southern Spain

Man arrested in Andalucia on suspicion of animal cruelty after ‘pet dog is found hanging from a bridge’

POLICE in southern Spain have arrested a pet owner on suspicion of animal cruelty after his dog was found suspended above a fast-flowing body of

22 Feb, 2026 @ 19:15

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead

This ‘vibrant’ port town in southern Spain is loved by Spaniards and is a hidden gem for holidaymakers – according to the Express

THE Express has praised a ‘vibrant’ port town in southern Spain which is loved by local tourists. Andalucia has long been a favourite holiday destination

20 Dec, 2023 @ 16:42

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Children Playing Educational Game On Floor In Montessori School

Plan to relocate outdoor-only school from Ireland to sunny southern Spain

The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the importance of clean, fresh air. Yet our children continue to spend seven hours a day indoors at

3 Dec, 2022 @ 17:00

Education·Lead·National News

SPAIN’S ROBIN HOODS: Retracing the steps of famous Andalucian bandits who took from the rich and gave to the poor

In Andalucia during the 18th and 19th centuries, bandits were flamenco dancers, bull-fighters, smugglers and travellers, writes Diana Tang and Grace Lee

2 Sep, 2022 @ 19:00

Andalucia·Exploring Spain·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

How to survive a heatwave in Spain: Top tips from the Andalucian town where you can fry an egg on the pavement

With temperatures hotting up to 46 degrees we made an egg-cellent trip to the ‘frying pan of Spain’

19 Aug, 2021 @ 10:13

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

CASTING CALL: Hit Channel 4 show Sun, Sea and Selling Houses needs British expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca and in Andalucia for new series

“Whether their budget is €50,000 or €5 million, or the house is a holiday home or a permanent one, we would love to hear from

16 Oct, 2019 @ 19:19

Almeria·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead

Arrest in southern Spain after body of missing British expat OAP discovered

A search had been launched for the pensioner last Wednesday after she failed to return her rental car

22 Jul, 2019 @ 10:46

Cadiz·Lead

Becoming auntie to a herd of stray cats in southern Spain is harder than you think, writes Belinda Beckett

But the whole idea of being a colony auntie or uncle is that you have gained the cats’ trust, probably by feeding them

29 Apr, 2019 @ 10:36

Belinda Beckett: Mistress of Sizzle

Digging miners face more setbacks in Malaga with just METRES left to reach little Julen

With just metres left to dig the miners are facing yet more delays in the rescue mission that has the world waiting with baited breath

25 Jan, 2019 @ 13:44

Lead·National News

British expat pensioners from southern Spain caged AGAIN after allegedly trying to smuggle €2 million cocaine haul on cruise ship

The pair were arrested in Norway 10 years ago when they were found to be hiding drugs again

17 Dec, 2018 @ 19:31

Crime & Law·Lead

Man with 54 balls of cocaine in belly arrested trying to enter Spain at Malaga airport

The man was carrying 725 grams of cocaine in his stomach

6 Dec, 2018 @ 17:50

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

MISSING: Fears for British expat who disappeared from Spain’s Costa del Sol two days ago

His wife has launched an urgent social media appeal after he did not come home after going to the bank in La Cala

6 Dec, 2018 @ 12:32

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Susana Diaz will NOT resign after historic losses to far-right Vox party in Andalucia

The local leader said she would take her seat, even if the opposition parties formed a coalition

5 Dec, 2018 @ 14:17

Lead·Politics

Brit suspected of gunning down victim in double murder released on bail after Spain arrest

Shaw was gunned down in Tile Hill on 25 March, while Robbins has never been found and is presumed dead

3 Dec, 2018 @ 12:29

Crime & Law·Lead

Mother arrested after 18-month-old baby found dead in apartment in Malaga

It is believed the baby had been dead for days

1 Dec, 2018 @ 12:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British mountaineer dies after abseiling down mountain in Spain’s Costa Blanca

The man, who has not yet been identified, was with a woman who was airlifted to hospital with a broken leg

28 Nov, 2018 @ 11:03

Lead·Other News

Learn how to cook like a true Andalucian with new expat recipe book

In the third part of our exclusive serialisation, Fiona Dunlop shares two tasty fish recipes from her book Andaluz – a Food Journey through Southern

25 Nov, 2018 @ 11:00

Almeria·Cadiz·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Other News

WATCH: Violent fight breaks out between PARENTS at children’s football match while kids watch on sobbing in southern Spain

The shocking video shows sobbing children getting caught in the middle

24 Nov, 2018 @ 18:29

Lead·Sport

Why Sotogrande’s La Gran Reserva is one of Andalucia’s most exciting new developments

Olive Press editor Jon Clarke takes a ride into the lush La Reserva hills to have a look at one of Spain’s most exclusive real

23 Nov, 2018 @ 12:15

Lead·Property

WINTER WONDERLAND: Andalucia’s top ski resort opens for festive season

Granada's Sierra Nevada resort is set to open for Christmas on Saturday November 24.

