Spain has seen a steady increase in tourists from Asia in the past 15 years with many eager to see the art in cities such as Barcelona and Madrid while shopping and eating, making them a welcome contrast to the sun and fun crowds. That’s according to data presented at the International Congress on Asian […]
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Chinese join tourist rush to Spain
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Spanish property market recovery set to continue in 2016
Looking ahead to 2016 it looks as if the Spanish house market will continue to recover but the latest data shows it is still a rollercoaster and growth very much depends on location. According to the latest figures from appraisal company Tinsa prices are still increasing with its latest index up by 1.9% in November […]
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Christmas sweets and pastries are delicious!
Spain’s gastronomic wealth comes to its pinnacle at Christmas time. It is a time for parties and celebrations, and also for big meals with, of course, typical Christmas sweets. These are exquisite, traditional recipes, many of which have centuries of history – something not to be missed at this time of year. Come and spend […]
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The magical wait for the Three Wise Men
Do you want to make your children happy? Spend the Christmas holidays with us and let them live a unique experience: the arrival of the Three Wise Men. In Spain it is Melchoir, Caspar and Balthazar, who bring Christmas presents to children who have been good throughout the year. Why not give your family the […]
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Two sets of figures confirm improvement in sales and prices in Spain
Residential property sales and prices in Spain are rising year on year and more new mortgages are being granted, suggesting the market continues to recover from the economic downturn. The latest figures from the General Council of Notaries show that in September sales increased by 8.7%, house prices rose by 1.7%, and the number of […]
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More Brits on the way to Costa del Sol
EIGHT per cent more British tourists are expected to come to the Costa del Sol over the next six months, according to forecasts announced by the Provincial Council and Costa del Sol Tourism President Elias Bendodo. The figure, together with the expected end of year surge in UK visitors to the Spanish coast, points to […]
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Winter boost for Malaga airport
So the summer has finished for another year and taken the tourist trade along with it… Or has it? According to the Airports authority AENA, airlines are expecting a bumper winter season and have already increased their schedule by 8.5 per cent from last year to accommodate for the increase in passengers. It’s not only […]
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Head to the Costa del Sol for sand, sunshine… and high adrenaline thrills
Conjure up an image of the Costa del Sol and sunshine, sand and sangria no doubt leap to mind. Yet behind the idyllic beaches, bustling towns and tantalising local cuisine lies an altogether more dangerous feature: the Caminito del Rey. The Caminito del Rey has served to highlight the year-round appeal of the region, which […]
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Spain top value travel destination this half-term: report
British holidaymakers will get the most value for their money in Spain this half term – even though sterling is not quite as strong against the euro as it was during the summer, a new report from Post Office Travel Money has revealed. The Half Term Holiday Costs Barometer found Spain’s Costa del Sol to […]
