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Benidorm 'English Zone' pubs and clubs raided for selling drugs- at least 50 people arrested

Benidorm’s British pubs are pumping through 190,000 litres of beer a day as England’s World Cup crowds keep drinking

BRITISH football fans visiting Benidorm are guzzling an astonishing 190,000 litres of beer every day as World Cup fever sends sales through the roof. Pub

28 Jun, 2026 @ 16:12

Benidorm·Business & Finance·Lead

Barcelona beer giant Damm expands its UK empire after buying legendary British ale brand

A SPANISH brewing giant has picked up an iconic British ale brand from pub and brewery group Greene King. The Barcelona-based company Damm, chaired by

20 May, 2026 @ 16:00

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Food & Drink·International Affairs·Lead

Spain proposes crackdown on underage drinking: Breathalysers at SCHOOLS and ban on alcohol branding

Bad news for boozers: US study shows heavy drinkers likely to suffer strokes ‘earlier, deeper and more severely’

DO you enjoy a tipple or two in the evening, whether a crate of copas or a bottle of vino? If so, you could be

13 Nov, 2025 @ 14:14

Health·Lead

Man seriously injured in Spain’s Canary Islands after being knocked over by barrels of beer

A MAN has been seriously injured in the Canary Islands after a pallet of beer barrels fell on top of him. The nasty incident occurred

27 Aug, 2025 @ 14:49

Canary Islands·Lead

Ex-employee and girlfriend sneak into warehouse and steal 65 barrels of beer in southern Spain

POLICE in Sevilla have arrested two people accused of stealing 65 barrels of Cruzcampo beer worth around €10,000. The theft took place in July from

20 Aug, 2025 @ 16:21

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Revealed: These 10 countries consume the most beer per capita in the world – with Spain among the top drinkers

WHETHER it’s a cold caña by the beach, a refreshing pinta with a meal, or a lively lata with friends, Spaniards are known to love

17 Sep, 2024 @ 13:44

Food & Drink·Lead

Caña believe it! New study on beer reveals Spain's favourite drink can have a range of health benefits

These are the most popular beers in Spain, according to Google – but do YOU agree?

SPAIN may be the third-biggest producer of wine in the world, but it is beer that is the country’s preferred drink, with the average Spaniard

3 Aug, 2024 @ 16:01

Food & Drink·Lead

Beer wars: Boss of lager giant Estrella accuses UK-based Madri of ‘dishonesty’ over Spanish branding

A ROW is brewing between two lager companies after the boss of Spanish beer giant Estrella accused rival brand Madri of ‘dishonesty’ by branding the

7 Jun, 2024 @ 11:43

Food & Drink·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Top Spanish Beer Cruzcampo Launches In Uk As Iberian Brands Continue British Invasion

These are the best and worst beers from Spain, according to the Sun – but do YOU agree?

THE Sun features writer Hayley Minn published an article last week ranking each Spanish beer sold in the UK, and her results are sure to

19 May, 2024 @ 17:48

Food & Drink

Must-visit: The beer spa in Andalucia where you can BATHE in Spain’s favourite tipple and sip on unlimited cañas

LOVE beer? This spa in Andalucia is 100% dedicated to Spain’s favourite tipple, with unlimited drinks all day. READ MORE: Luxury train journeys across Andalucia

5 Apr, 2024 @ 07:42

Andalucia·Granada·Health·Lead·Other News

Is BEER the perfect post-workout drink? Spain’s favourite tipple is being used by top athletes to recover – including a huge Real Madrid star

TOP athletes, including a Real Madrid star are drinking BEER following workouts to improve recovery- but why? Maybe you’ve had a few pints after five-a-side

2 Jan, 2024 @ 17:35

Health·Lead·Must Read

Group of German tourists down 1,254 beers in less than THREE hours: Record-breaking session began at 10:30am at bar in Spain’s Mallorca

GERMAN tourists set a new beer drinking record in Mallorca last week, guzzling 1,234 beers in less than three hours. The group spent €2,838.20 to

1 Nov, 2023 @ 12:24

Balearic Islands·Mallorca·Must Read

Caña believe it! New study on beer reveals Spain’s favourite drink can have a range of health benefits

DRINKING beer like having a crafty caña is very much part of the Spanish way of life, but a new study has revealed more health

14 Oct, 2023 @ 10:00

Health·Lead

EXPLAINER: How much can I drink in Spain before being over the legal driving limit?

WE may be blessed to live in the country with the highest number of bars per capita in the known world, but it brings with

10 Oct, 2023 @ 15:30

Lead·Must Read

Torrox, the ‘Little Germany’ of Spain’s Costa del Sol kick starts its Oktoberfest today

TORROX, the municipality with the most registered German residents on the Iberian Peninsula, is gearing up for its own Oktoberfest this weekend. The small enclave

21 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Calling All Beer Enthusiasts: Rincon de la Victoria hosts ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival

RINCON de la Victoria’s ‘Birra&Art’ Craft Beer Festival kicks off today and will run until next Tuesday, August 15, at the Al-Ándalus Square. The event,

12 Aug, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga

German football team orders 1,000 beers at a bar in Spain’s Mallorca

A GERMAN football team of 50 members ordered 1,000 beers at Bamboleo Bar in Palma de Mallorca. The players of FV Bonn-Endenich 1908, a club

16 Jun, 2023 @ 10:00

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·Mallorca·Other News

Spain’s Antequera to hold charity beer tasting from May 5-7

ANTEQUERA will hold the fifth edition of its Cata de Cerveza beer tasting festival next weekend. The charity beer tasting event will be held in

1 May, 2023 @ 10:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

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Not carrying the can? Will powdered beer become popular in Spain?

HERE in Spain, the culture of enjoying ‘una cervecita’ runs strong, but what do traditional beer drinkers think of a powdered version, where you just

9 Apr, 2023 @ 10:10

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

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Cerveza por favor? How to order a beer in different regions of Spain

FOR many English speakers, the very first thing they learn how to do after landing in Spain is to order a beer. While ‘una cerveza,

5 Aug, 2022 @ 08:30

Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

Beer is good for you: Latest research from scientists in Spain confirms the news we have all been waiting for

AT long last, the news we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived: Beer is good for you (but only in moderation). Thanks to the fermentation

3 Jul, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead

CANNED: British gang busted smuggling drugs in olives and beer from Spain’s Costa del Sol

SEVERAL British individuals have been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs by using their drink businesses as a cover. Policia Nacional had been tracking a British

2 Jan, 2020 @ 19:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Andalucia FUMING after map of Spain’s favourite beers labels them ‘Cruzcampo-drinkers’

Many of the southern Spaniards took to social media to vent their fury at the findings.

5 Sep, 2019 @ 15:25

Lead

TROUBLE BREWING: Spain’s beer producers warn of ‘big impact’ of no-deal Brexit on Spanish drinks sector

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised a ‘do or die’ Brexit if no deal can be agreed with the EU before the October 31

15 Aug, 2019 @ 12:58

Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s FIRST boutique hotel with craft beer microbrewery opens on Costa del Sol

The factory, which cost €1 million, will employ 25 staff, pump out 300,000 litres of beer a year, and even has a deal with the

19 Jul, 2019 @ 13:25

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Group of 14 ‘drunken’ Brits dragged off Jet2 flight by police in Spain and now face €500,000 fine

The passengers were apparently walking in the aisles when the seat belt signs were on, and refused to obey the orders of staff

28 May, 2019 @ 12:21

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

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