King Juan Carlos had 10-year affair with German aristocrat
A new book about the former monarch's double life has been launched
Benidorm seeks Unesco world heritage status
The land of package holiday heaven wants to become a cultural wonder of the world
Legendary Hispanist Sir Raymond Carr dies age 96
Carr wrote many historical works, including the seminal ‘Spain 1808-1939’
Jaen’s flamenco festival Musica en Segura set to return in May
It is returning for its second edition with a range of top artists following the success of 2014’s inaugural festival
Mural city: Estepona’s al fresco art gallery
Estepona’s al fresco art gallery of 24 murals glams up bleak concrete buildings around town
Art lovers take in Antequera’s new art museum
The permanent collection comprises over 300 pieces spanning the 19th century to the present day
Could this be a Banksy in Andalucia?
Spotted by Olive Press reader and multimedia artist Jane Jewson on the road from Casares to Gaucin, two lifelike soldiers in battle dress square up
Spanish art director lands top job at National Gallery in London
Deputy Director for Collections and Research at Madrid’s Prado Museum will take over in London in August
Mijas Rocks Malaga Festival to rock the Costa del Sol in May
A brand new music festival is set to rock Mijas Costa over the last weekend in May
An up-and-coming Spanish artist makes Madonna’s masks
The horned masks made by Cecilio Castrillo were worn by Madonna’s dancing troupe the night she took a tumble
First ever Spanish-invented mop, up for €300 at auction
Money for old mops
Malaga set for prison art renovation
The conversion of the 14,000m2 Prision Provincial in the Cruz de Humilladero district of the city began in January, after almost six years of closure
Summer tickets for the ‘world’s deadliest walkway’ the Caminito del Rey go on sale tomorrow
A total of 100,000 people are expected to walk the planks in Malaga by the end of September
Spain’s former fascist leader General Franco officially a dictator
Official biography El Generalisimo is to be updated
Tuk Tuks, Segways and donkeys to roam Mijas
Donkey taxis have ruled the streets of Mijas for 40 years – but some new eco-vehicles are rocking the status quo
Mijas Costa: The best of Costa del Sol beach life meets Mijas’ charm
Synonymous with world-class golf and all the cosmopolitan class of the bigger coastal resorts but with less commotion, Mijas Costa has it all... writes Iona
Mijas: Ass good as it gets!
It’s not just about donkeys, discovers Iona Napier. World-famous for its chocolate box charm, Mijas has some tempting new flavours to try this season
Seven-foot-tall giant roamed Andalucia 1050 years ago
Scientists investigate Cordoba’s giant discovery
Semana Santa special: Where to go and what to see around Andalucia
Easter celebrations are well underway in Andalucia
The mayor of Mijas: an international man
Mijas mayor Angel Nozal talks to the Olive Press about nature, tourists and hobbies, but not his favourite bar…
Bishop of Gibraltar demands Elgin Marbles are returned to Greece
Bishop Robert Innes claims the Marbles were removed from Greece ‘in questionable circumstances’
Competa’s annual artwalk starting on April 1
Art and crafts from 19 of the region’s best artists and sculptors will be displayed in venues around the picturesque village
Spanish artist making a habit of sleeping rough
Eugenio Ampudia has recently spent the night outside the contemporary art museum Gas Natural Fensa of A Coruna
Picasso masterpiece set for world-record €130 million auction sale
Pablo Picasso’s ‘Women of Algiers’ is set for a world record fee when it goes under the hammer in May
Caminito del Rey inauguration postponed as Spain mourns those onboard crashed Germanwings flight
The walkway will still open to the public this weekend
Game of Thrones to air in Spain simultaneously with the USA
Spanish fans will not have to wait for their weekly GOT fix