the best hamburger?

Six typical Easter dishes to savour during Semana Santa in Spain

LIFE IN SPAIN: Bar-hopping during holy week

Spain’s seven best chefs and the restaurants you can find them in, according to The Guardian.

SPANISH RECIPE: Make gazpacho the traditional Andalucian way

Paw-ella perfection! Brits are now pampering their dogs with Spain’s finest gourmet squid and prawn paella

Coffee has ‘remarkable life-extending powers’, according to Spanish cardiologist – but only if you drink it at these times

Henry Cavill goes shopping for COWS in Spain before taking in the sights

SPANISH RECIPE: How to make the perfect rabo de toro – the bull’s tail

Things you didn’t know about Spain’s famous Manchego cheese

The ultimate guide to eating vegan in Malaga, Spain

British TikToker sparks backlash in Spain for branding supermarket jamon joints ‘disgusting’

Sales of Spain’s famous sparkling wine suffer due to drought-hit vineyards and inflation

MULLINS IT OVER: Learning to tango with Spanish bureaucrats… and when that fails, get back to work

A National Hero: This week in 2006, Fernando Alonso won his second consecutive Formula One World Championship. MICHAEL COY ponders the importance of professional sport in our lives.

LIFE IN SPAIN: A tale of three Spanish exiles

Passing police officer heroically bursts into Estepona apartment and stops woman from throwing herself off the balcony

The clocks go backwards in Spain this weekend – but will it be for the last time?