The Balearic island of Mallorca has attracted the world’s rich and famous for centuries. From Frederic Chopin, to Agatha Christie, Grace Kelly to Kate Moss, Mallorca’s postcard-esque scenery has become a popular setting of both inspiration and relaxation for those in the spotlight. This month is no different as Mallorca has welcomed King Felipe and […]
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Royal Mallorca
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Costa del Sol set for a hole in one as international tourism soars
As Spain’s thriving summer season continues, it is the Costa del Sol that has emerged as the 2016 favourite amongst international tourists. According to the most recent Tourism Movement Survey from the National Statistics Institute (INE), Andalusia has experienced the greatest rise in international tourists so far this year, increasing by 18.1% in comparison with […]
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Feria de Malaga 2016: A quick guide to what’s on
MALAGA’S Feria is undoubtedly the event of the year for city residents, a week-long blowout featuring family fun, fireworks, live music and multitudes of hangovers, but what does 2016 have in store? Events begin at the Cortijo de Torres fairground on Friday, August 12, with the opening speech to be delivered by Vanesa Martin at […]
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Buoyant Spanish property market
HOME sales across Spain rose by almost 20 per cent in June, heralding a hugely significant increase, which led to the greatest number of private property transactions since January 2013. There were 36,856 sales across the period, which became the fifth consecutive month to see year-on-year increases. Second-hand homes drove the surge, accounting for more […]
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Spain named in Top 10 most attractive countries for real estate investment
As the Spanish summer heatwave continues, so too does the growing optimism surrounding its real estate market. According to the most recent findings published by Ernst & Young, Spain is now one of the top ten countries in the world most attractive to prospective investors. The ‘Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Capital Confidence Barometer’ report […]
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Mallorca tops car hire survey of UK holidaymakers
The most popular holiday car hire hotspots in Europe have been revealed, with Mallorca topping the charts as the location where most British holidaymakers choose to rent a car once they’ve reached their destination. According to data from car hire booking agent, autoeurope.co.uk the top holiday destinations based on hiring a vehicle are: Mallorca; Milan; […]