Prehistoric treasure trove: Discover some of Spain’s most important archaeological sites
IN Spain, you only have to look around you to find history – but do you know how far back it goes? While the country
Spain cancels this year’s national bullfighting prize that sees a top matador win €30,000: Culture Ministry hopes to eliminate the award for good
SPAIN’S Culture Ministry has decided to cancel a national bullfighting prize and is to start the process of eliminating the award for good. That’s according
Spain to investigate 17 state museum collections for ‘links to colonialism’: Plan is branded ‘woke’ by opposition leaders
SOME 17 state museum collections will be investigated in Spain for their ‘links to colonialism’ in a move branded ‘woke’ by conservatives. Led by the
What is Spain’s National Day? All you need to know about the holiday that was born in Andalucia
THE ‘National Day of Spain’ (Fiesta Nacional de España) celebrates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, a story which began in Andalucia. The agreement to
Cultural agenda shines with Kiev Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ in Spain’s Algecira
ALGECIRAS’ autumn cultural lineup for 2023 includes several standout events, among them, the performance of the Kiev Ballet at the Florida Theatre. On Friday, October
SOROLLA QUIZ: How much do you know about the renowned artist?
AUGUST 10, 2023 marked 100 years since Joaquin Sorolla passed away. The great impressionist painter is being remembered all over the world including major exhibitions
Spain’s Málaga festive vibe arrives at airport with ‘Pura Feria’ campaign
IN a bid to merge the lively spirit of Malaga’s annual fair with the hustle and bustle of its airport, the ‘Pura Feria’ campaign has
Spain’s Antonio Banderas Theater and Technology Company OWO receive City of Malaga Awards
GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es THE City of Malaga has announced the winners of the 2023 City of Malaga Awards. Notably, the Teatro
GETTING ARTY: Spain’s Granada region is becoming a magnet for modern female artists
GRANADA has a long history of art and self-expression, with the most famous luminary being Frederico Garcia Lorca. Since then, many creatives have been drawn
Discover Villa Antiopa, one of the best preserved Roman villas in Andalucia
RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is home to one of the best preserved Roman villas in Andalucía, Villa Antíopa, found on the shores of the Mediterranean
Puerto Banús welcomes Twisted Art Gallery
ART lovers on the Costa del Sol now have the chance to view works by modern greats including mystery artist Banksy. Twisted Art Gallery located
LORCA’S LEGACY: On the trail of the famous poet in Spain’s Granada
JUNE 2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Frederico García Lorca. One of Spain’s most celebrated literary figures, the influential poet and playwright
FREED AT A BRUSHSTROKE. Recalibrating a Chapter in Spanish Art History
DIEGO Velázquez (1599-1660) needs no introduction. Perhaps the best-known painter in Spain’s Golden Age, Velázquez’s paintings became the paragon of excellence for the great Spanish
Spain’s Cordoba Patios closes with record number of visitors—but with homework pending in generational handover
THE Cordoba Patios closes another successful edition which has seen thousands of visitors left mesmerised by their dizzying floral displays. The Fiesta de los Patios
Spain’s state museums to open their doors for free on International Museum Day
CULTURE-LOVERS in Spain will get the chance to visit some of the country’s best museums for free this month, to coincide with International Museum Day
Thousands of people enjoyed Fuengirola’s Countries Fair
THOUSANDS of locals and visitors enjoyed the 2023 Fuengirola’s Countries Fair, which took place over the long weekend. A total of 32 countries from all
Spain’s Torremolinos to host a jazz festival this weekend
THE ‘Torremolinos international jazz day’ festival will kick off this coming Friday, April 28. The jazz extravaganza which will include free recitals and run until
Muslims in Spain able to request a day’s holiday for Eid-al-Fitr
THE ISLAMIC Community of Spain has made documents available on request for Muslims who would like to take a day’s holiday to celebrate Eid, which
Ploughs at the ready: Italian artist carves Picasso portrait in field to mark 50th Anniversary
IT’S 50 years since the death of one of Spain’s, and indeed one of the world’s, most venerated artists, Pablo Picasso. In order to mark
Estepona’s Multicultural Fair will take place this Saturday
A TOTAL of 18 countries will be represented this Saturday(April 15) in Estepona´s 18th ‘Foreign Resident Day’. The event, which has been organised by Estepona’s
Carmen Thyseen Museum in Spain’s Malaga celebrates twelfth anniversary with free open day
THE Carmen Thyssen Museum is celebrating its twelfth anniversary today Friday, March 24, with a free open day. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit
A story of change: Spain’s move to democracy and the women’s rights that followed
While men and women are treated equally by law, many women still report sexist behaviour and ‘machista’ attitudes. Some of the most outmoded attitudes hark
Museums and statue of Pablo Picasso lead tourist enquiries in Spain’s Malaga
IN 2022, the tourist offices in Malaga attended almost 700,000 visitors, whose queries were monopolised by the cultural and museum offer of the capital. As
World’s first official Formula 1 experience set to make global debut in Spain’s capital
THE WORLD’S first official Formula 1 exhibition will be making its global debut in the Spanish city of Madrid on March 24, running until the
Spain’s world-famous Prado Museum to open its doors to public on Saturday nights
FROM SATURDAY, Spain’s world-famous Prado Museum will be opening its doors on a Saturday evening, as part of a new project called ‘The Prado at
Street parties and colourful costumes flood the streets of Mallorca
2023 welcomed back the Sa Rua carnival for the first time without restrictions since the pandemic. This year’s festivities were set to be extremely popular
