According to the latest data from the Frontier Tourist Movement Survey released by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism (FRONTUR), more than 2 million foreign tourists have already visited the Costa Blanca from January to May this year. Nationally, Spain received 21.4 million foreign tourists until May, representing an increase of 8.2 per […]
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Tourism levels heat up on the Costa booming Blanca!
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Records tumble in Spain
Between January and May of this year, Spain welcomed 8.2% more tourists than the same time the previous year, with 21.4 million people visiting the country, according to the information released by the tourism ministry. May of this year also represented the best figure in history, an increase of 5.7% over last year, with 6.8 […]
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Carnivals, culture and cuisine in atmospheric Malaga…
With the Feria in full swing, Maggie Armstrong visits Malaga and is swept away by the party atmosphere, the culture and the cuisine of this Spanish city. I’ve seen these women before – in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian, and in Pedro Almodovar films. They have the copper-blonde hair, the baked skin, the thick gold earrings […]
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Ibiza and Mallorca: Tourism grows increasingly disparate
Latest research from Balearic Tourism highlights the growing difference in tourist profile between Mallorca and Ibiza. Whilst the typical Mallorca holidaymaker is older and chooses four-star accommodation, across in Ibiza they are getting younger and more likely to rent their lodgings. Daniel Chavarria Waschke, Managing Director of Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty, says, “The report published […]
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Wizz Air opens new route into Alicante from Budapest
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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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 […]
