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Italian mafia captain detained in Granada

‘Dangerous’ Italian mafia captain Gianluigi Troiano arrested in Spain’s Granada, after his boss was picked up in France

A ‘DANGEROUS’ Italian mafia captain has been arrested in Spain’s Granada province, as the result of a joint operation by the Guardia Civil, Interpol and

7 Feb, 2024 @ 08:00

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

This is the most visited monument in Spain – and it’s in Andalucia

AS far as architecture goes, Spain has some of Europe’s best. A result of the country’s unique history, Spain’s architectural treasures are marked by stark

4 Feb, 2024 @ 14:25

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

These five cities in Andalucia have been named among the 10 ‘most beautiful’ provincial capitals in Spain – with one taking first place

ANDALUCIA has five of Spain’s ten ‘most beautiful’ provincial capitals- including the first place winner. A study by ElectoPanel surveyed some 4,000 Spaniards to reveal

15 Jan, 2024 @ 13:27

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: The snow-topped hills of Spain’s Andalucia where Netflix filmed its latest hit film Society of the Snow

NETFLIX’S latest film, Society of the Snow, has featured this must visit location in Spain’s Andalucia. The snow capped mountains found in the Granada area

12 Jan, 2024 @ 13:50

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Property ‘scam’ in Spain’s Andalucia: HUNDREDS of buyers pay up to €55,000 each for homes that will NEVER be built

AROUND a thousand people have lost deposits of up to €55,000 for homes in Andalucia and Murcia that are unlikely to ever be built. The

27 Dec, 2023 @ 17:30

Almeria·Andalucia·Cordoba·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Murcia

What are the best hotels in Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort?

AS the snow starts to fall and blanket the place, Pradollano takes on the charm of an authentic mountain village. There are lots of places

24 Dec, 2023 @ 14:12

Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: The food offering in Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort keeps getting better and better – THIS is where to eat

A PIPING hot raclette, a burger and chips and a few stale tapas used to be the basic offering in the Sierra Nevada two decades

24 Dec, 2023 @ 11:34

Granada·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: How a British designer, 39, is turning olive oil waste from southern Spain into luxury clothing

A BRITISH designer hopes to revolutionise the fashion industry by using Andalucia’s olive oil waste to create luxury clothing. Hanna Whiteman, 39, uses discarded pits

16 Dec, 2023 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Granada·Lead

Father, 52, who plunged to his death while climbing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada was ‘much-loved’ teacher

A ‘much-loved’ Malaga school teacher plunged to his death on Sunday after a day of rock-climbing in the Sierra Nevada. Javier Arias Ortiogosa, 52, taught

12 Dec, 2023 @ 14:15

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Malaga

Skiing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada: How the ‘Costa del Ski’ is perfect for Christmas card snowscapes and adrenaline-pumping thrills

“THERE’S no way I’m skiing down that. I’ll walk up, get my ski and take the lift down,” insisted my Olive Press colleague, looking longingly

8 Dec, 2023 @ 17:17

Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Cancer doctor gives verdict on ‘olive oil fasting’ trend pushed by Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kardashians

Warning: If you have bought THESE brands of olive oil in Spain’s Andalucia then they may be tampered with and need throwing away

ANDALUCIA’S Ministry of Health has warned people not to use 12 branded olive oils that have been exposed as fake with nearly all of them

8 Dec, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Cordoba·Granada·Lead·Malaga·Murcia·Sevilla

EXCLUSIVE: Father of British expat’s boyfriend accused of hiring a hitman to kill a far-right politician in Spain insists he is ‘totally innocent’ and a ‘pacifist’

THE father of a Spanish man accused of hiring a hitman to kill a far-right politician in Spain has insisted he is ‘totally innocent’. Naraya

27 Nov, 2023 @ 17:02

Lead

EXCLUSIVE: British family speaks after ‘popular’ daughter is accused of assisting ‘terror attack’ in Spain

A BRITISH expat family has been torn apart after their ‘vibrant’ and ‘model-esque’ daughter was accused of helping to carry out a terrorist attack in

27 Nov, 2023 @ 16:47

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Must Read

These 3 destinations in Spain’s Andalucia have been branded a MUST visit for 2024

CONDE Nast Traveler has revealed 2024’s top destinations in Spain and Portugal and three Andalucian towns have made the list. Andalucia is well known for

24 Nov, 2023 @ 15:17

Andalucia·Granada·Huelva·Lead·Marbella·Olive Press Travel

REVEALED: How the assassination attempt of far-right politician in Spain was planned for MONTHS – as British and Albanian expats are dragged into terrorism probe

THE assassination attempt of far-right politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras had been carefully planned for months, it has emerged. The founder of Vox, 78, was shot in

23 Nov, 2023 @ 17:01

Lead

Christmas in Andalucia: When will the major cities of Spain’s biggest region turn on their impressive light displays?

THE festive season will kick off in Andalucia this weekend as cities across the region switch on their Christmas lights. The smell of chestnuts in

23 Nov, 2023 @ 15:15

Almeria·Andalucia·Cadiz·Cordoba·Granada·Huelva·Jaen·Lead·Malaga·Must Read·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Vueling Black Friday sale: Tickets to Europe from airports across Spain starting at just €10

VUELING is offering a huge Black Friday sale on flights with tickets starting from as little as €10.49. The budget airline will offer discounts on

22 Nov, 2023 @ 16:42

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

British expat’s home is raided by BOMB squad and sniffer dogs in southern Spain after she is dragged into a terror probe over assassination attempt of far-right politician

A BRITISH expat caught up in a terror plot probe has had her home raided by bomb squad and sniffer dogs, it has emerged. The

22 Nov, 2023 @ 11:54

Granada·Lead·Must Read

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I bought a rundown farmhouse in southern Spain for €45k and transformed it into a lovely two-bed home – here’s how I did it’

A BRITISH retiree has transformed a rundown farm house in southern Spain into a stunning two-bedroom home. Michelle Garrod, 58, bought the centuries’ old building

21 Nov, 2023 @ 15:07

EXCLUSIVE·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property

Christmas PR wars: Several towns in Europe – including Spain – claim to have the tallest tree this year… but who is telling the truth?

