Spain’s diversity makes it a cultural powerhouse. It is Western Europe’s second-largest country (after France) in terms of area and the world’s third-largest exporter of wine, fruits and vegetables. The incredible diversity of its people and passions holds the key to understanding Spain’s eternal appeal. Gastronomy in particular has become the new ´goose that lays […]
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Forget the sunshine! Cuisine and culture alone brought 7.4 million tourists to Spain last year
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Sun-drenched Spain steals number 3 spot in latest world tourism rankings
Spain announced earlier this week that it had retaken the number three spot in world tourism in 2013, overtaking China by welcoming a record 60.6 million international visitors. The sun drenched Mediterranean country now only stands behind France with 83 million international tourist arrivals and the United States with 67 million according to the World […]
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57% y-o-y sales increase recorded on the Costa ‘booming’ Blanca by Taylor Wimpey España
Despite economic contraction and a 3% fall in the overall number of real estate transactions, foreign second home buyers just can´t get enough of Spanish property. Of the three Spanish regions in which Taylor Wimpey España, leading Spanish house builder specialise – Mallorca, the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca – the latter experienced a […]
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Spain set to be top holiday choice in 2013 for second year running
With Easter fast approaching and the summer holidays hot on its heels, families across Britain will be packing up their suitcases ready for some much-needed spring sunshine. Travel agent Direct Holidays predicts that Spain will be the top choice of holiday destinations for Brits during 2013, just as it was during 2012. Data for the […]
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Numbers of foreign Spanish property buyers back to pre-recession levels
Hot off the heels of and in contrast to last month’s INE figures which revealed a 3% decline in the overall number of property transactions made in Spain in 2012, the latest data from the General Council of Notaries has revealed a substantial 28.4% increase in the number of foreign and non-resident buyers of Spanish […]
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Live in paradise at Villajoyosa, home to Taylor Wimpey España’s latest frontline luxury development
Villajoyosa is one of the most charming towns you will find in the Alicante region of Spain. For years, it was remembered for its iconic brightly-coloured fishermen’s houses providing an unusual backdrop to the award winning beaches. Now, it is also known as ‘chocolate city’ due to it being the home of the delicious Valor […]
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La Vila Paradis
NEW FRONT LINE 2 and 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS VILLAJOYOSA (Alicante) La Vila Paradis / Villajoyosa Wide terraces with sea views Direct access to Paraiso beach Pool and communal gardens Quality finishes Fitted kitchen Private parking 20 minutes by car from Alicante From 249.000€
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Costa Blanca remains top choice for property with 33% of buyer enquiries according to latest data
With its mountainous interior, miles of golden sandy beaches and subtropical climate it’s no wonder the Costa Blanca remains the most attractive and popular region of Spain for those wishing to purchase a holiday home in the sun. The latest analysis of enquiries made on the largest English language Spanish property portal, Kyero.com from July […]
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35 % of Brits to buy abroad in the next two years with Spain top of the list
With the financial crisis making real estate in Spain more affordable than ever, the number of people looking to snap up a bargain Spanish property is ever increasing. Indeed, the volume of foreigners buying property in Spain has increased by 18.0% from last year as reported by online Spanish news portal, Invertia. Marc Pritchard, Sales […]
