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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Looking for an adventure? Here are 12 epic walks to take in Spain
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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
Spain unveils plans for largest artificial beach in Europe just 30 mins drive from Madrid
PLANS have been unveiled for the largest artificial beach in Europe which will be located just a half an hour drive from the capital. Permission
Something to write home about: Literary traditions of Moraira on Spain’s Costa del Sol
WITH its stunning views of the Costa Blanca to inspire the imagination, it’s not hard to see why Moraira is a great literary town. North
Marvellous Moraira: Discover why this charming town on Spain’s Costa Blanca has expat appeal
JUST half an hour from built-up Benidorm, you’ll find one of the most relaxed seaside towns in Spain. Oozing with charm, Moraira is one of
The 10 must-see tourist sites in Spain’s Sevilla (and how to see them all in one day)
With thousands of Rangers fans descending on Sevilla for the Europa League Final against Eintracht Frankfurt, here's a look at the must-see sites in the
More than a football match: The Olive Press Guide to visiting Sevilla
With thousands of Rangers fans descending on Sevilla this week for the Europa League Final against Eintracht Frankfurt, here's a quick guide to the sites.
RavioXo: World’s best chef Dabiz Muñoz opens new restaurant showcasing pasta dishes in Madrid
MADRID will see the opening of a new pasta restaurant RavioXO on Monday, the latest offering from the ‘enfant terrible’ of Spain’s culinary world, Dabiz
Spain’s Costa del Sol seeks to become a five-star destination with opening of several luxury hotels this summer
THE Costa del Sol is heading towards becoming a five-star destination with the opening of several top-end projects. The tourism sector is recovering from the
The Cat’s Whiskers: Is Sierra de Gata Spain’s most delightful region?
As the tiny village of Robledillo de Gata is singled out alongside Carmona and Vejer as Spain’s best rural retreat, Jon Clarke extols the delights
IN PICS: First look at Richard Branson’s luxury new hotel planned for converted 15th Century finca in Spain’s Mallorca
BRITISH entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson flew into Mallorca this week to look around Virgin Limited Edition’s latest tourism project: the restoration of a 15th century
Patios of Cordoba: Where even the most reluctant gardener will find inspiration
It had been on my bucket list for years and yet somehow, I had never quite got round to it, but with foreign travel curbed
IN PICS: Are these the best six beaches in Spain?
WITH more than 3,000 beaches to choose from across almost 4,964 km of coastline, how does one go about selecting the very best beaches in