AT 57 metres tall, Granada, Spain claims to be home to Europe’s biggest Christmas tree, but so does Portugal and Italy, so who really comes

10 Nov, 2023 @ 13:16

Andalucia·Granada·Lead

Granada university students find out about Gibraltar realities and myths in visit to the Rock

A GROUP of Granada University students learnt about Gibraltar’s realities and Spain’s myths from its government ministers recently. The talk by Ministers John Cortes and

9 Nov, 2023 @ 09:39

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Granada·Lead

7 bedroom Villa for sale in Padul with pool garage – € 220,000

Villa Padul, Granada 7 beds 2 baths € 220,000 Granada Estate Agency presents for sale Spacious and bright villa with swimming pool and

6 Nov, 2023 @ 12:05

Featured Property

Literary escape: From bins bearing Harry Potter covers to plant pots inscribed with poetry, is THIS Andalucian town the most cultured corner of inland Spain?

NESTLED in the heart of the Alpujarra mountains of Andalucia lies the most charming village you’ve never heard of: Mecina Bombaron is a fairytale come

5 Nov, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

3 bedroom Beach Apartment for sale in Salobrena with pool – € 330,000

Beach Apartment Salobreña, Granada 3 beds 2 baths € 330,000 This charming flat on the beachside of Salobrena represents the essence of perfect

2 Nov, 2023 @ 12:04

Featured Property

Revealed: These 7 towns in Andalucia are among the poorest 10 in Spain

SEVEN of Spain’s poorest towns are found in Andalucia, new data has revealed. The latest Household Income Distribution Atlas (Atlas de Distribución de Renta de

1 Nov, 2023 @ 11:44

Andalucia

This hotel in Spain’s Andalucia is the best rural retreat in Spain – according to The Times

THE Times has named a five star hotel in Andalucia as Spain’s best rural retreat. La Bobadilla offers luxury accommodation in the Sierra de Lonja,

31 Oct, 2023 @ 11:43

Andalucia·Malaga·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

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‘Dangerous’ Italian mafia captain Gianluigi Troiano arrested in Spain’s Granada, after his boss was picked up in France

This is the most visited monument in Spain – and it’s in Andalucia

These five cities in Andalucia have been named among the 10 ‘most beautiful’ provincial capitals in Spain – with one taking first place

Must-visit: The snow-topped hills of Spain’s Andalucia where Netflix filmed its latest hit film Society of the Snow

Property ‘scam’ in Spain’s Andalucia: HUNDREDS of buyers pay up to €55,000 each for homes that will NEVER be built

What are the best hotels in Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort?

REVIEW: The food offering in Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort keeps getting better and better – THIS is where to eat

EXCLUSIVE: How a British designer, 39, is turning olive oil waste from southern Spain into luxury clothing

Father, 52, who plunged to his death while climbing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada was ‘much-loved’ teacher

Skiing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada: How the ‘Costa del Ski’ is perfect for Christmas card snowscapes and adrenaline-pumping thrills

Warning: If you have bought THESE brands of olive oil in Spain’s Andalucia then they may be tampered with and need throwing away

EXCLUSIVE: Father of British expat’s boyfriend accused of hiring a hitman to kill a far-right politician in Spain insists he is ‘totally innocent’ and a ‘pacifist’

EXCLUSIVE: British family speaks after ‘popular’ daughter is accused of assisting ‘terror attack’ in Spain

These 3 destinations in Spain’s Andalucia have been branded a MUST visit for 2024

REVEALED: How the assassination attempt of far-right politician in Spain was planned for MONTHS – as British and Albanian expats are dragged into terrorism probe

Christmas in Andalucia: When will the major cities of Spain’s biggest region turn on their impressive light displays?

Vueling Black Friday sale: Tickets to Europe from airports across Spain starting at just €10

British expat’s home is raided by BOMB squad and sniffer dogs in southern Spain after she is dragged into a terror probe over assassination attempt of far-right politician

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I bought a rundown farmhouse in southern Spain for €45k and transformed it into a lovely two-bed home – here’s how I did it’

Christmas PR wars: Several towns in Europe – including Spain – claim to have the tallest tree this year… but who is telling the truth?

Granada university students find out about Gibraltar realities and myths in visit to the Rock

7 bedroom Villa for sale in Padul with pool garage – € 220,000

Literary escape: From bins bearing Harry Potter covers to plant pots inscribed with poetry, is THIS Andalucian town the most cultured corner of inland Spain?

3 bedroom Beach Apartment for sale in Salobrena with pool – € 330,000

Revealed: These 7 towns in Andalucia are among the poorest 10 in Spain

This hotel in Spain’s Andalucia is the best rural retreat in Spain – according to The Times

PICTURED: ‘Bird poo scammer’ targeting expats snapped by vigilant resident in Costa del Sol town

WATCH: Police grab €7.8m of drugs as traffickers are caught ‘red-handed’ unloading hashish from narco boat on the Costa Blanca

Calpe, Spain’s expat capital on the Costa Blanca, reaches a milestone

Man, 39, beaten unconscious during homophobic attack in Spain’s ‘southern gay capital’

Costa Blanca Russian mafia money laundering gang faces €22m in fines and six-year jail terms