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Two cities in Andalucia are among the best ‘food destinations’ in Spain – according to National Geographic

NATIONAL Geographic has named two Andalucian cities some of Spain’s best ‘food destinations’. The prestigious travel magazine celebrated the second edition of its ‘Readers Prize

19 Jan, 2024 @ 13:33

Andalucia·Cordoba·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Jaen·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Revealed: This is the best quality milk you can buy in Spain, according to an official study

MILK is a fundamental part of many people’s daily food intake but a study shows that not all brands in Spain are of the same

18 Jan, 2024 @ 16:45

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·National News·Other News

International ‘Croqueta’ Day: How the French elite first invented the much-loved potato dish – before Spain went on to master it

It’s International Croqueta Day today, but do you know the curious history behind the now emblematic Spanish dish? Paella, jamon, olive oil, croquetas, these are

16 Jan, 2024 @ 11:56

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Where can I buy the best Roscones in Spain? Study reveals which supermarkets sell the ‘highest quality’ cakes that are traditionally served over the Three Kings holiday

A STUDY has revealed which supermarkets sell the highest quality roscones in Spain as the country gears up to celebrate the arrival of the Three

5 Jan, 2024 @ 13:13

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Two Thirds Of Spain's 'lucky' Midnight Grapes Are Grown In Alicante Province

The majority of Spain’s ‘lucky’ midnight grapes come from one part of the country

TWO-thirds of grapes that’ll be eaten at midnight in Spain to welcome in 2024 will have been grown in Alicante Province. They are the Aledo

30 Dec, 2023 @ 10:00

Alicante·Food & Drink·Lead

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

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Eat like a local: These are the most typical dishes served on Christmas Eve in southern Spain

As the festive season rolls around, Andalucía gears up for its cherished Christmas Eve dinner, a time-honoured tradition that kicks off the holiday feasting In

23 Dec, 2023 @ 13:00

Food & Drink·Lead

Price of grapes has surged by 227% across Spain in the last two months – but can YOU guess why?

GRAPE prices in supermarkets and hypermarkets have soared by up to 227% in the last two months, according to a survey carried out by Spain’s

22 Dec, 2023 @ 18:30

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

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

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The nutty and sweet Spanish Christmas treat that can be tough to bite!

YUM!: Top traditional Christmas treats you’ll find in Spain’s Andalucia

NOTHING gets folk into the Christmas spirit like lashings of festive fare and the Andalucians don’t stint on seasonal sweet and savoury goodies at this

18 Dec, 2023 @ 17:15

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Can I eat oranges from trees that are planted in streets and towns across Spain?

YOU CAN’T miss seeing oranges on trees next to urban streets across large parts of Spain and though its tempting to grab a free bite,

16 Dec, 2023 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Lead·National News

WATCH: New CHURRO burger is launched in Spain’s Andalucia – but could YOU stomach it?

EVERYONE loves churros and a burger, but have you ever thought of pairing the two? That’s just what a popular restaurant has done in Andalucia,

15 Dec, 2023 @ 17:27

Food & Drink·Lead·Sevilla

This restaurant in Marbella is among the best decorated in the WORLD after winning prestigious design award

A MARBELLA restaurant has won a prestigious design award after being named the best decorated venue in the WORLD. The eatery received its accolade at

14 Dec, 2023 @ 17:10

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

The fascinating history of the humble ‘espeto’ – as skewered sardines typical of Spain’s Costa del Sol become ‘second most googled recipe in the world’

THE most-googled recipes in the world have been revealed and this popular Spanish fish dish comes in second. It was most searched by people in

14 Dec, 2023 @ 11:25

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Does the Basque region’s Asador Etxebarri really serve the best seafood dish in the world?

IT'S a food pilgrimage that thousands of people make each year but as far as the French go, Asador Etxebarri is nothing to get excited

11 Dec, 2023 @ 10:45

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

Spain's leading supermarket Mercadona continues to win more customers leaving its rivals floundering|

‘Finally!’: Mercadona fans in Spain are very excited by the supermarket’s latest gluten-free products

MERCADONA has set social media alight with its latest food offering. It comes after the supermarket giant announced this week that it is expanding its

6 Dec, 2023 @ 11:45

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Cheese festival is coming to Spain’s Estepona: Four-day event this month will also feature wine, olives, pate and more

GOURMET cheese lovers based on the Costa del Sol are in for a treat this month. The ‘Feria del Queso Popi Sabor a Malaga’ is

6 Dec, 2023 @ 09:21

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

The best restaurants in Ronda: This food guide for one of Spain’s most iconic cities will leave you spoilt for choice

HE had to pinch himself when he read the Olive Press story last month. It only made a column on our food and drink page,

2 Dec, 2023 @ 07:03

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Celebrity chef Dani Garcia is preparing a luxury NYE dinner on Spain’s Costa del Sol – but you might want to leave your wallet at home

A TOP Marbella chef has put together a New Year’s Eve dining experience on his home patch but you will need to have deep pockets

1 Dec, 2023 @ 18:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

WATCH: Spanish Embassy in UK reviews Marks & Spencer’s ‘controversial’ chorizo paella croquettes that sparked international backlash dubbed ‘croquetagate’

THE SPANISH Embassy in the UK has got involved in a now week-long debate about Marks & Spencer’s ‘controversial’ chorizo paella croquettes, which not only

1 Dec, 2023 @ 15:36

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REVIEW: The bet pays off for Paco Roncero at Madrid’s Terraza del Casino

MADRID has gone through a food revolution since I lived there in the early 1990s when it was literally all about roast suckling pig, pinchos

1 Dec, 2023 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Madrid·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Two restaurants in Spain get first-ever coveted 'three star' Michelin award

The 11 restaurants in Spain that LOST their Michelin stars this week

WHERE THERE are winners, there must also, sadly, be losers. And while 31 restaurants in Spain were announced this week to have won their first

30 Nov, 2023 @ 18:07

Food & Drink·Lead

Spain now has 15 restaurants with an incredible 3 Michelin stars – but how many are near YOU?

THE Spanish Michelin Guide for 2024 has been revealed, bringing the country’s roster of three Michelin star restaurants to an impressive 15. Noor in Córdoba

29 Nov, 2023 @ 13:19

Andalucia·Cordoba·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel