MORE than 56 per cent of flights in Andalucia over the Christmas period were to and from the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport in Malaga. Throughout Andalucia, 6,537 flights were due from December 23 to January 9, of which 3,550 were for Malaga Airport. Spain is the EU country which is most popular with low-cost airlines, with […]
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Malaga airport gets most festive flights
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Marc Fosh to open 3rd restaurant in Palma
Michelin starred chef Marc Fosh and his partner Rob Bragagnolo have announced they are to open a Mediterranean brasserie style restaurant in Palma during February 2011. The new venture is to be called Misa Braseria & Bar and will have a relaxed, modern-rustic feel to allow for informal dining in stylish surroundings. MISA will be […]
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Window-shopping Wonderland
Shopping in Málaga is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Years ago shopping for the malagueños was a fairly parochial, low-key affair but economic booms and the increase in tourism, has resulted in more contemporary and chic shopping options, including international chains and shopping malls. If this all sounds worryingly anonymous, don’t worry. […]
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Festa de l’Estendard
Although usually a joyous time of year, the new year celebrations in Britain are often a bitterly cold affair. However, those looking for a little sun during the festive season may wish to head to Mallorca. With the Spanish island experiencing pleasant temperatures all year-round, it could be the ideal destination for people wishing to ring […]
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Christmas in Andalucia
If you’re expecting Christmas in Andalucia to be somewhat like it is back home, you’re in for a surprise. Everything from the beginning to the end of the season is going to be different from anything you’ve ever experienced before. The Christmas season here starts much later than those from northern Europe and North America […]
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Elche’s World Heritage awards have attracted millions
IN the past 10 years, 1.3 million people have visited Elche Municipal Park’s Information Office, although the actual number of visitors is thought to be much more. This is an 80 per cent increase from prior to 1999, and is thanks to the two UNESCO World Heritage awards bestowed on Elche, which served to raise awareness of the town. […]
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Jet from Scotland to Spain for summer sun
Jet2.com, the leading leisure airline with friendly low fares, has today announced a brand new route from Edinburgh Airport to Malaga for summer 2011 – departing twice weekly at great flight times from just GBP 29.99 one way including taxes. The new service to one of Spain’s top holiday airports, gateway of the Costa del […]
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Baby you can drive my car
Palma de Majorca is Brits’ favourite holiday destination for car rental in 2010. The top ten holiday destinations favoured for car rentals in 2010, compiled by car rental specialist carhiremarket.com reveal: Palma de Majorca is the most popular holiday spot for car rentals for the second year running More than one in three Brits head […]
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BA to launch new routes from London City
British Airways has announced it will start flying to Malaga and Faro next summer, as well as increasing frequency to three other destinations. The new Spanish and Portuguese routes, due to start on June 7, will be operated by BA’s subsidiary BA City Flyer. The airline is upping its flights to Amsterdam to six times […]
