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EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited Antequera in Malaga for the first time and you MUST add the ancient city to your travel list – this is why’

IT’S often described as ‘the Prehistoric museum of Andalucia’, and within minutes of arriving it’s easy to see why. Antequera, in inland Malaga, is brimming

15 May, 2024 @ 14:04

Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Puerto Banus is the WORST seaside resort in Spain and is a ‘tacky, seedy dump’, according to brutal Which? survey – but do YOU agree with the ranking?

A WHICH? survey has branded Puerto Banus the WORST seaside resort in Spain, with one respondent calling it a ‘tacky, seedy dump’. The UK’s ‘consumer

14 May, 2024 @ 14:22

Costa del Sol·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Renfe launches ‘direct’ high-speed train from Malaga to Alicante and Murcia – but you’ll have to go via Madrid

A NEW high-speed train from Malaga to Alicante is being rolled out by the AVE rail provider. But it doesn’t go directly in a straight

13 May, 2024 @ 18:45

Alicante·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

British expats in Spain are warned to ‘get the TIE card NOW’ or they may face problems when travelling under the EU’s new Entry Exit System

THE British Embassy is urging all British people who live in Spain and are still in possession of a Green Certificate to apply for the

13 May, 2024 @ 16:12

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited this stunning monastery near Spain’s Madrid that was once called the eighth wonder of the world – and it’s well worth exploring’

THIS stunning monastery near Madrid was once called the eighth wonder of the world and it’s still well worth a visit. If you have a

11 May, 2024 @ 13:00

Madrid·Olive Press Travel

New tourism laws in Spain: The rules you must obey from TODAY to avoid fines of up to €1,500

A MAJOR holiday destination in Spain has introduced new laws against ‘excessive tourism’ which will see rule breakers fined up to €1,500 each. The measures

11 May, 2024 @ 10:10

Balearic Islands·Lead·Olive Press Travel·OP Money Tree

Must-visit: The six best places to enjoy Barcelona’s skyline – including views of Mallorca

WITH more than 12 million visitors last year, Barcelona’s tourism industry is going from strength to strength. While attractions such as Sagrada Familia and La

11 May, 2024 @ 10:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: The patio festival in Cordoba this weekend will see hundreds battle to have their floral display declared the most beautiful

CORDOBA’s patios will be even more beautiful than normal this year as hundreds battle it out to have their declared the prettiest in the city.

10 May, 2024 @ 15:03

Cordoba·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Must-visit: This ‘pueblo’ inside a CASTLE will transport you to medieval Spain – and is a short drive from the Costa del Sol

IT’S no secret that Spain is filled with picturesque pueblos that attract millions of tourists to the country each year. Their white-washed homes and winding

8 May, 2024 @ 13:54

Cadiz·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I saw first hand how wonderfully Catalunya celebrates St George’s Day… I wish England would take a page out of their book!’

ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many

8 May, 2024 @ 11:30

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The 100-year-old train station in Spain that’s been turned into an award-winning hotel

A 100-year-old train station has been turned into an award-winning hotel in Spain that is praised by international media and defined as a ‘must visit’

7 May, 2024 @ 12:09

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited Segovia in Spain, the home of the real-life Disney castle – this is my verdict’

Legend has it that Segovia is home to Spain’s very own Disney castle, but is it really worth the hype? Around an hour from Madrid

5 May, 2024 @ 10:00

Olive Press Travel

Travel trend sees agencies choose a destination for you before revealing it 48 hours before departure – but could YOU handle the surprise?

DO you love a worry-free holiday? This trend has taken it to the extreme with travellers not even knowing where they are going until 48

4 May, 2024 @ 17:00

Olive Press Travel

Must visit: The charming border ‘pueblos’ of Portugal boasting castles, white-washed homes and rolling green hills – ‘just a few kilometres’ drive from Spain

THESE are the charming border ‘pueblos’ of Portugal boasting castles, white-washed homes and rolling green hills just a few kilometers from the Spanish border. Portugal’s

4 May, 2024 @ 14:00

Olive Press Travel

This is THE place to visit in Spain this summer, according to online poll: ‘Oasis of peace’ is praised for its stunning beaches and far fewer crowds

SPAIN’s top summer destination has been revealed by an online poll and it’s an ‘oasis of peace’ loved for its quiet atmosphere and beautiful beaches.

4 May, 2024 @ 10:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

IN PICS: Why were giant statues paraded through Barcelona at the weekend? Bizarre tradition dates back centuries

HUNDREDS of giant effigies were paraded through Barcelona’s famous streets over the weekend in a bizarre, wacky and unique Catalunyan tradition that dates back 600

29 Apr, 2024 @ 16:25

Barcelona·Catalunya·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Saudi Arabia builds a replica of Spain’s stunning Alhambra Palace in Granada

A REPLICA of Granada’s stunning Alhambra Palace has been built in Saudi Arabia. One of the most emblematic monuments in Spain, the Alhambra palace has

28 Apr, 2024 @ 13:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

These are the three best ‘chiringuitos’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol, according to travel experts – but do YOU agree?

EACH year, the prestigious Tapas magazine names the 25 best ‘chiringuitos’ in Spain. For those not in the know, chiringuito is the Spanish word for

27 Apr, 2024 @ 15:54

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Pride 2024 in Spain: When and where are the biggest LGBT+ celebrations in the country this year?

ORIGINATING in the wake of the famous 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City — which kickstarted the gay rights movement in the US —

27 Apr, 2024 @ 12:25

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

This green ‘paradise’ has been named the best rural destination in Spain for 2024

SPAIN’s best rural destination for 2024 has been named and it’s this green paradise found in the north. In recent years, destinations across northern Spain

25 Apr, 2024 @ 14:09

Lead·Olive Press Travel

This little-known town on Spain’s Costa Blanca is ‘Europe’s Best Hidden Gem’ – according to travel experts

A TOWN just a few kilometres south of bustling Benidorm has been given the title of ‘Best Hidden Gem in Europe 2024’ by the European

23 Apr, 2024 @ 07:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Must visit: Five stunning National Parks in Spain that come alive in the spring

SPAIN is coming alive this Spring and here’s the five stunning National Parks you should visit to see it in full bloom. Across the country,

21 Apr, 2024 @ 14:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I took the ferry from Spain to Morocco to explore the North African country- these are my top tips’

Hopping on the ferry to Morocco? These are my top tips for visiting the North African country. Getting there From the Costa del Sol, Morocco

20 Apr, 2024 @ 12:30

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I went to the first weekend of the Feria de Abril in Sevilla – THESE are my top tips on surviving the chaos’

GOING to the Feria de Abril in Sevilla can be a daunting task. The week-long festival in the capital of Andalucia is part of a

17 Apr, 2024 @ 14:45

Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Outrage over €113 ‘daily rule’ for British tourists visiting Spain – but will it REALLY be enforced?

A NUMBER of British tourists have threatened to ‘boycott’ Spain after learning of a recently introduced travel rule. Following the UK’s departure from the EU,

16 Apr, 2024 @ 18:33

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain will have THREE solar eclipses in three years – this is where you will see them

THREE solar eclipses are due to grace Spain over next three years and here’s where they can be spotted. Last week’s solar eclipse had everyone

16 Apr, 2024 @ 13:20

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