According to new research compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA), using data from more than 22,000 sites, Spain has been placed in the top 10 EU locations for bathing water quality with an excellent score of 82.8%. 3 coastal areas on the popular holiday island of Mallorca were noted in particular by the EEA […]
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Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! Spain ranked top 10 in EU for bathing water quality
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Andalucian airports offer more flights this year
New routes set to open this summer, along with the consolidation of some already operational during high season, offer Andalucians the chance to fly to dozens of of new destinations and encourage more visitors to come to the region. Low-cost carriers Ryanair and Vueling are the leaders of the new offer. Twenty-two new destinations are […]
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José Pizarro set to wow the literati with a pop up tapas bar at the Hay Festival
At this summer’s Hay Festival (23rd May – 2nd June) visitors will find a rather unusual food emporium nestled amongst the books and crowds – in the form of a pop up tapas bar hosted by José Pizarro and created by the Spanish Tourist Office. Tapas España by José Pizarro will offer a stunning range […]
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Mega shopping plan for El Altet airport terminal
Alicante based company “Aerovillage” has submitted a proposal to Spanish airport authority AENA, to transform the old terminal building at Alicante airport, most recently known as Terminal 1, into an “outlet” shopping centre with over 100 stores, with 40 million euro in investment and the creation of 650 jobs. The centre would cover all three […]
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Spanish plans to licence all holiday rentals adding to confusion over tourist lets
Confusion surrounds plans by the Spanish government to licence the letting of holiday homes with conflicting advice making home owners unsure whether or not they will have to comply if new rules are introduced. Currently in some regions in Spain it is obligatory to have a licence if a property is let out to holiday […]
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Norwegian expands in the German market with flights between Germany and Spain
From the end of October, Norwegian launches brand new routes between Germany and Spain and will fly to Malaga, Alicante, Gran Canaria and Tenerife from Hamburg and Cologne. From Munich, Norwegian will offer flights to Malaga, Alicante and Tenerife. Norwegian Air Shuttle continues its European expansion. Today, the company announced that it will launch new […]
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Costa Beach, Taylor Wimpey’s new first line development in Mallorca
Costa Beach in Port Vell, is a new residential complex developed by Taylor Wimpey with direct beach access and amazing sea views. This first line residential complex offers a unique first line location surrounded by stunning natural beauty with numerous coves, white sandy beaches and crystal clear and calm sea. There are 4 excellent golf […]
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Spain voted most affordable holiday destination for drivers
Thinking of hiring a car this summer? Spain has been voted the most affordable holiday destination for drivers by a new survey. But don’t let hidden holiday car rental charges drive you round the bend Ah, holidays! So good for your well-being, so bad for your bank balance. Well, they can be. And there’s nothing […]
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Orange to launch 4G services in Spain in July
Orange will commercially launch 4G services in Spain in July. The 4G offering will be available in 6 Spanish cities, namely Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Malaga and Murcia, starting with 8 July. Orange plans to gradually expand its 4G services coverage to 15 cities with over 12 million inhabitants by year-end. The other nine cities […]
