Figures released by a travel company have shown that property in Spain is one of the most sought-after options for those taking holidays this year.According to Monarch, the demand for flights to Spain has increased dramatically for summer 2011, compared with the same period last year.The organisation noted that Majorca, Tenerife and Ibiza are among [...]
Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss the pros of buying a ‘golf property’ in Spain and the types of homes on offer. With its sunny climate and stunning landscapes, Spain has long been a popular destination for avid golfers, especially from the UK. In response to [...]
The city of Girona is an excellent destination for those seeking property in Spain, particularly for anyone with a passion for culture and history, it has been stated.Anthony Peregrine, writing for the Telegraph, highlighted the history and architecture on display in Girona - particularly its gothic cathedral, which houses the 12th-century Creation Tapestry.People staying in [...]
Businesspeople who spend a large proportion of their time in property in Spain could find the accessories of their daily lifestyle help to make their journey run smoother.Mark Caswell, editor of the UK online presence of Business Traveller magazine, says the past year has seen significant uptake of new technologies by tourism organisations.For instance, ahead [...]
The number of people heading to property in Spain's largest Canary Island hit record numbers in 2010, according to figures from the Tenerife Tourism Corporation.During the first 11 months of the year, more than 1.3 million UK tourists arrived at the volcanic island.On average, they stayed for more than a week, with the typical visit [...]
School holidays and restrictions on taking annual leave could dictate when families are able to visit property in Spain in 2011.According to Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, holidays are considered "sacrosanct" by many Britons.However, families are tied to certain times of year by limitations including when children can be taken out of school and [...]
The UK VAT increase from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent on Tuesday, January 4th, could have repercussions for property in Spain and the country's other nearest overseas neighbours.A number of international trends are reported in light of the tax increase, with one in eight Britons surveyed by holidays booking site Sunshine revealing they [...]
Property in Spain could be a good option for holidaymakers keen to head away in the peak period of August, but still in search of a good deal.Tom Hall, travel editor at vacation guides publisher Lonely Planet, concedes that August is a time when prices tend to be high for holidays in popular destinations.However, a [...]
One property expert has predicted that property in Spain will stay relatively affordable for some time, which could make it a good opportunity to consider buying a holiday home or retirement villa.Freelance property journalist Marc Da-Silva says "there is plenty of supply" in a number of European countries.In the case of property in Spain, he [...]
While long-haul destinations have proved popular in recent months, property in Spain could reassert its position as the most desired option for Britons in the year ahead.In its forecast of travel trends for the coming year, ABTA - The Travel Association explains that the pound's position against the euro is likely to strengthen over the [...]