The southern strip of Spain and, in particular the Costas, is blessed with a plethora of beaches, often making the choice of a favourite difficult for holidaymakers. However, new research from Oak Power Communications (OPC) suggests that Marbella tops the list of the many beaches in Spain. Their study was based on the opinions of […]
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What Is Spain’s Number One Beach?
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UK is top touring destination for Taylor Wimpey de España
Taylor Wimpey de España have a busy year ahead of them, not only are they launching new boutique developments across Spain but they are also touring Europe this Spring to showcase their quality developments. With 6 destination events planned including Germany, Holland and Sweden, the UK’s A Place in the Sun Live property show is […]
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Average property prices in Spain now almost 20% below peak but Balearics picking up
Average residential property prices in Spain were 5% lower in January than they were a year ago and are now almost 20% below their peak values of 2007, according to the latest real estate index to be published. The Tinsa index shows that Mediterranean coastal areas where foreigners tend to buy have done significantly worse […]
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Caves of Drach (Cuevas del Drach)
The Caves of Drach are the most famous tourist attraction on the island of Mallorca. There are three chambers inside the caves, Cueva Negra (Black Cave), Cueva Blanca (White Cave) and Cueva Luis Salvator (Luis Salvator Cave). The latter is named after the Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria who invited Édouard-Alfred Martel to explore the […]
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London Oxford Airport welcomes new summer flights to Palma, Mallorca
London Oxford Airport is preparing to welcome new, direct weekly holiday flights to the popular Balearic Island of Mallorca from mid-June through to the end of September. Services will be operated every Saturday morning by Eastern Airways, the 13-year old award-winning regional airline, using quiet and fuel efficient Saab 2000 50-seat aircraft. The flights are […]
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Investment in Costa Blanca spells good news for property owners
It has been a hard 18 months for property owners and developers in the Spain but there is definitely some light at the end of the tunnel for the Costa Blanca this week. The new airport, under construction near Murcia City, was touch and go for a few months in 2010 when, amongst other things, […]
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The Spanish Holiday Renaissance Begins
The Spanish holiday renaissance is well and truly on with nearly every industry commentator joining the masses of holidaymakers, voting with their feet, in deciding that this year’s hot holiday destination is once again Spain. To meet this surge in demand for flights to Spain, Jet2.com, the leading leisure airline with friendly low fares, are […]
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Cala Anguila – Porto Cristo (Mallorca)
“Residencial Cala Anguila”, is a new residential complex developed by Taylor Wimpey on one of the last remaining developments with direct access to the beach in Mallorca. On the east coast of Mallorca, only 3 kilometres from Porto Cristo and next to the coves of Cala Anguila, Cala Romántica and Cala Mandía, “Residencial Cala Anguila” […]
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Pedal power
Pedal power takes over Mallorca this week as 20 professional teams from all over the world arrive on the island to compete in the 19th Tour of Mallorca. The Mallorca Challenge is an international event and attracts many of the top teams in the cycling world. It consists of a series of five races throughout […]