According to an authoritative global study released yesterday that raises fresh concerns about likely health consequences, the UK has higher levels of obesity and overweight people than anywhere in Western Europe except for Iceland and Malta. In the UK, 67% of men and 57% of women are either overweight or obese, according to the Global […]
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As obesity levels hit record highs, why not combine your holiday and fitness regime in the Balearic sporting hub?
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Craving sunshine? Alicante and Palma flights return to Humberside Airport
Flights to Spain from Humberside Airport have recommenced for the summer season. For the second year in a row, the airport is offering weekly services to Alicante and Palma, Majorca, in partnership with travel company JetXtra.com And this year, passengers will be travelling onboard British Airways planes – in the first regular service provided by […]
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Mallorca prepares for MareMostra Palma International Film Festival
The Spanish Balearic Islands are preparing for the third MareMostra Palma International Film Festival on the island of Mallorca. This year the festival – running from 26-31 May – will be focussing on cultural connections to the sea, both around the Balearics and internationally. “As we are in Palma on Mallorca, the sea is a […]
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Big Spenders in Spain see records tumble
Official figures have revealed that spending by international tourists in Spain has reached 10.066 million Euros up until March 2014. This represents an increase of 8.1% over the same period in 2013 and, according to the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism, sets a new record. In March 2014 foreigners visiting Spain spent 3.982 Euros, […]
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Spanish property sales up 26%
The Spanish property market sales grew by 26% year on year in March according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Coastal areas, where foreigners tend to buy holiday and retirement homes, posted particularly strong gains with resales up 36% and new sales up 7%, the data also shows. But the […]
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Golf Son Vida turns 50!
The man at the fairway really didn´t look like a golfer. With a white shirt, spotted tie, black suit trousers and leather shoes with heels, one would more likely have taken him for a well-nourished bank executive rather than one of the most colourful European artistocrats of the time. This particular spring day in May […]
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Spain’s record number of blue-flag beaches
Would you like to visit a country with some of the best beaches in the world? Then grab your swimsuit and come to Spain! You can choose from 551 beaches and 97 marina resorts distinguished with the prestigious Blue Flag award, thanks to their quality and safety. Crystal-clear waters, coves, cliffs, broad stretches of sand, […]
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It’s a hole in one for Spain: PGA Tour returns to Europe’s most popular golfing destination for the first time since 2009
According to KPMG’s most recent survey from the Golf Advisory Practice, there are close to 400 new golf facilities in the EMA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region which have opened after 2008 or started development since the economic downturn. Even though the pace of development has slowed, mainly as a result of the credit […]
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Tourism expenditure in Spain up 6.6% year on year.
In March 2014, Spain welcomed a total tourism expenditure of €3.982 million, up 6.6% year on year. The average tourism spend was €1.021 per stay (+5.9%) or €122 per day (+10.6%). In March 2014 UK visitor expenditure in Spain was €640 million (+1.5%), representing 16.1% of the total tourism expenditure. UK visitors to Spain spent […]
