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Say ‘hello’ to Hola Properties in its new head office in the spa town of Lanjarón, in Spain’s Granada

HOLA Properties, a thriving real estate agency based in La Alpujarra, has moved its head office after its recent expansion. The larger premises, in the

22 Apr, 2023 @ 09:30

Granada·Lead·Other News·Property·Sponsored

COSTA TROPICAL ROAD TRIP: the tranquil seaside towns on the N340 of Spain’s Granada – near the Contraviesa and Alpujarra

WITH summertime officially upon us, and temperatures rising, many people dwelling on the south side of the Sierra Nevada are visiting the Costa Tropical of

9 Apr, 2023 @ 10:00

Granada·Lead·Other News

Hola Properties Granada and Costa Tropical

Hola Properties launches for Spain’s Granada and Costa Tropical regions

A SUCCESSFUL estate agency, based in La Alpujarra, is expanding its business to a wider target area, extending from Granada to the Costa Tropical. Now

5 Nov, 2022 @ 12:59

Granada·Lead·Property·Sponsored

Why you should visit Motril on Spain’s Costa Tropical

Sugarcane, rum, wonderful seafood and heaps of history, Katherine Brook shares the secrets of Motril.

18 Sep, 2022 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Granada·Olive Press Travel

Charity golf day at La Herradura’s Hideaway Bar helps abandoned animals on Spain’s Costa Tropical

AN annual charity golf day, held at La Herradura’s popular Hideaway bar, was “on the ball” in raising €5,551 for abandoned animals on the Costa

3 Jun, 2022 @ 10:00

Granada·Lead

Manhunt launched after dog KILLED by ‘poisoned’ food at popular dog beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with four other pets ill

Whilst police investigate who may be responsible, council workers are combing the area and the neighbouring beaches of Cobaticas and Playa Gachero for further traces

2 Sep, 2019 @ 16:24

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Chartered financial planner and OP columnist Jonathan Holdaway is one step away from the home of his dreams in southern Spain – but he won’t be adopting ALL the local traditions

It’s amazing how just moving a few kilometres into a different postcode, can make a massive difference in price

17 Aug, 2019 @ 16:39

Business & Finance·Columnists·Property

The Axarquia and Costa Tropical have a great selection of places to stay

WITH stunning views across emblematic Vinuela lake and up towards the formidable peak of Mount Maroma, Hotel Vinuela is one of the most scenic places

27 Jun, 2019 @ 11:44

Lead·Travel News

Sea and air search launched for British diver and ex-soldier, 70, who vanished while diving in southern Spain

Cabo de Palos is popular with scuba divers and has one of the most important nature reserves of the whole Mediterranean

24 May, 2019 @ 13:18

Lead

WATCH: Aircraft and dozens of firefighters called to huge forest fire in Spain’s Andalucia

The flames broke out at around 11.10am this morning with the cause of the blaze unknown

23 Jan, 2019 @ 14:48

Granada·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Dolphins and turtles among huge numbers of animals killed by rubbish pollution in Andalucian rivers

The Asociacion Amigos del Mar Costa Tropical spoke out against the problem to the Olive Press

24 Mar, 2017 @ 12:59

Environment·La Cultura·Lead·National News

Pregnant migrant rushed to hospital after boat lands in Velez Malaga

Six others were also transferred to the Hospital Comarcal de Velez-Malaga, where two were treated for hypothermia and four for abrasive wounds

18 Jan, 2017 @ 15:30

Lead·Other News

Hot off the presses

The Mail on Sunday said Baird’s book ‘contains everything you need to know about fiestas, sights, wine and food, places to stay’

10 Jun, 2015 @ 12:47

La Cultura

Costa del Sol littered with cigarette butts

A conservation group reveals the extend cigarette litter on the Costa del Sol

10 Sep, 2014 @ 12:00

Malaga

spanish pesetas accepted in three bank sites on costa tropical granada

Three campsites accept pesetas until the end of August

A trio of Costa Tropical campsites is doubling the value of the old Spanish currency

24 Jul, 2012 @ 10:11

Granada·Lead

Costa crooners battle it out for charity

Charity gala to showcase young talent on the Costa Tropical

4 Jun, 2012 @ 10:00

Granada

Cliff-hanger drama

Continuing his series of walks for the Olive Press local author Guy Hunter-Watts takes us on a stunning coastal walk close to Almunecar along The

28 May, 2012 @ 10:00

Granada·Travel News

Spain’s first ever seven-star hotel has its licence revoked

The licence was awarded without proper authorisation

1 Aug, 2011 @ 16:20

Granada

Al, Sal and Big Mo

Not a bunch of mafia hoods, but the main towns on the Costa Tropical in Granada province - Almuñécar, Salobreña and Motril. And if you're

10 Jan, 2011 @ 08:23

Paul Whitelock's View From The Mountains

Tropical fruits in Andalucía – Mmmm!

Paul Whitelock tucks into chirimoya, mango, kaki, níspero, papaya, guayaba and avocado

13 Dec, 2010 @ 09:00

Paul Whitelock's View From The Mountains

Three Britons face six years in prison for drug dealing

British drug dealers caught by police on the Costa Tropical face six year prison sentence

7 Dec, 2010 @ 16:48

Granada·Malaga

British father and son drown in holiday tragedy

In a double tragedy a man has died near the seaside town of Almuñecar in a failed attempt to rescue his drowning father

9 Sep, 2010 @ 11:09

Granada

Net of shame

But police insist they cannot investigate massive illegal net despite photos and evidence

30 Nov, 2009 @ 13:46

Sun, Sea and Sabrina at El Chambao de Joaquín

SOMETIMES dining out can be all about timing. Choose a restaurant where the regular chef has just quit – and they are placing ads for

4 Jan, 2007 @ 05:14

Almeria·Food & Drink