22 Nov, 2018 @ 17:25

Lead·Travel News

THANK YOU: Irish expat left without home receives dozens of donations as more than €1,500 raised in Olive Press appeal following Malaga floods

But Trish McGough still needs your help to restore her home and buy clothes and furniture

31 Oct, 2018 @ 14:38

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Volunteers clear up almost half a TONNE of waste from Costa del Sol beach

Since starting the foundation, Plastic Free Seas Worldwide have cleared a total of 3,400 kilos in 10 beach clean ups

30 Oct, 2018 @ 18:20

Environment·Lead·Malaga

WINTER WONDERLAND: Andalucia’s Sierra Nevada gears up for ski season amid sub-zero temperatures

THE Sierra Nevada ski resort has officially started preparing for the festive season as temperatures drop to -6 degrees. More than 100 cannons were used

30 Oct, 2018 @ 13:32

La Cultura·Lead

Temperatures in Spain’s Andalucia hit climate change limit

In Malaga, Cordoba and Granada the average yearly temperature in the 21st century was at least 1.5°C higher than in the 20th century

29 Oct, 2018 @ 11:17

Environment·Lead·Malaga

When it rains…

It’s been another quiet week for our man in Marbella

28 Oct, 2018 @ 12:24

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Lead·Malaga

OLIVE PRESS APPEAL: Irish expat needs your help after home completely destroyed and ‘everything lost’ in Malaga floods

Trish only has the clothes on her back after her home, which is opposite the banos arabes in Ronda, completely flooded on Sunday

26 Oct, 2018 @ 18:02

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Man arrested in Andalucia on suspicion of animal cruelty after ‘pet dog is found hanging from a bridge’

This ‘vibrant’ port town in southern Spain is loved by Spaniards and is a hidden gem for holidaymakers – according to the Express

Plan to relocate outdoor-only school from Ireland to sunny southern Spain

SPAIN’S ROBIN HOODS: Retracing the steps of famous Andalucian bandits who took from the rich and gave to the poor

How to survive a heatwave in Spain: Top tips from the Andalucian town where you can fry an egg on the pavement

CASTING CALL: Hit Channel 4 show Sun, Sea and Selling Houses needs British expats on Spain’s Costa Blanca and in Andalucia for new series

Arrest in southern Spain after body of missing British expat OAP discovered

Becoming auntie to a herd of stray cats in southern Spain is harder than you think, writes Belinda Beckett

Digging miners face more setbacks in Malaga with just METRES left to reach little Julen

British expat pensioners from southern Spain caged AGAIN after allegedly trying to smuggle €2 million cocaine haul on cruise ship

Man with 54 balls of cocaine in belly arrested trying to enter Spain at Malaga airport

MISSING: Fears for British expat who disappeared from Spain’s Costa del Sol two days ago

Susana Diaz will NOT resign after historic losses to far-right Vox party in Andalucia

Brit suspected of gunning down victim in double murder released on bail after Spain arrest

Mother arrested after 18-month-old baby found dead in apartment in Malaga

British mountaineer dies after abseiling down mountain in Spain’s Costa Blanca

Learn how to cook like a true Andalucian with new expat recipe book

WATCH: Violent fight breaks out between PARENTS at children’s football match while kids watch on sobbing in southern Spain

Why Sotogrande’s La Gran Reserva is one of Andalucia’s most exciting new developments

WINTER WONDERLAND: Andalucia’s top ski resort opens for festive season

THANK YOU: Irish expat left without home receives dozens of donations as more than €1,500 raised in Olive Press appeal following Malaga floods

Volunteers clear up almost half a TONNE of waste from Costa del Sol beach

WINTER WONDERLAND: Andalucia’s Sierra Nevada gears up for ski season amid sub-zero temperatures

Temperatures in Spain’s Andalucia hit climate change limit

When it rains…

OLIVE PRESS APPEAL: Irish expat needs your help after home completely destroyed and ‘everything lost’ in Malaga floods

Hard border axed but Spain can block Brits from entering Gibraltar – all you need to know about long-awaited post-Brexit treaty

Mallorca’s Palma becomes the latest area in Spain to ban the burqa in public buildings and spaces

Legendary musician Julio Iglesias launches legal action against Spain’s deputy prime minister over shelved sexual assault allegation

Bombshell tests claim nearly HALF of ‘migrant minors’ arriving in the Canary Islands are actually adults

Spain’s must-see exhibitions this year: From Baroque masterpieces to contemporary tapestries