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New five-star hotel and luxury apartments are coming to Spain’s Estepona: €150m project is being backed by an Emirati fund

ESTEPONA will see a new five-star hotel and luxury apartments after Emirati funds backed the €150m project. An Emirati investment fund, Unicorn Royal Emirates has

16 Apr, 2024 @ 12:55

Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Are British tourists REALLY at risk of dengue fever in Spain? Ibiza newspaper blasts reports in the UK press based on ‘old data’ as ‘not helpful’ to the island

BRITISH tourists have been warned to take precautions when travelling to Ibiza due to multiple cases of dengue fever. According to an exclusive in the

15 Apr, 2024 @ 17:19

Health·Lead·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Wine, meat and ‘dulce de leche’ at Hierro Casa de Fuegos in Fuengirola

Being both the owner and head chef bodes well for Santiago Lambardi, writes Matt Jones THERE is a new secret gem in the heart of

15 Apr, 2024 @ 17:14

Hotel Reviews

EU vows to rollout its Entry/Exit System in 2025 - this is what you should know

What is the passport Entry/Exit System and when will it come into force in Spain and the EU?

NOWADAYS, travellers from outside the European Union get their passports stamped upon arrival as a way of keeping track of who’s overstayed their welcome. This

14 Apr, 2024 @ 18:23

EXPLAINER·Lead·Olive Press Travel

REVIEW: Pushing the boat out at Los Marinos Jose, Fuengirola

You can avoid the 3,000 euros wines and eat incredibly well and cheaply at Malaga’s best fish restaurant, writes Jon Clarke IT has just been

14 Apr, 2024 @ 09:39

Andalucia·Hotel Reviews

These are the five best ‘pueblos’ to visit in Spain’s Andalucia – according to popular ‘travelling twins’ on Tiktok… but do YOU agree?

SPANISH twins Gonzalo and Alfonso have one of the most followed travel accounts on Tiktok. The identical brothers keep their two million followers informed about

13 Apr, 2024 @ 11:15

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: I visited Setenil de las Bodegas – a town literally carved into rock in southern Spain… these are my tips

SETENIL de las Bodegas is frequently featured online for its striking appearance, having been built into a huge rock, but what is the best way

13 Apr, 2024 @ 10:01

Lead·Olive Press Travel

This resort in northern Spain is the perfect alternative to overcrowded Ibiza – according to the Sun

THE Sun has named this resort in northern Spain the perfect alternative to overcrowded Ibiza. The ‘overlooked, cheaper and less crowded alternative’ was highlighted by

9 Apr, 2024 @ 09:10

Lead·Olive Press Travel

EXCLUSIVE: What’s behind the anti-tourism graffiti in Spain? Locals in Tenerife give their verdict as they insist ‘it’s nothing personal against tourists’

LOCALS in Tenerife have insisted the anti-tourism graffiti popping up around in Spain ‘is nothing personal against individual tourists’. Speaking to the Olive Press, residents

7 Apr, 2024 @ 13:11

Lead·Olive Press Travel

‘We visited this vegan friendly restaurant in Estepona’s old town – this is our verdict’

OUR mission to find the Costa del Sol’s best vegan offerings continues, this time with MaduBar in Estepona’s old town. Estepona’s old town is full

7 Apr, 2024 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Major hotel chain in Spain launches project to reuse its kitchens’ left over food

Mallorcan hotel chain RIU is leading a sustainable hotel project encouraging kitchens to reuse leftover food. The Playa de Palma venue, hotel San Francisco now

7 Apr, 2024 @ 09:00

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Other News

‘I went to Spain’s famous Smurf Village to see if it was really worth the hype – here’s what I thought’

JUZCAR, Ronda, has become famous all over social media for its bright blue ‘Smurf’ buildings, but is it really worth a visit? After a long

7 Apr, 2024 @ 08:00

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Love Spain but hate overcrowding? Study reveals the best alternatives to the biggest tourist traps

A STUDY has revealed the best ‘dupes’ of over-crowded tourist destinations, swapping packed island and city breaks for relaxed holidays in cultural havens. Overtourism is

6 Apr, 2024 @ 06:00

Andalucia·Balearic Islands·Cadiz·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel

Sevilla to expand its metro: Junta praises start of €330million plan after ’14 years of delays’

SEVILLE is finally set to expand its metro after 14 years of delays and planning, it has been announced. The capital city of Andalucia will

5 Apr, 2024 @ 08:00

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Norwegian—with 10 routes to Spain’s Malaga— becomes first airline to do away with face masks on flights

Norwegian airline to open its fourth base in Spain: New routes will connect a holiday hotspot with Stockholm, Oslo and more

NORWEGIAN airline has launched a new base in Spain to offer more connections between Norway and Europe’s leading holiday destination. The popular carrier today announced

4 Apr, 2024 @ 12:34

Lead·Olive Press Travel

WATCH: US expat reveals why Americans love living in Spain – where there’s ‘no fear of being shot’ or ‘losing their home to pay for health care’

A US expat has revealed why she and other Americans love living in Spain – and the reasons are aplenty. Emily Woerfel has been living

3 Apr, 2024 @ 12:03

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Travel warning for Spain: Mallorca city cracks down on campervans with fines of up to €1,500 if new rules are broken

PALMA’S mayor, Jaime Martinez, has declared war on motorhome settlements that have popped up in recent years, with fines announced of up to €1,500 on

2 Apr, 2024 @ 15:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel

The best hotels in Spain’s Andalucia are in this lesser-visited province – according to The Telegraph

THE Telegraph has named these hotels the best in Andalucia and they’re in this lesser-known province. When Brits think of Andalucia, they picture the splendor

1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:55

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Luxury train journeys across Andalucia will start next week: Peek inside the Al-Andalus cabins that could give the Orient Express a run for its money

EVER fancied a journey on the Orient Express? Andalucia now has its very own with the luxury Al-Andalus train due to launch next week. READ

1 Apr, 2024 @ 11:29

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Getting to know Gaudi: The Catalan architect’s masterpieces you’ve probably NEVER heard of

MOST people have been to the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo, but have you heard of these little-known Gaudi works? Every year, thousands of tourists

30 Mar, 2024 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

These are the best roadside restaurants in Malaga province – according to a respected food publication in Spain

A RESPECTED food publication has named these four Malaga restaurants amongst the best in Spain. Malaga province is well known for its rich gastronomy but

29 Mar, 2024 @ 11:32

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Jasmine Harman visits vegan restaurants on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A PLACE in the Sun star Jasmine Harman has been sharing her favourite spots on the Costa del Sol to eat vegan. The TV presenter

26 Mar, 2024 @ 11:30

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

These are the 12 most beautiful ‘pueblos’ in Spain’s Andalucia – according to National Geographic

FANCY travelling Andalucia? According to National Geographic these are its 12 most beautiful towns. The south of Spain is home to many different landscapes, from

25 Mar, 2024 @ 11:10

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

What does ‘guiri’ mean in Spanish and is it offensive?

IF you’ve spent any significant chunk of time in Spain, particularly in Andalucia or large cities like Madrid and Barcelona, chances are you’ve heard the

25 Mar, 2024 @ 07:29

EXPLAINER·Lead·Olive Press Travel