Demonstrating its continued growth and expansion at Budapest Airport, Wizz Air began its 34th service earlier, with the launch of its seasonal weekly flights to Alicante. Basing its eighth aircraft at the airport makes it possible for the home-based airline to offer another popular summer route. The launch further consolidates Spain’s position as the eighth […]
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Wizz Air opens new route into Alicante from Budapest
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The start of the Palma Superyacht Cup
Running since 1996, the Palma Superyacht Cup is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe and attracts many of the most prestigious sailing yachts from all over the world. From today until the 21st June, Mallorca’s Superyacht Cup will be underway, once again presenting five spectacular J class yachts, Hanuman, Lionheart, Ranger, Rainbow and Velsheda. […]
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Alicante reports strong recovery as sales of Spanish homes increase by 5.3% in April
According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) the sale of Spanish homes rose by 5.3% in April, up from the same month in 2013, to a total of 24,968 sales. Alicante in particular has shown a strong recovery from turbulent economic times over the first quarter of this year, according to a report by […]
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Turkish Airlines announces increased flights to Malaga at Andalusia roadshow in Qatar
Turkish Airlines, Europe’s Best Airline*, held a regional road show for travel agents in Qatar with The Andalusia Tourist Board and Malaga-Costa del Sol, announcing increasing flights to Malaga in response to Andalusia’s growing appeal as a holiday destination for tourists from Qatar and the wider Gulf. The event, held at the Crown Plaza Hotel […]
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Viva the Costa Blanca as Alicante airport reports record passenger numbers
According to ANEA (Spanish Airports and Air Navigation public body) the Costa Blanca’s main airport, Alicante-Elche, is celebrating a record year and is steadily reaching its target of ten million users for 2014. Figures recorded in May revealed huge traffic, some 974,449 passengers passing through the airport, 4.8% more than in the same month in […]
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Monarch introduces Airport Customer Experience hosts
UK-based leisure carrier Monarch has introduced roaming Airport Customer Experience (ACE) hosts in nine airports to assist passengers in the departure hall. The ACE hosts are based at London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, London Luton, Palma de Mallorca, Faro, Tenerife, Alicante and Lanzarote airports. They have been introduced to help passengers who require assistance with the […]
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Dine Mile High to bring a taste of Andalucia to London this summer
London’s coolest pop up gastronomic event is back with this summer and the Spanish Tourist Office and the region of Andalucía are delighted to be sponsoring it. Lovers of all things Spanish should book their tickets sharpish as Shuttlecock Inc., the team behind London’s legendary Mile High pop ups, and their trusty team of cabin crew and […]
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WTA to launch new grass court event in Mallorca
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced the creation of a new tournament in Mallorca from 2016. The new event, which will feature 32 players, will take place on grass courts in mid-June as a warm-up for the Wimbledon Championships. The inaugural event is scheduled for 13th to 19th June 2016, the same week as […]
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Foreign buyers are at it again as Scandinavians swoop in on Spain’s lucrative property market
Freezing cold winters, stable economies, greatly improved flight routes and a love of the Spanish lifestyle – it is little wonder that Scandinavians are now one of the fastest growing groups of foreign buyers of Spanish property. According to Knight Frank´s Global Property Search, online searches for properties in Spain increased by 29% over the […]
