Spain says it will invest 1.3 billion euros ($1.45 billion) in improving its commuter train system, the biggest such investment since the service began two decades ago. Development Minister Ana Pastor said Wednesday the investment in 18 cities over the next three years is aimed at gaining 22 million new passengers. She said trains, stations […]
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Spain to invest $1.5 billion in commuter train service
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Spain back in the top spot for overseas property buyers
The country accounted for more than half (54%) of enquiries received by the company in the first quarter of 2015, claiming first place back from France which had been leading the field towards the end of last year. Clare Nessling, director at Conti, said: “It was only a few years ago that the Spanish property […]
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More signs of recovery in Spanish property market
The Spanish residential property market is showing further signs of recovery with the latest national figures showing that completed sales in February were higher than 2014 and 2012. But the data from the National Institute of Statistics also shows that sales were lower than 2013. However this was when tax breaks for buyers inflated registered […]
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Campo Viejo Streets of Spain
Campo Viejo’s Streets of Spain returns to London’s Southbank. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever with audio contributions from world-renowned synaesthete Nick Ryan. Immerse yourself in an audio experience that translates the sensations of the taste of the famous Campo Viejo wine into sound – you won’t believe your ears. Southbank […]
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Why do second home owners love Spain quite so much?
Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España has enjoyed a bumper start to 2015. Visitors to the company website are up by 16% and sales have increased during Q1 in all three locations in which Taylor Wimpey España operates: Mallorca, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. Buyers from around the world have been charmed […]
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New luxury properties in Spain !
Los Arqueros Beach / Marbella Last 3-bed penthouses close to all amenities and 500 metres from the beach Terrace and solarium Communal pool and gardens Quality finishes, fully furnished kitchen Air conditioning and heating Underground parking and storeroom From 385.000€ Click here! Camp de Mar Beach / Andratx, Mallorca New 2 and 3 bed townhouses […]
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Save on the flight to spend more on your hols – Spain’s visitors get savvy
Low cost airlines are enjoying a notable boom in passenger numbers on their routes to Spain, according to the latest figures from the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. Some 3.3 million travellers used low cost airlines to get in and out of Spain during the first two months of 2015, up 14.4% on […]
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Norwegian celebrates inaugural flights from Birmingham Airport
Norwegian celebrated its inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport to Madrid; the first of three new Spanish destinations set to launch this summer from the airport. “Today is a double celebration – we’re celebrating the launch of direct flights to Madrid and welcoming Norwegian to Birmingham Airport,” said David Winstanley, Chief Operating Officer at Birmingham Airport. […]
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Low-cost airline traffic from UK to Spain up by 9.2% in 2015
2014 saw an almost constant increase in the number of foreigners visiting Spain, and the first two months of 2015 seem to boast promising figures for Spanish tourism. January and February saw a marked increase of 9.2 per cent more Britons travelling to Spain on low-cost airlines. In recent years the rise of the low […]
