Olive Press10m
Spain’s unique Christmas traditions: Defecating figurines, a day of pranks and a grape-eating frenzy
EVER wondered what strange traditions Spaniards love to celebrate at Christmas time? Here’s our ultimate guide to the 11 ...
Olive Press1h
As Casa Marcial becomes the latest THREE Michelin star restaurant in Spain, JON CLARKE recalls his various visits
IT comes as no surprise that Casa Marcial in Asturias has become Spain’s latest joint to win the maximum number of Michelin ...
Olive Press1h
EXCLUSIVE: Alan Carr and Amanda Holden pictured enjoying inland Andalucia as part of new ‘Spanish Job’ series
ALAN Carr and Amanda Holden have been spotted by eagle eyed Olive Press readers filming for an upcoming television series ...
Olive Press2h
This is the best monument to visit in Spain, according to a poll of tourists – and it’s not the Alhambra palace
IT’s not the Alhambra in Granada, and it’s not the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Nor is it Sevilla’s Giralda. No, all three ...
Olive Press3h
What happens in Spain on December 25? How Jesus’s birthday is celebrated very differently compared to the UK
How do Spain’s Christmas Day traditions differ from the UK? Here’s a quick guide on celebrating the holiday Spanish style. ...
Olive Press16h
One of three missing Brits in Spain is found: Mother-of-four ‘is safe’ in huge relief for family
A BRITISH mother-of-four has been located after disappearing during a holiday to Tenerife. Abbie Hulse (pictured above), 36, ...
Olive Press16h
Pedro Sanchez sends Christmas message to Spain’s overseas-based armed forces and those helping in Valencia flood clear up
PRIME Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has sent Christmas greetings to Spain's armed forces at home and abroad. Sanchez in a special ...
Olive Press16h
Don’t miss: British and Irish expats to throw annual Christmas Day bash on popular Costa Blanca beach
Christmas Day beach party led by British and Irish expats takes place this Wednesday on the Orihuela Costa. La Zenia's Cala Bosque will once ...
Olive Press18h
BREAKING: Shooting in Marbella sparks panic as German man is gunned down beside shopping centre in brazen Christmas Eve attack
A GERMAN man has been shot outside a pharamacy in Marbella. The victim, of Arab origin, received at least one bullet to the ...
Olive Press21h
Glorious Christmas Day weather for Spain’s Costa del Sol: Clear skies and highs of 20C
THE Costa del Sol will wake up to glorious weather on Christmas Day with highs of 20C and clear skies.  While the UK is ...
Olive Press21h
Missing waiter is found buried down a well on Spain’s Costa Blanca after 10-day search
THE body of a missing Moroccan waiter, 25, has been spotted inside a deep well on a Costa Blanca farm. The man- named as ...
Olive Press22h
Spain places 10 provinces on alert for severe snow, wind and waves
SOME 10 provinces are on high alert today as Spain warns against severe wind, waves and snow.  North eastern Spain will ...