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| Welcome to La Manga Club Spanish Holiday News - the place to find the latest Spanish holiday information and news. Use the categories on the left for all the news about La Manga Club, Spanish Holidays, Golf Holidays and Tennis Holidays. Please also browse our Spanish Holiday features section. | |
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Cycle tour takes in the sights of Alicante |
29th February 2008 |
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 The third stage of the Volta a Valenciana cycle tour took in the sights of Alicante with the stage's start and finish line located in the nearby town of Ibi.
However, according to VeloNews the stage ended with controversy as a misdirected peloton split confused some riders who took the wrong direction at the crucial final 5km.
The two leading cyclists managed to take the correct exit and it was Ruben Plaza who claimed first place, stealing the leader's jersey from previous stage victor Jose Ivan Gutierrez.
Cycling enthusiasts interested in going on a Spanish holiday may wish to continue following this remarkable race which is set to deliver more drama as the stages continue.
Read More: Cycle tour takes in the sights of Alicante |
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Spain 'proving popular destination' |
28th February 2008 |
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 Spain is proving to be a popular holiday destination in 2008 thanks to services offered by budget airlines, it has been reported.
Other countries popular for package deals look to include Turkey, Egypt and Morocco, Frances Tuke, a spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) observed, according to the BBC.
Ms Tuke added that despite the looming threat of a credit crunch, Abta members have reported a "very busy" January and February in terms of holiday bookings.
"People will find a way to pay.
Read More: Spain 'proving popular destination' |
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Shorter breaks 'reduce stress' |
28th February 2008 |
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 Britons are swapping the traditional two-week getaway for shorter Spanish holidays, it has been reported.
According to Holiday Inn, 52 per cent of Britons will not be opting for a fortnight's holiday overseas in 2008, instead preferring to take a selection of three to four-day breaks throughout the course of the year.
Research by the organisation showed that the average family takes in the region of four short holidays a year.
Consumers claimed to feel that a long weekend's break taken every three months can prevent stress from building up in everyday life.
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Pregnant flyers 'should be treated as individuals' |
28th February 2008 |
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 Pregnant women wishing to take flights to Spain should be treated on a case-by-case basis, it has been asserted.
According to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), a trade union and professional organisation run by midwives for midwives, it is impossible to create a comprehensive set of guidance for pregnant flyers because "you never know what can happen to a pregnant woman once you take off".
However, in certain cases, women should not travel, for example if they have a low-lying placenta or high blood pressure.
"Some airlines say they will admit pregnant women up to a certain number of weeks and usually they want the midwife or doctor to give confirmation that she is fit," Janet Fyle, professional policy advisor for the RCM commented.
Read More: Pregnant flyers 'should be treated as individuals' |
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Tie me kangaroo down sport |
27th February 2008 |
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 Those taking Spanish holidays in Alicante may have found themselves face-to-face with a creature better associated with the land down under than the popular European holiday destination they had travelled on holiday to.
A young kangaroo was discovered in a field near to Elda. Measuring 30 centimetres in length the antipodean creature was reported to have been neglected.
Think Spain reports that Esther Esquembre from the Animal Protection Society's centre in Villena noted that the kangaroo "shows signs of not having been looked after correctly" due to lumps of fur falling out.
Read More: Tie me kangaroo down sport |
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Creamfields festival to take place in Spain |
27th February 2008 |
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 One of thirteen confirmed Creamfields festivals will take place in Spain in 2008, it has been reported.
According to Gigwise, organisers have confirmed that the global extravaganzas will follow a tenth anniversary of Creamfields' flagship festival in Daresbury, Cheshire during August.
"It was the perfect time to take Creamfields to new territories," James Barton, chief executive officer of Cream was quoted as saying by Gigwise.
Last year, the UK event was headlined by The Chemical Brothers and a full line-up for Creamfields UK 2008 is scheduled to be announced on BBC Radio 1 next month.
Read More: Creamfields festival to take place in Spain |
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Alicante Esplanade's 50th year celebrations |
27th February 2008 |
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 If you're lucky enough to have taken a Spanish holiday to Alicante in the past week, you may have witnessed the amazing 50th anniversary celebrations for the city's historic and iconic wavy esplanade.
The esplanade was laid on February 19th 1958 and is a popular place for tourists to visit during their holiday in Spain, featuring many restaurants and shops, as well as being a favourite place for elderly locals to indulge their love of cards.
The marble tiles are presented in the three traditional colours of the Spanish holiday province - cream, black and red, contrasting wonderfully with the seven kilometers of sandy beaches the esplanade has to offer.
Alicante's esplanade is a mainstay of Spanish holiday postcards and guidebooks, and long may it continue – for at least another fifty years!
Alicante, on the beautiful Costa Blanca, was formed as a trading point by the Greeks and the Phoenicians in the tenth century, but was at later points in history developed by Carthagian, Roman, Gothic, Moorish and Christian hands, all of who's influence can still be seen in the city today.
Read More: Alicante Esplanade's 50th year celebrations |
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Murcia "has a huge amount to offer" |
26th February 2008 |
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 With news this week that more Britons booking flights to Murcia could head inland when they get there, one article has pointed to the popularity of the Lorca region.
The popularity of the area, which may be of interest to those considering luxury holidays in Spain, was recently highlighted in a kyero.com survey that placed it as the third most popular place to visit in Murcia, homesworldwide.co.
Read More: Murcia "has a huge amount to offer" |
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Brits motoring on Spanish holidays should not neglect insurance |
25th February 2008 |
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 UK holidaymakers taking Spanish holidays should remember to give their car insurance provider a call before travelling, it has been reported.
According to AA, it is also important for holidaymakers to check with their car insurance company well in advance of travelling abroad so they can check that they will be comprehensively covered.
The news comes after the RAC Foundation revealed that three million British motorists travel to the continent by ferry and channel tunnel each year.
"Before driving outside the UK, check with your car insurer that you will be comprehensively covered.
Read More: Brits motoring on Spanish holidays should not neglect insurance |
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Better road access for those on Spanish holidays in Murcia |
22nd February 2008 |
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 Britons taking flights to Murcia can look forward to a smooth transfer between Murcia International Airport and their resort hotel, after it was revealed that three new access roads are to be built.
Typically Spanish reports that the new road access to Murcia Airport is designed to allow three million vehicles a year travel to and from the hub.
The three access roads will see the development of two from the north and one from the south.
Murcia's regional councillor for public works, housing and transport, Jose Ballesta revealed details at a press conference on Thursday, Typically Spanish reports.
Read More: Better road access for those on Spanish holidays in Murcia |
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