food

SEEING DOUBLE: But one of two identically named restaurants in Marbella must cease trading after legal battle

GOURMANDS in Marbella could be forgiven if they thought they were seeing double. Yes, there really are two restaurants with the identical name, La Petite

30 Oct, 2025 @ 15:28

Lead·Travel News

Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity

A BREAKTHROUGH study has found that brown fat could increase calorie burning and lead to weight loss. A new way in which brown fat –

18 Oct, 2025 @ 08:00

Health·Lead

‘They’re always in my life’: Spanish TV presenter declares this food item the perfect snack

SPANISH TV presenter Lara Álvarez says she always has antioxidant and vitamin C-rich blueberries in her cupboard. She said, in an interview with Women’s Health,

21 Jun, 2025 @ 13:42

Health·Lead

Cruise ship diverts to Cadiz as Brit, 83, dies after choking on food at sea

A BRITISH pensioner has died in southern Spain after choking on food aboard a cruise ship that was sailing near the Cadiz coastline. Kenneth Edward

13 May, 2025 @ 11:05

Cadiz·Lead

Argentinian steaks, Turkish delight and British fish and chips: Global cuisine in the Costa del Sol

FOR the last five days, Fuengirola’s streets have been hustling and bustling, packed with people queuing to try the different flavours of the world. A

5 May, 2025 @ 19:32

Costa del Sol·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

No more edibles: Spain moves to ban cannabis-infused sweets that contain ‘psychotropic substances’

SPAIN’S Ministry of Health has banned the sale and distribution of cannabis-infused sweets and candies. The new regulation updates a 1977 law on psychotropic substances

29 Apr, 2025 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

The Michelin Star gala is coming to Andalucia: Malaga beats off the competition to host ‘biggest night in Spanish gastronomy’

FOR the first time in its glittering history, the prestigious Michelin Star gala is heading to Andalucia, with Malaga confirmed as the next host city.

25 Apr, 2025 @ 14:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

British newspaper The Guardian hails this northern city as Spain’s ‘seafood capital’

VIGO, a vibrant port city in northern Spain, has been named the country’s ‘seafood capital’ by The Guardian, which praises its connection with the Atlantic

24 Apr, 2025 @ 10:44

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

‘Madness!’ Brit in Benidorm suffers culture shock after ‘buying a beer in Burger King’

A BRITISH social media star living in Spain has been left speechless after stumbling across something most tourists wouldn’t expect – beer on the menu

23 Apr, 2025 @ 16:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Video

Family-run restaurant known for offering great food at great prices is becoming a social hub

LOOKING for a fun, family-friendly spot to eat and enjoy some drinks? Look no further! Nestled in the hills just outside Estepona, you’ll find The

21 Apr, 2025 @ 13:33

Food & Drink·Sponsored

Estepona Old Boys: United by Football, Driven by Fun

BACK in 2018, a group of football-loving expats found themselves playing with another club – but something just didn’t click. Determined to take the beautiful

21 Apr, 2025 @ 13:23

Estepona·Sponsored·Sport

Say adios to bringing jamon, chorizo and manchego cheese home from Spain: UK bans meat and dairy products from the EU

UK holidaymakers returning from European getaways will now have to leave their delicious Spanish food products behind, after the government introduced new restrictions banning the

17 Apr, 2025 @ 12:27

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

WATCH: Spot inspection in Spain finds Chinese restaurant’s ‘roast duck’ is in fact PIGEON – among other horrors

A CHINESE restaurant in Madrid has been closed after a police inspection found two dead and plucked street pigeons awaiting to be cooked and served

9 Apr, 2025 @ 15:20

Health·Lead·Madrid·National News·Video

Spain’s seven best chefs and the restaurants you can find them in, according to The Guardian.

SPAIN’S culinary scene is renowned for its rich traditions and innovative chefs. The Guardian has spotlighted seven of the country’s most promising chefs and the

8 Apr, 2025 @ 12:25

Food & Drink·Lead

Henry Cavill goes shopping for COWS in Spain before taking in the sights

HENRY Cavill has caused quite the commotion in Spain after being spotted shopping for cows. The Superman star touched down in Alvedro Airport in A

25 Mar, 2025 @ 14:54

Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead

British TikToker sparks backlash in Spain for branding supermarket jamon joints ‘disgusting’

A BRITISH influencer has faced harsh criticism after expressing his views on Spanish cuisine. Harry, a Brit living in Spain, has 30K followers on Instagram

20 Mar, 2025 @ 09:12

Food & Drink·Lead·Video

Richard Gere and his wife have ‘one of the best meals of their lives’ at this Andalucia restaurant

HOLLYWOOD star Richard Gere and his Spanish wife Alejandra were joined by four-time Grammy Award winner Alejandro Sanz for an unforgettable weekend dinner in Granada.

10 Feb, 2025 @ 12:47

Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The nutty and sweet Spanish Christmas treat that can be tough to bite!

