It may come as a surprise to many considering its reputation as a playground for the rich and famous, but the cost of living on the glitziest isle of Spain’s Balearics has actually been found to be the lowest out of 12 popular European holiday destinations, according to a UK Post Office survey. The Post […]
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Singapore Airlines And Spain Tourism Board Sign MOU
Singapore Airlines and Spain Tourism Board have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting tourist arrivals to Spain. Under the agreement, both parties will jointly explore and implement activities to promote tourist traffic to Spain, by way of Singapore Airlines’ services between Singapore and Barcelona. Both have agreed to commit funds through to […]
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Spain received more than 19 million tourists in the first five months of the year, 7.3% up on the same period in 2010
Between the months of January and May, more than 19 million foreign tourists visited Spain, representing a 7.3% increase on the same period last year, according to figures published by the Spanish Inbound Tourism Survey (Spanish acronym FRONTUR), prepared by the Tourism Studies Institute of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade. In the […]
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Summer on the sea helping boost international tourism in sun soaked Mallorca
The gorgeous Spanish Island of Mallorca, a popular holiday destination for Brits and Europeans alike lured by the island’s charm, sophistication and diversity is currently gearing up for a jam packed summer on the sea. As the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe, the annual Superyacht Cup has drawn in over 200 sailing superyachts to […]
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Consular Minister urges British residents to get the most out of living in Spain
British residents can get even more out of living in Spain by taking a number of simple steps, said Consular Minister Jeremy Browne MP on a visit to Malaga (15 June). Register on the Padrón to gain access to social services and cash savings Take time to learn some Spanish, volunteer to help others Tell […]
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Tourism gathers speed ready for the summer
Spain’s tourism figures for the first four months of this year are better than even the most optimistic forecasts. The Minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Miguel Sebastián, reported on Tuesday that the number of foreign visitors to Spain was up by 8.5 per cent between January and April this year. He added that the […]
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The Superyacht Cup
With only a week before the start of the 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup in Palma (June 22 – 25th), the organisers are pleased to announce a full entry list and several new sponsors. Among the fleet of 20 yachts heading to Palma in the next couple of weeks are 12 entries making their […]
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Jet2.com expands Spanish routes from Glasgow
Nine million visitors to Spain in first three months of 2011 as Jet2.com announces new route from Glasgow to Spain for 2012 . As peak season approaches for many of the popular holiday destinations, Spain is already enjoying a noticeable increase in visitors this year. Information from The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade puts […]
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Life’s a beach! Spain awarded highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the world
The prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ eco label bestowed upon 3,550 beaches and marinas in 41 different countries across the globe has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags for its beaches and 92 for its marinas, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation’s beautifully pristine beaches. The Blue Flag is a highly recognised […]
