Costa de la Luz - Olive Press News Spain

Southern Spain’s most evocative coastline is bright, breezy and brilliant for walking, eating and watersports

WHILE it’s blowing a hoolie outside and well over 35 degrees in the sun, I’m sitting in deep shade and wondering what amazing culinary creation

1 Aug, 2025 @ 11:58

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

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Jellyfish warning in southern Spain: Almost 100 swimmers are stung off popular tourist beach

ALMOST 100 swimmers have been stung by jellyfish off a popular tourist beach in southern Spain this week. The sea creatures tend to be more

16 Aug, 2024 @ 21:29

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead

RANKED: The five magical coastlines of Spain’s Andalucia

To mark Andalucia Day on February 28, let's take a look at the region's wonderful and diverse coastline.

9 Sep, 2022 @ 18:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Jockeys Ride During A Race Along The Beach In Sanlucar De Barrameda

How to spend a weekend in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain’s 2022 capital of gastronomy

The tucked-away seaside town of Sanlucar de Barrameda is fast-becoming everyone’s favourite weekend spot, writes Sorrel Downer.

8 Aug, 2022 @ 18:45

For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

From beachside to picturesque hillside villages: Where to stay on Spain’s Costa de la Luz

The Costa de la Luz has loads of cool places to stay from beachside gems to village properties, writes Jon Clarke.

20 Jul, 2022 @ 10:00

Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Ancient and modern: Discover the best places to eat on Spain’s Costa de la Luz

IT was in 1910 that the loin in lard roll first graced the tables at roadside Venta Pinto (www.ventapinto.com). Served warm, normally with a snifter

15 Jul, 2022 @ 16:07

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Barbate Port On The River Credit Vic Stamp

ON a second visit to Spain’s unspoilt Costa de la Luz, Jo Chipchase was finally switched on to its beautiful beaches and illuminated villages… oh, and tuna fish

I HAD visited the Costa de la Luz only once before, a decade ago with my young sons. At the time, I had only heard

14 Jul, 2022 @ 13:30

Cadiz·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

UNESCO calls on Baleares towns to get ready for a tsunami, with claim that Mediterranean is 100% certain to suffer one in next 30 years

SEASIDE town halls are being urged by UNESCO to put emergency plans in place against a possible tsunami. A new study by the United Nations

1 Jul, 2022 @ 15:45

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Other News·Weather

Misty Dawn, Medina Sidonia, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

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

28 Apr, 2022 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Cadiz·Day Trips·Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

Costa de la Luz: See the light

For relief from the hot and busy Costa del Sol summer, switch on to the Costa de la Luz (or Coast of Light). It’s a

7 Oct, 2021 @ 10:13

Cadiz·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Full wind ahead on a kitesurfing adventure on Cadiz’ Costa de la Luz

The sport of kitesurfing leaves Jon Clarke in a tangle, after the first morning started with a nasty ‘shock’

17 Jun, 2021 @ 11:05

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

university of cadiz Roman Baths Discovery

Ancient Roman bath complex emerges from shifting sands on beach in southern Spain

Ancient Roman bath complex has been discovered beneath sand dunes on an Atlantic beach in the Cadiz province of southern Spain. Archaeologists from the University

22 May, 2021 @ 10:30

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead

SECRET CADIZ: Why Valdevaqueros, near Tarifa, is the best show on the Costa de la Luz

Tarifa's Tumbao is the coolest place to hang out on Cadiz' Costa de la Luz, writes Jon Clarke

11 May, 2021 @ 07:30

Cadiz·Olive Press Travel

British flagged yacht boarded off coast of Spain had 400 kilos of hashish on board

POLICE and customs agents have seized a British-flagged yacht that had 400 kilos of hashish aboard. An air patrol which spotted the ketch acting suspiciously

18 Jul, 2020 @ 10:30

Lead

SOUTHERN COMFORTS: Why it’s not just the infamous Atlantic wind that keeps the Costa de la Luz so spiritually chilled

The coastal town in Cadiz province is an endearing mix of beach bum bohemianism and boutique chic, with the added attraction of great seafood and

7 Jul, 2019 @ 09:00

Lead·Travel News

Two-time killer Kenneth Noye may be on brink of Spain return after being freed from prison

The crook behind the infamous Brink’s MAT robbery-then the biggest in British history- fled to Spain to hide out

6 Jun, 2019 @ 18:24

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Vile video shows SEWAGE flowing onto popular beach in southern Spain

Locals commented on the video branding it a 'disgrace' and 'embarrassing'

18 Jan, 2019 @ 13:47

Cadiz·Lead

WATCH: Dozens of migrants storm tourist-packed beach in southern Spain

https://www.facebook.com/daniel.isis/videos/10215522464802220/ THIS is the moment dozens of migrants stormed a tourist-packed beach in southern Spain. Holidaymakers watched in shock as the semi-inflatable Zodiac carrying nearly

27 Aug, 2018 @ 14:25

Lead

Hooked on Barbate the world’s tuna capital

In an unsuspecting little town in Andalucia a Phoenician fishing technique is keeping the Japanese sushi market afloat

28 Jul, 2018 @ 18:25

Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·Nature

Surf and turf – exciting mix of restaurants on the Costa de la Luz

THERE is something about the province of Cadiz that brings out the best in restaurateurs. A combination of style, creativity and, above all, positive vibes

27 Jul, 2018 @ 18:35

Food & Drink

Tune out! There’s bravely no tuna on the menu at restaurant 21

“TUNA? No way… it’s the last thing I’m going to serve in a town with 120 restaurants serving it,” barks Ali Palmiero. “I only ever

26 Jul, 2018 @ 18:21

Food & Drink

Costa de la Luz: Capital of light

No trip to the Costa de la Luz would be complete without a night or two in the majestic, coastal city of Cadiz. Considered the

26 Jul, 2018 @ 17:39

Cadiz·Travel News

Manhunt after British expat’s 6-year-old son ‘abducted by mum’ from Andalucia hotspot

David Thompson vanished from La Antilla on the Costa de la Luz on Friday while visiting his mum there

30 May, 2018 @ 17:17

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead

Moorish makeover for relaunch of Andalucian teahouse on Costa de la Luz

Exotic family photos of travels around the Middle East take pride of place in the quaint teteria

17 Mar, 2018 @ 14:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

WATCH: Shocking footage of raw sewage being dumped off shore in southern Spain

THIS is the disgusting moment a green activist group catpured footage of raw sewage being dumped off shore in southern Spain. https://www.facebook.com/verdemarecologistas/videos/1648176231924672/?hc_ref=ARSYongbtOJNPdkfvggft21_Kbj6tUhIKBOwnoJFSLqXSBJctprlXKzjk1CEE7svdAA&fref=nf The video was

1 Mar, 2018 @ 13:57

Cadiz·Lead

Searching for the perfect tuna dish on the Costa de la Luz

The locals are extremely proud of their fishy obsession

24 Jul, 2016 @ 13:48

Food & Drink·Lead