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High-speed train link between Spain and Portugal’s capitals confirmed- but it could take up to nine years to launch

SPAIN, Portugal, and the European Commission (EC) have struck a deal for a high-speed train link between Madrid and Lisbon to launch by 2034 with a

30 Oct, 2025 @ 18:30

Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Wine tourism in Spain boosted industry revenues by almost 10% in 2024

VISITS to vineyards and wine museums rose by 2.2% last year to just over 3 million with revenue up by nearly 10% according to a

16 Oct, 2025 @ 16:15

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Travel podcast includes Spanish city in its top five most overrated in the world for one very notorious problem

BRITISH influencer Craig Morton has used his ‘Behind the Screens’ podcast to name Barcelona as one of the world’s worst holiday destinations due to pickpockets.

15 Oct, 2025 @ 17:39

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Ryanair adds extra winter flights to Costa Blanca airport after cutting regional services in Spain

RYANAIR will add 12% more seats to its 2025/26 winter schedule at Alicante-Elche airport. Extensions of summer services come after the budget carrier slashed routes

14 Oct, 2025 @ 15:30

Business & Finance·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Small Costa Blanca town takes on mighty New York for top tourist innovation award

BENISSA on the Costa Blanca has made it to the final three battling it out to become the winner of the ‘Innovative Tourist Destination’ accolade

9 Oct, 2025 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Murcia gets its first five-star hotel with grand opening planned for Easter 2026

Murcia to get its first five-star hotel with opening planned for Easter 2026

A MURCIA City hotel will become the region’s only five-star rated establishment following extensive refurbishments. The old Hotel Arco de San Juan on Calle Correos

30 Sep, 2025 @ 17:30

Hotels·Lead·Murcia·Olive Press Travel

Incredible medieval town is Spain’s very own Tuscany- famous for its lavender fields

THE historic town of Brihuega located in the Tajuña Valley in Guadalajara province possesses a Tuscan-style mixture of heritage and scenic landscapes plus loads of

18 Aug, 2025 @ 14:30

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Get off the motorway in Spain this summer with these rural road trips

TIRED of going on road trips and just endlessly cruising along busy motorways? We’ve rounded up some of the most scenic routes in Spain that

2 Jun, 2025 @ 18:30

Lead·Olive Press Travel

The longest ‘greenway’ tunnel in Europe is hidden away in this corner of Spain

In the rocky landscapes of northern Spain lies a hidden gem for cycling and hiking enthusiasts: the Uitzi Tunnel. Stretching an impressive 2,680 metres, it

2 Jun, 2025 @ 14:15

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain has its own little-known ‘Route 66’ road trip that finishes in Galicia

It may not stretch 4,000 kilometres like America’s Route 66, but Spain has its own road trip into the past. A cracked ribbon of tarmac

12 May, 2025 @ 00:03

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Seaside town crowned Spain’s best for its ‘beautiful beaches and vibrant culture’

JUST a short 15km drive from the bustling towers of Benidorm lies the serene, whitewashed jewel of Altea – a small seaside town that has

10 May, 2025 @ 12:30

Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spain’s seven most beautiful train stations revealed: From neo-romantic to modernist

SPAIN, with more than 15,000 kilometres of railway network and more than 200 stations spread across the country, is home to terminals that are authentic

3 May, 2025 @ 13:13

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Experience the hidden inland riches of the Valencia region by being pampered with a warm welcome at the Hotel Raimblanc

Experience the hidden beautiful inland riches of the Valencia region and stay at the Hotel Raimblanc where rustic and modern unite

THE Valencia region, in recent years, has become a magnet for expats, tourists, digital nomads, and retirees, offering a harmonious blend of cultural charm, modern

16 Feb, 2025 @ 07:00

Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel·Valencia

These two mountain destinations in Spain are a must-visit for 2025, says the New York Times

TWO places in Spain have made it onto the 52-strong New York Times list of places to visit in 2025. The list has been compiled

8 Jan, 2025 @ 16:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

This city in Spain is the third best in the WORLD to live in, according to expat survey by Forbes

ALICANTE has been voted as the third best city in the world by foreigners who live and work there. The positive verdict comes in the

25 Nov, 2024 @ 18:18

Alicante·Olive Press Travel

Spain voted as having the world’s best water theme park for 10 years in a row

A TENERIFE water park has being voted the world’s best for 10 successive years, courtesy of the 2024 Traveller’s Choice Awards from the TripAdvisor online

9 Jul, 2024 @ 14:23

Canary Islands·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Travel warning for Spain: Mallorca city cracks down on campervans with fines of up to €1,500 if new rules are broken

PALMA’S mayor, Jaime Martinez, has declared war on motorhome settlements that have popped up in recent years, with fines announced of up to €1,500 on

2 Apr, 2024 @ 15:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel

Huge ‘crystal lagoon’ is coming to this major city in Spain’s Andalucia – featuring artificial beaches and water sports

AN ARTIFICIAL inland beach lagoon conceived by US company Crystal Lagoons is to be set up in Sevilla. It has created a process that allows

19 Feb, 2024 @ 12:50

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

SHORT BREAK: Enjoy the Volcanic Paradise of Cabo de Gata in Spain’s Almeria

FORMED by volcanoes, Cabo de Gata is one of the most unspoilt paradises on the Almerian costa, if not the entire south coast of Spain.

