‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 12:22

Lead·Olive Press Travel

The stars of This Week in Spanish History include Julio Iglesias, Cervantes and the Costa del Sol town of Estepona.

THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery

MICHAEL Coy delves into the major events that took place in Spanish history this week, including the birth of singing star Julio Iglesias.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 10:30

Estepona·La Cultura·Lead·On This Day in Spain

Political round-up: Ceuta crisis deepens, the Left gears up for 2027 elections and Catalunya’s National Day ends in unrest

SPAIN'S week brings fresh controversy over the Ceuta crisis, preparations for the 2027 election and arrests during Catalunya’s La Diada protests

12 Sep, 2026 @ 18:10

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

WHEN the sun is shining and the sky is a deep, clear blue, there may not be a better place to be in Catalunya than

12 Sep, 2026 @ 17:05

Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Estepona and its mayor Jose Maria Garcia Urbano

The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes

ESTEPONA residents are set to benefit from more than €7 million in tax cuts – even as the town’s mayor faces an ongoing corruption investigation.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 16:10

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Politics

Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn

AUTUMN is in the air, and in Spain that means that we are moving into the best season to enjoy a spot of wine tourism.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 15:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Liam Lawson in a Red Bull Racing F1 car at the Madring

A deep dive into the history of the Spanish Grand Prix as Madrid prepares to host its first Formula 1 race in 45 years

F1 heads to Madrid for the inaugural race at the Madring this weekend, but do you know where else in the country has welcomed the

12 Sep, 2026 @ 14:20

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Collserola natural park in Barcelona and wild boars with African swine fever

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

THE decision has angered local officials, with the mayor of Sant Cugat del Valles urging the regional government to designate safe zones within the park.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 13:25

Barcelona·Environment·Lead

All you need to know about the wild mushroom hunting craze that grips Spain from late-September

AS the sun sets on summer, mushroom hunters across Spain take up the challenge of tracking down their favourite wild and wonderful edible fungi

12 Sep, 2026 @ 12:35

Environment·Food & Drink·Lead·National News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited Ronda’s incredible copper forest – this is why it’s the perfect autumn escape’

AUTUMN is the perfect time of year to enjoy Ronda's Bosque de Cobre, as inland Spain becomes a vibrant patchwork of reds, oranges and yellows.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 11:40

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Bullying in Spanish schools is on the rise – with more than one in four cases lasting over a year

BULLYING in Spanish schools is on the rise with more than one in four cases now lasting for more than a year, a new report

12 Sep, 2026 @ 10:45

Education·Lead

Paul Cartwright and a coastal view of Benidorm

British tourist found ‘safe and sound’ after missing flight home from Benidorm lads holiday

RELATIVES and friends of Paul Cartwright, 39, had said they were ‘extremely concerned’ about his wellbeing after he missed his flight home on Monday.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 18:26

Benidorm·Lead

Clashes between police and pro-Catalan independence protesters in Barcelona

WATCH: Clashes erupt between left-wing protesters and police on eve of Catalunya’s National Day amid anger over far-right rally

CLASHES erupted in Barcelona on Thursday evening as riot police charged at left-wing pro-independence protesters on the eve of Catalunya’s National Day.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 16:55

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Politics

Jihadist terror convict arrested in Ceuta despite Spain entry ban as tensions simmer over ongoing migrant crisis

THE Moroccan national was arrested during a security check in the Spanish enclave on Thursday, sources have told Europa Press.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 16:16

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

New STEM school on the Costa del Sol aims to create Spain’s next generation of scientists and tech entrepreneurs

Creators International School has opened in Benahavis, offering a STEM-focused British curriculum, small class sizes and specialist pathways for students aged seven to 18.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Education·Estepona·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Other News

EXCLUSIVE: ‘More dangerous than fascism’ – why national populism is putting Europe’s future at risk, according to acclaimed Spanish author Javier Cercas

THE acclaimed Spanish author sat down with The Olive Press to discuss everything from his latest book to his vision for the future of Europe.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30

La Cultura·Lead·Politics

Spain grants nationality to nearly 200,000 Sahrawis in historic vote – with Morocco watching on nervously

200,000 PEOPLE born in Western Sahara will now be able to claim Spanish passports after lawmakers approved a law formally granting them citizenship.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 14:51

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Monkeypox case confirmed at Marbella hospital as patient is admitted – health authorities urge calm

Health officials at the Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella say all protocols are being followed after the case was detected.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 13:26

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Madrid travel warning: These are the roads closing this weekend for the city’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 45 years

AUTHORITIES have restricted traffic along the perimeter of the new Madring, a 5.4-km track snaking through northeastern Madrid.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 12:59

