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
REVIEW: This stunning hotel in the Sierra Nevada adds an additional upmarket pull to Spain’s hippest ski resort (PICTURE SPECIAL)
THE last time I’d luxuriated in Alpine-style bliss in the Sierra Nevada was a decade ago, and right next door. When El Lodge reopened after
Hotel founded by British expat in Spain’s Andalucia is named among the best in the WORLD by respected ‘Traveler’ magazine
A HOTEL in Spain’s Andalucia region has been named among the best in the world by the respected Traveler magazine. The Hacienda San Rafael in
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
Toll roads in Spain will hike their prices next year: These are the new costs in Malaga province
TOLL roads across Spain will become more expensive from January 1, it has emerged. The so-called ‘peajes’, which offer quicker and quieter alternative routes, will
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
Is this the best ice cream in Spain? Owner of gelato store on the Costa del Sol wins prestigious Italian prize
A GELATO boss has won a prestigious prize for his ice cream, making his shop on the Costa del Sol a must visit for lovers
Feeling chilly? These 5 towns in Spain’s Andalucia will offer the warmest refuge this winter
WINTER is coming to Spain, but if you want to escape the cold, these five Andalucian towns are your best bet. Even if you’ve moved
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
Skiing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada: How the ‘Costa del Ski’ is perfect for Christmas card snowscapes and adrenaline-pumping thrills
“THERE’S no way I’m skiing down that. I’ll walk up, get my ski and take the lift down,” insisted my Olive Press colleague, looking longingly
These 3 beauty spots in Andalucia are among the ‘must visit’ areas in Spain, according to National Geographic
NATIONAL Geographic has chosen three Andalucian beauty spots in their ‘must visit’ list. Although many tourists come to Andalucia for sun, sea and sand, there
Must visit: 5 palace hotels in Spain’s Andalucia that will make the perfect cosy trip this winter
SPAIN is full of historic palace hotels perfect for a winter getaway and here are our top five picks. When the summer months start to
These two towns in Malaga province have been added to Spain’s ‘Magical Pueblos’ list
MALAGA will add two new towns to Spain’s ‘Magical Pueblos’ list in 2024. A tourism initiative which gives towns across Spain the sought after title
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
Can I get a refund if my train is delayed or cancelled in Spain? All you need to know about your travel rights
IF you are travelling in Spain and your train is cancelled, do you have a right to a refund? The Olive Press explains. Rail companies
EXCLUSIVE: 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
Looking for a day trip? Delve into the ‘Copper Forest’ located in Spain’s picturesque Genal Valley – just a short drive from the Costa del Sol (PICTURE SPECIAL)
FORGET New England in the fall. The transformation of the Genal Valley into the ‘Copper Forest’ every autumn is a mesmerising rite of passage for
Is this the most romantic village in Spain? Why the stunning ‘Pueblo de Amor’ in Malaga province is the perfect rural escape for lovers
IT was on Valentine’s Day four centuries ago that Arriate won its freedom. On February 14, in 1630, the villagers clubbed together to pay 352,739
Must visit: The little corner of Portugal loved by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
THERE is a little corner of Portugal that has been thrust into the spotlight by British royals. Melides, on the Alentejo coast, about 130 km
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,
New 5-star hotel funded by Gerard Pique is coming to Spain’s Costa del Sol as construction gets underway
CONSTRUCTION has begun on the Costa del Sol’s latest 5-star hotel located in an old cinema. Hotel chain, Meliá, is set to open a new
This town in Malaga province has been crowned the best in Spain to spend New Year’s Eve
PRESTIGIOUS travel magazine ‘Viajar’ has chosen a Malaga town as the best spot to ring in the New Year. Celebrations on December 31 grow more
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
Airport strikes in Spain are called off in huge relief for travellers ahead of December holiday
STRIKES by airport baggage handlers in Spain scheduled for December 5 and 10 have been called off. They had been timed to cause disruption during
Spain is branded the third best country in the WORLD for solo travelling
Planning on travelling solo? Then look no further than Spain, which has just been crowned the third best country in the world to do so.