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‘This isn’t Benidorm!’: Plans for new Estepona Marina spark criticism from some British expats – but do YOU agree with the backlash?

DEVELOPERS working on new plans for the Estepona Marina have shared a mock-up photo of their project – but not everyone is overjoyed with the

3 Jan, 2024 @ 15:24

Estepona·Lead

Skiing on a budget? These are the cheapest slopes in Spain with passes as low as €15

SPAIN is full of opportunities to ski, from the cold north to the sunny south. Locals love to take weekend breaks to slopes near Madrid,

2 Jan, 2024 @ 15:55

Lead·Olive Press Travel

British teen’s dream holiday to Spain is ruined ‘over a 1cm tear in his passport’

A BRITISH teen was due to take his first-ever holiday to Spain’s Benidorm when his dreams were ruined by a 1cm tear in his passport.

1 Jan, 2024 @ 14:40

Lead·Travel News

Must-visit: The stunning town in northern Spain that is ‘free from guiris’ and loved by Mick Jagger, Shakira and even Salvador Dali – according to the Sun

AS tourism numbers continue to soar in Spain, holidaymakers are increasingly seeking lesser-known destinations that are not flooded with visitors. This has seen a spike

1 Jan, 2024 @ 11:59

Lead·Olive Press Travel

WATCH: Jenni Hermoso’s New Year message as she helps ring in 2024 as a ‘special invited guest’ on Spain’s public television

JENNI Hermoso was the guest of honour at Spain’s official new year’s countdown last night. The professional football player stunned in a plunging gold dress

1 Jan, 2024 @ 11:30

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Which supermarkets are open in Spain today? All you need to know about January 1 opening hours

NEW Year can be a tricky time for shopping in Spain, especially if you’re nursing a soar head from last night’s celebrations. Below is all

1 Jan, 2024 @ 11:01

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WATCH: Huge fire breaks out on Spain’s Costa del Sol just moments after celebrating the start of 2024 – forcing residents to be evacuated

THIS is the moment a forest fire broke out on the Costa del Sol late last night. Flames were reported by the mayor of Mijas

1 Jan, 2024 @ 10:43

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Drivers in Spain beware: Mobile cameras and helicopters deployed in crackdown on speeding during Semana Santa

Man, 38, is fatally hit by a car in Spain’s Estepona just hours before the start of the new year

A MAN was fatally hit by a car in Estepona last night just hours before the start of the new year, it has emerged. The

1 Jan, 2024 @ 10:29

Lead·Malaga

Colorful Fireworks 2023 New Year Vector Illustration, Bright On

BE LUCKY!: Maximise your luck for 2024 by following these New Year traditions from Spain

WE’RE all hoping that 2024 will bring a new start and good fortune but to make sure the New Year gets off in the best

31 Dec, 2023 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Missing ‘vulnerable’ man, 22, who vanished from Spain’s Costa del Sol is FOUND in huge relief to his family

A YOUNG man who vanished from the Costa del Sol more than a month ago has finally been found by his family. Adrian Fernandez, 22,

27 Dec, 2023 @ 12:01

Lead·Malaga

Mother of British boy abducted by his father launches fresh appeal: Jayden, 14, is still believed to be between Spain and Portugal after failing to fly home over a year ago

THE family of a missing British teenager has launched a fresh appeal to bring him home – some 16 months after they last saw him.

27 Dec, 2023 @ 10:45

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WATCH: Huge fire tears through business in Marbella’s Puerto Banus after ‘becoming engulfed in flames at 4am’

THIS is the moment a business in Marbella was seen engulfed by flames in the early hours of Wednesday morning. In video footage shared online,

27 Dec, 2023 @ 10:02

Lead·Marbella

This lesser-known island in Spain is the perfect winter getaway with temperatures in the 20s and a ‘delicious’ local food scene – according to the Sun

IT’S no secret that the Canary Islands are one of the most popular destinations for a winter break in Spain. Brits and other European tourists

26 Dec, 2023 @ 16:23

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Masterchefs of the universe: Why Spain is THE food capital of the world after raking in Michelin stars and dominating restaurant league tables – thanks to THESE legends

IT was exactly a year ago that I sat down with friends for one of the most otherworldly culinary experiences of my life. Seated in

25 Dec, 2023 @ 08:04

Food & Drink·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

What are the best hotels in Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort?

AS the snow starts to fall and blanket the place, Pradollano takes on the charm of an authentic mountain village. There are lots of places

24 Dec, 2023 @ 14:12

Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: The food offering in Spain’s Sierra Nevada ski resort keeps getting better and better – THIS is where to eat

A PIPING hot raclette, a burger and chips and a few stale tapas used to be the basic offering in the Sierra Nevada two decades

24 Dec, 2023 @ 11:34

Granada·Olive Press Travel

Alex Batty speaks: British teen who was kidnapped from Spain says it is ‘surreal’ to be home as he reveals details of his six years living off the grid around Europe

ALEX Batty has broken his silence after being returned home some six years after he was kidnapped from the Costa del Sol. The 17-year-old was

22 Dec, 2023 @ 17:03

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Property market in Spain ‘will NOT crash next year’, insists expert on the Costa del Sol – and this is why

THE property market in Spain is not heading for a crash next year, a leading estate agent boss has insisted. Sean Woolley, CEO of Cloud

22 Dec, 2023 @ 13:40

Lead·Property

British gangster who ‘cut off young man’s fingers and subjected him to a lie detector test’ in a bid to recover a €3m cocaine debt is arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH man has been arrested on suspicion of torturing an alleged drug trafficker over the loss of a €3million cocaine shipment. The 24-year-old victim

22 Dec, 2023 @ 12:32

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Which supermarkets in Spain will remain open over Christmas and New Year?

CHRISTMAS and New Year can be a tricky time for shopping, so here’s all you need to know about which shops will be open throughout

22 Dec, 2023 @ 10:00

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Gale force winds uproot trees and blow down Christmas decorations on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE Costa del Sol was rocked by gale force winds last night which uprooted trees and blew over Christmas decorations. Despite most weather apps predicting

21 Dec, 2023 @ 09:31

Lead·Marbella·Weather

REVIEW: Does el Celler de can Roca still deserve to be in the world’s ‘best’ restaurant list? Maybe if it sorts out its wine

El Celler de Can Roca had just been crowned the world’s best restaurant by TripAdvisor in 2014. But how did it stand up to the

20 Dec, 2023 @ 12:52

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

REVEALED: The 15 most popular winter destinations in Spain this year – but which are the cheapest?

FOR many expats and travellers, enjoying the sun in the summer months is simply not enough – they want it in the winter too. It’s

16 Dec, 2023 @ 14:56

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXPOSED: Airport workers have stolen almost €2million worth of jewellery, cash and other items from suitcases belonging to British and other tourists at a major airport in Spain

DOZENS of airport workers are being investigated in Spain for allegedly robbing cash, jewellery and other items from suitcases of unsuspecting tourists. A total of

15 Dec, 2023 @ 17:49

Crime & Law·Lead