Residential property prices in Spain are still falling with overall values down 5.2% over the 12 months to the end of June but the figures reveal that some locations such as Mallorca are faring better than others, reports Property Wire. Most notable the Balearic Islands are proving to be more resilient than the Spanish mainland. […]
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Balearic Islands property market faring better than rest of Spain
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Mallorca increasingly popular with holidaymakers
Traditional favourite Mallorca has seen a surge in holidaymakers this summer, as Brits opt for a familiar break in the sun according to findings by rental specialists Villarenters.com. The website’s findings will mean good news for second home owners letting their properties in the area. Villarenters.com has revealed that searches for self catering accommodation on […]
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A Grand Slam line-up for the Marbella Masters
Hotel Puente Romano and Northern Vision are delighted to announce the full line-up for The Marbella Masters 2011 taking place at the Puente Romano Tennis Club 25th-27th August. In addition, to the 11 time Grand Slam Champion, Bjørn Borg and former World Number 1, Yevgeny Kafelnikov will be joined by Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash and […]
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Talking Torrevieja
BRITISH CONSUL Paul Rodwell met with the new Mayor of Torrevieja to discuss issues relating to UK nationals. With 12,000 expats living in the municipality, Mayor Eduardo Jorge Dolon Sanchez – in office for just over a month – was keen to meet Mr Rodwell to talk about working together to support expats. And the […]
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Spain’s Balearic Islands propose new film funding incentive
The Balearic Islands in Spain, which includes Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, have put forward a proposal to the Spanish Government for a new regional incentive to attract more film and TV productions. “We are trying to establish a regional fund for the Balearic region, which will consist of a tax break or rebate, similar to […]
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Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre – Racing gets underway
Copa Del Rey Audi Mapfre 30th edition, organized by the Real Club Náutico of Palma, is being held from 1st to 6th August in Palma de Mallorca. More boats, the best sailors in the national and international sailing scene, and more real time racing during a week of sailing. These are the three main features […]
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Magical Mallorca: The A-list Mediterranean Isle
Spain has provided the perfect holiday haven for years, considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with the second highest tourism revenue on the planet, while a study by Frontur recently found that 24.8 million holiday makers so far this year have visited Spain representing an impressive 7.5% increase compared with […]
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The Only Way Is Essex is to fly to Spain…
The only way out of Essex next year is likely to be via Southend International Airport as there will be direct flights to all the favourite parts of Spain beloved by the characters of the hit television show, The Only Way Is Essex. EasyJet, with 70 flights a week has just announced its routes and […]
