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Irish tourist ‘throws himself off famous bridge’ in Spain’s Sevilla in third such death in a WEEK

TWO people, including an Irish tourist, have died after plummeting from Sevilla’s famous puente de Triana. If you are feeling suicidal or are affected by

27 Nov, 2023 @ 11:53

Andalucia·Lead·Sevilla

Live music boost as concert ticket sales rise by 48% in Spain with UK fans amongst the mix

Live music boost as concert ticket sales rise by 48% in Spain with UK fans in the mix

TICKET SALES for live music events in Spain this year soared by 48% compared to 2022, despite the state of the economy. The ‘IV Live

25 Nov, 2023 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Catalunya·Entertainment·Lead·Madrid

This walk in Spain’s Andalucia inspired Stephen Spielberg’s hit film ‘Empire of the Sun’

ANDALUCIA has inspired many artists like Stephen Spielberg, who used the area in his blockbuster ‘Empire of the Sun’ after falling in love with the

24 Nov, 2023 @ 16:48

Andalucia·Cadiz·Olive Press Travel

Christmas in Andalucia: When will the major cities of Spain’s biggest region turn on their impressive light displays?

THE festive season will kick off in Andalucia this weekend as cities across the region switch on their Christmas lights. The smell of chestnuts in

23 Nov, 2023 @ 15:15

Almeria·Andalucia·Cadiz·Cordoba·Granada·Huelva·Jaen·Lead·Malaga·Must Read·Olive Press Travel·Sevilla

Vueling Black Friday sale: Tickets to Europe from airports across Spain starting at just €10

VUELING is offering a huge Black Friday sale on flights with tickets starting from as little as €10.49. The budget airline will offer discounts on

22 Nov, 2023 @ 16:42

Andalucia·Granada·Lead·Olive Press Travel

WATCH: Expat is mesmerised by how a tapas bar in Spain’s Andalucia works out her bill

AN expat has shared her astonishment at how waiters work out the bill in southern Spain. The Ukrainian expat and TikTokker, known as Lara or

22 Nov, 2023 @ 15:55

Andalucia·Lead

Polar ice blast to send temperatures plummeting across Spain this week

TEMPERATURES are set to plummet across Spain this week as a polar ice blast sweeps the country. The drop in temperature is down to an

22 Nov, 2023 @ 14:29

Andalucia·Lead

This city on Spain’s Costa del Sol is the best in the world to live and work, according to a new expat poll

A NEW poll surveying 12,000 expats from all over the world has crowned an Andalucian city as the best place in the world to live

22 Nov, 2023 @ 14:22

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Warning of severe water shortage on Spain’s Costa del Sol next summer – but what’s causing the drought?

OFFICIALS are already warning locals on the Costa del Sol of a water shortage next summer, but why is the area at such high risk?

22 Nov, 2023 @ 12:58

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

BREAKING: British woman is arrested in connection with the assassination attempt of far-right politician in Spain

A BRITISH woman is one of three people detained by the Policia Nacional over the attempted killing of the former head of the Partido Popular

21 Nov, 2023 @ 11:42

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Granada·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·National News

On the moo-ve: The stunning beach in Spain’s Andalucia where you can watch adorable cows enjoying a stroll (but only at certain times of the year)

A BEACH in Andalucia has yet again become home for hundreds of cows who love strolling the shore. Once the tourists have gone home from

21 Nov, 2023 @ 11:34

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Brits are providing a big boost to Spain’s property market: THESE are their most sought after areas

FOREIGN home property buyers accounted for 21% of Spanish sales in the first half of 2023, according to the College of Registrars. Although the foreign

20 Nov, 2023 @ 17:00

Andalucia·Costa Blanca·Lead·Murcia·National News·Property·Valencian Community

WATCH: Youths are caught burning hedgehogs alive with a blowtorch on Spain’s Costa del Sol – before claiming they had planned to eat them

THREE MEN aged between 20 and 28 have been reported by Malaga Policia Local for committing animal abuse after being caught burning live hedgehogs with a blowtorch. Police

