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Bargain full English ‘belly buster’ challenge takes Benidorm by storm – but could YOU finish it?

IT’S the food-eating challenge that has taken Benidorm by storm on social media this year. Since re-launching in the summer, dozens of Brits have attempted

21 Oct, 2024 @ 11:56

Benidorm·Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

The tiny witches’ village in Spain that has been cursed by the Catholic Church since 1511

A TINY witch village in northern Spain has been cursed with a spell so strong that only the Pope can lift it. Trasmoz, a hamlet

20 Oct, 2024 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

This tourist city in Andalucia is the most difficult to walk around, British study finds

A BRITISH study has named this city in Spain’s Andalucia the most difficult for walking around. Spain is known for its diverse landscapes, with beautiful

14 Oct, 2024 @ 14:37

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Americans praise ‘the Santorini of Spain’ on the Costa del Sol that’s ‘40% cheaper than its French or Italian rivals’

SPAIN’S Costa del Sol has its very own Santorini according to an American magazine, who praise the prices some ‘40% cheaper than French or Italy.’

13 Oct, 2024 @ 14:00

Marbella·Olive Press Travel

Foodie paradise: This Alicante town has the most Michelin Star restaurants per capita in Spain

CALPE on the Costa Blanca has the distinction of having the most Michelin-starred restaurants per square metre in Spain. Three restaurants have each got a

12 Oct, 2024 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

Reasons to visit Costa del Sol beyond the beach

Born and raised in Malaga, Cristina Reina is a travel expert on the Costa del Sol. In her blog, My Little World of Travelling, she

11 Oct, 2024 @ 20:22

Andalucia·Olive Press Travel

This is the best city in Spain for an October getaway, according to The Times

ZARAGOZA in northern Spain has received the seal of approval by The Times newspaper as a city to visit in October. The paper said Zaragoza’s

10 Oct, 2024 @ 16:10

National News·Olive Press Travel

This is the most beautiful town in Spain’s Valencia, according to new poll

SERRA at the heart of the Sierra de Calderona Natural Park has won an online vote as the most beautiful town in the Valencian Community.

9 Oct, 2024 @ 18:00

National News·Olive Press Travel

This is the incredible ‘underwater theme park’ coming to Spain

AN amazing underwater theme park is one step closer to becoming a reality in Spain. Dubbed the ‘Underwater Gardens’, the project is penned for Tenerife

8 Oct, 2024 @ 13:02

Canary Islands·Olive Press Travel

‘I spent three incredible days in Bilbao – here are my top sight-seeing tips’

BILBAO is the Basque Country’s biggest city and with much to explore, we have prepared a guide for the ultimate visit. Culture filled cities, stunning

6 Oct, 2024 @ 10:00

Basque Country·EXCLUSIVE·Olive Press Travel

Looking for live music on the Costa del Sol? These are the best spots in Estepona, according to local expat ALEX COOPER

ESTEPONA is often considered to be the chilled out younger sibling to Marbella, famed for its more sedate and laidback vibe. But in a special

5 Oct, 2024 @ 16:30

Entertainment·Estepona·Olive Press Travel

Going vegan in Bilbao: Here’s how to enjoy pinchos like a pro in Spain’s gastronomic capital

THE Basque Country is well known as Spain’s best destination for foodies and for vegans, the story is no different- here’s how to eat vegan

5 Oct, 2024 @ 10:00

Basque Country·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

Expat haven: How Malaga’s least populated village of just 192 people is filled with British, Belgian and Danish residents

IT’S officially the least populated village in Malaga province with just 192 residents living there, according to the 2023 census. But Salares (pictured above), a

1 Oct, 2024 @ 13:43

Andalucia·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Property

Ryanair extends new route between tiny British airport and tourism mecca in eastern Spain

BUDGET airline Ryanair has announced it will be extending one of its newest routes throughout the winter. Since April of this year, the carrier has

1 Oct, 2024 @ 10:54

Costa Blanca·Olive Press Travel

This is the only hotel in Spain to make the prestigious ‘World’s Top 50’ ranking

EACH year, some 600 travel journalists and industry leaders vote on the best hotels in the world. Dubbed The World’s Best 50 Hotels, the list

30 Sep, 2024 @ 16:41

Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Tourist hotspots: These were the most visited cities in Spain this summer

THE most visited cities in Spain this summer manages to spring a couple of surprises. Madrid surprisingly beat out Barcelona for the title of the

29 Sep, 2024 @ 12:36

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Exclusive: Meet the British expat walking the length of Spain from north to south

FOR Tom Hopcroft, the past year has been a whirlwind. The business he founded – Guiris de Mierda, a lifestyle brand aimed at providing a

23 Sep, 2024 @ 14:00

Basque Country·EXCLUSIVE·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

These two cities in Spain are among Europe’s best destinations for an autumn getaway, according to Lonely Planet

RESPECTED travel magazine Lonely Planet has picked these two Spanish cities as the perfect autumn getaway. October is just around the corner and whether you

23 Sep, 2024 @ 13:55

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Tenerife

REVIEW: Brand new Estepona beach restaurant is raising the quality bar for the already upmarket Costa del Sol resort

THEY say location is everything and Malva Beach is hard to beat. Sitting on Estepona’a La Rada beach its views stretch to Gibraltar and Africa

22 Sep, 2024 @ 18:29

Andalucia·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Planning a winter break in Spain? Consider this mountaintop city and hometown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘wife’ Georgina Rodriguez – featuring a star-shaped 16th century citadel and multiple nearby ski resorts

IT may have been ‘too small’ for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘wife’ Georgina Rodriguez, but we think her hometown is the perfect winter escape. Although she is

22 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Asturias·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The most well-preserved medieval town in Spain where ‘time stands still’

WANT to escape? Visit Spain’s best preserved medieval town where ‘time stands still’ and the streets are full of legends. Spain is full of medieval

22 Sep, 2024 @ 09:00

Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Chirping again: The hidden gem of El Mirlo near Spain’s Tarifa has been reborn as a true dining secret

LIKE so many joys in life, half the fun is the journey in getting there. A trip to El Mirlo, near Tarifa, is one perfect

20 Sep, 2024 @ 11:57

Andalucia·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel

‘I’ve visited 44 countries in Europe and these are my top five travel recommendations – including Spain’

AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro. At just 22-years-old, German

16 Sep, 2024 @ 12:17

Olive Press Travel

Why some holidaying Brits are ditching Spain’s Canary Islands for this Atlantic archipelago

BRITS are ditching the Canary Islands for this little-known Atlantic archipelago as anti-tourism sentiment reaches its peak in Spain. For decades, Spain has been Brits’

15 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Canary Islands·Olive Press Travel

This charming wine capital boasts unrivalled tapas bars and is the most underrated city in Spain, according to Time Out magazine

ACCORDING to Time Out magazine, Spain’s most underrated city is a charming wine capital with unrivalled tapas bars hidden in the North of the country.

14 Sep, 2024 @ 12:00

Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: The sixth-century monastery in Spain that’s now a stunning Parador hotel surrounded by forest

FANCY an escape in the middle of the forest? Visit this stunning sixth-century monastery transformed into a Parador hotel in Galicia. A perfect synergy between

14 Sep, 2024 @ 10:00

Galicia·Olive Press Travel

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