MONDAY September 12 is Mallorca Day when the island and the wider Balearics celebrate the landing of Catalan troops on the island almost 800 years ago in 1229. Although not a national holiday, the day is feverishly celebrated by Mallorcan patriots and regular fiesta-lovers across the island and also remembers the pledge made by King […]
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Mallorca celebrations for independence day
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Royal Mallorca
The Balearic island of Mallorca has attracted the world’s rich and famous for centuries. From Frederic Chopin, to Agatha Christie, Grace Kelly to Kate Moss, Mallorca’s postcard-esque scenery has become a popular setting of both inspiration and relaxation for those in the spotlight. This month is no different as Mallorca has welcomed King Felipe and […]
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Buoyant Spanish property market
HOME sales across Spain rose by almost 20 per cent in June, heralding a hugely significant increase, which led to the greatest number of private property transactions since January 2013. There were 36,856 sales across the period, which became the fifth consecutive month to see year-on-year increases. Second-hand homes drove the surge, accounting for more […]
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Taylor Wimpey España ‘remain cautiously optimistic’ as average selling price increases by 20.4%
Leading Spanish homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey España, has revealed today that they ‘remain cautiously optimistic’ for the future of Spain’s real estate landscape and expect to make ‘good progress for the year as a whole.’ The company, which has been building homes in Spain for over 50 years, released figures that show a substantial increase in […]
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Mallorca becomes most sought after destination for 2016 as sales soar by 39%
Despite temperatures across the UK equaling those on the sun kissed island of Mallorca this week, it seems many would still much rather spend the summer on its sandy shores in Balearic bliss. According to the most recent figures from travel’s leading performance marketing engine, Sojern, Mallorca is one of the top destinations searched for […]
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Mastermind explains Mallorca’s golfing vision
The mastermind behind golf tourism to Mallorca has outlined his vision for the Balearic island, adding that each course is like ‘a child’ to him. Federico Knuchel, a 76-year-old Swiss, moved to Mallorca more than 40 years ago, and never left. He is now the president of the Asociación de Campos de Golf de Mallorca (ACGM), an […]
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2016 Mallorca Open
The 2016 Mallorca Open is the first edition of this brand-new tournament held on the Spanish island where Rafael Nadal grew up. It might seem odd for a nation dedicated to clay-court tennis to open a tournament with a grass surface, but this is part of the evolving, global nature of the sport. It is […]
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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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Mallorca online rentals skyrocketing
THE online tourist rental company Airbnb expects more than 160,000 visitors to Mallorca this year, staying in the 8,000 holiday homes being offered through their website. The rise of the Airbnb company on the island has been spectacular. From 2013 to 2015, the number of travellers using the online platform has increased sixfold. According to […]
