Thousands of people flocked to the Volvo Ocean Race, at Alicante Race Village for the start of the 2011-2012 race on 28th October, 2012. It is the first of the 10 host ports in this years Volvo Ocean Race. In the first in-port race at Alicante, the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team won first place, […]
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More than just a yacht race
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Alicante promotes energy conservation on beaches
THE Alicante Provincial Government is carrying out a campaign to promote energy conservation on the beaches of the province to raise awareness among citizens to respect the environment and reduce energy costs. This August, the beaches of Torrevieja, Santa Pola, Alicante, San Juan, Benidorm, Altea and Denia have all been the targeted for this initiative, […]
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British holiday makers break Costa Blanca records
The Brits are back in force this summer on the Costa Blanca according to a recent report and without a doubt, they are underpinning the tourist sector in the Alicante province. The figures of tourists visiting the Costa Blanca this summer have been called “spectacular” by HOSBEC, the Costa Blanca Hotel Association, and they have […]
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Talking Torrevieja
BRITISH CONSUL Paul Rodwell met with the new Mayor of Torrevieja to discuss issues relating to UK nationals. With 12,000 expats living in the municipality, Mayor Eduardo Jorge Dolon Sanchez – in office for just over a month – was keen to meet Mr Rodwell to talk about working together to support expats. And the […]
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easyJet to Spain for 2011 Holidays
With the British weather failing to fulfil the nation’s hopes for a hot and sunny summer break, families are turning to Spain for their yearly fix of sun, sea and sand. Budget airline easyJet has published a ‘top five’ list of destinations visited by UK tourists in 2011, and Spanish resorts took three of the […]
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Jet2.com expands Spanish routes from Glasgow
Nine million visitors to Spain in first three months of 2011 as Jet2.com announces new route from Glasgow to Spain for 2012 . As peak season approaches for many of the popular holiday destinations, Spain is already enjoying a noticeable increase in visitors this year. Information from The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade puts […]
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Last remaining show homes for sale
MALLORCA Portals / Puerto Portals: PB-B Apartment 3 beds Parking space and storage room included in price price 530.000 € Puerto II / Cala d’Or: A-1°-4 Apartment 2 beds price 177.000 € Pollentia Mar / Pollença: C-4°-1 Apartment 2 beds Parking space included in price price 215.000 € COSTA BLANCA Valle Alenda / Elche: n° […]
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Alicante set to welcome more passengers from Northern Ireland courtesy of Jet2.com
In perfect timing for the opening of the new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca this March, Jet2.com has announced its 13th destination with new flights from Belfast International Airport to the Region of Alicante in Spain. The Costa Blanca is a popular destination for the Northern Irish and for the peak summer […]
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Visitor Numbers Set for Boost with Opening of New Alicante Airport Terminal
There are just days now until the official opening of the much anticipated new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca, Spain. The improved facilities will be completed in perfect time for the busy Easter and summer holiday periods. Alicante is Spain’s sixth busiest airport by passenger numbers and the main airport for the […]
