Spain
Developer slices 58% off Spanish golf property
As the Spanish property market faltered, the bigger you were the harder you fell and heavyweight developers such as Polaris World found themselves in serious financial difficulties.
Spain awarded highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the world
The prestigious 'Blue Flag' eco label bestowed upon 3,550 beaches and marinas in 41 different countries across the globe has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation's beautifully pristine beaches.
Marbella voted most fashionable city in Spain
Andalucía, Spain's most southerly region and home to Spain's most traditional experiences including tapas, bullfighting, flamenco and most notably, the string guitar is a land of colour, wonder and contradiction that has rightfully attracted hoards of holiday makers and property owners to the region year after year.
New Marbella marina has designs on Puerto Banús’ crown
The catwalk of the Costa del Sol, Puerto Banús attracts up to five million visitors each year and simply oozes wealth and glamour.
London City Airport improves access to Spain’s property hotspots
In response to high demand from London City Airport travellers, BA CityFlyer, a subsidiary of British Airways (BA) has announced greater access to the holiday favourite, Spain, with a new route to Malaga in the Costa del Sol and increased frequency of flights to Palma on the island of Mallorca.
Costa Blanca destined to feel the heat this summer
Between January and March this year, Spain received 9 million international tourists; an increase of 2.9% over the same three month period last year reveals the latest data from The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade.
Golf guarantees property gains?
There's no doubt about it, golf is one of the most popular sports today and the love of the game doesn't seem to be waning. In North America alone there is reportedly close to 30 million golfers.
Property discounts pull in foreign buyers to the Costa del Sol
Within the Spanish property market there are several top 'hotspots' which provide some of the best investment opportunities for property in Spain. A major heavyweight within the arena has always been and will always be the Costa del Sol.
Alicante set to welcome more passengers from Northern Ireland
In perfect timing for the opening of the new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca this March, Jet2.com has announced its 13th destination with new flights from Belfast International Airport to the Region of Alicante in Spain.
Launch of Nick Whale Marine in Mallorca’s Puerto Portals
On Friday 6 May, Nick Whale Marine officially unveiled its brand new premises in Mallorca’s prestigious Puerto Portals. Accompanied by plenty of champagne and live music, over one hundred invited guests were introduced to the Nick Whale Marine Team to hear ambitious plans for 2011 and pick up first copies of the Company’s in-house glossy magazine ‘Onboard’.
Retirement in Spain reigns on
It appears that Spain's popularity as a retirement destination for Brits reigns on with Taylor Wimpey de España, one of the country's leading house builders, reporting that nearly a fifth of all their buyers choose the Iberian nation to live out their retirement in the balmy Mediterranean sunshine joining the 400,000 expats who already live in Spain according to recent research from FindaProperty.com.
Gibraltar’s Festival of the Seas comes to Ocean Village
Whether your little ones fancy hooking up with Captain Jack Sparrow for breakfast or you’re a serious yachtsman looking to win the Ocean Village Cup in the inaugural Yacht Rally, there is nowhere better to be than Gibraltar’s Ocean Village this May.
Move over Madrid, Mallorca will be Spain's hottest destination
The capital city of Madrid may be well known for its searing summer heat but this year's hottest Spanish destination, in terms of property that is, will be the Balearic island of Mallorca according to the experts at Taylor Wimpey de España.
Mallorca - the most sought after Spanish property location
Imagine sitting out on the terrace of your stunning apartment, enjoying a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea accompanied by the cool summer breeze gently passing against your face.
Mallorca's rental property market provides opportunities
The gorgeous Spanish Island of Mallorca, a popular holiday destination for many Brits and Europeans drawn by the island's charm and sophistication as well as its offerings of sun, sea and sangria, is experiencing strong growth in holiday rental booking enquiries this year with a 39% increase from Q1 2010 according to latest data from HomeAway Holiday Rentals.