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ON a second visit to Spain’s unspoilt Costa de la Luz, Jo Chipchase was finally switched on to its beautiful beaches and illuminated villages… oh, and tuna fish

I HAD visited the Costa de la Luz only once before, a decade ago with my young sons. At the time, I had only heard

14 Jul, 2022 @ 13:30

Landscape In The Plains Of Fez In Morocco

FROM OUR ARCHIVES: Through the Moorway to Africa. A Trip from Spain to Morocco

Chances are, like many of the hundreds of thousands of northern Europeans who live in Andalucía, your idea of an adventure is a day trip

14 Jul, 2022 @ 12:45

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COLLECTIBLE ART: THE EXVOTOS FROM SPAIN’S SEVILLA ARE TAKING THE ART WORLD BY STORM

SEVILLA is famous for its ceramic art. It’s impossible not to marvel at the antique tiles lining the city’s churches, palaces – and bars. You

14 Jul, 2022 @ 12:15

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel

San Fermin Running Of The Bulls Enters Its Last Day

THIS fiesta is known worldwide. It’s Pamplona’s biggest event of the year. But do you really know what it’s all about?

Who is San Fermín?Fermín was, of course, a normal person once. He was the son of the Roman ruler of Pamplona. His father was converted

10 Jul, 2022 @ 10:00

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

LA MARINA URBANISATION – a home from home in the heartland of orange groves and flamingos

SURROUNDED by orange groves, salt marshes and pine forests… oh, and a climate with around 325 days of sun a year. What’s there not to

9 Jul, 2022 @ 14:32

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Olive Press Travel·Valencian Community

Malaga Recupera Sus Turistas En Las Playas

International tourist spending betters pre-pandemic levels in Spain’s Andalucia

TOURISTS have spent more money than before the pandemic in Andalucia, according to data released by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE). According to

5 Jul, 2022 @ 17:15

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YOUR TICKET TO BOATING IN MARBELLA ON SPAIN’S COSTA DEL SOL

SMART YACHTING AND SMART CHARTER MARBELLA ARE SET TO MAKE YOUR BOATING DREAMS COME TRUE THIS SUMMER HAVING opened the doors to their new office

5 Jul, 2022 @ 16:28

Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Shining bright: Spain’s Marbella is a destination for good food and culinary expertise

AS the pandemic hit two years ago most of the travel industry in Spain went into full disaster mode. Meanwhile, in Marbella, the hotels and

4 Jul, 2022 @ 12:26

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Everyone loves Spain’s Marbella: from cavemen and Romans to Grace Kelly and Gemma Collins

MARBELLA has earned the reputation of being a playground for the rich and famous for over half a century. Photos of the glamorous beach destination

3 Jul, 2022 @ 15:45

Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Off the beaten track: Escape to Arcadia with a holiday in Spain’s northern region Asturias

It’s said the rain in Spain falls mainly in Asturias … But when Olive Press editor Jon Clarke swapped the crowded Costas for a summer

30 Jun, 2022 @ 15:55

Asturias·Exploring Spain·Nature·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Leone is definitely roaring in frontline Puerto Banus on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Roaring from the front

30 Jun, 2022 @ 15:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Flight delays warning in Spain: Airport operator Aena is caught up in global IT outage

LATEST: What are the Covid-19 rules for travellers arriving in Spain?

SPAIN has dropped the need to show Covid-19 pass in early June for anyone arriving into the country from the EU or Schengen area meaning

28 Jun, 2022 @ 12:15

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Cuisine of La Alpujarra: Dishes you must try while visiting the mountain villages south of Granada

THE Alpujarra region has various signature dishes served to visitors in its countless bars and restaurants. Best of all, during certain hours of the day,

27 Jun, 2022 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

King of the castles: Five of the most beautiful castillos to visit in Spain

FROM austere hilltop fortresses to splendid royal palaces and stunning Moorish alcazars, Spain out-castles all of Europe with over 2,500 to explore. Andalucia, fought over

25 Jun, 2022 @ 15:30

Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel

HIDDEN GEMS: Ten of the most unusual museums in Spain

SPAIN has its fair share of world-class museums and galleries to visit, but look beyond the major tourist attractions and you will find some small and

24 Jun, 2022 @ 18:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

From Moors to modern hub: A look at the illustrious history of La Alpujarra in southern Spain

THE Alpujarra was originally inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, the latter who introduced the system of acequias to channel water from snow melt into fields

18 Jun, 2022 @ 15:45

Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Calling adventurers: La Alpujarra in southern Spain is just what you’re looking for

SOUTH of Granada, a whole world of adventure awaits you in the mountains. From 400m to 3,479m – this being the top of mainland Spain’s

17 Jun, 2022 @ 15:00

Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

RANKED: Spain’s 10 most popular tapas dishes

To mark World Tapas Day on June 16, here's one from the Olive Press archive celebrating Spain's favourite dishes.

16 Jun, 2022 @ 13:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Coming To Alpujarra Jo Intro Capileira In Autumn 2

Nowhere to Lorca, everything to me: A personal journey through the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain’s Granada

FEDERICO Garcia Lorca once described La Alpujarra as ‘the land of nowhere’, and this remained true when I first visited in the early 2000s. It

16 Jun, 2022 @ 10:00

Andalucia·Exploring Spain·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Dc: President Biden, Vice President Harris And Former President Barack Obama Deliver Remarks On The Affordable Care Act

ROCKING IN: Former President Barack Obama heads for Spanish hotel where Guns N’Roses, Peter Andre and Gareth Bale normally stay

HE is easily the hippest of ex-presidents, so it’s no surprise to learn he’s staying at a hotel normally frequented by rock and football stars.

13 Jun, 2022 @ 16:01

Celebrity·Hotels·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Politics

Day Trip: Mijas, a gem of the Costa del Sol

It's not just about donkeys. World-famous for its chocolate box charm, Mijas is always adding flavours, discovers Kimberley Mannion.

11 Jun, 2022 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Day Trips·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Tips for taking dog friendly holidays in Spain

SEMANA Santa is upon us and summer holidays are just round the corner, times when many are planning a getaway to explore the delights of

8 Jun, 2022 @ 08:45

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

Vitoria-Gasteiz: Why this little visited city in northern Spain should be on your travel bucket list

A SPANISH city that is little visited by tourists has been chosen by National Geographic as one of the best destinations for travel. The prestigious

7 Jun, 2022 @ 09:15

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IN PICS: This is how to enjoy Madrid like a Rolling Stone

THEY arrived on a private jet emblazoned with the iconic logo a week ago and since then the Rolling Stones have been enjoying some down

1 Jun, 2022 @ 14:30

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Looking for an adventure? Here are 12 epic walks to take in Spain

By Shannon Chaffers

28 May, 2022 @ 11:15

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel

LATEST: What you need to know about the new Covid rules for travelling to Spain

AT long last, Spain has lifted restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from outside the EU visiting Spain for tourism purposes. The long awaited easing of travel

27 May, 2022 @ 14:22

Coronavirus·Lead·Must Read·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

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