What is turron? All you need to know about the Spanish Christmas treat

MANY a Spaniard enjoys tucking into the festive treat of turron which can challenge the strongest teeth – and best dentures! Turrons are a nougat-like

22 Dec, 2024 @ 15:00

Alicante·Food & Drink·Lead

Are you a ‘concebollista’? Spain gives its verdict on how to make the best tortilla in a new national poll – and one ingredient is VERY important

IF there is one topic that Spaniards love to talk – and argue – about above all others, it is food, and in particular just how

5 Sep, 2024 @ 12:41

Food & Drink·Lead

Suspected salmonella outbreak declared in Madrid: Two people are hospitalised and 15 others affected after eating contaminated truffle sauce at award-winning burger restaurant

SEVENTEEN people have gone down with food poisoning after eating at two restaurants operated by the ‘gourmet’ Hundred Burgers chain in Madrid. Two people are

9 Aug, 2024 @ 15:00

Health·Lead·Madrid

Spain's leading supermarket Mercadona continues to win more customers leaving its rivals floundering|

Consumers in Spain despair as supermarket Mercadona removes this popular product from its shelves indefinitely: ‘Stop playing with my emotions, I’m devastated’

SPANISH supermarket chain Mercadona has had to respond to concerned customers on social media, after they realised that one of their favourite products had disappeared

9 Jul, 2024 @ 11:07

Food & Drink·Lead

These are the eight best restaurants in Spain, according to a prestigious global top 100 list – so how many have YOU tried?

DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, was recently crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. And with a trio of restaurants in the

30 Jun, 2024 @ 16:07

Food & Drink·For Foodies·National News

How to avoid ants taking over your homes in Spain – as their numbers surge in the spring

THE experience is near-ubiquitous in warm climates – with spring cleaning comes the inevitable discovery of armies of tiny black flecks, marching tirelessly from unidentifiable

12 May, 2024 @ 10:53

Andalucia·Lead

This new high-protein chocolate dessert from Carrefour is being praised by health experts in Spain – this is why

GOOD news for chocolate lovers in Spain: a high-protein pudding is now available in popular supermarket Carrefour, and it has been praised by health experts.

2 May, 2024 @ 14:09

Food & Drink·Lead

This €12 gourmet burger featuring kimchi and Galician cheese has been crowned the best in Spain – but would YOU try it?

A DOUBLE smash burger, made with Galician organic beef and a specially sourced local cheese, as well as Korean kimchi, a pork cheek stew and

23 Apr, 2024 @ 11:57

Food & Drink·Galicia·Lead

Why you should eat a tomato EVERY day, according to a leading scientist in Spain

ONE of the benefits of living in Spain is the availability of home-grown fruits and vegetables, many of which are cultivated all year round in

1 Feb, 2024 @ 10:15

Food & Drink·Health·Other News

SEEING DOUBLE: But one of two identically named restaurants in Marbella must cease trading after legal battle

Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity

‘They’re always in my life’: Spanish TV presenter declares this food item the perfect snack

Cruise ship diverts to Cadiz as Brit, 83, dies after choking on food at sea

Argentinian steaks, Turkish delight and British fish and chips: Global cuisine in the Costa del Sol

No more edibles: Spain moves to ban cannabis-infused sweets that contain ‘psychotropic substances’

The Michelin Star gala is coming to Andalucia: Malaga beats off the competition to host ‘biggest night in Spanish gastronomy’

British newspaper The Guardian hails this northern city as Spain’s ‘seafood capital’

‘Madness!’ Brit in Benidorm suffers culture shock after ‘buying a beer in Burger King’

Family-run restaurant known for offering great food at great prices is becoming a social hub

Estepona Old Boys: United by Football, Driven by Fun

Say adios to bringing jamon, chorizo and manchego cheese home from Spain: UK bans meat and dairy products from the EU

WATCH: Spot inspection in Spain finds Chinese restaurant’s ‘roast duck’ is in fact PIGEON – among other horrors

Spain’s seven best chefs and the restaurants you can find them in, according to The Guardian.

Henry Cavill goes shopping for COWS in Spain before taking in the sights

British TikToker sparks backlash in Spain for branding supermarket jamon joints ‘disgusting’

Richard Gere and his wife have ‘one of the best meals of their lives’ at this Andalucia restaurant

What is turron? All you need to know about the Spanish Christmas treat

Are you a ‘concebollista’? Spain gives its verdict on how to make the best tortilla in a new national poll – and one ingredient is VERY important

Suspected salmonella outbreak declared in Madrid: Two people are hospitalised and 15 others affected after eating contaminated truffle sauce at award-winning burger restaurant

These are the eight best restaurants in Spain, according to a prestigious global top 100 list – so how many have YOU tried?

How to avoid ants taking over your homes in Spain – as their numbers surge in the spring

This new high-protein chocolate dessert from Carrefour is being praised by health experts in Spain – this is why

This €12 gourmet burger featuring kimchi and Galician cheese has been crowned the best in Spain – but would YOU try it?

Why you should eat a tomato EVERY day, according to a leading scientist in Spain

Burglars arrested after high-speed police chase catches crew who robbed 50 homes in Spain

Police arrest five people in northern Spain after ‘parents sell 14-year-old daughter for €5,000 and five bottles of whisky’

Conservative Partido Popular name candidate to replace ‘resigned’ Valencia president, Carlos Mazon

WATCH: Horrifying moment crowd of tourists are swept off pier by deadly wave in Tenerife

Bishop of Cadiz ‘steps back from duties’ as Vatican announces investigation into historic child abuse claims