British market strengthens after Brexit certainty. The UK market has been one of the main sources of tourists and property buyers on the Costa del Sol ever since it first evolved as an internationally desirable destination in the 1950s. At times, British buyers made up as much as 65% of overall home sales in the …
British aristocrat is the ‘face’ of Puerto Banús’ birthday celebrations. The Puerto Banús management company has selected Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Princess Diana, to be the ‘face’ of the famous marina during its 50th birthday celebrations. It is hoped the young aristocrat, daughter of Earl Spencer and his first wife, will attract a younger …
Travel and Passports. A lot of people are concerned about the impact that Brexit will have on travel within the EU and to the UK. Until the end of 2020, travel plans remain unaffected, but as 2021 begins, what might the situation look like for British residents living in Spain? Charmaine Arbouin, British consul to …
The spectacular Carnival of Cádiz. The spectacular Carnival of Cádiz takes place this year from 20th February until 1st March. There are a number of other colourful carnivals around Spain, but perhaps none is as famous on the mainland as the one held in the beautiful city of Cádiz, which is awash with history.The first …
The 5 must-have features of a modern Marbella home. Modern villas and apartments are more popular than ever on the Costa del Sol, thanks to their sleek styling, attractive open-plan interior layouts and many advanced features that build on the latest technology to make life not just more convenient and comfortable, but also more exciting. …
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Marbella tourism soars. Representatives from the Costa del Sol attended Fitur, the annual international tourism fair held in Madrid. Andalucía had the largest stand at the three-day event, – 5,300m2 to be precise—and arrived armed with statistics that show why Spain’s largest region is also the most popular with visitors. Fitur is one of the …
Three Spanish destinations on Forbes top retirement locations list. Sunny Spain remains ever popular with retiring northern Europeans and unsurprisingly so. For one thing, it’s cheaper than much of the rest of Europe, particularly a few kilometres inland from the gorgeous coasts or within a short drive of big cities. Other factors include excellent healthcare; …
Modern design in Marbella. Looking at the new homes built over the past few years, you would be forgiven for thinking that modern architecture and décor equal white. But this isn’t really the case. Firstly, the word modern is a somewhat confusing and transient one that is subject to over-use and even a little abuse. …
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Move to Spain and live longer. Here is one great reason to move to Spain: the life expectancy in the country is the highest in the European Union and the third highest in the world. That’s a pretty good incentive. The latest data shows that on average Spaniards live for 83 years and four months, …
What’s happening in the Spanish mortgage market?. The good news for everyone with a mortgage, or applying for one, is that interest rates have dropped yet again. The Euribor rate, which is the base rate used to calculate mortgage payments, was at -0.339 in September. This is a double drop since the same time last …
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