Alicante airport recorded 12.6% growth in passenger traffic in May, the largest percentage increase in the whole Spanish airport network, according to the airport authority AENA. In total, 930,000 passengers filed through the airport facility, whereas in May 2012 the figure was 826,248 users. In the first five months of 2013, Alicante airport passenger numbers […]
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Alicante Airport passengers increase
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Foreign buyers take advantage of cheaper property prices in Spain
The number of properties bought in Spain by foreigners rose for five consecutive quarters between 2011 and 2012 as they took advantage of falling prices. The third quarter of last year saw the greatest rise in home sales to foreigners, 18% more than the equivalent quarter in 2011 and a total of 8,803 transactions, official […]
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Come and celebrate St. Valentine’s Day in Spain
Come to Spain in February and celebrate Valentine’s Day in a very special way. Wondering what to give your partner for St. Valentine’s Day? You may just find your answer here: a romantic trip to Spain to make it an unforgettable celebration. You will find it all: evocative landscapes, lovers’ legends, wonderful sunsets… Organise the […]
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Hey big spender! Brits part with 1.46 billion euros in Spain during 2012
“Recession, what recession?” some may say as Brits proved the biggest spenders in 2012, parting with a total of 1.46 billion euros, up 12% from 2011, according to data provided by the Spanish Government. The French came in second at 515 million euros, up 16.6%, whilst spending from Scandinavian tourists grew by 17.5% and the […]
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35 % of Brits to buy abroad in the next two years with Spain top of the list
With the financial crisis making real estate in Spain more affordable than ever, the number of people looking to snap up a bargain Spanish property is ever increasing. Indeed, the volume of foreigners buying property in Spain has increased by 18.0% from last year as reported by online Spanish news portal, Invertia. Marc Pritchard, Sales […]
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Alicante ‘a popular choice’ for Spanish property investors
A large proportion of property transactions completed by overseas buyers in Spain have been focused on Alicante on the Costa Blanca. Sales and marketing manager at Taylor Wimpey de Espana Marc Pritchard highlighted data from the country’s Ministry of Development, which revealed 2,645 sales were concluded in Alicante in the second quarter of this year. […]
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Come and savour the Region of Valencia in 2012
The Region of Valencia invites you to discover some of its most mouth-watering attractions throughout 2012 with the initiative ‘Saborea 20.12’ (‘Taste 20.12’). This culinary offer includes set menus at the fixed price of €20.12 throughout the whole of the Region of Valencia. Anyone for paella? This option is available in over 130 restaurants around […]
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A bright summer at Alicante Airport
The Spanish airport authority, AENA, who are responsible for operations at Alicante, El Altet, has announced that they have received 15% more requests for flight slots in summer 2012, which includes new operators flying to 14 of the 15 destinations that the withdrawal of Ryanair would have affected. Although Ryanair has yet to officially respond […]
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Spanish property price rises ‘encouraging’
Reported increases in Spanish property prices have been described as “encouraging” by one expert in the country’s real estate sector. Ignacio Osle, sales and marketing director of developer Taylor Wimpey de Espana, commented that figures showing price rises in certain parts of Spain, “Although Spanish property prices are yet to catch up with the highs seen in […]
