Excursions into the unremembered past of Spain’s Malaga
MALAGA province is steeped in history — both ancient and modern — and autumn the perfect season to plan excursions and discover its historical treasures.
The best Ibiza restaurants to eat at whatever your budget
Editor Jon Clarke serves up the ultimate insider guide for eating around the island
EYE ON IBIZA: Olive Press Editor Jon Clarke discovers why it’s more than all white on the party isle
WE’RE eating €8 sausage sandwiches with thinly-sliced Toro tomatoes, washed down with ice cold Estrella Damm lagers and a couple of fizzy drinks. With a
Spain is Paradise for Lovers of Equestrian Culture and History
For most British horse fanatics, the only horse-based sport worth watching takes place at the famous old courses either in the UK, Ireland or the
RANKED: The 10 best beach resorts to visit in Spain this year according to EU report as Costa del Sol hotspot named second-best on the continent
The Brussels-based organisation whittled down the continent’s best offerings to a hotlist of 102 beach locations
VENTAS: Why Andalucia’s humble roadside eateries serve up some of the best home-cooked food in Spain
Article by Geoff Garvey ON New Year’s Day my partner and I were headed back from a Christmas break in Toledo with the needle on
REVEALED: The 38 beaches in Spain’s Balearic Islands awarded prestigious Blue Flags this year
A TOTAL of 38 beaches in the Balearic Islands have been awarded a Blue Flag this year. A further 13 marinas and three sustainable boats
Andalucia gains more Blue Flags for its beaches than anywhere in Spain at 2020 awards
In Andalucia a total of 28 beaches have been awarded the gold standard for cleanliness and quality of facilities
Spain’s Top 6 most popular Airbnb listings
MOST of Spain is now in Phase 2 of the de-escalation measures and has started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
How to spend the perfect weekend in Marbella on Spain’s Costa del Sol
WITH tourism tantalisingly close to returning, people across the country have been frantically searching for hotels along the Costa del Sol. According to one company,
Hotel searches soar by 142% in Spain with Benidorm and Costa del Sol topping the charts following tourism announcement
HOTEL searches in Spain soared by 142% on Saturday following the news that the country would be reopening tourism from June 22. According to Spanish
A walk through 8 of Andalucia’s stunning nature trails from the comfort of your sofa
Discover eight exceptional natural spaces through attractive virtual tours
Five Picture-Perfect Destinations in Spain off the Tourist Track
As the countdown to breakout from the coronavirus lockdown begins, here’s some inspiration for your next outdoor adventure
What to see, drink and eat at the Mercado de Triana in Spain’s Sevilla
IT may appear small from its unassuming entrance to the right of the end of Isabel II bridge, but the Mercado de Triana is packed
Sevilla: Where to eat in the Triana neighbourhood
SEVILLA really is a foodie’s paradise, and the ancient Triana does not let the side down. It may have its own distinct personality, but this
APRÈS SCOFF: There are mountains of good places to eat in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, writes Jon Clarke
Excellent dishes this season include a ceviche of scallops in a bloody Mary sauce and an amazing false risotto with coconut milk, kimchi and prawn
Could this be Spain’s most romantic place to stay? Jon Clarke takes a trip to DDG Retreat on the Costa del Sol
I’M wallowing in my private outdoor bath having played three sets of tennis at probably Spain’s most exclusive court. With a glass of cava in
Sotogrande has developed a distinct food scene over the last few years and these restaurants are a must-eat
A DECADE ago you wouldn’t have dreamed of heading to Sotogrande to eat, unless you had a house there or had just embarked from a
Arriving in Sotogrande style, take a trip down the Rio Guadiaro
IT is by far the most exciting way to arrive in Sotogrande. But you are likely to get wet so don’t bring your gladrags. One
IN PICS: This paradise retreat has won international acclaim and is just 15 minutes from Spain’s Costa del Sol (read for special Olive Press offer)
“There is everything here you’d want from a high-end holiday – privacy, infinity pool, and ambitious architecture.”
Two Andalucia villages make it onto list of Spain’s seven rural wonders
TWO Andalucian villages have made Homeaway’s Seven Rural Wonders of Spain list. Voted for by the travel website’s clients, in fourth place the Moorish hilltop
Short Break from Malaga: the White Towns of Guadalhorce
I SPEND 15 minutes gawping at the rugged Alhaurin el Grande mountain range from our balcony before I realise I am late for breakfast. We’re
Shopping centres, hotels and food markets – Spain’s best bullring restorations
As Malaga and Puerto Banus prepare to reimagine their blood-stained plazas de toros, the Olive Press takes a look at the most impressive restoration projects
High table – Ronda has mountains of top restaurants
FEW places in Andalucia have it all when it comes to food. The Serrania de Ronda however has the lot, whether you are after tasty
My long road to Ronda – mostly on foot, reveals walking guru
WHEN I first came to Andalucía in the ‘80s Alastair Boyd’s travelogues The Road from Ronda and In The Sierras of the South were essential
Flavours of Córdoba: A tour of Córdoba’s tastiest dishes
The city owes its rich culinary repertoire to the mix of cultures that have passed through