German tour operators confidently expect a boom year for Spain as worried holidaymakers switch away from the Eastern Mediterranean but hoteliers are being warned against “excessive” price increases, fvw reports Spain already had a record year in 2015 with an estimated 68 million international tourists, which was a 5% rise on the previous year. Tourism […]
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Explosion in Spanish tourism this year – Mallorca is the absolute top-seller
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Mallorca set to shine in 2016
Mallorca is aiming to continue its emergence as a leading European golf destination with a concerted PR drive in 2016. All eyes of the golf tourism world will be on the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands as it plays host to the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) – the world’s premier event of its kind […]
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British Airways to fly from Stansted for the first time at the end of May
British Airways has announced it will start flying from London Stansted Airport from the end of May 2016, a move that will add a fourth airport London airport to the network of Britain’s flagship carrier. In a statement released on Tuesday (9 February) British Airways, which earlier this month said it will resume flights to […]
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Why would you buy a property in Spain?
THERE are many reasons why people buy property in Spain, the weather, food, prices, as an investment, or a mixture of these reasons. Many opt to buy a home which can be rented to other holidaymakers for part of the year. These tend to be situated around the most popular tourist resorts, such as Malaga […]
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Spanish property sales up for 18th month in a row
Residential property sales in Spain are continuing to rise with the latest data showing that the number of transaction recorded by notaires increased by 7.3% compared with the same month in 2014. It marks some 18 months of continuous growth, the figures from the General Council of Notaires shows with its analysis report saying that […]
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The flowering of the almond trees in Majorca
If you’re coming to Spain any time between the end of January and the middle of February, you’ll have the chance to witness an amazing natural phenomenon: the flowering of the almond trees in Majorca. At this time of year the island’s Mediterranean landscape is awash with white blossom, making an enchanting picture which heralds […]
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Mallorca property prices and rentals to rise in 2016
GOOD news for property owners in Mallorca as an upturn is expected in both sales and rentals in 2016. However, promoters are warning that finding somewhere to live, be it rental or purchase, will worsen for many due to house prices being high on the island and earnings below the average for many. It seems […]
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Spain, Cyprus and Portugal expect more sales to British buyers in 2016
Spain, Cyprus and Portugal could offer British buyers looking for a holiday home some bargains in 2016 with experts revealing that properties are starting at €50,000. Some parts in Spain in particular currently offer some low priced properties that are not the wrecks usually associated with the bottom end of the market, according to Martin […]
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Taylor Wimpey España confirms ‘meaningful improvement in Spanish market’
Leading Spanish homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey España, has today announced continued growth in the business due to a ‘meaningful improvement in the Spanish market in 2015’. The company, which has been building homes in Spain for over 50 years, released figures that show an increase in the total order book, as at 31 December 2015, of […]
