‘Terrorists’ blamed for sinking of Russian cargo ship off coast of Spain
THE company which owns the Russian merchant ship that sank on Monday in the Strait of Gibraltar between Spain and North Africa has claimed the
Is Boxing Day a holiday in Spain? How December 26 is celebrated differently across the country – from 9th century traditions to skinny dipping
DECEMBER 26, or Boxing Day, is a time-honoured tradition in the UK, but do Spaniards celebrate it? This year, Christmas Day falls on a Wednesday,
Woman tries to murder her husband by starting fire in Valencia apartment block and hiding extinguishers
A WOMAN has been arrested for arson and attempted murder after starting a blaze in a Valencia area apartment aimed at killing her husband. The
Watch: Father of missing Belfast man pleads for help with search in Spain ‘before it’s too late’ – as relatives spend Christmas Day scouring a field
THE father of a missing Belfast man became emotional today as he shared footage of a field he and five others were searching in Spain.
Burglars used ‘slip method’ to open front doors and steal from luxury holiday homes on the Costa Blanca
TWO men suspected of robbing luxury holiday homes on the Costa Blanca have been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The two Algerians- aged 55 and
Second British woman missing in Spain is found just hours before Christmas Day
A SECOND British woman has been found after vanishing during a holiday to Tenerife a week ago. Steph (pictured above), 28, disappeared after an argument
Fishing village dubbed ‘the most beautiful in northern Spain’ by National Geographic is a must-visit for 2025
THIS fishing village has been dubbed northern Spain’s most beautiful by National Geographic, as they name it next year’s must visit. Not all the charming
Must-visit: The 12 Spanish cathedrals declared UNESCO heritage sites – including the most visited in the WORLD
THESE are the 12 Spanish cathedrals with UNESCO heritage sites, including the world’s most visited.
4 bedroom Villa for sale in Muchamiel / Mutxamel with pool garage – € 500,000
Villa Muchamiel / Mutxamel, Alicante 4 beds 3 baths € 500,000 Located in the charming region of Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, this stunning villa
Spain’s unique Christmas traditions: Defecating figurines, a day of pranks and a grape-eating frenzy
EVER wondered what strange traditions Spaniards love to celebrate at Christmas time? Here’s our ultimate guide to the 11 craziest customs. While Brits pin stockings
As Casa Marcial becomes the latest THREE Michelin star restaurant in Spain, JON CLARKE recalls his various visits
IT comes as no surprise that Casa Marcial in Asturias has become Spain’s latest joint to win the maximum number of Michelin stars. It has
EXCLUSIVE: Alan Carr and Amanda Holden pictured enjoying inland Andalucia as part of new ‘Spanish Job’ series
ALAN Carr and Amanda Holden have been spotted by eagle eyed Olive Press readers filming for an upcoming television series around Andalucia. As well as
This is the best monument to visit in Spain, according to a poll of tourists – and it’s not the Alhambra palace
IT’s not the Alhambra in Granada, and it’s not the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Nor is it Sevilla’s Giralda. No, all three have been outshone
What happens in Spain on December 25? How Jesus’s birthday is celebrated very differently compared to the UK
How do Spain’s Christmas Day traditions differ from the UK? Here’s a quick guide on celebrating the holiday Spanish style. While in many nations children
One of three missing Brits in Spain is found: Mother-of-four ‘is safe’ in huge relief for family
A BRITISH mother-of-four has been located after disappearing during a holiday to Tenerife. Abbie Hulse (pictured above), 36, had last been seen in the resort
Don’t miss: British and Irish expats to throw annual Christmas Day bash on popular Costa Blanca beach
THE annual Christmas Day beach party led by British and Irish expats takes place this Wednesday on the Orihuela Costa. La Zenia’s Cala Bosque will
Shooting in Marbella sparks panic as German man is gunned down beside shopping centre in brazen Christmas Eve attack
A GERMAN man is in hospital after been shot outside a shopping centre in Marbella on Christmas Eve. The victim, of Arab origin, received at
Homeless pregnant expat is hospitalised in Malaga after sparking concern: Finnish woman had refused medical treatment and vowed to give birth on the street
A HOMELESS pregnant expat has been hospitalised in Malaga after sparking concerns amongst locals. According to Francisco Cantos, Health and Social Care advisor for Malaga
Glorious Christmas Day weather is forecast for Spain’s Costa del Sol: Clear skies and highs of 20C
THE Costa del Sol will wake up to glorious weather on Christmas Day with highs of 20C and clear skies. While the UK is covered
Missing waiter is found buried down a well on Spain’s Costa Blanca after 10-day search
THE body of a missing Moroccan waiter, 25, has been spotted inside a deep well on a Costa Blanca farm. The man- named as Amine
Spain places 10 provinces on alert for severe snow, wind and waves
SOME 10 provinces are on high alert today as Spain warns against severe wind, waves and snow. North eastern Spain will experience extreme weather this
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Marbella with pool garage – € 445,000
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Fake residency ring is busted in Spain after 100 foreign nationals are registered to the same address
A MAN used the address of his deceased father’s Valencia area apartment as a money-making ruse to illegally register over 100 foreign nationals. The 35-year-old
Russian ship sinks between Spain and Africa after ‘explosion’: At least two people missing
A RUSSIAN ship carrying ‘mystery cargo’ has sunk between Spain and Africa after an explosion, leaving two people unaccounted for. Around midday yesterday, Monday December
What supermarkets and shops will be open in Spain on Christmas Eve?
WHICH supermarkets will open on Christmas Eve in Spain? One the biggest days in the Spanish festive calendar, Christmas Eve sees families gather around meals
This is what a traditional Christmas dinner looks like in Spain – and it’s very different to the UK
THE time-honoured tradition of a Spanish Christmas dinner sees families preparing to serve up feasts featuring some of the most typical and important ingredients in