19 Nov, 2023 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Animals·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Shakira, 46, wins Latin Grammy for her ‘diss track’ against ex-partner Gerard Pique before dedicating prize to their two children

COLUMBIAN singer Shakira put aside her battles in Spain’s courts over unpaid taxes to win big at the 2023 Latin Grammy awards held in Sevilla

17 Nov, 2023 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Sevilla

Rosalia and Shakira to perform in Sevilla TONIGHT: City in Spain’s Andalucia will host the Latin Grammy Awards

EVERY genre of Latin music will be represented at the 24th Latin Grammys ceremony this Thursday evening in Sevilla. It’s the first time the Latin

16 Nov, 2023 @ 19:00

Andalucia·Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Sevilla

Walking topless or with sex dolls is banned in Malaga from TODAY: These are the new rules that can bring huge fines if broken

PARTYGOERS could be fined up to €750 for walking topless or carrying sex dolls in Malaga from today. The legislation, which has been underway since

15 Nov, 2023 @ 16:47

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Water restrictions in Marbella: All you need to know as new rules are brought in to tackle drought

NEW water restrictions have been imposed by the Ayuntamiento de Marbella in an attempt to control the drought. The measures, which will affect both public

15 Nov, 2023 @ 14:32

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Marbella

Many Brits who retire to Spain ‘will end up alone and isolated’, experts warn: Embassy calls in experts to help better integrate UK-born residents

SOME 72,000 Brits who retire to Spain’s Costa del Sol risk becoming ‘alone and isolated’, the British Embassy has warned. Diplomats have reportedly asked the

15 Nov, 2023 @ 13:56

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead

Must visit: This white-washed town in Andalucia has one of the best preserved medieval castles in Spain – and was even featured in Game of Thrones

MAKE the most out of the November sunshine with a day trip to one of Spain’s best preserved medieval castles that was used in Games

15 Nov, 2023 @ 12:24

Lead·Olive Press Travel

Boy, 12, is filmed being knocked out by a grown man for ‘making noise’ while playing on Spain’s Costa del Sol – but attacker somehow avoids arrest

A BOY of 12 has been knocked out by his 38-year-old neighbour for ‘making noise’ while playing football with friends. Iker was playing with three

15 Nov, 2023 @ 11:35

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Huge surge in Brits visiting Spain’s Costa del Sol: New all-time record for October sees more than 500,000 UK arrivals at Malaga

MALAGA AIRPORT recorded 2.2 million passengers in October- 17.1% more than a year ago, according to airport operator Aena. For the first ten months of

14 Nov, 2023 @ 13:17

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Travel News

Plans for a €300m 5-star hotel in Spain’s Marbella are suspended by the Junta

PLANS for a new 5-star hotel have been cut short in Marbella, despite the €300m project being underway for seven years. The Junta has revoked

13 Nov, 2023 @ 17:18

Costa del Sol·Lead

Solo travelling? This region in southern Spain is the best place to visit, say experts

A REGION in Southern Spain has been named best for solo travellers, according to experts. It’s no wonder Southern Spain attracts so many tourists with

13 Nov, 2023 @ 12:08

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Chiringuito on Spain’s Costa del Sol is nominated for a prestigious Best Beach Club award

A SOTOGRANDE chiringuito has been nominated for a distinguished Best Beach Club award by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. In the first edition of the Hotel&Mantel

11 Nov, 2023 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Christmas PR wars: Several towns in Europe – including Spain – claim to have the tallest tree this year… but who is telling the truth?

AT 57 metres tall, Granada, Spain claims to be home to Europe’s biggest Christmas tree, but so does Portugal and Italy, so who really comes

10 Nov, 2023 @ 13:16

Andalucia·Granada·Lead

Granada university students find out about Gibraltar realities and myths in visit to the Rock

A GROUP of Granada University students learnt about Gibraltar’s realities and Spain’s myths from its government ministers recently. The talk by Ministers John Cortes and

9 Nov, 2023 @ 09:39

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Granada·Lead

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