Homes sales in Spain are rising again after a summer lull but figures are distorted for a number of reasons, including a potential Brexit effect, according to real estate experts. Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) show that sales increased in August by 20% compared to a year ago but such a rise […]
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Homes sales up in Spain but there are signs of a Brexit effect
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An American adventure
WHILE New York Times visited the Costa del Sol and waxed lyrical about the quickly evolving property scene, local tourism chief Elias Bendodo lead a Spanish contingent to the Big Apple as part of a promotional campaign. The Costa del Sol offensive on American investors and tourists has been steadily gaining ground since the financial […]
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Loads of bargains
PASSENGERS wishing to fly from Malaga airport are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice as low-cost airlines increase their routes to and from the coast. Lufthansa group announced this week that its low-cost branch Eurowings, will be flying between Malaga and Vienna twice a week this winter and Brussels Airlines will run once-weekly flights from Malaga […]
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Andalucian Open returns to ‘Costa del Golf’ as golfers go in search of the perfect pad close to the fairway
The prestigious Andalucian Open is returning to one of Europe’s most idyllic golfing destinations, the Costa del Sol, this September. The event, held between 22nd and 25th September, is set to be broadcasted to over 100 countries and will see pro golfers Lydia Ko and Michele Wie go head to head. Having hosted over fifty […]
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Viva Espana! Manchester Airport records busiest summer after Spain surge
Deluge after deluge in rainy England meant families went in search of sun in August – helping Manchester Airport record its busiest summer. Palma, Alicante and Tenerife were among the top 10 destinations flown to in August as nearly three million passengers travelled through the UK’s third largest airport last month – a 9% increase […]
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World class golfers head to Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino
Olympic golf and Solheim Cup star Azahara Muñoz has confirmed her participation in her home tournament, the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino, which will take place on her own doorstep at Aloha Golf (Málaga) from 22-25 September. The Malaga golfer, currently ranked 48 in the World Ranking, will spearhead the Spanish challenge […]
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Costa del Sol set for a hole in one as international tourism soars
As Spain’s thriving summer season continues, it is the Costa del Sol that has emerged as the 2016 favourite amongst international tourists. According to the most recent Tourism Movement Survey from the National Statistics Institute (INE), Andalusia has experienced the greatest rise in international tourists so far this year, increasing by 18.1% in comparison with […]
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Feria de Malaga 2016: A quick guide to what’s on
MALAGA’S Feria is undoubtedly the event of the year for city residents, a week-long blowout featuring family fun, fireworks, live music and multitudes of hangovers, but what does 2016 have in store? Events begin at the Cortijo de Torres fairground on Friday, August 12, with the opening speech to be delivered by Vanesa Martin at […]
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Spain named in Top 10 most attractive countries for real estate investment
As the Spanish summer heatwave continues, so too does the growing optimism surrounding its real estate market. According to the most recent findings published by Ernst & Young, Spain is now one of the top ten countries in the world most attractive to prospective investors. The ‘Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Capital Confidence Barometer’ report […]
