ON THIS DAY: The birth of Lorca and Velazquez – and the Holland surrender that inspired a masterpiece
DIEGO Rodriguez De Silva y Velazquez, one of the world’s greatest artists, was baptised in Seville on 6 June of the last year of the
Teenager, 16, arrested in Andalucian beach town for massive hack leaking sensitive data of Spain’s top security chiefs
A TEENAGER hacker who posted personal details of senior police and intelligence officials on the internet has been arrested in the Granada area. The 16-year-old
WATCH: Granada town reenacts 19th century rebellion against Napoleon’s troops
A TOWN near Granada was cast back in time this weekend as locals reenacted a landmark rebellion against Napoleon’s army in the 19th century. The
2 bedroom Finca/Country House for sale in Itrabo – € 69,000
With 65 m² built, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rustic property in Jurite, Itrabo. The property sits on a 833-square-meter plot and includes a 65-square-meter house
Soar above Andalucia’s famous white villages with a balloon ride offering a sunrise experience unlike any otherÂ
IF you are looking for something different for a birthday, anniversary or even a team-building day out in Spain, a hot air balloon ride might
PICTURED: Much-loved Dutch estate agent who died after plunging through attic floor during Granada property viewing
A POPULAR Dutch estate agent has tragically died after falling through an attic floor during a house viewing in Granada province. Danielle Gouwens, 55, was
Expat novelist stunned to find rogue neighbour literally attaching an illegal house to his home in UNESCO-protected Granada
A CANADIAN author has been left suffering from severe stress after a brazen neighbour illegally attached a whole new house directly onto his standalone property
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited a historic witch town in Granada and its charm put me under a spell’
THIS historic witch town in Granada is sure to put you under a spell with its charm and never-ending photo opportunities. The windy roads lined
4 bedroom Villa for sale in Moraleda de Zafayona with pool – € 280,000
Total surface area 3289 m², villa plot area 3289 m², usable floor area 175 m², double bedrooms: 4, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilets, air conditioning (hot
Horror in Granada as local woman stabs Korean tourist taking photos of the Alhambra UNESCO site
A SOUTH Korean tourist has been stabbed in the ankle while taking photos at a viewpoint of Spain’s world famous Alhambra World Heritage Site. Policia
Bank card thieves who robbed elderly people across Spain are caught ‘red-handed’ in Costa Blanca supermarket
THREE men have been arrested inside a Costa Blanca supermarket for stealing bank cards from elderly people and making multiple ATM withdrawals of over €3,000
6 bedroom Villa for sale in Almunecar with garage – € 550,000
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Early morning shock in Andalucia after 3.5 magnitude earthquake shakes homes in Granada
AN earthquake has shaken parts of Granada early this morning, waking people up across the area. According to the National Geographic Institute, the earthquake happened
Win your way into Spain’s tastiest festival this Spring! The Olive Press hands out ticket giveaway for Granada’s Degusta Fest
FANCY a gourmet weekend in Granada with a Britpop soundtrack? The Olive Press is giving away three pairs of tickets to Degusta Fest, taking place
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Almunecar with garage – € 350,000
Fantastic beachfront apartment in Almuñécar Superb apartment located in the Playa Galera complex, next to Calabajio Beach, the only sandy beach in Almuñécar and one
‘We can’t live like this anymore’: Expat single mother ‘abandoned’ by authorities after monster landslide crushes her Andalucia home
AN expat single mother whose Granada home has been hit by a monster landslide has accused authorities of ‘washing their hands’ of the situation. Pilates
2 bedroom Flat for sale in Cotobro – € 675,000
Facing southeast and located on the first floor of a beachfront building on the quiet Cotobro Beach, with a huge terrace and very pleasant views…
The Olive Press drops in on Granada’s best campsite restaurant with a 700-bottle wine list
‘WOW, I’m eating at a campsite.’ Yes, really. But this is no campfire-and-folding-chairs affair. It’s a full-blown, formal sit-down restaurant… and it’s open all day.
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in La Herradura with garage – € 290,000
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Degusta Fest Armilla 2026 arrives in Granada this May with the best music and signature cuisine – here’s how to WIN free tickets
GRANADA is preparing to experience the second edition of Degusta Fest Armilla, a unique festival that equally combines two of life’s greatest pleasures: gourmet cuisine
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Velilla with pool – € 320,000
Apartment for sale on the first line of the Velilla Promenade, in Almuñécar, a privileged location to enjoy beautiful sunrises by the sea every day.
Man, 28, is fatally run over by bus in Granada after injuring driver in axe attack
A 28-YEAR-OLD man has died in southern Spain after launching a wild axe attack on a bus, which subsequently ran him over. Emergency services were
5 bedroom Villa for sale in Albolote with pool – € 485,000
Waking up every day with these wonderful views is starting the day off right, it's improving your quality of life. We are located in a
High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalucia partially resume with trains as far as Cordoba and Sevilla – Malaga will have to wait
HIGH-SPEED train services resumed on Tuesday between Madrid and Andalucia following the suspension caused by the Adamuz disaster on January 18. State operator Renfe said
EXCLUSIVE: Author’s eight-hour ‘nightmare’ after failed electric lock traps her during a storm in Granada holiday rentalÂ
A TOURIST is gunning for a Granada holiday rental firm after she found herself trapped inside an apartment for eight hours during a catastrophic storm.
This Costa Tropical seaside town is set to launch a €900k underwater sculpture park for diving enthusiasts – here’s what you need to know
A COSTA Tropical seaside town is splashing nearly €1million on a dramatic underwater park – transforming its seabed into a submerged world of ancient sculptures.