Two chefs from Orihuela restaurant Casa Corro have been awarded fifth place in a national culinary award scheme. The Congress of Gastronomy is a national cookery competition aimed at honouring “great traditional cooks” from across Spain. This tribute ensures that Orihuela will once again stand out on the national restaurant scene. Chefs Teresa and Berná […]
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Orihuela cooks rustle up national award
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Ain’t too proud to beg
The Costa Blanca is buzzing with the news that The Temptations are coming to the Orihuela Costa for a one night only concert. Since news started leaking out that the world famous Motown group were on their way, organisers Heatwave Promotions have been inundated with requests for tickets. All but a handful of the VIP […]
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Come to the Costa Blanca!
THAT IS the message that will be conveyed to millions of Brits after it was announced that a joint promotional campaign by the Provincial Patronage of Tourism and the Tourism Department of the Diputacion of Alicante will be launched in the UK to encourage British holiday makers to come to the Costa Blanca. Posters promoting […]
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Great expectations
JAVIER BALLESTER, MD of Taylor Wimpey de España talks to us about the Spanish market today and his expectations for 2011. Taylor Wimpey closed 2009 with 175 home completions in Spain. What is your forecast for the rest of 2010? Leading up to 2010 there has been less development by Taylor Wimpey de España in […]
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Half-term getaway
In response to huge demand that is being seen for flights to and from Spain and the Spanish Islands, award-winning low fares airline Monarch has added additional flights to Alicante, Malaga and Tenerife this October half term. On 22 and 29 October 2010 Monarch will be operating additional flights between Luton and Alicante and Tenerife, […]
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Stock Property Must Go
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British buyers return to Spain
According to statistics from the leading British developer in Spain, Taylor Wimpey de España, the British home buyer has returned to the Costas this summer. With leads and property enquiries up 80% in August 2010 compared to August 2009 and visits from Brits on viewing tours to the property developments have also rocketed by 67% […]
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Montesol – Calpe – Calpe (Costa Blanca)
HOUSES FOR SALE IN CALPE, ALICANTE. MONTESOL TAYLOR WIMPEY’S RESIDENTIAL Taylor Wimpey’s residential complex, Montesol can be found at Maryvilla, the best location of Calpe, combining astonishing sea views with the tranquillity of this peaceful area. The properties are ample 3 bedroom townhouses with two bathrooms, cloakroom, garden, roof sun terrace and private parking. The […]
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A Guide to buying property in Spain
Choosing a property There is now a considerable choice of different types of property available in mainland Spain and the Balearic islands. When choosing a property it is important to consider whether it will be used as a holiday home, retirement home or permanent residence. Depending on this it will be important to establish what […]
