Mallorca is synonymous with world-renowned beaches and coves, but is also a perfect destination to enjoy countryside, golf, culture, water sports, entertainment… There are many reasons to visit this enclave in the Balearic Islands. The island measures almost 80 kilometres from one end to the other and is outstanding for its diversity. It has 550 […]
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Mallorca: sun, sand and much more
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60 Second Interview: Marc Pritchard, Taylor Wimpey España
What does it say on your business card? Sales and Marketing Manager at Taylor Wimpey España, Spain’s leading house builder that has been constructing homes on the Balearics, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol since 1958. What has been Taylor Wimpey España’s biggest success so far this year? It has to be […]
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EasyJet’s Glasgow-Palma service goes year-round
EasyJet is to extend a seasonal service between Glasgow and Palma in Majorca to a year-round connection. Summer flights were due to run until the end of the summer schedule on October 29 but will now continue during the winter. The budget carrier will maintain a twice weekly frequency on the route with fares starting […]
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Misterio de Elche – Misterio de Elche religious theatre
This religious representation has been designated Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. It is a lyric drama of medieval origins, that has been staged since the 13th century, one of the customary representations of the Assumption in Mediterranean Europe. The play is based on several texts from the Apocryphal Gospels, quite popular during […]
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Plenty of flights to Mallorca from UK for winter 2012/13
Good news for those Brits with a second home in Mallorca, and for those seeking some sun this winter – three airlines have announced their winter flight schedules to Mallorca for 2012/13. British Airways, Easyjet and Monarch will be operating from a number of UK airports to Palma de Mallorca. British Airways will be extending […]
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Spain ‘top retirement destination for Brits’
Despite the ongoing eurozone crisis, Spain remains the most popular overseas retirement destination for British pensioners. Research conducted by MGM Advantage, a specialist in retirement income, revealed buying a property in Spain and moving there after finishing work is still attractive to those living in the UK. Pensions technical director at the firm Andrew Tully […]
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Property in Spain ‘most attractive investment it’s ever been’
Buying a property in Spain is a more attractive proposition now than it ever has been. So says Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey de Espana, who stressed potential buyers should look at the merits of the market at present and “strike while the iron is hot”. “A favourable exchange rate between […]
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Viva España! Brits continue to book holidays to Spain in spite of economic concerns
In spite of economic concerns and bailout murmurs, it seems that high spirited British travellers are overlooking the doom and gloom across Spain and other Euro nations by continuing to book holidays to the Iberian land according to Multicom’s travel booking platform FindandBook. The findings which highlight the number of bookings made in June this […]
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Move to Spain and get free healthcare!
The Spanish Health Minister, Ana Mató, has announced that all legal residents of Spain whose income from all sources is less than €100,000 a year will be eligible for free medical care from 1st September 2012. This includes foreigners from the EU or elsewhere, whether or not they contribute to the Social Security system or […]
