“British Airways direct services to Seville from London Gatwick start this Thursday 26 February 2015. From 26 February 2015, British Airways will fly five times a week to Seville, Spain from London Gatwick”>British Airways direct services to Seville from London Gatwick start this Thursday 26 February 2015. From 26 February 2015, British Airways will fly […]
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British Airways launches new Sevilla flight from Gatwick
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Costa del Sol tourism gears up for another record-breaking year
AFTER a record number of visitors last year, Costa del Sol tourism figures have started 2015 getting better and better. The latest figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE) show the number of hotel visitors in January, with Malaga Province registering a 10 per cent increase compared to the same month in 2014, with a […]
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Another record breaker! Spanish tourism levels hit new heights
Spain is celebrating a record year of tourism, having welcomed nearly 65 million foreign visitors in 2014. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has confirmed that between them visitors spent an impressive €63 billion, up 6.5% on the previous year. Tourism accounts for 10.9% of Spain’s GDP, according to the PM, generating 1 in every 9 jobs. […]
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Turn SAD to HAPPY: beat the winter blues with a beachfront second home in the Costa Blanca
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) touches upon many people over the winter months, manifesting as moodiness, lack of energy, social withdrawal, carb cravings, weigh gain or full blown depression. Research shared by the Online Psychology Degree website has shown that some 50% of sufferers find antidepressants to be effective in combatting SAD, but that light therapy […]
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Russians turning away from Spanish property
THE weakened Russian ruble has led to a decrease in the number of Russian buyers of Spanish property. Falling oil prices, the decline in the currency and international sanctions against Russia over the crisis in the Ukraine have led to Russian buyers – not long ago hailed as the saviours of the Spanish property market […]
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New homes in Costa Blanca with direct access to the beach
La Recoleta III, Punta Prima / Torrevieja 2 & 3 bedroom apartments 2 minutes from the beach Terraces and communal pool and gardens Underground car park and storage room Marble floors & air conditioning All amenities in walking distance Golf and leisure activities In association with Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio From only 142.000€ Click here! […]
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Palma to extend free WiFi for beaches
FREE WiFi will soon make lazing on Palma’s beaches all the more enjoyable, thanks to an agreement between the Balearic Port Authorities and Palma’s Tourism Foundation 365. The free internet connection will cover the stretch of coast between the Can Pere Antoni beach and Dique del Oeste, including the docks of Pelaires, the Paseo Maritimo […]
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Property expo set to expand this year
IN another tentative sign of optimism in the property sector in Spain, the organisers of the international property fair, SIMA, have announced they’re looking to extend their exhibition space. SIMA holds its 17th exposition from May 7–10 this year in Madrid, the biggest property sector fair in Spain. Organisers say they’ve experienced such high levels […]
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Viva España: What can expats really expect from their new life under the Spanish sun?
The attractions of a move overseas may seem obvious at first glance – better weather and a lower cost of living are sure to head up the list for many people. But moving to a new country is a bold undertaking and many expats find that despite their best laid plans there are things that […]
