https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/olive-press-travel/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:15:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/olive-press-travel/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/28/over-65s-are-encouraged-to-buck-the-anti-tourism-trend-and-check-out-these-two-spanish-island-destinations/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/28/over-65s-are-encouraged-to-buck-the-anti-tourism-trend-and-check-out-these-two-spanish-island-destinations/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:16:03 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409078 TOUR and activities company TUI Musement has named La Palma and Menorca as two of the top seven European destinations for senior travellers, after analysing thousands of reviews left by]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/28/over-65s-are-encouraged-to-buck-the-anti-tourism-trend-and-check-out-these-two-spanish-island-destinations/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/hidden-corners-michael-coy-continues-his-series-about-some-of-the-lesser-known-spots-in-spain-this-time-in-ecija/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/hidden-corners-michael-coy-continues-his-series-about-some-of-the-lesser-known-spots-in-spain-this-time-in-ecija/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:18:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408880 THE attractive town of Écija is situated on the main road which links Sevilla and Córdoba, about half-way (50 miles) from either city. It stands on the banks of the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/hidden-corners-michael-coy-continues-his-series-about-some-of-the-lesser-known-spots-in-spain-this-time-in-ecija/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/26/watch-the-secret-gem-just-one-hour-from-madrid-in-the-spanish-heartlands-that-you-should-visit-because-its-untouched-by-tourism/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/26/watch-the-secret-gem-just-one-hour-from-madrid-in-the-spanish-heartlands-that-you-should-visit-because-its-untouched-by-tourism/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409033 IN a country increasingly overrun by selfie sticks and package tours, finding a place that still feels authentically Spanish can feel like winning the lottery.  But social media star Maria,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/26/watch-the-secret-gem-just-one-hour-from-madrid-in-the-spanish-heartlands-that-you-should-visit-because-its-untouched-by-tourism/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/26/travel-in-andalucia-new-soulful-towns-route-offers-white-architecture-and-scenic-beauty-for-travellers-looking-to-get-in-touch-with-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/26/travel-in-andalucia-new-soulful-towns-route-offers-white-architecture-and-scenic-beauty-for-travellers-looking-to-get-in-touch-with-spain/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408896 A UNIQUE itinerary has been chosen this year as one of the most authentic and welcoming tourist experiences in the country. The awards presented in Cordoba, within the framework of]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/26/travel-in-andalucia-new-soulful-towns-route-offers-white-architecture-and-scenic-beauty-for-travellers-looking-to-get-in-touch-with-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/art-deco-dreams-how-spain-gave-glamour-a-home-in-the-hardest-of-times/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/art-deco-dreams-how-spain-gave-glamour-a-home-in-the-hardest-of-times/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408905 WHEN someone once asked Prime Minister Clement Attlee to define socialism, he replied that he couldn’t – but he knew it when he saw it. Art Deco is much the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/art-deco-dreams-how-spain-gave-glamour-a-home-in-the-hardest-of-times/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/discover-the-heart-of-spanish-experience-the-spanish-language-and-rural-culture-with-aloha-vera-language-retreats-and-get-25-off-as-an-olive-press-subscriber/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/discover-the-heart-of-spanish-experience-the-spanish-language-and-rural-culture-with-aloha-vera-language-retreats-and-get-25-off-as-an-olive-press-subscriber/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:15:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407345 WHEN you learn a language in an immersive environment, you retain almost twice as much of what you learn. Aloha Vera offers a warm, welcoming environment to learn Spanish. Located]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/discover-the-heart-of-spanish-experience-the-spanish-language-and-rural-culture-with-aloha-vera-language-retreats-and-get-25-off-as-an-olive-press-subscriber/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/exclusive-i-saw-first-hand-how-wonderfully-catalunya-celebrates-st-georges-day-i-wish-england-would-take-a-page-out-of-their-book/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/exclusive-i-saw-first-hand-how-wonderfully-catalunya-celebrates-st-georges-day-i-wish-england-would-take-a-page-out-of-their-book/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:08:46 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=327438 ALTHOUGH England and Catalunya have the same patron saint, attitudes towards celebrating the historic tale of St George could not be more different. For many proud Catalans, Dia de Sant]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/exclusive-i-saw-first-hand-how-wonderfully-catalunya-celebrates-st-georges-day-i-wish-england-would-take-a-page-out-of-their-book/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/british-newspaper-the-guardian-hails-this-northern-city-as-spains-seafood-capital/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/british-newspaper-the-guardian-hails-this-northern-city-as-spains-seafood-capital/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:44:06 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408588 VIGO, a vibrant port city in northern Spain, has been named the country’s ‘seafood capital’ by The Guardian, which praises its connection with the Atlantic Ocean.  The article paints a]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/24/british-newspaper-the-guardian-hails-this-northern-city-as-spains-seafood-capital/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/brits-continued-flocking-to-spain-in-record-numbers-in-march-despite-the-rains-but-avoided-these-popular-hotspots-after-anti-tourism-protests/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/brits-continued-flocking-to-spain-in-record-numbers-in-march-despite-the-rains-but-avoided-these-popular-hotspots-after-anti-tourism-protests/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408565 BRITISH tourists continue to favour Spain in record numbers – but new figures show they may be turning their backs on traditional hotspots following recent anti-tourism protests. The latest data]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/brits-continued-flocking-to-spain-in-record-numbers-in-march-despite-the-rains-but-avoided-these-popular-hotspots-after-anti-tourism-protests/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/secret-spain-this-hiking-route-takes-you-through-a-forest-filled-with-some-of-the-tallest-trees-in-the-world/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/secret-spain-this-hiking-route-takes-you-through-a-forest-filled-with-some-of-the-tallest-trees-in-the-world/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:31:20 