Joaquin Sorolla and wine tasting Valencia experiences
Spring is here and Easter is underway, which means a flurry of activity across the Valencian Community. From al fresco concerts to new exhibitions there
Spain’s Malaga hosts Candlelight concerts with upcoming tribute to Coldplay and ABBA
THE magical Candlelight concerts are illuminating Malaga’s most stunning venues with a range of tributes to some of the greatest bands in history. This coming
DON’T MISS The Best of What’s on in Spain
Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Benidorm to Barcelona via Valencia, Malaga, and Marbella. THIS WEEK Madrid Fiestas de
Short Break: Jerez, Little City of Stars
TOM Jones is singing, celebrity chef Jordi Cruz is cooking, and you’re staying in a palace. No, you’re not Marbella or Barcelona or a weird
FINAL WALK: Iconic Andalucia expat author dies in road accident near Ronda
HE has been compared to travel writing legends Bruce Chatwin and Jan Morris, but all Guy Hunter-Watts wanted to do was walk. A man, never
Day Trip from Sevilla: Coria del Rio
YOU won’t be alone: Between May 21 and June 1, thousands of pilgrims with horses, casetas, and ox-drawn carts will be passing through this normally
Festivals, museums, and the start of chiringuito season
With summer upon us, the Valencian Community is gearing up with more events and openings. From captivating music festivals to a chiringuito blending fine dining
Benidorm bids for €3 million grant to install elevators to access iconic tourist spot on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BENIDORM council wants to install a network of elevators to improve access to the Tossal de La Cala viewpoint. Access up the 889 metre-long steep
Beach life!: Mijas Costa is synonymous with world-class golf and the class of Marbella, but with less commotion
IF mountains shape Mijas Pueblo, then the sea defines Mijas Costa. They are two halves of the same municipality, like a happy couple but with
EXPLAINER: Find out the summer beaches to enjoy with your dog in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas
IF you are a dog owner and fancy taking your pet out for a trip to the seaside and a run along the beach, you
Book Now: Jerez Tio Pepe Festival
The series of concerts in the picturesque setting of the Bodegas González Byass in Jerez is back. From July 1- August 31, you can expect
Barcelona: Night at the Museum
Spain is celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 with free entry and late night openings at many of the country’s august treasure troves. Barcelona,
One of Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships makes debut stop in Spain’s Malaga
ONE of the Royal Caribbean’s oldest cruise ships, the ‘Enchantment of the Seas,’ has completed its first port call in Malaga. Executing a 15-day transatlantic
DON’T MISS: The Best of What’s On in Spain
Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from Malaga to Madrid via Barcelona and Cordoba. THE WEEK AHEAD Ronda Romantica (May 11-13).
Wedding tourism is booming in Spain’s Malaga
DESTINATION weddings are booming in Malaga more than ever, with thousands of overseas couples tying the knot in the province last year. The vogue for
Foodie revolution on the Costa del Sol
IT was in Mijas pueblo during a summer holiday as a child, that one of Britain’s top chefs made one of his first formative foodie
RESTAURANT REVIEW: El Oceano, Mijas. A touch of class overlooking the Mediterranean
DINERS searching for a touch of class on the Costa del Sol will be delighted that El Oceano isnow open for the 2023 season. This
BEACHES: The secrets of Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THEY turn up in their droves. On tour buses, or in cars, and stretch their legs for about 400 metres. Out come the cameras and
BEACHES: Two coastal towns in Malaga ranked among the very best in Spain
MALAGA welcomes plenty of British holidaymakers each year thanks to its sunny climate, sandy beaches and vibrant culture. There are plenty of coastal towns in
DINING CAPITAL: The place to eat out in Spain is not where you might think it is
WHEN I researched a restaurant book on Andalucia a decade ago, I came across some wonderful hidden gems tucked away in the tiniest inland villages
Why the city of Cordoba should be top of your travel list right now
SPAIN is not short of beautiful cities oozing history from between the cracks of their ancient iconic buildings, such as Granada’s Alhambra and Sevilla’s Alcazar.
FOOD: The 10 cities in Spain with the best free tapas
The tradition of free tapas are not only a long-standing tradition in Granada—find out where else with the Olive Press’ Tapas guide
In with the new: Marbella’s most successful restaurant La Sala has seen a substantial upgrade
It’s 15 years since La Sala launched in Marbella. With a new restaurant, bowling alley, sports bar and estate agency soon to be added, Jon
UNDERGROUND COOL: As Spain’s temperatures rise, opt for a cave house
EXTREME athlete, Beatriz Flamini, recently caught Spain’s attention by spending 500 days in a cave in Los Gauchos, near Motril. Her idea was to write
WHAT’S ON: Al fresco fun in vibrant Valencia
While the run of bank holidays may be over, things aren’t slowing down in Valencia and as summer begins there are plenty of ways to
The 10 most impressive castles in Spain from Malaga to Murcia
SPAIN is a land strewn with castles and fortresses, all of which reflect the country’s history, and many of them are remarkably well-preserved. But with