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Gardens of Andalucia

Landscape gardener Nola Lyttle takes a tour of some of the botanical delights of Andalucia, Spain and offers a handy hint when it comes to your own back garden

Desert dreaming in Morocco

Giles Brown mostly feels like an extra in a Monty Python movie as he takes an adventurous trip into the desert via Marrakech

Horsing around in the Axarquia

Eloise Horsfield is advised to go easy on the hip flask as she rides a trusty mare through the wilds near Periana

Competa: Goat jams and politics

UK government advisor Ray Rowden finally moved to Competa to open a restaurant

Where to eat in Marbella

There has been a quiet revolution in the heart of the old town of Marbella

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

Seeing the light on the Costa de la Luz

Roman ruins, pristine beaches, cool kitesurfers... Tom Powell is blown away by Tarifa and Bolonia

Famous since Caesar’s days: Casares

The birds, mountains and baths of Casares have been drawing superstar visitors for years, from Julius Caesar to Brad Pitt, Peter Andre and Guns and Roses. Tom Powell discovers it was even named after the former Roman emperor

Ronda: A step back in time

Hidden in soaring mountains and straddling a mighty gorge, Ronda is the stuff of dreams (and video games) but the adventure of a lifetime, writes Tom Powell

Artistic hive in Benahavis

Benahavis is the perfect village for artists and art-lovers, and always has been

Day Trip from Malaga: Go Bananas in the Axarquia

The land of rebellion, resistance and renaissance - where bananas, mangoes and just about anything else grows

Spain’s trains speed ahead

Spain has developed Europe's largest high-speed rail network

Day Trip from Cadiz and Sevilla: Medina Sidonia, Bridge to Inland Cadiz Province

Medina Sidonia – like its nearby neighbours of Benalup and Alcala de los Gazules - is full of history

Wonderful green retreats in Spain

Jon Clarke looks at places to stay in Andalucia where the environment is conserved, not abused

Spectacular Sayalonga

Sally Harrison explores the history and culture of this pretty Arabic village

Sports, stars, and Sotogrande

The area has a lot to offer tourists and residents alike

Room with a View – Pamplona

Pamplona is the capital of Navarra, a region known for its wine and little else. In itself this is a great shame as the area is unspoilt and very welcoming to visitors

Buying in the home of bananas and mangoes

The good-value Axarquia is a fabulous place to make a home, writes estate agent Sally Harrison

A Roman Holiday in Casares and Manilva

Casares was named after Julius Caesar, who cured a nasty skin complaint while staying there, discovers Jon Clarke

TripAdvisor on trial: Vejer de la Frontera

EXCLUSIVE: The Olive Press takes an objective look at the phenomenal success of TripAdvisor...with some surprising results

Mijas: donkeys, flamenco and bulls

Gemma Wilson enjoys a stroll around Mijas Pueblo

Swiss holidaymakers caught in highway orgy in Ibiza

The six escaped with small fines for seat belt offences

Ibiza: Party Island Central

From Hollywood’s favourite holiday retreat, through eighties excess and nineties rave culture, Ibiza has seen it all, writes Carey Camel

Spain’s top five stargazing hotels

The best spots in Spain for dazzling night sky views

So long, farewell, adios… and thank you

Molino del Santo owners Pauline and Andy on the final days of the summer season

Taking on the rocky river rapids in Benahavis

The Olive Press expedition team takes on the infamous Benahavis river walk, with Tom Powell in the lead…

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