The Government has been in talks with airlines operating in Russia, Scandinavia, Britain and other central European countries as they try to secure an increase in the number of flights to Mallorca during the off-peak season. One of the main complaints from tourists and second-home owners in Mallorca has been about the lack of flights […]
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Boost to low season flights to Palma de Mallorca Airport
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Live in paradise at Villajoyosa, home to Taylor Wimpey España’s latest frontline luxury development
Villajoyosa is one of the most charming towns you will find in the Alicante region of Spain. For years, it was remembered for its iconic brightly-coloured fishermen’s houses providing an unusual backdrop to the award winning beaches. Now, it is also known as ‘chocolate city’ due to it being the home of the delicious Valor […]
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La Vila Paradis
NEW FRONT LINE 2 and 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS VILLAJOYOSA (Alicante) La Vila Paradis / Villajoyosa Wide terraces with sea views Direct access to Paraiso beach Pool and communal gardens Quality finishes Fitted kitchen Private parking 20 minutes by car from Alicante From 249.000€
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Palma de Mallorca’s airport expands its shopping area
Mallorca’s international airport, Son Sant Joan, is to undergo a bit of a facelift this year to allow for expansion and improvement of the shopping and dining areas. €12 million is to be spent on remodeling the retail space beyond the security gates. The work will start in February and will create 6000 square metres of […]
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Spanish rail company Renfe cuts AVE fares by 11%
SPAIN’s national train operator Renfe has announced a major change in its fares policy, with an 11% reduction in all tourist class AVE train tickets and new discounts in an effort push ridership beyond the 22 million mark. Despite growth of the network to 3000km, and the acquisition of a fleet of more than 200 […]
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Foreign buyers take advantage of cheaper property prices in Spain
The number of properties bought in Spain by foreigners rose for five consecutive quarters between 2011 and 2012 as they took advantage of falling prices. The third quarter of last year saw the greatest rise in home sales to foreigners, 18% more than the equivalent quarter in 2011 and a total of 8,803 transactions, official […]