The Balearic Islands received a much welcomed boost this year of 1.2 million cruise ship passengers, the second highest number in Spain. Only Cataluña, with the port of Barcelona, received more arrivals via sea between January and September 2011, visited by just over 2 million cruise passengers. Indeed, both Cataluña and the Balearic region have […]
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Balearics receive boost from cruise ship passengers
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Spain tops holiday home rental destination survey
Overseas property buyers can get an idea of where they are likely to find a good rental market for their holiday home from a new survey that reveals Spain has been the top destination of 2011. The quarter three Marketplace Report from holiday rentals specialists HomeAway also shows that there has been an increase in the rentals […]
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Christmas in Spain
Christmas is all but upon us. A time for traditions, celebration, gifts and, above all, joy. Come and spend Christmas in Spain and discover how we celebrate here, with the day of the “Santos Inocentes” (28th December, with April Fools’ style tricks), living cribs, family dinners, Three Kings’ parades, New Year’s grapes… A host of […]
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Mallorca Receives Another Michelin star
Great news for lovers of fine food and drink, there are already five restaurants in Mallorca that hold the coveted Michelin star award for food excellence, with one more just added in the past month. The new edition of the Michelin Guide 2012 in Spain andPortugal has been released, with the Es Fum restaurant in Mallorca receiving its first Michelin […]
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The Greens of Valencia
Play golf on courses located in attractive tourist destinations, looking out over the Mediterranean Sea, and with spring temperatures and succulent cuisine. This is what the Valencia region offers for golf lovers. The Valencia region offers the opportunity to enjoy this sport all year round thanks to its privileged climate and nearly 25 golf courses […]
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No rain in Spain with 8% increase in tourism and positive property sales recorded
Spain has enjoyed a much improved year in terms of tourism levels welcoming 50.9 million visitors in the first 10 months of 2011, an 8% increase compared with the same period last year. In fact, Spain has shown no signs of slowing down with around 5.1 million arrivals entering the country last month. October alone […]
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Formula 1 is coming to Torrevieja
Huge crowds are expected to descend on Torrevieja, Costa Blanca next month as one of the most exciting events to hit the town for years is revving up. On Thursday December 8th the new and stunning Marina Salinas in Torrevieja with all its bars and restaurants and a backdrop of million euro yachts will be […]
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111 million Britons have visited the Balearics
After years of research, Esteban Bardolet, board member of the Mallorca Tourist Board, estimates that 111 million Britons have visited the Balearic Islands since 1910. Mr Bardolet, who is an economist and the president of the Balearic Association of Journalists and Tourism Writers, has spent years analysing the islands’ visitor statistics and researching tourist numbers for […]
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Marvellous Mallorca
Mallorca has enjoyed a generally positive 2011. Whilst mainland Spain has been hit with a severe property slump, this treasured Balearic Island has maintained its stronghold as a superb and highly desirable investment destination. Taylor Wimpey España’s property sales rose by 15% both in September and year to date which certainly does not reflect the general mood in Spain. Yes property […]
