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 […]
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Costa del Sol set for a hole in one as international tourism soars
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Spanish prime property market bounces back
The prime property market in Spain has recovered strongly with buyers from Latin America and the Middle East rising, according to the latest index report. The recovery of the market mirrors the recovery of Spain’s economy which is expected to see growth of 2.6% in 2016, more than the UK and Germany, says the analysis […]
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Flights to Alicante from London City Airport launched
Despite Brexit the English and Spanish nations are closer than ever via the new British Airways route from the Docklands airport. Despite the vote to leave the EU the UK is now closer than ever to Spain thanks to new flights from London City Airport . The nations, who both crashed out of the Euro 2016 football […]
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House prices rise by 0.8% in Spain as recovery continues
Spain’s housing market continues to recover, amid continuous improvement in economic conditions, with property demand picking up across many parts of the country. Fresh figures from Spanish property valuation firm Tinsa reveal that the average price of a home in Spain rose by 0.8% year-on-year during the second quarter of 2016, thanks in part to […]
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New exclusive apartments in La Cala Golf Resort, Mijas
Horizon Golf Apartments First release of 12 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses Reserve early for the best prices. Gated community with a swimming pool and landscaped gardens High quality finishes and built in accordance to the latest European building standards Solar panels and latest technology used. Energy efficiency rate: B The majority […]
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Mastermind explains Mallorca’s golfing vision
The mastermind behind golf tourism to Mallorca has outlined his vision for the Balearic island, adding that each course is like ‘a child’ to him. Federico Knuchel, a 76-year-old Swiss, moved to Mallorca more than 40 years ago, and never left. He is now the president of the Asociación de Campos de Golf de Mallorca (ACGM), an […]
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Property sales in Spain up over 16% year on year
Residential property sales in Spain are continuing to rise but this may be due to sellers accepting lower offers as prices are falling. The latest data from the General Council of Notaries show that sales increased by 16.2% in April year on year and in seasonally adjusted terms were up 18.9%. But prices are not […]
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Spain tipped as tasty foodie destination as nation celebrates World Tapas Day!
As Spain’s tourism sector prepares for what could be its busiest summer yet, agency Turespaña have declared that the third Thursday in June will officially be World Tapas Day. Their most recent data revealed that food tourism alone attracted over 9.5 million tourists to Spain in 2015, and this day has been designed to capitalise on this […]
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2016 Mallorca Open
The 2016 Mallorca Open is the first edition of this brand-new tournament held on the Spanish island where Rafael Nadal grew up. It might seem odd for a nation dedicated to clay-court tennis to open a tournament with a grass surface, but this is part of the evolving, global nature of the sport. It is […]
