The third day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Palma, sponsored by regatta partner Raymarine, will be long remembered for spectacular sailing conditions. A solid 15 knots of breeze from the northeast built to near gale force conditions. The Oyster fleet powered along the southwest coast of Mallorca experiencing wind speeds in excess of 30 […]
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Spectacular third day of the Oyster Regatta Palma
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A rainy and gusty second day of the Oyster Regatta Palma
Even light rain and gusty conditions could not dampen the spirits of the competitors for the first race at the Oyster Regatta Palma. A 20-mile coastal race sponsored by Oyster Regatta partner Lewmar, finishing at the enchanting natural haven of Puerto Andraitx. With great efficiency, the Oyster armada left Real Club Nautico to make their […]
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Avalon
Modern apartments with luxury specifications in the famous Resort Los Arqueros Golf. 24h security. Stunning sea, golf and mountain views. Avalon is a new Taylor Wimpey development situated in one of the best areas of Marbella (Costa del Sol), the prestigious Los Arqueros golf course, and 20 minutes from Estepona. The residential complex has a natural […]
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International arrivals set to exceed 1 billion for first time in 2012 as Spain hosts World Tourism Day
Yesterday the globe celebrated World Tourism Day (WTD) with festivities well underway in host country Spain against a backdrop of news that for the first time, international tourism arrivals globally will exceed the 1 billion mark according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Celebrated on the 27th September each year, the day aims […]
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The Oyster Palma Regatta to start today
An impressive fleet of 26 Oyster Yachts, flying the flags of Brazil, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom have gathered on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Mallorca for the latest Oyster Regatta, the 30th event in the Oyster Regatta series and the eighth to be held in Palma. Oyster Yachts […]
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World Tourism Day 2012
World Tourism Day (WTD) 2012 will be celebrated under the theme ‘Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development’, inviting everyone involved in tourism – from governments to businesses and tourists themselves – to learn more about the sustainable energy initiatives in place in the tourism sector, debate what more should be done and advance the […]
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A ticket to ride
Would you like to travel comfortably by train between Madrid and Valencia in just 95 minutes? And between Madrid and Barcelona in two and a half hours? You’ll be able to do so thanks to the extensive network of high-speed trains (AVE) in Spain. If you decide to take these trains, you’ll enjoy discounts on […]
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Alicante ‘a popular choice’ for Spanish property investors
A large proportion of property transactions completed by overseas buyers in Spain have been focused on Alicante on the Costa Blanca. Sales and marketing manager at Taylor Wimpey de Espana Marc Pritchard highlighted data from the country’s Ministry of Development, which revealed 2,645 sales were concluded in Alicante in the second quarter of this year. […]
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Spain Tourist Reach Record Level in August
Spain received a record number of foreign tourists in August, a rare flash of growth for its recession-stricken economy, the government said on Friday. Foreign tourist arrivals for the month reached 7.9 million, the highest since records began in 1995, figures from the industry ministry showed. This was five percent higher than a year earlier. […]
