Mallorca appears to be having more than it’s fair share of action this year. This beautiful Balearic Island is already to be used at both the start and finish of the Global Ocean Race 2011 – 2012. Mallorca had already shot to sporting stardom as the birthplace of tennis hero Rafael Nadal and is used as a […]
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Formula 1 racing for Mallorca
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Andalucia. There’s only one.
THE number of foreign tourists visiting Andalucia rose by five per cent in 2010, despite slight falls seen in traditionally strong markets such as the UK and Germany. According to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce, for the whole of Spain rose by 1.4 per cent after two consecutive years of falls. This was mainly […]
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Visitor numbers rise in 2010 for Mallorca’s galleries & museums
Public art galleries and museums in Mallorca enjoyed an increase in visitors in 2010, despite budgets being cut back by 15%. The number of visitors rose to 735,611, a rise of 4.6% over visitors in 2009. It is thought that a greater involvement in social networking sites and improved websites have contributed to the growth […]
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Spanish property market has held steady at 13% from 15% in the last couple of years.
Since 2007 however, property budgets have reflected the reduction in disposable income for British buyers. Today 72% of buyers purchase a home costing between €150,000 and €250,000 whereas in 2007 this figure was nearly half that and 45% spent between €250,000 and €350,000. Today only 20% are looking to spend this amount and only 5% […]
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Is Spanish real estate on the way back up?
Spanish house prices have been sliding for some time; for those dreaming of a home in the sunshine, now may be the time to buy. Prices for Spanish property have been falling for some time now, but is the window of bargain prices about to close? Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero seems to think […]
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Malaga airport gets most festive flights
MORE than 56 per cent of flights in Andalucia over the Christmas period were to and from the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport in Malaga. Throughout Andalucia, 6,537 flights were due from December 23 to January 9, of which 3,550 were for Malaga Airport. Spain is the EU country which is most popular with low-cost airlines, with […]
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Marc Fosh to open 3rd restaurant in Palma
Michelin starred chef Marc Fosh and his partner Rob Bragagnolo have announced they are to open a Mediterranean brasserie style restaurant in Palma during February 2011. The new venture is to be called Misa Braseria & Bar and will have a relaxed, modern-rustic feel to allow for informal dining in stylish surroundings. MISA will be […]
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Window-shopping Wonderland
Shopping in Málaga is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Years ago shopping for the malagueños was a fairly parochial, low-key affair but economic booms and the increase in tourism, has resulted in more contemporary and chic shopping options, including international chains and shopping malls. If this all sounds worryingly anonymous, don’t worry. […]
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Festa de l’Estendard
Although usually a joyous time of year, the new year celebrations in Britain are often a bitterly cold affair. However, those looking for a little sun during the festive season may wish to head to Mallorca. With the Spanish island experiencing pleasant temperatures all year-round, it could be the ideal destination for people wishing to ring […]
