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Must visit: The white-washed villages set in the stunning natural beauty that surrounds Guadalhorce in Spain’s Andalucia

FOR years it was a sleepy, white-washed Andalucian pueblo known only to the most intrepid adventurers. That changed in 2015 with the reopening of the

5 Nov, 2023 @ 11:26

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Literary escape: From bins bearing Harry Potter covers to plant pots inscribed with poetry, is THIS Andalucian town the most cultured corner of inland Spain?

NESTLED in the heart of the Alpujarra mountains of Andalucia lies the most charming village you’ve never heard of: Mecina Bombaron is a fairytale come

5 Nov, 2023 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

IN PICS: New 5-star hotel is set to open on this iconic street in Spain’s Sevilla

A BRAND new five-star hotel will open in Sevilla, it has been announced. The city council is set to approve plans for a 20-room hotel

4 Nov, 2023 @ 14:19

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

With the autumn tuna season upon us, SO/Sotogrande debuts a new tasting menu straight from the nets of the Barbate fishermen

CHEF Leandro Caballero is serving up a treat at his Cortijo Santa María 1962 restaurant in Sotogrande, classic tuna territory. With the autumn tuna-fishing season

4 Nov, 2023 @ 14:00

Cadiz·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead

Campaign launched to bring back ‘silver route’ train network connecting Andalucia with northern Spain: THESE would be the cities it stops at

SEVILLA is among dozens of Spanish cities and towns that will stage simultaneous rallies this Saturday(November 4) calling for the reopening of the Ruta de

3 Nov, 2023 @ 17:40

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Why Carmona is well worth a visit – as charming town in Spain’s Andalucia is set to become a UNESCO World Heritage site

CARMONA, Sevilla is set to become a UNESCO World Heritage site, after the Spanish Historical Heritage Association (Consejo de Patrimonio Historico) approved its nomination last

3 Nov, 2023 @ 17:09

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

REVIEW: The ‘bottomless brunch’ at Marbella’s Nomad offers some serious bang for your buck (with impressive vegan alternatives too) – just don’t eat beforehand!

GETTING brunch on the weekend is nothing new, with the trend having exploded on the culinary scene in recent years. Marbella is no exception, with

3 Nov, 2023 @ 16:55

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

These are the 10 best restaurants in Spain – according to Tripadvisor

THE Travellers’ Choice Awards has just revealed Spain’s top ten restaurants, as chosen by visitors. In the latest edition of the awards, Tripadvisor recognises restaurants

2 Nov, 2023 @ 10:58

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

Over 60 in Spain? Get a Renfe ‘Gold Card’ and enjoy up to 40% discounts on train journeys across the country and even to France

ANYONE AGED 60 and over- and of any nationality- can buy a Renfe ‘Gold Card'(Tarjeta Dorada) at any Renfe station in Spain to enjoy rail

1 Nov, 2023 @ 17:15

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

WATCH: Peter Dinklage issues ‘warning’ of the ‘Andalucian crush’: Game of Thrones star, 54, leads flashy new tourism campaign

PETER Dinklage is the official face of Andalucia’s flashy new tourism campaign. The Game of Thrones star, 54, has appeared in a video produced by

1 Nov, 2023 @ 13:52

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Low cost train operator Ouigo to start Murcia to Madrid services with €9 fares from 2024 High-speed journey to capital will take 2 hours and 45 minutes

New high-speed train connecting Murcia and Madrid to launch in Spain next year with low-cost prices

FRENCH budget high-speed train operator Ouigo will start services between Murcia City’s Carmen station and Madrid in the first half of 2024- possibly in May.

31 Oct, 2023 @ 16:30

Lead·Madrid·Murcia·Olive Press Travel

This hotel in Spain’s Andalucia is the best rural retreat in Spain – according to The Times

THE Times has named a five star hotel in Andalucia as Spain’s best rural retreat. La Bobadilla offers luxury accommodation in the Sierra de Lonja,

31 Oct, 2023 @ 11:43

Andalucia·Malaga·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

For sale: Abandoned village in Spain with more than 40 homes and stunning countryside views – after several failed attempts to turn it into a tourism hotspot

THE SPANISH hamlet of Salto de Castro is up for sale again- a year after it was bought for €300,000 by Toledo constructor Oscar Torres.

30 Oct, 2023 @ 13:13

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property

REVIEW: Meson Sabor Andaluz; we track down the true home of the Andalucian vernacular, where the vegetables are king and wallet stays happy!

Jon Clarke tracks down the hidden gem of Meson Sabor Andaluz in the heart of inland Cadiz an hour inland from the Costa Del Sol

30 Oct, 2023 @ 10:25

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Malaga to Barcelona from €30: Renfe train operator launches sale on routes connecting Andalucia and Catalunya starting on MONDAY

THERE’s good news for travellers this weekend as Renfe has launched yet another sale. The train operator will be offering one-way tickets from Malaga to

27 Oct, 2023 @ 17:24

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain is branded the most sustainable holiday destination for 2024

SPAIN is the most sustainable holiday destination in the world and should be top of your list to visit in 2024. That’s according to the

27 Oct, 2023 @ 12:46

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Secret escape: This little-known inland gem in Spain’s Andalucia that oozes medieval charm is WELL worth the visit

ONE of the delights of Spain is visiting its unspoilt interior where historic buildings are often set in a landscape virtually unchanged for centuries. While

22 Oct, 2023 @ 13:15

Andalucia·Jaen·Olive Press Travel

What to do in Valencia this November

The mercury has finally dropped and it’s time to embrace the cooler months. But with our endlessly sunny skies, the fun continues with fabulous festivals

20 Oct, 2023 @ 22:29

Costa Blanca·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

This town in Andalucia is the most beautiful in Spain according to The Telegraph – and you’ve likely never heard of it

JUST like many would say for England, the most beautiful destinations in Spain are not necessarily the mega cities that we have all heard of.

16 Oct, 2023 @ 17:09

Andalucia·Cadiz·Must Read·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Revealed: The destination in Spain most visited by Spanish holidaymakers this year

Santiago de Compostela, Cathedral de Santiago

15 Oct, 2023 @ 08:00

Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel

Dramatic Scene Of Plaza España In Seville At Sunset

Sevilla locals outraged at Daily Mail article putting the city on list of ‘tacky’ destinations for Brits to avoid – thanks to ‘boozed up Brits’

INCREDULOUS Sevillianos are up in arms over a snooty article in Britain’s Daily Mail that warns Brits off their sun-soaked city. And the reason given

14 Oct, 2023 @ 18:00

Andalucia·Benidorm·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla·Travel News

‘I spent less than £100 on a three-day trip to an amazing city in Spain, including return flights – here’s how I did it’

A SAVVY Brit was able to enjoy a three-day holiday in Spain with his friend for less than £100 (€114). TikToker Callum Ryan, 22, booked

14 Oct, 2023 @ 17:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Pack your pooch! Here are the most pet-friendly holiday destinations in Spain

Spain’s costas are some of the most pet friendly destinations in the country, with dog friendly beaches, accommodation and restaurants. Calpe, Costa Blanca As if

14 Oct, 2023 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Benidorm·Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community