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Is La Vuelta coming near you? Full Costa del Sol route and timings revealed for Friday’s stage

SPAIN’S premier cycling race will pass through several expat hotspots on the Costa del Sol this afternoon, culminating in a helter-skelter uphill finale in Estepona.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 12:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Sport

MISSING: Fears grow for British tourist with ‘half an ear missing’ last seen leaving famous Benidorm pub

THE family of Paul Cartwright, from Greater Manchester, say they are extremely concerned after he failed to make his flight home on Monday.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 11:37

Benidorm·Lead·Valencian Community

Morocco denies involvement in Ceuta migrant influx as declassified documents show Spain was warned ahead of mass crossing

RABAT said on Thursday it refused to be used as a ‘scapegoat’ after a leaked Spanish police report accused it of having allowed the mass

11 Sep, 2026 @ 10:32

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Why so few Americans overseas vote – and how to cast your ballot from Spain

Americans living in Spain can vote in U.S. federal elections from abroad by registering annually, requesting an absentee ballot and returning it before state deadlines.

10 Sep, 2026 @ 20:36

Andalucia·Politics·Sponsored

‘Our identity will not change with a fence’: Patriotic Gibraltarians celebrate their National Day for the first time after border with Spain was removed

THOUSANDS of Gibraltarians marked National Day with a rally defending self-determination and British sovereignty following the recent removal of the border with Spain.

10 Sep, 2026 @ 19:19

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Driverless taxis to hit Spain’s streets this year as Uber gets green light to launch robotaxis in Madrid

UBER will bring its range of robotaxis to the streets of Madrid by the end of 2026 after Spain's DGT granted the company permission.

10 Sep, 2026 @ 17:11

Lead·Madrid·Technology

Benalmadena bans swimming at another beach in less than a month after E. coli spike

A POPULAR Costa del Sol holiday resort has banned swimming at one of its beaches after officials found the water was contaminated with high levels

10 Sep, 2026 @ 15:00

Health·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

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‘I’ve visited every country in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Julio Iglesias is born, Estepona is destroyed and Cervantes is freed from slavery

Political round-up: Ceuta crisis deepens, the Left gears up for 2027 elections and Catalunya’s National Day ends in unrest

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

The Estepona conundrum: Mayor announces historic €7m tax cut for residents even as he faces corruption and embezzlement probes

Six wine-growing regions in Spain to enjoy the grape harvest this autumn

A deep dive into the history of the Spanish Grand Prix as Madrid prepares to host its first Formula 1 race in 45 years

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

All you need to know about the wild mushroom hunting craze that grips Spain from late-September

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited Ronda’s incredible copper forest – this is why it’s the perfect autumn escape’

Bullying in Spanish schools is on the rise – with more than one in four cases lasting over a year

British tourist found ‘safe and sound’ after missing flight home from Benidorm lads holiday

WATCH: Clashes erupt between left-wing protesters and police on eve of Catalunya’s National Day amid anger over far-right rally

Jihadist terror convict arrested in Ceuta despite Spain entry ban as tensions simmer over ongoing migrant crisis

New STEM school on the Costa del Sol aims to create Spain’s next generation of scientists and tech entrepreneurs

EXCLUSIVE: ‘More dangerous than fascism’ – why national populism is putting Europe’s future at risk, according to acclaimed Spanish author Javier Cercas

Spain grants nationality to nearly 200,000 Sahrawis in historic vote – with Morocco watching on nervously

Monkeypox case confirmed at Marbella hospital as patient is admitted – health authorities urge calm

Madrid travel warning: These are the roads closing this weekend for the city’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 45 years

Is La Vuelta coming near you? Full Costa del Sol route and timings revealed for Friday’s stage

MISSING: Fears grow for British tourist with ‘half an ear missing’ last seen leaving famous Benidorm pub

Morocco denies involvement in Ceuta migrant influx as declassified documents show Spain was warned ahead of mass crossing

Why so few Americans overseas vote – and how to cast your ballot from Spain

‘Our identity will not change with a fence’: Patriotic Gibraltarians celebrate their National Day for the first time after border with Spain was removed

Driverless taxis to hit Spain’s streets this year as Uber gets green light to launch robotaxis in Madrid

Benalmadena bans swimming at another beach in less than a month after E. coli spike

Orange weather warning for northern Costa Blanca and Valencia as schools shut ahead of flash flooding fears

English-language comedy festival brings dozens of shows to Madrid this weekend

Spain would welcome Britain back into EU ‘with open arms’, Sanchez says during Macron visit

Malaga airport sets new record with 262 summer routes as traffic continues to grow

355,000 Hectares burnt, 8 dead: WWF urges Spain to rethink wildfire prevention

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