Discovering Tarifa below the sea
Octopus, moray eels, sea cucumbers … Tom Powell discovers a whole new enclave of cool Tarifa residents on a scuba dive
Seeing the light on the Costa de la Luz
Roman ruins, pristine beaches, cool kitesurfers... Tom Powell is blown away by Tarifa and Bolonia
Malaga metro to open 12 July
Lines 1 and 2 trains pass testing phase
Is this the way to Alhaurin?
The UK's Joanna Eden finds inspiration in the Guadalhorce Valley
Kora Travel specialises in showing people the magic of Morocco
Moroccan tour company takes people off the beaten path
Alternative Alhambra: British Airways can’t spell
A mixup about the spelling of Granada, Spain leaves a couple stranded
A breath of fresh air: Exploring the Guadalhorce Valley
The mountains, rivers, wildlife and greenery of the Guadalhorce Valley feel a million miles away from the Costa del Sol, writes Tom Powell
Dancing into the history books
EXCLUSIVE: Olive Press reporter Tom Powell joins the successful world record attempt to put Estepona and its dancing queens on the map
Alluring Alora:Â The heart of the Guadalhorce valley is beginning to unveil its fascinating historical importance
By Tom Powell, tucked into the Guadalhorce Vallye is Alora, an Andalucian town rich in history and character
Jump in: No English allowed
The Olive Press sends Imogen Calderwood to experience the total cultural immersion of Pueblo Espanol… and dress up and try on some ridiculous wigs!
Castle of light: The ancient Moorish redoubt in Cartama
The ancient and modern worlds collide at the castle in Cartama
€231 million for inland tourism in Andalucia
In a possibly unexpected decision, Andalucia officials turn their attention away from the coast
Where to stay in Marbella
From the tranquil Marbella Heights Hotel to party-loving Sisu
Marbella: The food capital of Andalucia
With half of Andalucia's Michelin-starred restaurants, Marbella is clearly the region's culinary capital
Where to eat in Marbella
There has been a quiet revolution in the heart of the old town of Marbella
San Pedro renaissance nearly complete with new tunnel
The regeneration of the town has taken over a decade
The morning Michelle Obama changed Marbella forever
Since the visit of Michelle Obama, the old town of Marbella has become a hive for some of Andalucia’s top dining… and some amazing shops
Tranquilo Estepona: The coast’s last remaining gem
Estepona is by far the most chilled-out resort on the Costa del Sol, writes Tom Powell
Where to stay in the Axarquia
Jon Clarke discovers a great selection of places, from boutique to rustic rural
A sunrise Comares hike
The Axarquia is a walker's paradise, so off sets Tom Powell early one morning
Molasses of fun: Nerja and Frigiliana
The coastal pair Nerja, with its stunning beaches and top restaurants, and Frigiliana, with its sugar cane factory and cobbled streets, compliment each other perfectly,
Tolkien-shire: The best of the Axarquia
Wild soaring mountains, crystal brooks and elegant white-washed villages. Tom Powell is blown away by the stunning, varied Axarquia region en route to its ‘crown’
Valley of calm at La Cala Resort
Olive Press editor Jon Clarke spends a weekend at Spain’s leading golf hotel
The Mijas chocolate factory that would make Willy Wonka proud
Expats Jason Godwin and Eli McCarthy are creating an innovative new chocolate ‘happiness lab’ in Mijas
The Mijas miniatures museum that’s no small feat
Professor Max's Wagon of Miniatures is one of the world’s best small museums, writes Imogen Calderwood
Mijas – a pueblo of burro taxis and hidden treasures
There is so much on offer in Mijas aside from riding a donkey, discovers Imogen Calderwood