12 Jun, 2023 @ 14:52

Almeria·Andalucia·Olive Press Travel

Ronda: The Spanish town that sits up high in the mountains and will stay long in your memory

Perched atop steeping mountains and 2,460 feet above sea level, Ronda is tricky to get to but worth the effort for a trip you will

4 Dec, 2022 @ 14:15

Day Trips·Lead·Malaga·National News·Olive Press Travel

Why these pueblos in Spain should be on your travel bucket list this summer

EVERY cloud has a silver lining and for some villages you may never have heard of in Spain, the COVID-19 crisis has been an opportunity

11 Aug, 2022 @ 10:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Barbate Port On The River Credit Vic Stamp

ON a second visit to Spain’s unspoilt Costa de la Luz, Jo Chipchase was finally switched on to its beautiful beaches and illuminated villages… oh, and tuna fish

I HAD visited the Costa de la Luz only once before, a decade ago with my young sons. At the time, I had only heard

14 Jul, 2022 @ 13:30

Cadiz·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

900/cordon Press Chupinazo De San Fermin 2022

IN PICTURES: San Fermines is back in Northern Spain after a two year hiatus

PAMPLONA in Northern Spain hosts the famous San Fermines from Wednesday, July 6 to Thursday, July 14. The ‘Chupinazo’ started at 12am on Wednesday with

6 Jul, 2022 @ 13:40

Lead·National News·Other News

King of the castles: Five of the most beautiful castillos to visit in Spain

FROM austere hilltop fortresses to splendid royal palaces and stunning Moorish alcazars, Spain out-castles all of Europe with over 2,500 to explore. Andalucia, fought over

25 Jun, 2022 @ 15:30

Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel

SLEEP EASY: Where to stay in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FOR a town that has had a Parador for five decades, Javea has a surprisingly small amount of good places to stay. It was back

27 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Ecija: A visit to the charming city known as ‘the frying pan’ of Spain

IT is known as ‘El Sarten’, the frying pan of Spain because it’s location in a dip surrounded by the olive groves of La Campina

5 Sep, 2021 @ 09:00

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel

High-speed train link between Spain and Portugal’s capitals confirmed- but it could take up to nine years to launch

Wine tourism in Spain boosted industry revenues by almost 10% in 2024

Travel podcast includes Spanish city in its top five most overrated in the world for one very notorious problem

Ryanair adds extra winter flights to Costa Blanca airport after cutting regional services in Spain

Small Costa Blanca town takes on mighty New York for top tourist innovation award

Murcia to get its first five-star hotel with opening planned for Easter 2026

Incredible medieval town is Spain’s very own Tuscany- famous for its lavender fields

Get off the motorway in Spain this summer with these rural road trips

The longest ‘greenway’ tunnel in Europe is hidden away in this corner of Spain

Spain has its own little-known ‘Route 66’ road trip that finishes in Galicia

Seaside town crowned Spain’s best for its ‘beautiful beaches and vibrant culture’

Spain’s seven most beautiful train stations revealed: From neo-romantic to modernist

Experience the hidden beautiful inland riches of the Valencia region and stay at the Hotel Raimblanc where rustic and modern unite

These two mountain destinations in Spain are a must-visit for 2025, says the New York Times

This city in Spain is the third best in the WORLD to live in, according to expat survey by Forbes

Spain voted as having the world’s best water theme park for 10 years in a row

Travel warning for Spain: Mallorca city cracks down on campervans with fines of up to €1,500 if new rules are broken

Huge ‘crystal lagoon’ is coming to this major city in Spain’s Andalucia – featuring artificial beaches and water sports

SHORT BREAK: Enjoy the Volcanic Paradise of Cabo de Gata in Spain’s Almeria

Ronda: The Spanish town that sits up high in the mountains and will stay long in your memory

Why these pueblos in Spain should be on your travel bucket list this summer

ON a second visit to Spain’s unspoilt Costa de la Luz, Jo Chipchase was finally switched on to its beautiful beaches and illuminated villages… oh, and tuna fish

IN PICTURES: San Fermines is back in Northern Spain after a two year hiatus

King of the castles: Five of the most beautiful castillos to visit in Spain

SLEEP EASY: Where to stay in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Ecija: A visit to the charming city known as ‘the frying pan’ of Spain

‘We are becoming a narco-state’: Inside the Belgian judge’s warning that should terrify Spain

LIFE IN SPAIN: The Frank Sinatra incident in Malaga

Amazon sacks up to 1,200 people in Spain to ‘optimise’ resources as part of worldwide cutbacks

The curious history of Halloween in Spain: How today’s traditions come from ancient Celtic rituals

Spain’s government launches formal action to scrap controversial foundation promoting legacy of dictator General Franco