EXPLAINER: What is behind Spain’s big San Juan celebrations
SPAIN’S San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration that takes place every year to mark the start of summer. Fire and water,
Penalty heartbreak for Spain as Portugal win Nations League final in Munich
WITH a stunning Euros win in their pocket and a squad laden with young talent, Spain may be the joint-favourites for next year’s World Cup
Yellow alerts for heavy rain and hail in popular tourist resorts of Spain
SPAIN’S sunshine may be on hold this week, as holidaymakers are being warned of severe weather across much of the country. The State Meteorological Agency,
Spain tops world wine drinking charts – but global trend declines
WINE consumption across the globe has fallen to its lowest level since 1961, according to data released by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine
Spain’s Canary Islands hit by major power cut just days after nationwide blackout
THE Canary Islands have been hit by another major power cut, just days after a nationwide blackout brought Spain to a standstill. Tens of thousands
ZERO DAY: How an Olive Press reporter watched Spain’s world turn upside down on historic day
EXTRAORDINARY TIMES: How Zero Day unravelled on the Costa del Sol as cash is king and the supermarkets all shut their doors. By Jon Clarke
Travel in Andalucia: New ‘soulful towns’ route offers ‘white architecture and scenic beauty for travellers looking to get in touch with Spain’
A UNIQUE itinerary has been chosen this year as one of the most authentic and welcoming tourist experiences in the country. The awards presented in
Discover the heart of Spanish! Experience the Spanish language and rural culture with Aloha Vera language retreats and get 25% off as an Olive Press subscriber
WHEN you learn a language in an immersive environment, you retain almost twice as much of what you learn. Aloha Vera offers a warm, welcoming
Spanish doctor warns of the ‘silent killers’ causing a steep rise in cancer amongst young people
AN expert has revealed ‘the two silent killers’ behind alarming levels of cancer within youngsters. Aurelio Rojas is a Spanish cardiologist who uses TikTok and
Spain’s seven best chefs and the restaurants you can find them in, according to The Guardian.
SPAIN’S culinary scene is renowned for its rich traditions and innovative chefs. The Guardian has spotlighted seven of the country’s most promising chefs and the
ALICANTE GOLDEST PRESENTS WELSH LEGEND: TOM JONES ON AUGUST 13, 2025 AT THE PLAZA DE TOROS DE ALICANTE
LEGENDARY Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones continues to maintain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless record of hit songs and
Watch: Malaga town becomes a ‘winter wonderland’ as freak hail storm turns streets white
A MALAGA town resembles a winter wonderland today after being blanketed by hail and sleet. Roads and terraces across Alhaurin el Grande have been turned
Spain extends weather alert to the Costa del Sol as hail and storms sweep across Andalucia
THE clouds have once again darkened above southern Spain as hail, rain and thunderstorms sweep across Andalucia. The Costa del Sol was placed on an
Missing German carer is FOUND almost two weeks after vanishing from Spain’s Costa del Sol
A GERMAN carer who vanished from the Costa del Sol almost two weeks ago has been found alive and well. Martina Renate, 61, and her
It’s NOT over! Weather alerts are issued for parts of Malaga and Cadiz tomorrow – before scorcher this weekend
A SERIES of weather alerts have been issued for Andalucia tomorrow, dashing hopes that the worst of the weather was officially over today. The yellow
Scorcher in Spain’s Andalucia this weekend with highs of 27C – including on the Costa del Sol
THE heat will finally return to southern Spain this weekend with forecasters predicting highs of up to 27C in Andalucia and along the Costa del
Zero weather alerts in Spain from Wednesday for the first time in WEEKS after onslaught of rain and storms
THERE are zero weather alerts in place for Spain on Wednesday. For the first time in weeks, no province, city or town is being warned
TWO earthquakes in the Gulf of Cadiz rattle southern Spain
AN earthquake has been detected off the coast of southern Spain this morning. According to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (ING), the tremor measured 4.3 on
When will the miserable weather in Spain end? Experts deliver the GOOD news
THE wet and windy weather that has darkened the clouds of Spain for the past several weeks are finally coming to an end, experts have
Watch: Roman bridge is destroyed by surging river in Spain as Storm Martinho wreaks havoc
THIS is the dramatic moment a Roman bridge was destroyed by a rising river in Spain last night. READ MORE: When will the miserable weather
‘Another day, another break in’: British pub is latest victim of robbery gang on Spain’s Costa del Sol – just hours after suspects released on bail
A BRITISH pub on the Costa del Sol has been broken into and robbed of all its charity tins. The Rose and Thistle reported the
Storm Martinho: Weather warnings for Andalucia, Valencia and Ibiza as fierce winds of up to 70km/hr batter Spain
A SERIES of weather alerts have been issued for large parts of Spain this weekend as Storm Martinho continues to be felt. State weather agency
Heathrow travel chaos could be felt for days: Dozens of flights in Spain are cancelled
SPANISH officials have warned passengers that they could face days of disruption after the incident at Heathrow. While British authorities have confirmed that the fire
‘Urgent’ search for missing girl, 16, in Spain’s Almeria: Siodbh Caitlin Clifford Stirling vanished two days ago
Do you know more about this case? Email tips@theolivepress.es AN ‘urgent’ search is underway for a missing 16-year-old girl in Almeria, southern Spain. Siodbh Caitlin
Storm Martinho lands in Spain: Weather warnings are issued across Andalucia and Costa del Sol
WEATHER alerts have been issued across Spain today following the arrival of the fourth storm in just 12 days. Storm Martinho follows hot on the
‘Marbella effect’ sees property prices surge in towns surrounding the Costa del Sol gem
The rising cost of housing in Marbella is no longer confined to the city itself. With demand outstripping supply, property prices have surged not only