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408510 LOCATED in Cantabria, just 3 kilometres from Cabezon de la Sal, is one of the most impressive natural corners in Spain: a forest with a hiking trail that will leave]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/secret-spain-this-hiking-route-takes-you-through-a-forest-filled-with-some-of-the-tallest-trees-in-the-world/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/barcelona-planning-designated-selfie-spot-to-ease-tourist-congestion-around-the-sagrada-familia/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/barcelona-planning-designated-selfie-spot-to-ease-tourist-congestion-around-the-sagrada-familia/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:29:41 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408246 THE Sagrada Familia is one of Spain’s most famous tourist destinations. Tickets must be booked in advance, with spots to walk through the largest (unfinished) Catholic church in the world]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/barcelona-planning-designated-selfie-spot-to-ease-tourist-congestion-around-the-sagrada-familia/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/fancy-luxury-on-a-budget-spains-cheapest-five-star-hotel-according-to-the-sun/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/fancy-luxury-on-a-budget-spains-cheapest-five-star-hotel-according-to-the-sun/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:11:48 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408203 IF YOU’RE hoping for a luxury getaway, while saving some money for wining and dining on your holiday, AC Hotel Palacio de Santa Ana in Valladolid has been named the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/fancy-luxury-on-a-budget-spains-cheapest-five-star-hotel-according-to-the-sun/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/20/ethical-tourism-visitors-to-spain-can-opt-for-this-low-cost-alternative-to-tourist-apartments/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/20/ethical-tourism-visitors-to-spain-can-opt-for-this-low-cost-alternative-to-tourist-apartments/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:10:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407279 VISITORS to Spain can enjoy their holidays with a clearer conscience by choosing accommodation that doesn’t contribute to the country’s growing housing crisis. As protests against tourist apartments continue to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/20/ethical-tourism-visitors-to-spain-can-opt-for-this-low-cost-alternative-to-tourist-apartments/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/spain-crowned-best-country-for-american-retirees/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/spain-crowned-best-country-for-american-retirees/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:54:26 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407515 SPAIN has long been one of the most popular countries for retirees from the UK, Germany, France and many other European countries, but according to a new study Spain is]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/spain-crowned-best-country-for-american-retirees/feed/ 2 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/historic-58-kilometre-hiking-trail-between-ronda-and-casares-in-andalucia-to-be-restored/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/historic-58-kilometre-hiking-trail-between-ronda-and-casares-in-andalucia-to-be-restored/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:30:07 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407491 WORK to refurbish the hiking trail Ruta de los Viajeros Romanticos between Ronda and Casares will start after Easter, according to the provincial council.  It has allocated €811,000 to completely]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/historic-58-kilometre-hiking-trail-between-ronda-and-casares-in-andalucia-to-be-restored/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/review-koi-marbella-it-has-the-feel-of-a-bond-villains-lair-but-the-sophistication-of-the-best-of-asia/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/review-koi-marbella-it-has-the-feel-of-a-bond-villains-lair-but-the-sophistication-of-the-best-of-asia/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:50:08 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406604 WITH its sunken ponds, stone walls and acres of new wood, you feel like you’ve entered Blofeld’s home in You Only Live Twice. Extremely zen, Koi restaurant maximises on space]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/review-koi-marbella-it-has-the-feel-of-a-bond-villains-lair-but-the-sophistication-of-the-best-of-asia/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/little-known-cordoba-michael-coy-takes-you-on-a-tour-of-the-andalucian-city-to-discover-hidden-corners/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/little-known-cordoba-michael-coy-takes-you-on-a-tour-of-the-andalucian-city-to-discover-hidden-corners/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=401484 THE city of Cordoba is one of Andalucia’s most spectacular treasures. Most visitors are familiar with the Mezquita –  the astoundingly beautiful former mosque – or the Patio Competition, held]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/little-known-cordoba-michael-coy-takes-you-on-a-tour-of-the-andalucian-city-to-discover-hidden-corners/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/14/hidden-corners-of-spain-salobrena-is-a-a-must-visit-whether-you-are-in-malaga-or-granada/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/14/hidden-corners-of-spain-salobrena-is-a-a-must-visit-whether-you-are-in-malaga-or-granada/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:28:01 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=405516 Salobreña is a beautiful little town built on the summit of a rocky crag, a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean Sea. It’s 50 miles east of Málaga and 40 miles]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/14/hidden-corners-of-spain-salobrena-is-a-a-must-visit-whether-you-are-in-malaga-or-granada/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/life-in-spain-bar-hopping-during-holy-week/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/life-in-spain-bar-hopping-during-holy-week/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:03:46 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404905 YOUR Spanish friends will agree with you on two things, at least: semana santa has evolved, and it’s a culinary delight. That is to say, it’s no longer the stern]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/life-in-spain-bar-hopping-during-holy-week/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/11/move-over-benidorm-valencia-has-been-crowned-queen-of-the-mediterranean-according-to-british-travel-expert/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/11/move-over-benidorm-valencia-has-been-crowned-queen-of-the-mediterranean-according-to-british-travel-expert/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=405395 AS many Europeans shiver through another wet and windy spring, more and more tourists are trading drizzle for dazzling sun – and the Spanish city of Valencia is topping the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/11/move-over-benidorm-valencia-has-been-crowned-queen-of-the-mediterranean-according-to-british-travel-expert/feed/ 0