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Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal – including an 11th century castle and a little piece of Thailand

ARE you looking to treat your loved one with a romantic weekend away or just want a relaxing break with your best friend? If so,

17 May, 2026 @ 11:00

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The Guardian’s picks for Andalucia’s best affordable secluded escapes – including fincas with views to die for

THESE are eight of Andalucia’s best affordable rural hideaways, according to a leading British travel writer who praised the region’s secluded fincas, mountain retreats and

17 May, 2026 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Barcelona to Berlin by train just got easier as EU introduces one-stop booking for cross-border rail travel

TRAVELLING across Europe by train is set to become significantly simpler after the European Commission unveiled plans for a ‘one journey, one ticket’ system. The

13 May, 2026 @ 16:20

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Budget airline Jet2 unveils new routes connecting UK to ancient ‘hidden gem’ city in northern Spain

A BUDGET airline has revealed new routes that will connect the UK to an ancient ‘hidden gem’ city in northern Spain. The new routes will

11 May, 2026 @ 11:41

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited a historic witch town in Granada and its charm put me under a spell’

THIS historic witch town in Granada is sure to put you under a spell with its charm and never-ending photo opportunities. The windy roads lined

10 May, 2026 @ 18:19

Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: These are the 10 best restaurants in Madrid that have put Spain’s capital firmly on the food map

AFTER Madrid’s Dabiz Munoz maintained his position as the World’s Best Chef for a third year running, the globe’s keenest gourmet travellers immediately started reading

10 May, 2026 @ 13:45

Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Why Ronda is still among the most charming cities in Spain – almost a century after Ernest Hemingway fell in love with its beauty

IT is easily one of Spain’s most memorable sensations; the moment the adrenaline hits as you look down from a ledge at the top of

10 May, 2026 @ 13:20

EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spanish music superstar Rosalia to give free concert in Sevilla this weekend

ROSALIA will headline Netflix’s major event in Sevilla and perform on a floating platform in the middle of the Guadalquivir this Saturday. Sevilla is hosting

8 May, 2026 @ 17:00

Don't Miss·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo’s visit to Spain – including meeting with immigrants, visit to Barcelona prison and historic parliament address

POPE LEO XIV will travel to Spain from June 6 to June 12, visiting Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, this was confirmed by the

6 May, 2026 @ 19:30

Don't Miss·La Cultura·Lead·National News

This hidden gem is home to the smallest cathedral in Spain which was once looted by notorious master thief ‘Erik the Belgian’

A VILLAGE in northern Spain is home to the smallest cathedral in Spain – and it was once targeted by a notorious master thief. Roda

5 May, 2026 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Get off the beaten track this spring with National Geographic’s recommendations for Spain’s best natural wonders

FROM mist-laced waterfalls to ancient canyons carved over millennia, Spain’s landscapes come alive in spring with a rare intensity. These seven natural wonders reveal a

4 May, 2026 @ 17:45

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Escape the crowds at these ‘secret’ natural pools in Tarifa hidden right in front of ancient Roman ruins

IF you’re looking to escape the crowds this summer, head to Tarifa to discover Cadiz’s best-kept secret: the natural pools at Baelo Claudia. Bolonia Beach

4 May, 2026 @ 15:31

Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

The surprising cultural side of Ibiza’s San Antonio – all available for just a €30 return ticket from the Spanish mainland

IT has long been an exciting awayday for expats in the know. Flights to Ibiza – and Mallorca – from the mainland cost as little

3 May, 2026 @ 13:00

Day Trips·Ibiza·Lead·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Malaga restaurant serves Spain’s ‘second-best’ pizza – but can it pass the taste test of our Italian reporter?

I CRANE my neck as Marco kneads the dough into a perfect circle. He steps back, inspects his work, then smooths out a small imperfection

2 May, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

The art of raving: Ibiza’s superclubs are becoming immersive art venues in innovative British-led gallery takeover

THE island is known for some of the craziest nightlife in the world. But now Ibiza will transform its most famous dance venues into large

2 May, 2026 @ 10:00

Don't Miss·Ibiza·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Technology·Travel News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Get off the beaten track with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias

This article was first published on June 30, 2022 WE are nearing the end of one of the most spectacular walks in Spain when we

2 May, 2026 @ 09:00

Asturias·Exploring Spain·Nature·Olive Press Travel

Ryanair urges Spain to scrap EES rollout to avoid summer of border queue chaos

BOSSES at low-cost airline Ryanair have called on Spain to suspend its implementation of the EU’s controversial Entry/Exit System (EES) or face a gruelling summer

30 Apr, 2026 @ 16:18

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Wizz Air boss tells holidaymakers not to panic as jet fuel shortages ‘won’t ground summer flights’ despite EU warnings

JUST weeks after European officials and Spanish oil companies issued warnings of a jet fuel shortage, one budget airline has ensured summer flights will not

28 Apr, 2026 @ 18:30

Entertainment·Getting Around·International Affairs·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

The story behind Spain’s iconic Seat Ibiza – the best-selling runaround thanks to a touch of American marketing and German engineering

