The oldest city in Spain was built 5,200 years ago near Almeria, researchers discover
The study’s surprising conclusions have been made possible by radiocarbon dating of several human remains located inside the monumental tombs
Outrage as huge luxury resort in Spain’s Extremadura built on protected land will NOT be demolished
The ruling has outraged conservationist associations.
Orihuela Costa to screen top operas inc. Puccini’s Tosca from Madrid’s Royal Theatre starting July 22
TOP operas from Madrid’s Royal Theatre are to beamed onto a big screen on the Orihuela Costa this summer.
Spain’s Sierra Nevada offering nature and sports getaways in bid to revive tourism this summer post COVID-19 lockdown
The mountain resort is a hidden gem for outdoor adventure sports in the summer.
Elche’s world-famous Nit de l’Alba fireworks display cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
ELCHE’S world-famous ‘Nit de l'Álba’ firework display has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The city’s major...
Five wineries in Spain with underwater cellars worth a visit in 2020
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Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival confirms rearranged dates for 2021
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Why expats SHOULD be learning Spanish as Spain opens up post-lockdown
YOU may have been too scared to venture outside over the past few months, even for life’s basic necessities.
Fisherman discovers 14th century sculpture on Spanish riverbed
AN angler in the Galician region of Santiago de Compostela has unwittingly uncovered a 700-year-old granite sculpture while out on a fishing...
Cinemas across Spain’s Malaga to reopen from TODAY
The establishments will reopen applying the appropriate safety measure to ensure ‘maximum security to customers and employees'
Councils across Spain’s Costa Blanca ban San Juan bonfire jumping parties and prohibit beach access on June 23
COSTA BLANCA councils have banned the annual San Juan beach bonfire fiestas from happening next week. Municipalities across the...
Incredible survival story of Spanish Armada captain, Francisco de Cuellar to be re-told in new film
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Spanish archaeologist sentenced to more than two years in prison for faking finds that would ‘rewrite history’
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Bullfighting to return to Spain’s Andalucia from June 21, with 50% of spectators allowed
BULLFIGHTING will return to Andalucia from next week, with 50% of spectators allowed in bullrings, it has been announced.
Spanish Government and bullfighters SLAM British F1 star Lewis Hamilton over his ‘offensive’ criticism of bloodsport
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Spain’s Alhambra will reopen its doors to visitors on June 17
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Will a tiny village of 135 people be the site of Norman Foster’s 6th project in Spain?
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Spain’s La Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for two weekends in...
LA Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for the first two weekends in July, as a sign of gratitude, it has been announced.
Attention parents: Arty activities for Gibraltar children at JMH
Culture is back on the menu with some exciting activities for young children at John Mackintosh Hall, which will come in handy after schools shut in March.
Costa del Sol’s Feria de Malaga CANCELLED as Spain’s Andalucia announces new COVID-19 plan for summer
THE Feria de Malaga has officially been cancelled. It comes as the Junta de Andalucia recommended no ferias and...
Bars and restaurants remove glazed serviettes from tables across Spain to avoid COVID-19 contagion – but were they ever...
AS more than 70% of the Spanish population have entered 'phase 2' of Spain's coronavirus lockdown, Olive Press readers may have noticed...
COVID-19: Spain’s Andalucia orders ALL ferias and festivals to be cancelled until September
THE Junta de Andalucia has ordered all ferias to be cancelled until September amid COVID-19 fears. Health chiefs have...
British and US stars hope to descend on Spain’s Andalucia for Cadiz music festival
STAR producer DJ Steve Aoki and British Reggae outfit Steel Pulse have been announced as headliners for the third annual Brota Musica...
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