Property in Spain is receiving a boost in areas popular with Russian and French buyers. Despite prices falling across the country, it seems certain locations are bucking the trend, albeit slightly. Property Wire reported figures from the Public Works Ministry showing that 8,803 houses were bought by foreign buyers in Q3 2012. This is a […]
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Russian and French buyers causing property price rise in Spain
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Ryanair announces new scheduled service to Malaga in the Costa Del Sol from Ireland West
Ireland West Airport Knock is delighted to announce that Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today Monday 17th December announced a new route from Ireland West Airport Knock to Malaga in the Costa Del Sol in Spain to commence on 4th Apr 2013. Flights will operate on a weekly basis, every Thursday throughout the summer […]
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Taylor Wimpey España makes Natalie’s Christmas
Liking them on Facebook was all it took to be entered into the prize draw to make this Christmas extra special and win a fabulous Fortnum and Masons hamper. Taylor Wimpey España, actively promoting their popular Facebook page, has run this fabulous competition for two years running with Natalie Windsor from Poole being chosen as […]
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Swap Christmas pud for paella and spend Christmas in the Costa del Sol with Taylor Wimpey España
We all love the festive season but Christmas time doesn’t need to mean grim weather and unbearably crowded shopping expeditions. This year why not opt for a bit of sunshine and vitamin D in your Christmas stocking? Indeed, more and more Brits are swapping their snowmen for sandcastles with research conducted by my Travel Cash, a prepaid […]
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A Spanish Christmas
Last Saturday 8th December, Spain celebrated the Day of The Immaculate Conception, a national holiday which unofficially marks the start of the Christmas season. Christmas in Spain is full of tradition. Here are four of the best: El Gordo – Meaning ‘The Fat One’, El Gordo is the Christmas Lottery and a fundamental part of […]
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35 % of Brits to buy abroad in the next two years with Spain top of the list
With the financial crisis making real estate in Spain more affordable than ever, the number of people looking to snap up a bargain Spanish property is ever increasing. Indeed, the volume of foreigners buying property in Spain has increased by 18.0% from last year as reported by online Spanish news portal, Invertia. Marc Pritchard, Sales […]
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Spain’s Balearic Islands emerge as Russian property hotspot
After Catalonia, the Balearic Islands are the preferred destination for Russian tourists to Spain. Statistics for the first nine months of 2012 show 102,121 Russians travelled to the Islands and Sotheby’s International Realty is expecting many more in years to come. Anna Batizi, Head of International Sales for Moscow Sotheby’s International Realty, works closely with […]
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Sweet tooth
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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Monarch adds extra seats on flights ahead of festive rush
Scheduled leisure airline Monarch is adding more than 17,500 seats on flights to popular tourist destinations ahead of the festive rush this year. The carrier said it has experiences a huge increase in demand from customers who are looking to get away from the UK and enjoy some winter sun over the Christmas and the […]
