Ryanair announces four new routes from Spain’s Malaga – including one new flight to the UK
RYANAIR has announced that it will start flying from new destinations to Malaga airport this summer. The north east of England will now be serviced
Spanish and EU citizens visiting the UK now need this €12 document in major travel shake up
SPANISH citizens intending to visit the UK must now get a new digital permission starting from Wednesday, 2 April. A tourist visit (that is, a
Take a trip to Sevilla and visit Pontius Pilate’s house
ONE of Sevilla’s most beautiful monuments, Pontius Pilate’s House is a place of grace and elegance. Graceful columns, beauty everywhere you look, scented bougainvillea cascading
Heathrow travel chaos could be felt for days: Dozens of flights in Spain are cancelled
SPANISH officials have warned passengers that they could face days of disruption after the incident at Heathrow. While British authorities have confirmed that the fire
These are the three ‘happiest’ beaches in Spain, according to bizarre ‘facial recognition’ study
A NEW study analysing 100 beaches worldwide suggests that Spain is home to the happiest beach on the planet. London-based travel agency CV Villas used
Why Brits visiting Spain face ‘double red tape’ nightmare from next year
BRITISH travellers heading to Spain and other EU destinations could face extra delays at border controls from 2026. From next year, they will be required
Spanish gems are named among the world’s top 100 travel destinations
SPAIN has three of the top 100 cities in the world for travel, according to a new ranking. Madrid claimed second place in the list,
Pictured: The stunning hotel in Spain to be enjoyed by this year’s Oscar nominees
THIS is the elegant hotel in Spain chosen to be part of this year’s Oscar nominees prize pack. Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of luxury
Locals block Ibiza beauty spot with BOULDERS and ‘no entry’ signs to ward off ‘avalanche’ of polluting tourists
LOCAL residents in the Cala d’Hort de Sant Josep area of Ibiza have blocked access to famous viewpoints. In order to combat the influx of
Brits visiting Spain warned of potential 200% hike in holiday charges
THE BRITISH press are warning tourists of potential hikes in holiday charges of up to 200%. The Sun and Wales Online have reported that holiday
Live The Spanish Language and Rural Culture During the Best Time of Year – And Save 25% with the Olive Press!
TO truly learn Spanish, it’s best to get beyond the grammar and actually live the language! Imagine waking up in a charming village of Jarandilla
Did you know that fatigue causes up to 30% of road accidents in Spain?
Fatigue is a hidden danger on the road, responsible for 20% to 30% of all accidents, according to Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT). It reduces
Brits left stranded in Spain after air traffic controllers ‘went home’ instead of dealing with late-night diversion
BRITISH tourists aboard a Ryanair flight were reportedly left stranded in Bilbao airport after workers went home. On Saturday evening, Ryanair flight RK3209 from Malaga
Sevilla to build €100m lagoon resort featuring artificial beach and hotels
SEVILLA authorities have approved the development of the groundbreaking Lagoon City project. A ‘Caribbean-esque’ resort, centred on a crystal-clear lagoon with artificial white sand beaches
Watch: Panic on flight from Spain as passenger tries to open emergency door
THIS is the moment a passenger tried to open the emergency door on a flight from Spain to South America. Footage shared on X shows
Major tourist destination in Spain will DOUBLE its tourist tax
A MAJOR Spanish tourist destination is set to double its tourist tax amidst increasing tensions between locals and visitors. The Catalan government announced new legislation
High-speed rail link between Spain and Portugal to be completed by 2032
SPAIN and Portugal will be connected by a high-speed train by 2032, according to Portugal’s infrastructure minister. The high-speed line will link the popular Portuguese
Revealed: Spain’s cheapest and most expensive holiday destinations for 2025, according to hotel prices
THESE are Spain’s cheapest and most expensive holiday destinations according to hotel prices this year. The Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) has calculated the country’s
Ibiza and Airbnb sign ‘historic’ agreement over tourist flats amid mounting tensions
IBIZA council and Airbnb have signed a ‘historic’ agreement to remove illegal tourist accommodation from the platform. The ‘pioneering’ plan will remove ‘flagrantly’ illegal properties
Marbella’s iconic Los Monteros hotel to reopen after ‘luxury’ rebrand
MARBELLA’S iconic Los Monteros hotel is set to reopen this week under the luxury Kimpton brand. The 195 room hotel boasts Malaga’s Michelin star chef,
Mid-air emergency in Spain: Iberia pilot with a spider allergy is bitten by a tarantula
A FLIGHT was fumigated in Madrid after the pilot was bitten by a rogue spider, causing delays to onward journeys. The pilot was allergic to
Must visit: The five best beaches in Mallorca for 2025
WE may be still in the middle of chilly February, but as thoughts drift off to the better weather ahead the Olive Press has selected
Handy Travel Guide: How To Prepare For A Trip? From Choosing a Direction to eSIM
Almost all people when preparing for a trip experience stress. Did you know that just worrying before a trip does not pose any danger? However,
Tough new tourism laws in Spain’s Andalucia threaten fines of up to €600,000
SPAIN’s Andalucia could introduce tough new laws and fines of up €600,000 on tourism. A new Sustainable Tourism Law set to come into force in
Spain had the most hotel investments in Europe in 2024: Experts say focus will move to ‘second’ cities that are less saturated by tourists
SPAIN has cemented its position as Europe’s hottest hotel investment market as €3.3 billion poured into the sector during 2024, although down from 2023’s €4
Costa del Sol train latest: 15 companies declare interest in building long-awaited project
THE long-anticipated train on the Costa del Sol has taken another step forward, with 15 companies submitting bids for the project. The bidding process for