Golf-linked tourism generated overall income to the tune of 400 million euros in Málaga last year. It has been reported that golf-linked tourists show a higher purchasing power and spend more than regular visitors. According to a research carried out across the country, daily expenditure hits the 171 euros per day mark. These holidaymakers come […]
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Golf brings major boost to southern Spain’s tourism economy
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Russian and Scandinavian buyers beat Brits as biggest purchasers of Spanish property according to Taylor Wimpey España
New figures have revealed that despite the tough economic climate, Spain remains the EU’s top holiday destination. Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union, found that in 2011 13% of all outbound trips within Europe where made to Spain with Italy and France coming in joint second place. These figures do not include holidaymakers […]
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Apartments & Penthouses with fantastic views – COSTA DEL SOL
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A Revitalized Property Market in Marbella
Marbella has long established its reputation of being a glamorous place to live, and has long been an attractive destination for UK citizens in particular. Now it is being revitalized, the proposed expansion of the port, the improved transport system and new cultural projects in Marbella should help the local property market become stronger than […]
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Spain ranked #1 in the world as golf holiday sales hit estimated 1.5 billion Euros
Spain’s status as the number one golf holiday hot spot has been confirmed by a new survey of golf tour operators compiled by KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice. The Golf Travel Insights 2013 report reveals that Spain is the most popular travel destination in the world for golf tourists, followed by Portugal and then Scotland. Interestingly […]
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Tourism set to benefit from extra routes from Malaga-Costa del Sol airport
TOURISM on the Costa del Sol is set to be boosted with 22 new airline routes to Malaga. Seven of them are to Germany, specifically to Dortmund, Cologne, Nuremberg, Hannover, Munich, Munster and Hamburg. And that has particularly pleased tourism chiefs as German tourists spend 12.4 days on average on holiday on the Costa del […]
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BA to launch new leisure route to Granada
British Airways has announced it is to start flying from London City Airport to Granada in Spain this summer. The year-round service will begin on July 25, with four flights a week and an extra one during summer months. The airline will be using a 98-seat Embraer 190 jet. Luke Hayhoe, British Airways general manager […]
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Easter In Spain
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is the last week of Lent and undoubtedly one of the country’s most important festivals since it forms an integral part of Spanish identity. Most Spanish cities, towns and villages have their own unique, centuries-old traditions that combine religious and festive events in the lead up to Easter. Religious processions […]