Six random places to visit in Andalucia bucket-list
Looking for surf, textiles or utopia? You’re in luck. If you find yourself in the region with nowhere particular to go, try these. Utopia: Marinaleda
EXPANDING HORIZONS: Exploring the Azores is the ideal family break
THIS summer with our kids now a respectable age of 14 and 9 years old we decided it was high time to expand all of
Why walking the Camino is an experience you cannot miss
Medieval tracks, amazing historical sites, cultural experiences, one of the best gastronomies in the world, contact with nature, people from all around the globe and
Long-distance coach travel in Spain to be free of charge from 2023
SPAIN has just increased its free travel scheme to include long-distance coaches. As confirmed by the Minister of Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda, Raquel
BALCONY OF THE SERRANIA DE RONDA: Visit Gaucin in Spain’s Andalucia
IT’S called the balcony of the Serrania de Ronda and it’s not hard to see why. Perched high on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by breathtaking
Exploring Spain’s Andalucia from 5,000 years ago
WANT to get an idea what life was like in Andalucia 5,000 years ago? At the Algaba education centre just outside Ronda, you have the
Granada Number One: Three Andalucian cities in Spain in top ten cheapest getaway destinations in Europe
For those who are struggling to figure out how they can still squeeze in that dash to New York or Bali to hard-pressed budgets, it
Lift off for Richard Branson’s new exclusive Son Bunyola Estate hotel in Mallorca
New photos have revealed the stunning inside of a British billionaire’s new swanky hotel in Mallorca. Richard Branson’s new hotel at a UNESCO world heritage
All roads lead to Rome in Merida, one of Spain’s best kept travel secrets
THE city of Merida boasts the best-preserved Roman ruins outside Italy, and without the crowds. Founded in 25BC, Augusta Emerita as the city was then
Travel Spain: How the pandemic saw Madrid transform into a luxury tourism destination
As travel reawakens in the post-lockdown world, Spain’s capital has repositioned itself to attract the big spenders
New aircraft could take taxi travel to the skies in Spain in five years
A new technology that could take taxi travel to the skies in just five years time has been trialed in Spain, and technicians say it
Childhood inspiration: On the trail of the young Pablo Picasso through Spain
AS we approach the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso – a series of events are planned for 2023 – it is true
Spain’s Costa del Sol hotels will soon get their own electric car chargers thanks to EU cash
HOTELS along the Costa del Sol will soon be able to recharge electric vehicles as part of a central government initiative. The Malaga-based company Activicar
Top of the Chefs: The 20 chart-topping Spaniards making it on to the world’s Top 100 chefs list
SPANISH cuisine is up there with the best in the world and is starting to dominate the charts. Madrid has just hosted a global gathering
Playa Flamenca: a charming seafront oasis in Spain’s Orihuela Costa
BASED around two small and beautiful beach coves, Playa Flamenca is a popular urbanization in Alicante region’s Orihuela Costa – part of the sunny Valencian
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Michelle Obama spent a day in Ronda on her visit to Spain in 2010, and Olive Press editor Jon Clarke followed in her footsteps
Jon Clarke follows in the footsteps of Michelle Obama... and the Moors and the Romans through historic Ronda
NO THANKS: Mayor of Siurana turns down honour of being named one of Spain’s prettiest villages
IT sits in an eagle’s nest high above Tarragona’s famous Priorat wine region.An enviable escape from the world for around 30 locals, Siurana was the
Journey back in time: The Genal Valley is just inland from the Costa del Sol but it seems to be a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the coast
Taking a ride around the Genal Valley is a wonderful way to see how ancient Andalucia must have looked, writes Eloise Horsfield
Avalanche of cruise ships kick-start month of November in Spain’s Malaga
THE cruise sector in Malaga is going from strength to strength post pandemic and November continues the trend with 20 berths scheduled for this first
WATCH: Only sperm whale nursery in Spanish Mediterranean discovered in north Menorca
THE only sperm whale breeding ground in the Spanish Mediterranean has been discovered north of Menorca. For the last two years a higher than normal
Antequera: more than just the gateway to Europe’s best olive oil
A city of palaces and churches, of history and tradition, Antequera counts for 70 per cent of the key buildings and monuments of Malaga province,
Spooky! How Halloween is celebrated in different parts of Spain
HALLOWEEN has grown in popularity in Spain in recent years much like across the rest of Europe, with the country adopting American style celebrations such
Discover Andalucia aboard the luxury Al Andalus train – 2023 itinerary dates
SIT back and indulge on a luxurious train ride through some of Andalucia’s most beautiful landscapes. From snow-capped mountains to dazzling lakes, natural parklands to
TOP SPOT: Hotels in Madrid and Ibiza lead the way in a global luxury travel brand ranking
WHEN it comes to the world’s best luxury hotels, Spain ticks many boxes. Now, a new hot list puts an exciting launch and two long-awaited
Sit back and enjoy the sunshine with a property in Spain
WHETHER you are looking to sell, buy, rent or let a house, villa or apartment, Property on the Med has you covered. The company offers
Blast Off: a musical melting pot in the Lecrin Valley of Spain’s Granada
FOR creative types, the annual “cosmic arts lab” private party in Space Mountain studios at Albunuelas, Lecrin, is a rare opportunity for local people to