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
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
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
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
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…