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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Costa del Sol set for a hole in one as international tourism soars
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New exclusive apartments in La Cala Golf Resort, Mijas
Horizon Golf Apartments First release of 12 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses Reserve early for the best prices. Gated community with a swimming pool and landscaped gardens High quality finishes and built in accordance to the latest European building standards Solar panels and latest technology used. Energy efficiency rate: B The majority […]
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Richard Long: ‘Cold Stones’ at CAC Málaga
Until 21 August 2016, Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga, Spain presents COLD STONES, a new exhibition by British artist conceptual artist Richard Long. The exhibition brings together a selection of sculptures, driftwood drawings, photographs and text works dating from 1967 to the present day. It also includes new works created specifically for the exhibition: […]
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Marbella proving popular with overseas buyers
More than 80% of properties bought in Marbella in Spain are bought by foreigners, much higher than the country’s average, new research shows. Overall data from Spanish registrars show that 13.8% of properties are sold to overseas buyers as of the end of 2015 and of those more than 60% were from within the European […]
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Second homebuyers champion Spanish construction industry as Brits rekindle their love for the Costa del Sol
It seems Spain’s footballers aren’t the only ones preparing for a busy summer season, as those in the construction industry celebrate an encouraging start to 2016. The latest figures published by the Ministry of Public Works reveal that the number of licences authorised for the building of new homes in Spain amounted to 16,782 in […]
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Foreigners buying more property in Spain than ever
The latest report published by the Council of Property Registrars has confirmed that foreigners are buying more property in Spain than ever. In concrete, international investors acquired almost 48,000 properties in the last year, which is an increase of more than 13% from the previous 12 months. The report also revealed that the British are […]
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Record number of Blue Flags fly high across Spain this summer
With the results of this year’s Blue Flag awards hot off the press, Spain’s coastlines are looking even more inviting to those wishing to dip their toes into clean waters. The highly sought-after accolades are awarded annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) across almost 50 countries worldwide. Blue Flag beaches are judged on […]
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Latest index figures show Spanish property prices are stable, but rents down
Average residential property prices in Spain have remained stable, rising 0.1% in April compared to a year ago, according to the latest index data to be published. But the April increase is more moderate than the year on year growth recorded in March and February at 0.8% and 2.1% respectively, the data from real estate […]
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Taylor Wimpey España tackle the testing terrain of the Scottish Highlands in the name of charity
This weekend saw Taylor Wimpey employees complete the 2016 Charity Challenge, ‘Going for Gold’. Having already battled the Brecon Beacons and prevailed in the Peak District, this year’s challenge transported employees to bonny Scotland, home of haggis, the kilt, Highland Games and Ben Nevis. Fondly known as ‘The Ben’, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain […]
