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Must-visit: The Spanish waterfalls that will transport you to Costa Rica

EVER dreamt of going to Costa Rica? These waterfalls will transport you to the tropical paradise without leaving the country. READ MORE: Town in Spain that is ‘identical to the Beauty and

10 Mar, 2024 @ 09:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: Town in Spain that is ‘identical to the Beauty and the Beast’ village goes viral

A TOWN in northern Spain has gone viral for being ‘identical to the Beauty and the Beast’. READ MORE: This town of ‘echanting forests’, chestnut desserts and white-washed streets is a must

12 Feb, 2024 @ 13:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Revealed: This is the ‘happiest city’ in Spain – and it has the shortest flight time from the UK

SPAIN’s happiest city has been revealed and it’s just a quick flight from Britain. READ MORE: This is the best all-inclusive hotel in Spain – according to the World Travel Awards Many

31 Jan, 2024 @ 12:57

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel in the Basque Country

This beauty spot in Spain is among the 24 MUST visit sites in the world for 2024 – according to CNN

CNN has revealed its 24 must visit travel destinations for 2024 and this Spanish beauty spot has made the list. Last year, international tourism reached 90% of pre-pandemic levels and 2024 is

7 Jan, 2024 @ 08:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel: Galicia

This charming city in Spain is the most searched location for a holiday in 2024 – and many will have never heard of it

THIS little known destination in Spain is the most searched for 2024 holiday, according to Booking.com. It comes after the popular holiday website analysed the travel plans of almost 29,000 people. Spain

23 Dec, 2023 @ 10:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News·Travel: Galicia

This city in Spain is a MUST visit for 2024 – according to Forbes

FORBES has revealed the ‘24 best places to travel in 2024’ and a Northern Spanish city has made the top ten. The list, compiled by Forbes and luxury travel advisors OvationNetwork, predicts

9 Nov, 2023 @ 11:39

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

The epicenter of the earthquake has been located in Purujosa (Zaragoza) IGN.

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes northern Spain

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has rumbled the provinces of Soria and Zaragoza. The National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the quake at 3:15 pm yesterday, Tuesday September 26, with the epicentre initially reported

27 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News

Arsonists reponsible for 91 blazes in Asturias dubbed ‘fire terrorists’

AN incredible 91 fires have been set by arsonists in Northern Spain’s autonomous community of Asturias. It has been reported that 174 people from 39 different properties have been evacuated in the

31 Mar, 2023 @ 17:15

Asturias·Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Spain cuts windfall tax grab on energy firms to win support of regional political parties

CONGRESS has approved a new windfall tax on excess profits made by energy firms but only after the government agreed to changes demanded by small regional parties. Finance Minister, Maria Jesus Montero,

25 Nov, 2022 @ 14:33

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics

Man dies from electric shock after sailing into power cable off coast of northern Spain

A 24-year-old man was electrocuted while sailing on the Ria del Eo on the border between Galicia and Asturias on Sunday, when his boat collided with a power cable. The man died

29 Aug, 2022 @ 19:00

Asturias·Lead

WATCH: Heartwarming moment firefighters give water to young deer trapped by wildfires in Spain

FIRES are devastating vast swathes of woodland across northern Spain in what authorities predict will be the worst year for at least a decade. But even amid the gloom and destruction, there

22 Jul, 2022 @ 17:15

Environment·Lead·National News·Nature

Off the beaten track: Escape to Arcadia with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias

It’s said the rain in Spain falls mainly in Asturias … But when Olive Press editor Jon Clarke swapped the crowded Costas for a summer break in this peaceful pastoral paradise, he

30 Jun, 2022 @ 15:55

Asturias·Exploring Spain·Nature·Olive Press Travel·Travel Asturias

Dinosaur man provokes extreme reaction at Easter procession in northern Spain

EASTER processions in Spain are usually a sombre affair where the costumes are typically pointed hoods and long tunics. But one man stood out after attending the Exaltación de la luz de

18 Apr, 2022 @ 18:45

Lead·National News

Former priest refused bail in Gijon over child corruption charges

A FORMER priest who was arrested on suspicion of child corruption has been refused bail by the Court of Instruction number 1 in Gijón, northern Spain. The court agreed to the measure

13 Nov, 2021 @ 17:08

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Woman Who Put Boyfriends Head In A Box And Gave It To A Friend Claiming It Was Sex Toys In Spain Baked Head To Remove Smell

Woman in Spain who put boyfriend’s head in a box and gave it to friend claiming it was sex toys, ‘baked head to remove smell’

She allegedly used his phone to text his family saying he was fine and staying in Asturias and Galicia.

2 Oct, 2019 @ 10:54

Crime & Law·Lead

Spanish man arrested over rape of British teenage girl in park in Spain

The pair are reported to have met during a night out in the city

15 Jul, 2019 @ 08:53

Crime & Law·Lead

Fascist vandals paint Nazi swastikas on cultural centre in northern Spain

"We will continue to be profoundly antifascist and committed to the rights and freedoms"

26 Nov, 2018 @ 11:52

Barcelona·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

Why you need to visit Spain’s Bilbao this year

How to enjoy one one of Europe’s best gems in 72 hours

20 Oct, 2018 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Travel News

Pintxo hopping in Spain’s San Sebastian may be ‘World’s Best Culinary Experience’ but don’t bail on Bilbao

THE world’s best culinary experience has officially been awarded to an old Spanish tradition. Well, Basque that is. Choosing from 500 different food experiences from all over the globe, Lonely Planet’s panel

15 Sep, 2018 @ 11:30

Food & Drink·Lead

Biting off more than you can chew: Growing up with one of Manchester’s first Spanish restaurants

I’ll never forget turning to see the sous chef stood in front of me with something long and, er, red, hanging out of the zip of his trousers

6 Aug, 2018 @ 18:00

Food & Drink·Lead

WATCH: One-eyed matador in Spain scalped during brutal bullfight (WARNING: Distressing footage)

Despite the gruesome attack the matador is set to to perform one last bullfight

10 Jul, 2018 @ 12:19

Lead·National News

69-year-old British mountaineer rescued after found hanging on a cliff edge in Spain

The man had fallen almost 33 feet after taking the wrong turning due to thick fog

4 Jun, 2018 @ 12:16

Lead·Other News

Spanish woman dubbed Donald Trump’s doppelganger is the funniest thing you’ll see today

Social media users went into a frenzy after noticing the uncanny similarities

24 Apr, 2018 @ 19:42

Lead·Other News

Dreams helped by Salvador Dali – where to stay in Asturias

Olive Press editor Jon Clarke's tips on Where to stay in wild hearted Asturias

20 Sep, 2017 @ 16:00

Asturias·Travel News

Forest fire fighters strike as fires rip through Spain

As forest fires force evacuations in northern Spain, forest fire reinforcement services strike for fair wages

27 Jul, 2015 @ 17:41

Environment·Featured·Health