Property in Spain: Old towns place for bargains

The old, character-filled towns surrounding many of Spain's larger cities are often the best places to find a bargain property, according to Zoe Dare Hall of the Telegraph.Following the crash of the housing market in Spain - and most other European countries - house prices plummeted, causing many British buyers to shelve their plans to [...]

By |2010-04-27T12:38:04+01:00April 6th, 2010|Articles|

Reaching out to the ancients in Alicante

Property in Spain might not seem like the obvious base for anyone with an interest in Egyptian history, but Alicante is hosting an exhibition this year that could combine the best of the two regions.For Egyptologists - professional or amateur - Egyptian Objects in Alicante, at the MARQ Provincial Archaeological Museum, admires "the greatness of [...]

By |2010-06-24T15:32:59+01:00March 25th, 2010|Articles|

Get closer to one of Europe’s biggest nature parks

If you are dreaming of some Easter sunshine abroad then make the most of it and visit Loro Parque in Tenerife, one of the most fascinating nature parks in the world.Property in Spain may seem like an unusual base from which to learn about exotic wildlife, but the sheer size of the facility means finding [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:56:06+01:00March 24th, 2010|Articles|

Take an ‘open mind’ to Spain

Anyone thinking of following their dream and moving to Spain may think they know just about everything there is to know about the country and its locations.But there is more than meets the eye, according to one expert.Carmen Hernandez Gomez, market analyst at the Spanish Tourism Office, believes people, holidaymakers in particular, often think they [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:12+01:00March 24th, 2010|Articles|

Government wants better protection for Britons living in Spain

Local government minister Rosie Winterton has welcomed progress to provide better protection to UK citizens living in or considering moving to Spain.Ms Winterton pressed the Spanish government to find long-term solutions to the current property problems faced by some Brits abroad, potentially paving the way for more people to pursue their dream of a home [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:12+01:00March 22nd, 2010|Articles|

Soak up the Champions League final atmosphere

The 2009-10 UEFA Champions League is the 55th season of Europe's premier club football tournament. The final will be played on 22nd May at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home of Spanish giants Real Madrid.If your dream is to sample the unique atmosphere of this momentous sporting occasion and cheer on the winning team then [...]

By |2010-06-24T17:11:12+01:00March 22nd, 2010|Articles|

‘Bargains to be had’ with property in Spain

Spain has been a favourite holiday destination for UK travellers for a number of years, which could have led to the number of people choosing to relocate to the country.Nearly 300,000 Britons have bought property in Spain in recent years in search of a better climate and a more relaxed way of life and some [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:16+01:00March 2nd, 2010|Articles|

Flamenco festival brings dancing stars to property in Spain

The Jerez Flamenco Festival takes place between February 26th to March 13th and has become one of the most important Spanish dance events in the world, with a programme featuring a collection of internationally-renowned stars.Flamenco is the traditional song and dance of the Gypsies (flamencos) of Andalusia in southern Spain and has become a popular [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:18+01:00February 24th, 2010|Articles|

Flamenco festival brings dancing stars to property in Spain

The Jerez Flamenco Festival takes place between February 26th to March 13th and has become one of the most important Spanish dance events in the world, with a programme featuring a collection of internationally-renowned stars.Flamenco is the traditional song and dance of the Gypsies (flamencos) of Andalusia in southern Spain and has become a popular [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:57:19+01:00February 24th, 2010|Articles|

Property in Spain could hold some fantastic opportunities

Spanish property information site Spanishpropertyinsight.com has reacted to official figures from the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), which show that the Spanish economy decreased by 0.1 per cent at the end of last year.Despite the gloomy outlook, the property guide has insisted "canny buyers" will look to take advantage of the situation and find themselves [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:58:56+01:00February 19th, 2010|Articles|