The number of foreign visitors to Spain rose in October for the sixth straight month despite a drop in tourists from Britain and Germany, its two main markets, government data showed this week. The country welcome 4.8 million foreign tourists last month, a 4.2 percent increase over the same time last year, bringing total arrivals […]
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Spanish tourist arrivals post sixth monthly increase
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Marbella tourism at 5 year high
The much talked about Spanish slump appears to be over for Taylor Wimpey de España. Javier Ballester, Managing Director, is thrilled with the consistent up-turn that 2010 has delivered: “After implementing a correction to reflect current pricing levels, demand for properties in Spain by foreign purchasers has increased.” Tourism figures are also reportedly up across […]
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Cultural attractions
The new Cultural Map of Malaga. Since 2003, Malaga`s attractions have been multiplying like proverbial rabbits, the number of complexes given over to cultural events alone having doubled. The magnificent 13,000-seater Municipal Auditorium, the high-tech Exhibition and Convention Centre, the newly restored Roman theatre, the Gibralfaro Castle Visitor Centre and the galleries of the Alcazaba […]
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The jewel in the crown
The Regional Minister of Tourism, Trade and Sport, Luciano Alonso, announced that as part of World Travel Market (WTM), held in London last week, that a new promotional strategy will be launched by Andalusia directed specifically at the United Kingdom with the aim of “reconquering” the British market and “showing more aggression” in the campaign […]
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A unique destination
Taylor Wimpey de España announced this week, that in 2010, there has been a 15 % increase in number of sales of Spanish homes than in previous year. This has mainly resulted because of doubling their sales in Mallorca. According to the leading Spanish publisher ‘Cinco Dias’, Taylor Wimpey de España has sold 83 homes […]
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Artist Charlotte Gordon will launch a major show of her work in Las Lagunas, Mijas-Costa.
A resident and working artist on this coast for more than 40 years, Charlotte Gordon is internationally known for her boldly inventive ceramic sculpture and etchings. In this retrospective exhibit – her first for over 20 years – Gordon will introduce a stunning new collection of multi-media collages and sculptures. Blending 2 and 3-D elements […]
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Orihuela cooks rustle up national award
Two chefs from Orihuela restaurant Casa Corro have been awarded fifth place in a national culinary award scheme. The Congress of Gastronomy is a national cookery competition aimed at honouring “great traditional cooks” from across Spain. This tribute ensures that Orihuela will once again stand out on the national restaurant scene. Chefs Teresa and Berná […]
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Take the train
Those who are travelling to Costa del Sol and other parts of Andalusia after landing at the Malaga Airport, the new suburban train station- outside the new Terminal T3 is now fully operation with service to different destinations. Malaga airport train service, which operates in every 30 minutes, links the city centre and the resorts […]
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Evening Wine Stroll in Granada
A wine and tapas tour in Granada, located in the foothills of Sierra Nevada mountains, is the best way to discover another cultural aspect of this Andalusian city, other than the historical monuments and the majestic architecture. Spanish Wine Spanish wine brands from regions such as La Rioja and Jerez are known worldwide. So, here […]
