The official Spain property price index from the Department of Housing shows that the average price of a home in Spain fell by 3.5 per cent last year. However, in reality Spain property prices have fallen by significantly more – creating lots of bargain opportunities in the process. The latest figures from the Department of Housing show that property […]
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Signs of improvement
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Getting around in Mallorca
A new website that provides information on all of Mallorca’s public transport systems has been launched by the Consorci Transports Mallorca. The website allows users to create a route planner at any given time that could include local buses, trains and the Palma metro. The Majorca Transport Consortium (CTM) is a public body attached to the […]
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Open de Andalucia 2011
Held for the first time at the “Parador de Malaga Golf in 1992, the Open de Andalucia, has in the last few years established itself in the Golf World as an event of the highest relevance. This has been in great part mainly due to the sponsorship of the Junta de Andalucía. After last year’s […]
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We just wanna make the world dance
JESSIE J becomes top Balearic brass this summer when she hits Mallorca and Ibiza Rocks festivals for the first time. Jessie J joins a stunning line-up including Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Fatboy Slim, Biffy Clyro and Magnetic Man. Dubstep gal Katy B, also plays the event in August. Godfather of new music Zane Lowe, is […]
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Balearics leads Spanish property market revival with 14.5% increase in sales
The revival of the Spanish property market continues at a pace with the Balearic Islands recording a 14.5% increase in property sales in 2010 compared to 2009 according to the latest data from the Public Works Ministry. For the first time in 3 years, the downward trend has been reversed with Spain as a whole […]
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A Place in the Sun Live opens tomorrow
Taylor Wimpey de España have a busy year ahead of them, not only are they launching new boutique developments across Spain but they are also touring Europe this Spring to showcase their quality developments. With 6 destination events planned including Germany, Holland and Sweden, the UK’s A Place in the Sun Live property show is […]
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Monarch increases flights to Spain as more Brits jet off in search of the sun
Monarch Airlines, one the leading carriers to Spain, is increasing its programme of flights to the land of sun, sea and sand from April due to growing customer demand. Keen to escape to sunnier climes, the airline which operates regular flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airports, has added additional flights from the UK to […]
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Three Peaks Training for Taylor Wimpey Senior Team
A senior team from Taylor Wimpey UK has bravely entered a team of 10 for the 2011 Three Peaks Challenge. This infamous race is a harrowing challenge to see which team can ‘run’ up and down the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. The challenge must be completed within a 24 hour period […]
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What Is Spain’s Number One Beach?
The southern strip of Spain and, in particular the Costas, is blessed with a plethora of beaches, often making the choice of a favourite difficult for holidaymakers. However, new research from Oak Power Communications (OPC) suggests that Marbella tops the list of the many beaches in Spain. Their study was based on the opinions of […]
