New research from TravelSupermarket has revealed that car hire is now up to 45 per cent cheaper than two years ago for key holiday periods in 2012. Car hire prices across Malaga, Alicante, Murcia, Palma, Tenerife and Faro all saw a drop in price from 2010 across Easter and Whit Week, with six of the […]
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Holiday car hire prices drop by up to 45% in two years across sunshine hotspots
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2012 kicks off with 4.6% rise in tourism
Great news for Spain this morning: Almost 2.8 million foreign tourists came to Spain last month, a 4.6 percent increase on January 2011, according to ThinkSpain.com. These latest figures compiled by Frontur and released today by the Ministry of Industry show an increase of 122,000 foreign visitors in January 2012 compared with the same month […]
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Rising demand for holiday accommodation set to boost Spanish property market this summer
An increase in the demand for holiday accommodation in Spain last year has resulted in more and more Spanish home owners preparing to rent their properties out this summer, providing a welcome boost to the property market. According to a report from holiday home rentals website HomeAway.co.uk booking enquires for Spain in 2011 increased by […]
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Cala Magrana III (in Porto Cristo) Your new home with sea views!
Cala Magrana III (Mallorca) Cala Magrana III (in Porto Cristo) Your new home with sea views! 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartments Direct access to the sea within 50 metres, 500 metres to the nearest sandy beach. Large communal swimming pool with terrace and gardens. Private outside parking spaces. Taylor Wimpey quality build and finishing, […]
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Primark to open another store in Alicante
PRIMARK is set to open a shop in Alicante in March. It will be located in the Gran Via Centre. This will be the Irish fashion chain’s second shop in the Province and will create 178 jobs. The first store that opened in the Province was in the L’Aljub Shopping Centre in Elche in August […]
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Hey big spender
THE Costa del Sol could soon shed its reputation as a cheap package holiday destination. The local tourism board has launched a plan to market the coast as a luxury brand. This is because this market has bucked global trends by showing steady growth over recent years, according to Costa del Sol Tourism Board President, […]
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Spanish property could form part of a pension portfolio
People looking at their plans for retirement may want to consider the merits of owning overseas property as part of their nest egg. Individuals may be tempted to invest in property in Spain following advice from ipsbmv.com, which has warned that millions of people could spend their old age with reduced incomes. The website recommended […]
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Golf in Mallorca
Mallorca surprises the visitor with the wide variety of its 22 golf courses. Their proximity and variety make for an exciting, varied game. The mild temperatures throughout the year, the sea breeze and the smell of the Mediterranean are the ideal conditions to enjoy a perfect experience on a short, intense break or a long […]
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Winter sports in Mallorca
While thinking about Mallorca, the first thing that comes to mind is crowded beaches, and the huge throng of tourists to the area. But you will be amazed to know that there is a less known side to this island -one that will make people stand in awe. Lying to the north of the island […]
