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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There must be something in the water… Mallorca cleans up its act – and its marinas!
The 2015 European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2015, which ended on 29 November, has just celebrated a record year. More than 12,000 actions were carried out in 33 different countries in order to make Europe a cleaner place that makes better use of its valuable resources. Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for leading […]
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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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Christmas Fair & Ice Rink, Palma
The annual Christmas and Three Kings Fair returns to Palma with it’s festive stalls and Santa Claus. Buy your Christmas tree decorations here and pick up religious figurines for your home. Plenty of food stalls and other handicrafts are also available. Most of the stalls are found around Placa Espana, with others in Placa Major […]
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Carriers to increase flight connections to Mallorca
Increased flight connections from the UK are helping make Palma become more accessible as a year-round destination. Jet2 is to start its 2016 flights from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Edinburgh from February and March. Twice-weekly flights from Manchester begin on February 11, with an increase to three times a week from March 5 before the […]
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Mallorca to host destination International Golf Travel Market in 2016
The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca will host the 2016 International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) at the Palau de Congressos in Palma, the island’s capital city, November 14-17. The popular holiday island, which saw 23.1 million passengers pass through Palma Airport in 2014, enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and boasts more than […]
