The Spanish government has recently revealed that 4 of the country´s 17 regions posted property price increases in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2012. The country´s development ministry said the biggest increase in property prices, 4.8%, was posted by the Balearic Islands, a relatively small region with a […]
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Balearic property market boosted by foreign buyers as prices rise by 4.8%
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Orange launches EUR 10 million Palma de Mallorca 4G network
Orange Spain has inaugurated 4G services in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, after investing EUR 10 million in modernizing its access and transmission network. Orange’s 4G network, which allows users to browse at up to ten times the speed of current mobile networks, covers the entire metropolitan area of Palma de […]
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Thomas Cook Ironman 70.3 Mallorca Breaks Records
The Thomas Cook IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca has now become the world’s largest IRONMAN event with 3,800 athletes committed to racing this highly sought after event on Sunday 11 May 2014. As recently announced, IRONMAN participation is on the rise with record sell out rates across Europe and the Thomas Cook IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca is no […]
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Seven cafés with style in Palma de Mallorca
There are cafés galore in Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital of the largest of the Balearic Islands. But which do you choose for your cup of Joe, when it’s time for a break from the city’s excellent shopping or sightseeing? For good barista-made coffee (and perhaps something tasty to go with it) in a-cut-above […]
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Great new releases next to the sea!
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Residencial Cala Estancia
Residencial Cala Estancia is located in the small bay of Cala Estancia, one of the quieter spots in the heart of the bay of Palma. It is the ideal place if you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by sheltered calm waters, yet just 10 minutes from Palma centre. Well-designed and convenient cycle and […]
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Future assured in Mallorca! 100m visitors expected by 2020
TOUR operators from around the world are looking at Mallorca as the next top holiday destination. British, Nordic and German companies have signed contracts to bring up to 100 million tourists to the island in the years up to 2020. Tourism business owners and hoteliers have received the news with open arms. Long-term agreements with […]
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Mallorca Takes Second Place in Global Lifestyle Review
Property consultancy, Knight Frank, has just placed Mallorca at an impressive number two spot in its Global Lifestyle Review. Beaten only by Dubai, the Island performed well for culture, education and cost of living. Local agent Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is delighted with this recognition. The Review was based on what Knight Frank believed to […]
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Flights to Spain in demand from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is seeing huge demand for flights to Spain as the destination is Mancunians favourite, according to a study. Foreign exchange specialist Travelex carried out a survey, which found over a quarter (27%) chose the Mediterranean country as their favourite. Travelex says Mancunians picked the southern region of Costa del Sol as their preferred […]
