The surprising way Franco saved Marbella from becoming a concrete jungle
MARBELLA wasn’t always glitz and glam or the international hub for the ‘manosphere’ it is today. In the 1970s, the town could have ended up
OLIVE PRESS OFFER: Bag a pair of poolside sunbeds free at totally refurbished Costa del Sol beach clubÂ
THE Olive Press is offering a great Spring trial offer for one of the Costa del Sol’s hottest beach clubs. Our readers can get two
Malaga’s favourite foodie son and Michelin-starred chef takes on his fourth restaurant in ancient building owned by a Genoa aristocrat
MALAGA’s food scene has had an exciting boost after the city’s favourite Michelin-starred chef stepped in to transform an 18th century hotel restaurant. Dani Carnero,
The Olive Press does Brazil: The authentic boutique hotel hideaway in Rio born from an Abba producer’s dream
AFTER a few days in one of the two vibrant metropolises of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, most visitors to Brazil will be seeking
One of Madrid’s best Japanese-fusion menu-del-dias – of course The Olive Press had to try it out
CHIRU is a refreshing change from the commercial chains and expensive cafes that line the nearby thoroughfares of Madrid’s Castellana and Gran Via. Only opening
Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal – including an 11th century castle and a little piece of Thailand
Relax, recharge or just spoil yourself with a weekend spa break.
The Olive Press drops in on Granada’s best campsite restaurant with a 700-bottle wine list
‘WOW, I’m eating at a campsite.’ Yes, really. But this is no campfire-and-folding-chairs affair. It’s a full-blown, formal sit-down restaurant… and it’s open all day.
Best of Brazil: São Paulo’s food scene is booming so why have none of its restaurants been awarded three Michelin stars?
AS Luiz Filipe explained his pairing of chicken broth with eel tartlets, he spoke like a classically trained French chef fresh from a three-Michelin-star kitchen
IN PICS: The full revelries from the Costa del Sol’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade and party
PLAZA La Mezquita in Benalmádena was awash with green on Tuesday as hundreds gathered to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. There was a full-day programme of
Must-visit: ‘Underrated’ wine capital of Spain that ‘looks like Barcelona with fewer crowds’, according to The Mirror
THE MIRROR has named this Spanish city ‘underrated’, stating it’s ‘just like Barcelona but without the crowds’. Lauded by both The Mirror and Time Out,
New luxury camping resort with pools, a spa and sports facilities planned for eastern Costa del Sol
OUTDOOR enthusiasts in Andalucia will soon have a new destination to escape to. Pull out your tents and prepare for Spain’s newest ‘pitch’ for outdoorsy
New Sevilla exhibition uncovers the wealth and fabulous empire of estates, palaces and castles belonging to the late Duquesa de Alba
WITH an estimated wealth of €3.5 billion and more than 40 official titles, she was the world’s most noble aristocrat and one of Spain’s wealthiest.Â
EXPLAINER: Why does the Spanish exclave of Melilla celebrate St Patrick’s Day as a bank holiday?
A SPANISH North African enclave is one of the few places outside the English-speaking world to recognise St Patrick’s Day as an official holiday –
Saudi Arabia East to West: Top landmarks to explore on a Dammam-Jeddah trip
SAUDI Arabia is more than simply a place to visit; it’s a revelation. The Kingdom is a trip like no other, from the oil-rich coasts
Little-known town on the Costa del Sol beats out everyone to the crown of ‘best climate in all of Europe’
A LITTLE-known town on the Costa del Sol has beaten all others to take the title of ‘best climate in all of Europe’ – here’s
An elegy to Spain’s western wonder: Why spring is the best time to visit Extremadura
WHEN it comes to tourism, Extremadura is off the beaten track and spring is the best season to visit. Few of the 90 million foreign
‘I’ve visited loads of castles in Spain and this is my favourite’: Olive Press travel guru Fiona Govan reveals a Moorish gem
With so many castles found atop hillsides across Spain it's hard to have a favourite. But this one overlooking the olive groves of Jaen is
Spain braces for new tourism boom as holidaymakers shun other destinations over Middle East conflict fears
EUROPE’S biggest tour operator, Tui, says that Spain could be the beneficiary of holiday-makers switching their vacations from the war-torn Middle East. Companies are reporting
Falstaff would approve – From tapas to tasting menus Spain’s 2026 Gastronomy Capital of Jerez de la Frontera has it all
IT has been well known for its local wines since the days of Shakespeare, and indeed well before, but now Jerez de la Frontera’s celebrated
Marbella is betting big on a new wave of five-star hotels – but is the Costa del Sol jewel really ready to go cold turkey on illegal Airbnbs?
WERE it not for for the forest of cranes springing up on the horizon around Marbella, you would hardly know that a quiet struggle is
Spain’s best kept culinary secret is hidden among history and flavour in this valley in Cordoba
THE Valle de las Pedroches, in northern Cordoba, is famed for producing some of Europe’s finest pork. Despite this, finding a truly exceptional place to
Spain’s must-see exhibitions this year: From Baroque masterpieces to contemporary tapestries
SPAIN is home to a staggering 1,600-plus museums, making choosing your culture fix for a weekend away a truly tricky decision. Now add in the
Top 10 Jewish Sites to See in Spain: A Jewish Tours Spain Guide
I remember my confusion around the time I began writing for The Olive Press back in 2019. It was a story how Spain’s government passed
Revealed: The four Spanish coffee shops ranked among the best in the world
CONFIDENT you know your café con leche from your cortado? If so, you are in for a treat. Spain has been named as one of
Transition to luxury: A five-star stay steeped in history at the former home of Adolfo Suarez in Avila
WHAT was once the home of former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez, Spain’s first elected leader after the Franco dictatorship, is now a five-star boutique hotel.
36 Hours in Avila: Discover Spain’s medieval walled masterpiece on the plains of Castilla y Leon
PERFECTLY preserved and completely encircled by stone ramparts, Avila feels like a city carved from honey-coloured rock and suspended in time.
