SHORT BREAK: Enjoy the Volcanic Paradise of Cabo de Gata in Spain’s Almeria
FORMED by volcanoes, Cabo de Gata is one of the most unspoilt paradises on the Almerian costa, if not the entire south coast of Spain.
GUIDE: The Best Beaches of Cabo de Gata, Almeria
ALMERIA has more than 100 km of beaches, but the best, wildest, and most unforgettable are along the 65 km of coast inside the Cabo
Life is Easy with Eyes Closed… (But opened for John Lennon in Spain’s Cabo de Gata!)
A little-known fact: John Lennon had terrible eyesight. By today’s standards he would have been considered legally blind without his glasses. He was severely myopic,
REVEALED: The most popular and iconic Spanish location for movies
FILM FANS have favourite actors and genres, but which locations prove to be the top go-to destinations in Europe for film-makers themselves? Research shows that
Andalucia migrant death tragedy in Spain as dinghies sink off Almeria coast
SPAIN’S Salvamento Maritimo(Maritime Rescue) is searching for ten migrants who disappeared from two dinghies off the Almeria coast. The Salvamar Spica is spearheading the search
Beatles filmmaker Denis O’Dell dies, 98, in Almeria area of Spain
BRITISH film producer and director, Denis O’Dell, who worked with The Beatles on their debut movie ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ has died at his Almeria
No victors in the Algarrobico ruling in Almeria
There are no victors in Almeria’s infamous battle of the Algarrobico … except, perhaps, the local rabbits, writes Lenox Napier, who lives in nearby Mojacar
The tangled history and legal battles behind El Algarrobico – Spain’s most notorious hotel
Decade-long struggle between Greenpeace, the Spanish government, the Junta and developers
Algarrobico hotel is illegally built on protected land, rules Spain’s Supreme Court
Decade-long battle saw Greenpeace and Junta protest against Cabo de Gato complex
Junta abandons plan for Cabo de Gata beach bar after public outcry
Plans to build a cafe and shop on unspoilt Cabo de Gata beach annulled
Andalucia’s stunning scenery stars in Mar de Plastico drama series
Filming took place in San Isidro, Cabo de Gata nature reserve, Campohermoso, las Tabernas desert El Ejido, Balerma, Vicar and Nijar
How to escape Spain’s midsummer madness: Head to Almeria and the Cabo de Gata
Fancy escaping the queues and hassle of the Costa del Sol this August, take Jon Clarke’s advice and head to hauntingly stunning Cabo de Gata
Joe Strummer in Spain film premiers in New York
A film about Punk legend Joe Strummer’s time in southern Spain has premiered in New York
Work to resume at controversial Algarrobico hotel
The 'hotel ilegal' saga has taken another twist
High Court ruling adds new twist to Algarrobico Hotel tangle
Environmentalists and locals clash over the hotel's fate
Algarrobico Hotel saga rumbles on as ownership of disputed land changes again
TSJA reverses its controversial decision on the Algarrobico Hotel and hands ownership of the land back to the Junta
Greenpeace not giving up after Algarrobico hotel ruled as legal
The Andalucian Supreme Court has ruled the hotel, built on a beach in a nature reserve, is legal after all
D-Day for Spain’s most controversial hotel
After six years of legal wrangling Almeria's El Algarrobico Hotel might be set for demolition. Exclusive by Jon Clarke in Carboneras
Blood Wedding, nudist beaches and Mojito Joe!
Cabo de Gata is Andalucia’s best place to chill out and relax, reckons Olive Press editor Jon Clarke
Beware of the bull
Rough Guide author Geoff Garvey on the dangers of ignoring signs when hiking, and shares his pick of the Andalucian parks
Cabo de Gata under attack again
Almeria’s Cabo de Gata park now threatened with new 1,500 home golf megaproject
I’ve got myself a timeshare in Almeria, Jon!
Olive Press editor Jon Clarke interviewed the Clash frontman a year before his untimely death
Spain not cool? Who are you trying to kid?
As British youth turns its back on Spain, the Olive Press gives the tourist board some suggestions on how to win them back again...
El Algarrobico demolition cost estimated at 300 million
Central government to demolish and Andalucia to clear up the mess
D-Day for Spain’s Hotel Algarrobico?
Demolition inching ever closer after Junta and Supreme Court side with the environment
Cabo de Gata beach tariff whips up storm
Fees driving Spaniards round the bend
