Historic monastery in Madrid to reopen after €6million revamp
EL Escorial, a monastery and World Heritage site near Madrid, is undergoing a €6.5m reorganisation. Almost 40 years after it was included in the Unesco
‘Big F*****g Party’: Illegal mega rave in Spain collapses motorway as thousands head to days-long fiesta
AN illegal mega rave in Spain has collapsed a motorway as thousands attend the annual, week long party. ‘Big F***ing Party’ 2025, a huge illegal
Why do locals in Spain eat 12 grapes to ring in the New Year?
MILLIONS of people in Spain will welcome in the New Year tonight by eating 12 grapes between the dozen strokes of midnight- many watching TV
What is Day of the Innocents? Why Spain celebrates its own April Fools’ Day on December 28
EVERY December 28, Spain marks the Dia de los Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents’ Day) which is somewhat similar to April Fools’ Day. It’s the day
Is Boxing Day a holiday in Spain? How December 26 is celebrated differently across the country – from 9th century traditions to skinny dipping
DECEMBER 26, or Boxing Day, is a time-honoured tradition in the UK, but do Spaniards celebrate it? This year, Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday,
Must-visit: The 12 Spanish cathedrals declared UNESCO heritage sites – including the most visited in the WORLD
THESE are the 12 Spanish cathedrals with UNESCO heritage sites, including the world’s most visited.
What happens in Spain on December 25? How Jesus’s birthday is celebrated very differently compared to the UK
How do Spain’s Christmas Day traditions differ from the UK? Here’s a quick guide on celebrating the holiday Spanish style. While in many nations children
Spain reveals its word of the year for 2024
THE 2024 word of the year has been revealed in Spain. Each year, the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) chooses a word that has defined the
Exclusive: Meet one of the last FOUR esparto weavers in Spain’s Andalucia – as she fights to preserve the traditional craft
MEET one of Andalucia’s last four esparto weavers as she travels the region fighting to preserve the art. Woven baskets, espadrilles and rugs often come
Get in the chocolate spirit! Village in Spain’s Andalucia to unveil impressive nativity and miniature town made entirely of the sugary treat
THIS village in Spain’s Andalucia is home to a huge chocolate nativity- here’s how to visit. Christmas is a time of indulgence, nowhere more so
Watch: Women are barred from cathedral in Spain’s Andalucia ‘for wearing short skirts’
A DEBATE has broken out in Andalucia after two women were turned away from a cathedral because their ‘skirts were too short.’ Sevilla is known
Experts start analysing Phoenician boat dating back to 600 BC preserved in sand off coast of Spain
MARITIME archaeologists have been analysing a Phoenician boat found off the Murcia coast which was brought to dry land in October. Called Mazarron II, the
Spain’s Must-See Festivals in 2025: A Visitor’s Guide
Attending festivals in Spain is a fantastic way to plan your Spanish holiday. They are available year-round, making it often feasible to select one that aligns
Discovery in Spain throws light on archery expertise dating back 7,000 years
A NEW discovery at the Cave of Los Murcielagos in Spain has highlighted the impressive archery expertise of Iberian Neolithic societies. Archaeologists have uncovered sophisticated
Spain’s iconic gallery and museum smashes visitor record with nearly two-thirds coming from abroad
MADRID’S Prado Museum set an annual visitor record on Saturday with 3.5 million attendees- beating last year’s previous best of 3.2 million. Almost 45% of
WATCH: The incredible engineering that carried water up to Alhambra Palace during Spain’s Moorish period
A NEW video reveals the incredible hydraulic engineering that pumped water up 200 metres to the world-famous Alhambra Palace during the Moorish era in Spain.
How a Kiwi won the Scrabble world championships in Spanish despite not speaking the language
A KIWI who does not speak the language has won the World Spanish Scrabble Championship. Nigel Richards achieved the feat thanks to his impressive memory
Famous painting by Spanish master goes on display for first time in 134 years: Sorolla masterpiece ‘Paris Boulevard’ dazzles art lovers in Madrid
A LONG-LOST painting by Spain’s ‘master of light’ Joaquin Sorolla has gone on public display for the first time since the 19th century. Paris Boulevard,
Exclusive: Meet the British performer who’s shaking up Spain’s flamenco scene by exploring its African links
THIS is the British dancer revolutionising Spain’s flamenco scene by delving into its African influences. Born in London to Ghanaian and Jamaican parents, Yinka Esi
GIVEAWAY: Bryan Adams to rock Spain in January 2025 – and we have four tickets up for grabs
CANADIAN rocker Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With The Punches world tour to Valencia on January 19, 2025, at the Pabellon Fuente de San
Global Spanish speakers hit 600 million for first time, 2024 study finds
For the first time in history the number of Spanish speakers in the world has exceeded 600 million. This milestone, detailed in the latest report
Balancing Heritage and Progress: A Guide to Historic Preservation in Modern Cities
According to a 2023 report by the National Park Service, over $8.8 billion was spent on rehabilitation costs for historic preservation and community revitalization last
Manic Street Preachers and Flaming Lips are coming to Spain: Iconic groups lead impressive festival line-up
ICONIC bands are set to play a Spanish festival next year, including the Manic Street Preachers and The Flaming Lips. The Azkena Rock Festival in
Pictured: Stunning Mongolian horses are relocated to Spain as part of rewilding programme
SPAIN has welcomed stunning Mongolian horses as part of an ambitious rewilding project. Some ten rare wild horses native to the steppes of Central Asia
SPECIAL DEAL: Enjoy unlimited wine, cava or beer at NOMAD Marbella’s incredible Whitney Houston tribute
OLIVE Press readers can enjoy unlimited wine, cava or beer at an incredible Whitney Houston tribute night in Marbella. The event is being held at
Bridgerton comes to Spain with ‘magical’ candle lit concerts
DEAREST gentle reader, Bridgerton is coming to Spain with a series of magical concerts. Distinguished venues across Spain are set to host a series of