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Turkey closes in on Spain

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Turkey closes in on Spain

TURKEY is becoming THE place to head for a bargain break thanks to plummeting hotel and restaurant prices.
 

 
A survey of visitor numbers shows Turkey is closing the gap on long-time favourite Spain and is now the cheapest…

Holiday strikes loom for Spanish over Aena dispute

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Holiday strikes loom for Spanish over Aena dispute

Travellers heading to Spain for Easter face chaos after the country’s main trade unions announced 22 days of planned strikes.
They including four during Easter week and other walkouts have been called for the May bank holiday, and at the…

Spain’s hotels are Europe’s most popular

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Spain’s hotels are Europe’s most popular

Spain is still Europe’s most popular place to stay, according to figures released February 28 by the European Union.
In total, 268 million nights were spent in Spain’s hotels by travelers last year, a rise of 6.4 percent on 2009′s…

Spain selects Lucia Perez for Eurovision

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Spain selects Lucia Perez for Eurovision

Destino Eurovisión, Spain’s national song selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, decided Lucía Pérez’s song “Que Me Quiten Lo Bailao” as its representative in Dusseldorf in May.

The final featured three singers performing three songs each. After nine song…

TOURISM IN ANDALUSIA STILL STRONG

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TOURISM IN ANDALUSIA STILL STRONG

In the last quarter of 2010, Andalusia was visited by more than three million eight hundred thousand tourists, of which 62% were domestic, originating in Spain. This is great news for businesses in the area, as the average daily spend…

Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation present the Spain Arts & Culture 2011 programme in the United States

15/02/2011. The cultural programme comprises more than 100 events to be organised over the course of this year in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Seattle, Texas and Washington DC.…

A NEW GOLFING CONCEPT

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A NEW GOLFING CONCEPT

If crazy golf seems too childish, but the full scale course too daunting, you no longer have to worry about finding the perfect balance in your display of skill and fun, as a brand new concept of golfing entertainment bridges…

Spain’s military takes over air traffic control to reopen airspace

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Spain’s military takes over air traffic control to reopen airspace

Spain´s military has taken over the country´s air traffic control after civilian traffic controllers called in sick en masse.
The move – authorised by the government – comes after several airports across Spain were shut after traffic controllers´ unauthorised walkout.…

Spain Closes Nearly All Airports

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Spain Closes Nearly All Airports

Spain´s airport authority tonight closed airspace throughout most of the country after a long-running dispute with air traffic controllers boiled over, stranding thousands of travelers on the eve of a long weekend in Spain.
A spokeswoman for airport authority AENA…

Winter in Benidorm

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Winter in Benidorm

If Benidorm has ever been somewhere you might have fancied, but never really been brave enough to try, early November is one of the best times of the year to really absorb yourself into the diverse and rich cultural heritage…

Spain paying OAP’s to visit Spain

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Spain paying OAP’s to visit Spain

As travel slogans go, “enjoy Spain at a subsidised price” is hardly the most tempting, but for thousands of Irish over-55s the offer is too good to refuse, especially as the Spanish government is offering to pay 100€ towards the…

Qatar Airways Celebrates Spanish Expansion

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Qatar Airways Celebrates Spanish Expansion

Qatar Airways yesterday spelled out its commitment to the Spanish market helping strengthen commercial and economic ties with the recently-introduced flights to Barcelona – its second route in Spain.
Celebrating five years of flying to the capital Madrid, the addition…

The Electrobeach Festival arrives in Benidorm

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The Electrobeach Festival arrives in Benidorm

You have a thousand reasons to visit Benidorm, although this week there is one that particularly stands out: the Electrobeach Festival, an event that brings the very best from the electronic music scene and also gives you the chance to…

Gandia, a place for dreamers

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Gandia, a place for dreamers

Gandia is brimming with art and culture wherever you turn. Whether it´s because of its town centre, its landscapes and magical beaches, or its museums and galleries, Gandia leaves visitors with a delicious taste in their mouth. The flavour of…

20th Anniversary of Requena’s Wine Fair

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20th Anniversary of Requena’s Wine Fair

One of the most important wine fairs in the Region of Valencia is getting underway. It is the Requena Wine Fair (FEREVIN), which is celebrating its twentieth edition. Don´t miss out on this unique opportunity to sample the best wines…

Alicante, a thousand possibilities

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Alicante, a thousand possibilities

In Alicante, fun is guaranteed. For the children, Diversons. In the Concha Municipal Auditorium on Alicante´s Esplanade, there will be four concerts taking place between 25th and 28th August. At this 6th edition, Alicante will enjoy the rumba rhythms of…

Major Events from Monday 23rd August 2010

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Major Events from Monday 23rd August 2010

These are some of the major events and concerts happening further afield.
Thursday 26 August 2010
Estadio de Fútbol, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
22:00 – Alejandro Sanz
Friday 27 August 2010
Palau d´Esports l’Illa, Benidorm, Alicante
22:00 – Electrobeach…

Benidorm Blogging

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Benidorm Blogging

If you were at Alicante airport this weekend, you may have been lucky to have bumped into a famous face or two.
In fact, you may have had some well known people on your flight. Why? Because this weekend the…

UK High Court suspends flight compensation

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UK High Court suspends flight compensation

The High Court in London has suspended the right of UK air passengers to claim compensation from airlines for flight delays.
The decision follows a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last November which gave passengers the right…

Events from Monday 9th August 2010

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Events from Monday 9th August 2010

These are some of the major events and concerts happening around Spain.
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Plaza de Toros de Benidorm
22:30 – Miguel Bose
Thursday 12 August 2010
Plaza de Toros de Murcia
21:15 – Monster Trucks
Friday 13…

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