Spain enjoyed a record breaking 2016 when it came to the number of travellers visiting the country by air according to the latest figures from Aena, the state trading company which manages Spanish airports. 161.7 million International travellers passed through Spanish airports last year, confirming its global reputation for connectivity with 67.5 million domestic passengers […]
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Passenger numbers go sky high as Spanish airports enjoy best year in history
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Belgian buyers head to Spain’s Costa Blanca as sales increase by 156%
The number of Belgian buyers looking to Spain as a second home destination increased by 43% in 2016 according to Taylor Wimpey España. In comparison to the previous year, the leading Spanish homebuilder experienced growing interest from Belgian buyers, representing 13% of all Taylor Wimpey España reservations made in 2016.The latest figures from the National […]
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The Salty History of Torreveija
Each year thousands of people from Spain and abroad choose Torrevieja as their holiday location. Its wonderful sandy beaches, lovely parks and a variety of hotels and camping sites not to mention the shopping malls, theatres restaurants and bars make it a popular choice. However, in the terms of history this is all relatively recent […]
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Link between tourism and house sales strengthens as holidaymakers purchase their own slice of Spain
It’s no secret that Spain’s tourism sector is on course to have yet another record-breaking year. Always a firm favourite with visitors from around the globe, it seems those holidaying in the European hotspot are now returning home having purchased their very own Spanish bricks & mortar. The latest data released from Spanish property portal […]
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Swedish buyers double as European demand for Spanish holiday homes soars
The number of Swedish buyers looking to Spain as a second home destination has now doubled according to the latest statistics from leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España. Overall, the total year to date sales to Swedish nationals, as of September 2016, has increased by 100% in comparison to last year’s figures. With the Swedish […]
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Golf and sea: New properties on the Costa Blanca
Brisas de Alenda Golf – Elche (Alicante) Exclusive 3 bed townhouses with garden and pool views Excellent value for money Alenda Golf course development Alicante and airport within just a 15 minutes drive Communal pool, garden and private parking Air condition and pre-installation gas central heating Spacious rooms and wide terraces From only 145.000€ VAT not included Click here! Panorama […]
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Torrevieja May Fair this week
Having just played host to a legion of Roman´s during last week´s event on the Vista Alegre, this week sees Torrevieja taken over by a more traditional, albeit southern influenced fiesta, the Feria de Mayo, or May Fair. There will be almost thirty venues housed in the marquees in the port area, all celebrating the […]
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Spain reigns supreme as leading tourist destination with Irish visitors increasing by 20%
As Spain continues to attract a growing number of overseas visitors, recent figures show that the first two months of 2016 saw 7.2 million international tourists visit the popular Mediterranean destination, a 12.5% increase in comparison to the same period last year. According to the latest Survey of Tourist Movements in Frontera (Frontur), released by […]
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Orihuela Beaches lead the way in Blue Flags
The new mayor and two of his councillors paid a visit to La Glea Beach in Campoamor last Tuesday where they carried out the symbolic act of raising the recently awarded Blue Flag. In all there have been a total of 10 Blue Flags and 5 ‘Q’ Quality Tourism Flags awarded to Orihuela Costa Beaches […]
