Pride is coming to Spain’s southern gay capital – everything you need to know
TORREMOLINOS is preparing to roll out the rainbow carpet for what promises to be the biggest and boldest edition of its annual Pride event to
Barcelona’s Museum of Eroticism launches Spain’s first festival celebrating female private parts
WARNING: This news story contains graphic imagery. BARCELONA’S Museum of Eroticism (Museu de l’Erotica de Barcelona, MEB) is launching the first-ever Festival of the Vulva, Vagina
Human remains from Roman era found during Malaga metro construction
CONSTRUCTION workers extending Malaga’s metro line have uncovered a series of Roman-era graves during recent excavation works on Calle Hilera, near Peso de la Harina.
WATCH: Runner is air-lifted to hospital after a half-tonne bull tosses him into the air in Spain’s Cadiz
THIS is the dramatic moment as a bull runner was struck and thrown by a charging bull during a traditional bull-running event in southern Spain
Locals complain Spain’s Semana Santa has become a tourist attraction: ‘They prioritise taking photos and don’t respect the solemn traditions’
WHAT was once a deeply spiritual and solemn celebration is, for some, starting to resemble a tourist spectacle. As crowds continue to flood the streets
WATCH: Raging bull breaks free and gores woman, injures two more during festival in tourist hotspot in Spain’s Andalucia
WATCH the terrifying moment as a bull escaped and attacked members of the public during Spain’s Easter celebrations. A woman has been seriously injured and
Picasso: The Spanish painter’s enduring relationship with Asia
PABLO PICASSO’S artworks hang in galleries thousands of kilometres away from his original hometown of Malaga, with several key pieces now adorning the walls of
Two brothers convicted of ‘crimes against public health’ freed in Spain’s Malaga: What’s behind the bizarre Semana Santa tradition?
BROTHERS convicted of drug offences in southern Spain have been granted a royal pardon and released from prison – just in time to take part
Remembering Andres Segovia: The Spanish musician who touched the hearts of billions
TODAY, 21 February, marks the day that Andres Segovia, one of the most influential guitar players ever, was born. Andres, born in 1893, transformed the
Prehistoric treasure trove: Discover some of Spain’s most important archaeological sites
IN Spain, you only have to look around you to find history – but do you know how far back it goes? While the country
Spain cancels this year’s national bullfighting prize that sees a top matador win €30,000: Culture Ministry hopes to eliminate the award for good
SPAIN’S Culture Ministry has decided to cancel a national bullfighting prize and is to start the process of eliminating the award for good. That’s according
Spain to investigate 17 state museum collections for ‘links to colonialism’: Plan is branded ‘woke’ by opposition leaders
SOME 17 state museum collections will be investigated in Spain for their ‘links to colonialism’ in a move branded ‘woke’ by conservatives. Led by the
What is Spain’s National Day? All you need to know about the holiday that was born in Andalucia
THE ‘National Day of Spain’ (Fiesta Nacional de España) celebrates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, a story which began in Andalucia. The agreement to
Cultural agenda shines with Kiev Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ in Spain’s Algecira
ALGECIRAS’ autumn cultural lineup for 2023 includes several standout events, among them, the performance of the Kiev Ballet at the Florida Theatre. On Friday, October
SOROLLA QUIZ: How much do you know about the renowned artist?
AUGUST 10, 2023 marked 100 years since Joaquin Sorolla passed away. The great impressionist painter is being remembered all over the world including major exhibitions
Spain’s Málaga festive vibe arrives at airport with ‘Pura Feria’ campaign
IN a bid to merge the lively spirit of Malaga’s annual fair with the hustle and bustle of its airport, the ‘Pura Feria’ campaign has
Spain’s Antonio Banderas Theater and Technology Company OWO receive City of Malaga Awards
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE City of Malaga has announced the winners of the 2023 City of Malaga Awards. Notably, the Teatro
GETTING ARTY: Spain’s Granada region is becoming a magnet for modern female artists
GRANADA has a long history of art and self-expression, with the most famous luminary being Frederico Garcia Lorca. Since then, many creatives have been drawn
Discover Villa Antiopa, one of the best preserved Roman villas in Andalucia
RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is home to one of the best preserved Roman villas in Andalucía, Villa Antíopa, found on the shores of the Mediterranean
Puerto Banús welcomes Twisted Art Gallery
ART lovers on the Costa del Sol now have the chance to view works by modern greats including mystery artist Banksy. Twisted Art Gallery located
LORCA’S LEGACY: On the trail of the famous poet in Spain’s Granada
JUNE 2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Frederico García Lorca. One of Spain’s most celebrated literary figures, the influential poet and playwright
FREED AT A BRUSHSTROKE. Recalibrating a Chapter in Spanish Art History
DIEGO Velázquez (1599-1660) needs no introduction. Perhaps the best-known painter in Spain’s Golden Age, Velázquez’s paintings became the paragon of excellence for the great Spanish
Spain’s Cordoba Patios closes with record number of visitors—but with homework pending in generational handover
THE Cordoba Patios closes another successful edition which has seen thousands of visitors left mesmerised by their dizzying floral displays. The Fiesta de los Patios
Spain’s state museums to open their doors for free on International Museum Day
CULTURE-LOVERS in Spain will get the chance to visit some of the country’s best museums for free this month, to coincide with International Museum Day
Thousands of people enjoyed Fuengirola’s Countries Fair
THOUSANDS of locals and visitors enjoyed the 2023 Fuengirola’s Countries Fair, which took place over the long weekend. A total of 32 countries from all
Spain’s Torremolinos to host a jazz festival this weekend
THE ‘Torremolinos international jazz day’ festival will kick off this coming Friday, April 28. The jazz extravaganza which will include free recitals and run until