Making a new life in Spain has been the choice of many British immigrants, the warm climate and relaxed way of life offering a more attractive alternative to the rain and indoor lifestyle of the UK. However, any expat who owns property in Spain should make a legally viable Spanish will to ensure that their […]
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Inheritance Issues in Spain. Your Questions Answered!
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Mallorca: Off-season charm
Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic islands, is still a green place in the autumn, with sunshine comparable to that in more northern places in Europe. However, the sea does sometimes show its rougher side, and on the beaches the red warning flags – “bathing forbidden” – may be seen and it might suddenly start […]
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Tom Hanks and Halle Berry in Mallorca this September
THE movie ‘Cloud Atlas’ starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, will be filmed in Mallorca this September, the Mallorcan Film Commission confirmed. Other actors include Susan Sarandon, Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw. Filming is set to begin around September 15 and end around September 30, but it will not be released […]
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Spain’s Golden Glow – Ranked #1 retirement destination by Brits
Moving to a new location when retirement approaches is something many of us dream of, aspiring to eventually one day free our minds, spread our wings and fly off, maybe to sunnier skies, or to somewhere where we can pursue our hobbies or to a place that is simply closer to family and friends. But […]
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Spanish luxury property market resilient, analysis suggests
The lack of property finance available and changes to mortgage taxation have led to an overall slowdown in Spanish property sales in the first half of 2011 but the luxury property market has shown more resilience than other sectors of the market, a new report suggests. International buyers are acquiring luxury properties in Barcelona, the […]
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Spain a Natural Choice for September Holidays
As the summer season draws to a close, On the Beach is experiencing a surge of bookings for holidays to Spain- On the Beach, the UK’s leading online travel agency, is experiencing a surge of interest in holidays to Spain for the month of September. Many tourists are jumping at the opportunity to seize one last break before […]
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Available property in Spain at all time high
Available property in Spain is at an all time high, with many Spanish provincial capitals reporting 8.1 unsold homes for every 1,000 people in their population, according to reports from Idealista.com. This is good news for overseas property hunters hoping to snap up bargains, as many developers are being forced to slash prices in order […]
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Tourism breathes life into Spain
Spain’s tourism industry is showing considerable strength despite the difficult economic conditions in Europe according to the latest findings. Spain welcomed over 32 million visitors in the first 7 months of this year, representing impressive tourism growth of 7.4% compared with the same period last year. Often overlooked, Spain still commands one of the world’s […]
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The Costa Blanca Fashion Week launches with The Butterfly FX collection
COSTA BLANCA Fashion Week launches Wednesday, 31st August at 11pm at ‘La Bocana’ in Marina Greenwich, Altea, with a Fashion extravaganza by The Butterfly Fx – Altea. The theme of the night is nautical fashion, surf and design bikinis. The collections are showcased by professional models from all over the World. There will be an […]
