The Post Office’s annual Self-Catering on a Shoestring report compares the cost of supermarket purchases in a dozen different holiday destinations. A weekly shop for a family of four, featuring 20 common purchases such as bread, milk, eggs and bottled water, cost £56.67 in Majorca – the cheapest destination to feature in the survey for […]
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A deluxe round on Spain’s Mediterranean coast
The Mediterranean coast of Spain could well be called the “Costa del Golf”, without any exaggeration. Why? On account of its varied array of clubs, its weather, its leisure activities… Did you know that some of the courses here are considered amongst Europe’s best? Come and see for yourself: there is so much fun to […]
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British Airways to make Balearic Islands year round destination
British Airways is bringing a bit of winter sunshine to London City Airport by extending its popular Palma and Ibiza flights to a year-round service. At present the two Balearic Island destinations are summer-only but from October they will continue through the winter with two flights a week on Thursdays and Sundays. The news will […]
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“Big opportunities for shrewd property hunters in Spain”, says Taylor Wimpey España who recently experienced their strongest sales performance for 2012
There’s no denying that the Spanish economy has been suffering recently. Banking losses resulting in the Iberian nation asking for help to recapitalise its banks has caused concern and aided a decline in property prices but for bargain property hunters, it isn’t all doom and gloom. While investment house Variant Perception reports that parts of […]
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Organic markets in Mallorca continue to flourish
The organic market in Santa Maria del Cami celebrated it’s fifth year of operation yesterday with free tastings of locally produced organic foods. The market is held every Sunday morning in Plaza Nueva and attracts both locals and international second home owners in Mallorca. Twelve vendors are currently involved in this enterprise, with more organic […]
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Summer sailing in Mallorca boosts property investor confidence
The beautiful Spanish Island of Mallorca, a popular holiday destination for Brits and Europeans alike lured by the island’s sophistication and diversity is currently gearing up for one of the most significant luxury sailing yacht events – the annual Superyacht Cup. As the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe, now in its 16th year, the […]
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Cala Magrana III : New Release in Mallorca !
Cala Magrana III (Mallorca) Cala Magrana III (in Porto Cristo) Your new home with sea views! 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartmentsDirect access to the sea within 50 metres, 500 metres to the nearest sandy beach. Large communal swimming pool with terrace and gardens. Private outside parking spaces. Taylor Wimpey quality build and finishes, with […]
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Treasure Island
One of the most popular destinations among Holiday Hypermarket customers this year, Mallorca has morphed from an island of package holidays to ‘treasure island’ for British summer holidaymakers. Also fashionable among other nationalities, Mallorca’s airport fields flights from Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands and Sweden, and is a “rare profitable operation” for its body corporate, […]
