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British investment fund continues to hoover up Spain’s best-loved resort hotels with Costa del Sol purchase

YET another of the Costa del Sol’s most famous luxury resorts has been snapped up by a British investment fund after Estepona’s luxury Kempinski Hotel

27 Sep, 2023 @ 16:30

Estepona·Hotels·Lead·Property

5 Destinations for Your Dream Tri Unlocking Spain’s Secrets: Topp!

Spain, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes, welcomes travelers from different parts of the world. From the bustling streets of Barcelona to

27 Sep, 2023 @ 12:47

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

How a revamped up-and-coming barrio in San Pedro de Alcantara is further increasing the allure of Marbella’s ‘sister town’

SOMETHING awesome this way comes for the residents of San Pedro Alcantara. The sister town of Marbella is yet again upgrading its charm thanks to

23 Sep, 2023 @ 17:31

Must Read·Olive Press Travel

What to do in Valencia this October

The summer heat has retreated, leaving behind a refreshing cool breeze and plenty of autumn sun. Coming up – a special month for the region,

22 Sep, 2023 @ 21:20

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

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Post-Brexit passport database that will clock how many times Brits have visited Spain and elsewhere in the EU ‘is delayed until 2025’

A PASSPORT tracking system that will keep tabs on how many days Brits have spent in the EU has reportedly been delayed yet again until

22 Sep, 2023 @ 10:12

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HIDDEN VALLEY: Figs, nectarines and pears are just a few of the stars of late-summer eating in Spain – and here’s how to eat them

In the latest serialisation of seasoned travel writer Paul Richardson’s new book, Hidden Valley, he reveals how he prepares his favourite late-summer treats with the

18 Sep, 2023 @ 19:15

Celebrity·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Other News

HIDDEN VALLEY: The subtle and mysterious art of mushrooming in central Spain

Paul Richardson reveals how he spots the perfect wild mushroom in the forests by his idyllic home in Extremadura - and how to cook them

17 Sep, 2023 @ 12:47

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Spain’s Andalucia home to three of Europe’s top-rated monuments

ANDALUCIA is home to remarkable monuments, some of which rank among the most beautiful in Spain, Europe, and the world. In TripAdvisor’s recent ranking of

12 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Image of the South facade of the Gran Hotel Miramar in Malaga. Credit. Wikimedia Commons

Spain’s Malaga aims to triple its nearly 1,000 five-star hotel rooms in four years

MALAGA city has set its sights on tripling its high-end tourism offerings within the next four years. The capital of the Costa del Sol currently

12 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

High life: The mountain retreat in Spain’s Pyrenees that has meals (and views) to die for

AT just over 1,500 metres above sea level, it could be the highest-rated restaurant with rooms in Spain. ‘Certainly in Catalunya,’ insists chef, Oliver, a

10 Sep, 2023 @ 12:58

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Historic visitor record at Spain’s Malaga Cathedral this summer

MALAGA Cathedral has achieved a historic milestone this summer by welcoming 110,606 visitors during the months of July and August. This figure represents a 10%

10 Sep, 2023 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Spain’s Malaga to host Seatrade Cruise Med Fair again in 2024

MALAGA is set to host the international cruise industry fair, Seatrade Cruise Med, for the second consecutive year in 2024. The announcement was made in

8 Sep, 2023 @ 08:00

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

This 'city of 1,001 rices' in eastern Spain is named the gastronomic capital for 2025

Food, festivals, and fabulous nocturnal runs

With the end of summer and this month’s refreshing drop in temperatures, it’s time for the Valencia Community to come to life again. From a

4 Sep, 2023 @ 18:43

Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

MADRID: Iconic buildings open their doors

SPAIN'S city's are packed with modern architectural masterpieces and from September 21-24, you'll have access to 90 of the capital's most eye-catching best.

3 Sep, 2023 @ 13:30

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HIDDEN VALLEY: I sniffed the air – smoke!

SUMMER dragged on in its grim-faced way…And just as it seemed August’s annoyances couldn’t get any worse, suddenly and dramatically, they did. It can never

3 Sep, 2023 @ 12:50

Celebrity·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

DON’T MISS: The best of what’s on in Spain

TOP events for the week and month ahead from Malaga to San Sebastian via Mijas, Marbella and Madrid. See Spain’s top models, Picasso, flamenco and

3 Sep, 2023 @ 12:37

Don't Miss·Olive Press Travel

SHORT BREAK: San Sebastian hotels

WITH a film festival, fabulous food, an airport and one of the loveliest urban beaches in Spain, San Sebastian is great for weekend breaks.

3 Sep, 2023 @ 12:20

Olive Press Travel

FILM FESTIVAL: Stars to shine in San Sebastian

Javier Bardem, Hollywood stars, and 200 new films head the attractions at the San Sebastian International Film Festival 2023 from September 22-30.

2 Sep, 2023 @ 18:29

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Is bar-hopping in San Sebastian as good as its three Michelin star restaurants?

THE idea was as intriguing as it was exciting: To compare one of San Sebastian’s famous three Michelin-starred restaurants with its world-famous tapas district. A

2 Sep, 2023 @ 17:30

For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

GETTING AROUND San Sebastian

HOW TO GET THERE Fly: San Sebastian has its own airport, with regular flights from Madrid and Barcelona. There are also less frequent flights from

2 Sep, 2023 @ 17:00

Getting Around·Olive Press Travel

SOROLLA SHOWS: Last of the summer light

CATCH the last of the Spanish summer sun at major exhibitions celebrating the painter Joaquin Sorolla, master of the Mediterranean, in Valencia and Madrid.

2 Sep, 2023 @ 16:00

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HIDDEN VALLEY: BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES

IT is over three decades since journalist Paul Richardson, 60, swapped London for Extremadura, via Ibiza. The well-known travel and food writer, who has penned

2 Sep, 2023 @ 14:23

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel