Global Ocean Race 2011-12 (GOR) organisers have great pleasure in announcing they have contracted with the Spanish island of Mallorca to host the start and finish of the circumnavigation. Situated in the Mediterranean, Mallorca will provide a stunning backdrop for the start and finish of this double-handed, round the world race: an event that is […]
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Viva Mallorca
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Retiring to Spain
More than half of the UK’s ageing workforce plans to retire abroad, taking the pressure off the state system here and piling it on healthcare resources in the rest of Europe. Less than half (43%) of Brits see the UK as a preferable retirement location, with many instead planning to pack their bags and spend […]
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The best Spanish chefs at Marbella’s Food & Sun Festival
The best Spanish chefs will meet in the second edition of the “Food & Sun Festival”, which will be hosted by the Gran Melia Don Pepe hotel in Marbella (Malaga), from the 22nd to 24th August. After the “success” harvested last year, this event aims to establish itself as a “highly relevant” event in the […]
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Rock in Marbella
For the majority of residents and visitors to the glorious Costa del Sol, warm summer days take care of themselves. However, most of us will agree that evening entertainment is somewhat lacking with the Marbella nightlife defined by mostly tried and tested options. It seems like an age has passed since there was a truly […]
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New Picasso’s to arrive in Malaga
Many art aficionados and Picasso fans have been delighted to hear of the new acquisitions procured by Malaga’s Picasso Museo de Picasso. After a flagrant Summer’ spending some 72 pieces have been picked up by the museum. Among them are 22 drawings and 46 paintings, spanning the whole of the artists illustrious and lucid career. […]
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The attraction of Marbella welcomes the attraction of Obama
Marbella, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, is one of the most popular, best known and most glamorous locations in Spain. Its reputation for attractions, weather and celebration tempts people from across the world, including celebrities such as Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Joan Collins and Sean Connery. This year however the glamour has […]
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Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol takes up about 300 kilometres of the Mediterranean littoral that corresponds to the province of Malaga. Protected from the northern winds by a mountain chain that in some parts comes down to meet the sea, this sheltered coast is shaped by a succession of extensive beaches, coves almost hidden between cliffs, marinas […]
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Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca takes up the stretch of Mediterranean coast that corresponds to the province of Alicante, a great example of what is known as Mediterranean landscape. The traveller can choose any part of this coastline, from the liveliest, most cosmopolitan stretch to areas that still maintain a rural feel. Wherever you decide to go, try […]
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Mallorca
Majorca (Catalan and Spanish “Mallorca“) is synonymous with world-renowned beaches and coves, but is also a perfect destination to enjoy countryside, golf, culture, water sports, entertainment… There are many reasons to visit this enclave in the Balearic Islands. The island measures almost 80 kilometres from one end to the other and is outstanding for its […]