THE very first SEAT Ibiza rolled off the assembly line at Martorell, Barcelona on 27 April, 1984. Marketing had come to Spain. SEAT (the Sociedad

28 Apr, 2026 @ 13:45

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Technology

Take a peek at the remarkable towns along the Spanish coast where British expats make up nearly half the population

A STRIKING new map has revealed where British expats have clustered on Spain’s costas – including several towns where they make up about half of

28 Apr, 2026 @ 11:49

Andalucia·Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXPLAINER: Your legal rights if your Spain-UK flight gets axed this summer due to the jet fuel crisis

WITH the Strait of Hormuz blockade triggering a massive jet fuel shortage across Europe, anyone planning to travel between Spain and the UK might be

28 Apr, 2026 @ 10:58

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Iberian bound: the Marbella classic, a Sevilla hideaway and the Madrid grande dame on this year’s Condé Nast hotel hot list

IT is one of the seminal hotels of southern Spain. So it’s good news to see Marbella’s Don Carlos back at the very pinnacle of

25 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Madrid·Marbella·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Pimping Success: How Malaga’s most iconic bodega conquered Marbella’s Golden Mile

AUTHENTICITY doesn’t come easily – especially within the manicured confines of a five-star hotel. Taking the rustic soul of Malaga’s most famous institution, El Pimpi,

25 Apr, 2026 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Marbella

The Olive Press saves you from FOMO! Here are the top 10 festivals you can’t miss in Spain this summer

AFTER months of rain and even the wettest year in a decade, Spain is more than ready to swap umbrellas for sunglasses and get the

25 Apr, 2026 @ 10:30

Featured·Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

The wonderful history behind El Escorial – the world’s largest Renaissance building and a must-visit for all culture lovers

ON April 23, 1563, the first stone was laid in the construction of The Monastery of Saint Lawrence of El Escorial, 30 miles west of

23 Apr, 2026 @ 17:45

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’

ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many

23 Apr, 2026 @ 11:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Opinion

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Ten of the best weekend spa breaks in Spain and Portugal – including an 11th century castle and a little piece of Thailand

The Guardian’s picks for Andalucia’s best affordable secluded escapes – including fincas with views to die for

Barcelona to Berlin by train just got easier as EU introduces one-stop booking for cross-border rail travel

Budget airline Jet2 unveils new routes connecting UK to ancient ‘hidden gem’ city in northern Spain

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘I visited a historic witch town in Granada and its charm put me under a spell’

REVIEW: These are the 10 best restaurants in Madrid that have put Spain’s capital firmly on the food map

Why Ronda is still among the most charming cities in Spain – almost a century after Ernest Hemingway fell in love with its beauty

Spanish music superstar Rosalia to give free concert in Sevilla this weekend

Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo’s visit to Spain – including meeting with immigrants, visit to Barcelona prison and historic parliament address

This hidden gem is home to the smallest cathedral in Spain which was once looted by notorious master thief ‘Erik the Belgian’

Get off the beaten track this spring with National Geographic’s recommendations for Spain’s best natural wonders

Escape the crowds at these ‘secret’ natural pools in Tarifa hidden right in front of ancient Roman ruins

The surprising cultural side of Ibiza’s San Antonio – all available for just a €30 return ticket from the Spanish mainland

REVIEW: Malaga restaurant serves Spain’s ‘second-best’ pizza – but can it pass the taste test of our Italian reporter?

The art of raving: Ibiza’s superclubs are becoming immersive art venues in innovative British-led gallery takeover

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Get off the beaten track with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias

Ryanair urges Spain to scrap EES rollout to avoid summer of border queue chaos

Wizz Air boss tells holidaymakers not to panic as jet fuel shortages ‘won’t ground summer flights’ despite EU warnings

The story behind Spain’s iconic Seat Ibiza – the best-selling runaround thanks to a touch of American marketing and German engineering

Take a peek at the remarkable towns along the Spanish coast where British expats make up nearly half the population

EXPLAINER: Your legal rights if your Spain-UK flight gets axed this summer due to the jet fuel crisis

Iberian bound: the Marbella classic, a Sevilla hideaway and the Madrid grande dame on this year’s Condé Nast hotel hot list

Pimping Success: How Malaga’s most iconic bodega conquered Marbella’s Golden Mile

The Olive Press saves you from FOMO! Here are the top 10 festivals you can’t miss in Spain this summer

The wonderful history behind El Escorial – the world’s largest Renaissance building and a must-visit for all culture lovers

OPINION: ‘I saw how Barcelona celebrates St George’s Day with pride… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’

BREAKING: Son of Mango founder arrested for suspected murder over billionaire father’s mountain fall in Barcelona

WATCH: Massive 22,000-litre palm oil spill sparks alarm in the Bay of Gibraltar

WATCH: Shock in Barcelona as ‘known drug dealer’ is shot in the head in broad daylight on busy street

You can now use Spain’s favourite payment app in shops – here is how the new ‘Bizum Pay’ works

WATCH: Neo-Nazi woman arrested in Catalunya for plastering children’s playground with anti-Muslim graffiti

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