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
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
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
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
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,
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
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…
Spain’s top five stargazing hotels
The best spots in Spain for dazzling night sky views
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
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.
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
Swiss holidaymakers caught in highway orgy in Ibiza
The six escaped with small fines for seat belt offences
Sotogrande in the swing for golf
The town boasts the highest concentration of top-notch golf resorts.
World-champion kitesurfer offers Marbella lessons
Belgian Leander Vyvey can be found at South Beach, Marbella