MONDAY September 12 is Mallorca Day when the island and the wider Balearics celebrate the landing of Catalan troops on the island almost 800 years ago in 1229. Although not a national holiday, the day is feverishly celebrated by Mallorcan patriots and regular fiesta-lovers across the island and also remembers the pledge made by King […]
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Mallorca celebrations for independence day
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Tourism’s flying in Alicante as highest number of international passengers recorded
Alicante-Elche Airport has surpassed its own records this summer. The number of passengers handled by the airport on international flights rose by 16.1% during H1 2016 to a record high. Known as the gateway to the Costa Blanca and a hub for all those travelling to the east and south east of Spain, the airport’s […]
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Too hot to handle as summer sultriness returns to Spain
THE arrival of September may have brought slightly cooler temperatures to southern Spain, but the baking heat has now returned in earnest. A high of 33°C was recorded in Malaga City on Sunday, September 4, while inland temperatures reached a scorching 36°C. Even more heat is expected on Monday, with a yellow alert having been […]
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World class golfers head to Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino
Olympic golf and Solheim Cup star Azahara Muñoz has confirmed her participation in her home tournament, the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino, which will take place on her own doorstep at Aloha Golf (Málaga) from 22-25 September. The Malaga golfer, currently ranked 48 in the World Ranking, will spearhead the Spanish challenge […]
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Alicante is third best province for property purchases in Spain
You can tell that the property sector is in recovery as there are so many more estate agents around than there were a few years ago. And it seems that many are selling quite a lot of properties too. This is particularly the case for the province of Alicante, as figures released by the School […]
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‘Big Talent’ in Malaga
ALWAYS looking for ways to attract visitors, the Plaza Mayor shopping centre in Malaga has launched, as part of its Summer Festival, a talent show it has christened ‘Big Talent.’ A number of acts applied earlier in the year to take part in this special competition and a final 20 were selected to compete against […]
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Property sales and prices up in Spain in first half of 2016
Residential property sales in Spain increased by almost 20% in the first half of this year suggesting that the real estate market recovery is well underway. The latest figures from the General Council of Notaires shows that transactions were up by 19.6% in the first six months of 2016 to a total of 225,551 sales, […]
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Royal Mallorca
The Balearic island of Mallorca has attracted the world’s rich and famous for centuries. From Frederic Chopin, to Agatha Christie, Grace Kelly to Kate Moss, Mallorca’s postcard-esque scenery has become a popular setting of both inspiration and relaxation for those in the spotlight. This month is no different as Mallorca has welcomed King Felipe and […]
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Costa del Sol set for a hole in one as international tourism soars
As Spain’s thriving summer season continues, it is the Costa del Sol that has emerged as the 2016 favourite amongst international tourists. According to the most recent Tourism Movement Survey from the National Statistics Institute (INE), Andalusia has experienced the greatest rise in international tourists so far this year, increasing by 18.1% in comparison with […]
