THE light rail network in Alicante became Spain’s largest on September 4 with the official opening of the city’s fourth line, which links the city centre with the university and the nearby town of San Vicente del Raspeig. Line 2 services share tracks with the three existing lines (1, 3 and 4) on the 1.6 […]
-
Alicante expands light rail network
-
Scandinavian property buyers choose Costa del Sol & Mallorca over Costa Blanca according to Taylor Wimpey España
Historically the Costa Blanca was the preferred place to purchase Spanish property at a bargain price but the tides have now changed and both the glamorous Costa del Sol and Mallorca are attracting not just the traditional British and German buyers but savvy Scandinavians looking for that dream home in the Spanish sun. Indeed, Spanish […]
-
Big boom in flights from Southend Airport to hotspots
SUNSEEKERS heading to summer hotspots and new routes across Britain and Europe have boosted Southend Airport passenger numbers by a third. Almost 112,000 people used the airport in July – the highest figure in the airport’s history and up 32 per cent on July last year. The big three which have driven up figures are […]
-
11% increase in Alicante airport passengers reflect high demand for the Costa ‘booming’ Blanca
Time and time again, the Costa Blanca proves to be a top destination for those visiting Spain with its mountainous interior, miles of golden sandy beaches and subtropical climate it’s no wonder it remains a top region for those wishing to purchase a holiday home in the sun. If the figures from Spanish Airports and […]
-
Ryanair Launches Its Biggest Ever Winter Schedule
Ryanair celebrated the launch of its 2013 winter schedule by launching a 100,000 seat sale across its entire European network, with prices starting from just £22.99 for travel in September, which are available for booking until midnight (24:00hrs) Thur (11 July). Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is delighted to launch our 2013-14 winter schedule, with […]
-
‘Priority’ Shannon to Alicante Ryanair route resumes
DIRECT flights from Shannon to the Costa Blanca have resumed just in time for summer with Ryanair’s restored seasonal service to Alicante. The Spanish resort had been identified as a priority by the new management team at Shannon, chairman of the SAA Rose Hynes said. “We are delighted to see this Alicante service commence today […]
-
Airlines and the internet shape where we buy property abroad
Improved air access and cheaper fares combined with the convenience of the internet have changed how and where people buy overseas property today, according to a recent survey by the Overseas Guides Company. Recent survey evidence shows that 50.6 per cent of people buying abroad want their new property to be within an hour of […]
-
Top of the Props: Spanish property demand surges to new high
Demand for Spanish property has soared to a new high, according to TheMoveChannel.com’s Top of the Props. Spanish property overtook the USA in June 2013 to account for almost one in three enquiries on the property portal – the highest share ever recorded by a country on the site. Spain’s resurgence follows the unexpected return […]
-
Tourist numbers strong in Alicante
When it comes to investing in Spanish property, it’s all about getting the right location. If new figures from AENA are anything to go by, Alicante could be a safe bet for those with their eye on the holiday let market. In May, the local airport recorded a 12.5 per cent increase in passenger traffic […]
