Jerez: The toast of Andalucia
Sherry is only part of the heady mix that makes Jerez a heaven for hedonists. Imogen Calderwood samples the cultural cocktail that leaves every visitor shaken and stirred
Taking a twirl… flamenco in Jerez
More than an art form, flamenco is a way of life in Jerez and can be visited in two particular barrios, writes Jacqueline Fanchini...
The move to Malaga – a “child’s” view
New Olive Press blogger introduces herself with an article on making the move from London to Malaga
Benahavis is the tip of the property Golden Triangle
Property experts are quietly confident that things are finally getting better in the charming village
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…
Artistic hive in Benahavis
Benahavis is the perfect village for artists and art-lovers, and always has been
Benahavis: Billionaires’ paradise
Benahavis is home to some of the world’s wealthiest people, a haven for fine art, fabulous scenery, fantastic golf and first-class cuisine – all within minutes of the Costa del Sol. Tom Powell heads for the hills to sample a slice of the A-list’s Arcadia
So long, farewell, adios… and thank you
Molino del Santo owners Pauline and Andy on the final days of the summer season
Building bridges in San Pedro de Alcantara
Once a mere dormitory town for its sassier sister Marbella, San Pedro de Alcantara is today looking decidedly racier. The former farming community has finally come of age, writes Rob Horgan
Walking the road to El Valero: home of expat author Chris Stewart
Most expats are familiar with Chris Stewart’s idyllic adventures, published in four best-selling books. So when he invited The Olive Press to his stunning farm El Valero as part of a new walking holiday, Tom Powell couldn’t wait to dust off his hiking boots
Where to stay in Ronda and the surrounding area
You are spoilt for choice with romantic and hip places to stay around Ronda, writes Jon Clarke
Home-grown Arriate
The left-leaning independent town of Arriate has a very different feel from its 'snobby' Ronda neighbour, writes Jon Clarke
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
An expat in Spain’s New England
The Alto Genal valley is truly a valley for 'all seasons', writes Di Beach
Castle-hopping in the Serrania de Ronda
Jacqueline Fanchini takes a road trip around the castle towns of the Western edge of the Serrania de Ronda
Torremolinos unpackaged
Spanglish and sun-drenched, Rob Horgan explores the spiritual home of the Costa del Sol package holiday and finds a few of its old vestiges
Benalmadena: Three for the price of one
A cable car, a fairytale castle and the Western world’s largest Buddhist temple are among the surprises of Benalmadena, a town with a tripolar personality, as Imogen Calderwood reports
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
British nonagenarian jetsetters are about to hit Benidorm on their first ever holiday
Charlie and Madge Pallett are about to set of on a holiday of a lifetime
Author and ex-Genesis drummer Chris Stewart offers Alpujarra walking
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Mary Beker: My Gaucin
One of the first expats to live in the area, estate agent Mary Beker remembers what Gaucin was like when she moved…
Where to eat in the Gaucin area
The Gaucin and nearby white village restaurant scene is improving by the month, writes Dining Secrets of Andalucia editor Jon Clarke
Seven natural wonders of Spain
Missing out on a mention in the world’s 2014 ‘Seven Wonders of Nature’ has galvanised Spain into publishing its own list, and one of Andalucía’s best-loved beauty spots is included
Gaucin: River deep, mountain high
With its picture postcard villages and lush landscape, watered by the cleanest river in Europe, the Genal Valley has been called the Cotswolds of Spain. Gaucin, perched on the balcony of the Serrania, is its crowning glory, writes Carey Camel
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