MORE than 11 million foreign tourists visited the Balearic Islands between January and November this year. That it 7.2 per cent more than the same period last year, according to the Tourist Movements at the Frontier survey released by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism. In November, the islands were visited by more than […]
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11 million tourists visit the Balearic islands
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Christmas sweets in Spain
Spain’s gastronomic wealth comes to its pinnacle at Christmas time. It is a time for parties and celebrations, and also for big meals with, of course, typical Christmas sweets. These are exquisite, traditional recipes, many of which have centuries of history – something not to be missed at this time of year. Come and spend […]
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Which? reveals best and worst airlines…
A small airline serving the Channel Islands has beaten the big names to come top of the short haul airlines table in the latest Which? survey. In a poll of more than 12,000 passenger experiences, Guernsey-based Aurigny Air Services fares better than the other 21 short haul airlines featured, achieving an impressive customer score of […]
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Cirque du Soleil presents Quidam in Malaga
Want to see Cirque du Soleil in Malaga – Quidam in Malaga? Those lucky enough to grab some Cirque du Soleil – Quidam Malaga tickets will be the envy of fans everywhere. Don’t miss this opportunity when the show opens 5th December until the 8th at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena. […]
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Balearic property market boosted by foreign buyers as prices rise by 4.8%
The Spanish government has recently revealed that 4 of the country´s 17 regions posted property price increases in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2012. The country´s development ministry said the biggest increase in property prices, 4.8%, was posted by the Balearic Islands, a relatively small region with a […]
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A trip to Spain, the perfect Christmas gift
Christmas is all but upon us. A time for traditions, celebration, gifts and, above all, joy. Come and spend Christmas in Spain and discover how we celebrate here, with the day of the “Santos Inocentes” (28th December, with April Fools’ style tricks), living cribs, family dinners, Three Kings’ parades, New Year’s grapes… A host of […]
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Orange launches EUR 10 million Palma de Mallorca 4G network
Orange Spain has inaugurated 4G services in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, after investing EUR 10 million in modernizing its access and transmission network. Orange’s 4G network, which allows users to browse at up to ten times the speed of current mobile networks, covers the entire metropolitan area of Palma de […]
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Thomas Cook Ironman 70.3 Mallorca Breaks Records
The Thomas Cook IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca has now become the world’s largest IRONMAN event with 3,800 athletes committed to racing this highly sought after event on Sunday 11 May 2014. As recently announced, IRONMAN participation is on the rise with record sell out rates across Europe and the Thomas Cook IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca is no […]
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Seven cafés with style in Palma de Mallorca
There are cafés galore in Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital of the largest of the Balearic Islands. But which do you choose for your cup of Joe, when it’s time for a break from the city’s excellent shopping or sightseeing? For good barista-made coffee (and perhaps something tasty to go with it) in a-cut-above […]
