Tag Archives: The Olive Press

It is the worst possible time to visit a clinic for men’s health: just after the celebrations in Spain, which last until the night of Reyes (the three kings), who arrive on January 6 with more calories and alcohol. So heading into Gibraltar from the Costa del Sol in mid-January (only a ‘dry-ish’ January for me, being a near-suicidal Spurs …

The moment armed narcos loaded a van with drugs in southern Andalucia was secretly captured by the police. Guardia Civil shared footage of a group moving bales in Huelva near the border of Portugal. ?#ÚLTIMAHORA No es una película. Son imágenes del espectacular alijo de droga en Huelva con fusiles de asalto, a plena luz del día frente al Muelle …

A BODY was discovered during the search of a missing US father and cyclist who disappeared from Andalucia last January. Matt Opperman (50) disappeared after driving into the Segura de la Sierra area of Jaen. His family believes he rode his bike in this region. Since his disappearance on 25 January, hundreds of volunteers, assisted by Guardia Civil officers and …

Alfredo de Alcantara, the owner of his restaurant named after him, has passed away. Alfredo, originally of Jimena is a legend after founding one the most successful restaurants on the Costa del Sol. Cause of death not disclosed. He is survived by his wife, three children and mother. Marbella’s Spanish Restaurant is a popular choice for locals as well as …

The respected travel magazine Lonely Planet named these activities as the top ten Things to Do in Spain’s Andalucia.  Andalucia is the largest region in Spain. It can be difficult to decide what to do.  What should you prioritize? There are many amazing things to see, from world-class natural wonders to cathedrals.  Travel experts Lonely Planet has now released their …

If you ignore his luxurious villa worth millions of euros, UK’s wealthiest plumber Charlie Mullins is just one of thousands of expats living on the Spanish coast. costas. He told the Olive Press that his reasons for moving to Spain were similar to many others in his country. This was over beer and champagne at his four-storey Costa del Sol …

A SPANIARD who lives in the US flew from his home to Barcelona in order to receive emergency dental treatments. He has saved thousands in the process.  David (@playdabeat), who is an architect in New York and lives in Barcelona, decided that Barcelona was the best option for his budget after weighing Colombia and Mexico.  Five hours before his flight …

A leading nutritionist has revealed a sweet treat that could help you to live up to 100. What if you can achieve a happy, full life by eating one the world’s favorite sweet treats?  It’s good news that endocrinologist Florence Comite said eating dark chocolate can help you live a longer life.  Comite studies foods that can help you reach …

ANDALUCIA is a top destination in the list of Spain must-visit places in a prestigious US Magazine. Forbes has named Sevilla, the regional capital and Andalucian city in the spotlight. The city was included in the prestigious publication’s new list of ’15 Places In Spain You Don’t Wanna Skip Out On.’ It highlighted the Real Alcazar, Seville Cathedral and its …

THE SPANISH government will spend almost €2 million housing migrants in a four-star Costa del Sol hotel until April, the Olive Press can reveal.  The Hotel Oh Nice Caledonia, in Bel Air, is reportedly being paid €60 per person per night, according to a source in nearby Benahavis.  This amounts to €21,000 per night or €1.9 million over three months …