Company in Spain’s Malaga develops surf forecasting app
THE Andalucian company Todo Surf Technology, based in Malaga, has developed an advanced surf forecasting app that provides surf reports and waves forecasts for over
Two beaches in Spain’s Malaga among top 20 most instagrammed in Europe
SUMMER is fast approaching which means its that time of the year to plan your next beach holiday. With Google searches in Germany for the
Unveiling the Treasures of Egypt: A Journey of Discovery
If you like travelling the world and exploring new things, Egypt should be on your bucket list. This country features numerous modern and ancient treasures,
DON’T MISS The best of what’s on in Spain
Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Madrid to Torrevieja via Ibiza, Granada and Sevilla. Madrid Legends: the home of football
INTO THE WILD? Why it’s generally illegal to pitch your tent away from Spain’s dedicated campsites
THE idea of sleeping off-grid in Spain’s beautiful countryside appeals to nomadic souls and and nature-lovers. We feel the call of a shaded woodland, mountain
CORPUS: Fairground, flowers, flamenco, and flamboyance in Spain’s Granada
THE NIGHT of Saturday 3 June marked the start of one of Granada’s most famous and historical events. Attracting thousands of visitors annually, the fiesta
ATTRACTIONS: Inside Spain’s largest urban-air museum, Los Alcazares
Los Alcazares is a tiny coast town, but is home to Spain’s largest urban-air museum. Over the past nine years Los Alcazares has been transforming
EXPLORING SPAIN: The search for Lorca’s grave in Andalucia
By Carlos Pranger WHEN the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936, Gerald Brenan was living with his wife Gamel Woolsey in Churriana, a village
HOTELS: Israeli chain Leonardo opens three new properties in Ibiza
THEY’VE already opened four hotels in Mallorca this year… now the Leonardo group has opened a trio of new joints on the white isle. The
FREE TAPAS HUNTING: History, rules and how to find top tapas in Spain’s Granada
A GIFT traditionally offered by bars in Granada Province, the ‘tapa’ has a long history. Exactly how it was invented depends on the source you
ESCAPE: Are These New Hotels Luxurious Enough for You?
WHEN it comes to the world’s best luxury hotels, Spain ticks many boxes.And the accommodation on offer just keeps getting better, particularly when it comes
KICK OFF: Legends, The Home of Football
FOR football memorabilia, history and immersive 4D experiences head to a new museum in Madrid dedicated to the beautiful game. Pope Francis wanted it in
GETTING AROUND: 141 Direct Flights from Malaga Airport
MALAGA Airport is the main gateway for millions of tourists to Andalucia every year, but is also a great starting point for travellers looking to
Happy Hat Trick: Vida, Tree House and Leo’s bring a vibrant new feel to Mallorca dining
LIKE London buses, as the saying goes, you wait ages for one to arrive then three turn up at the same time. That’s the case
Cuisine, culture and exhilarating experiences
This month brings flavour to the forefront in Valencia with unique dining experiences and an exciting new kitchen market concept. From fabulous cuisine and art
IN TRIBUTE: Late author Guy Hunter-Watts took Olive Press readers on a walk through the wilds of Andalucia’s Cazorla
FIRST PUBLISHED JULY 22, 2018 Guy Hunter-Watts, author of several walking guides to Andalucía, heads off piste for a jaw-dropping gorge adventure in the wilds
Madrid’s Prado Museum to welcome award-winning author JM Coetzee for special three-week stay
MADRID’S Prado Museum will be welcoming Nobel laureate JM Coetzee for a special three-week stay as he becomes the first author to get involved in
DON’T MISS The Best of What’s on in Spain
Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Malaga to Palma via Granada, Ibiza and Madrid THIS WEEK Madrid en Danza (until
Andalucia Birding Trip to Morocco a Success
There are some good people in the world, folk who give a lot of their time and energy to providing great experiences for others with
New museum housing Spain’s Royal Collections to open in Madrid next month
A NEW museum in Madrid’s Royal Palace area hosting Royal Collections accumulated since the Middle Ages will open on June 28. The official opening ceremony
Exploring Gerald Brenan Country: a trip to Yegen in the Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
LONG before La Alpujarra became popular with northern Europeans, a few pioneering Brits discovered the area. An early advocate was Gerald Brenan, a British writer,
Busy summer ahead for Spain with tourist home rentals so far standing at 82% occupancy
SPAIN’s tourist rental homes have reached an average occupancy of 82% for this summer with prices averaging €172 per night- up 13% on last year.
The Wellbeing Benefits of Beachside Living
We have long associated spending time by the water with the healing of ailments. For wealthy Victorians, seaside convalescence homes and time spent in spa
Mallorca’s Natural Charms Inspire Latest Novel by Author Diana Janney
From raindrops dripping from terracotta rooftops, people and pine forests, to a glimpses of distant sea and wild grandeur, Mallorca inspires author Diana Janney. Here
LISTED: 10 new Blue Flag beaches in Spain for 2023
FROM this June, ten new Blue Flags will fly on Spanish beaches. Only beaches (coastal and inland) with excellent water quality and environmental education programmes,
Markets, mazes, and al fresco menus
As the weather gets warmer, off-the-beaten-track adventures meet stylish al fresco dining in Valencia, with a season of captivating events guaranteed to help you beat