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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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Plans delivered for new Murcia airport |
08th November 2007 |
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 Those looking to take a holiday in Spain will be pleased to know that Murcia's proposed new international airport in nearby Corvera is one step closer to approval.
Jose Ballesta, Murcia government's public works chief, has confirmed that plans for the new airport have been delivered to the regional government and are set to be passed on to the development ministry by December, reports Typically Spanish
By 2010, Britons could book flights to Murcia and experience the renovations.
Ballesta indicated that construction could start by early 2008, with flights landing at the airport only two years later.
Reports suggest that it will not just be a small minority travelling to Murcia on their Spanish holidays.
Read More: Plans delivered for new Murcia airport |
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Spanish holidays off the beaten track |
07th November 2007 |
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 Holidaying in Spain presents a wealth of choice, but for those looking for somewhere a bit quieter, Costa Azahar could be the place.
Recently recommended by the Mirror, Costa Azahar is the name of the coast bordering two provinces - Castellon and Valenicia - as well as being situated in an area of Alicante.
Sandy beaches and beautiful scenery are everywhere in the region, which is much calmer and with less bars and shops than some more well-known regions of the Mediterranean country.
It could be ideal for family holidays in Spain, as the tranquil setting provides a place for some serious relaxation and leisure time.
Read More: Spanish holidays off the beaten track |
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Shopping in Spain just got sassier |
07th November 2007 |
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 Shopping in Spain is about to get more exciting and less expensive as Primark revealed it is to expand in the country.
Primark, which is widely popular in the UK and sells clothes, home furnishings and shoes, is to open five new stores following its launch of a trial outlet near Madrid, the Telegraph reported.
And while a Spanish holiday is usually full of the traditional leisure activities such as sunbathing and swimming, shopping is also a must-do for many holidaymakers.
On the forthcoming announcement, human resources director at Primark Breege O'Donoghue said the shop's prices went down well at the Madrid opening.
Read More: Shopping in Spain just got sassier |
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Listen to jazz in Madrid |
07th November 2007 |
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 Jazz lovers in the mood for a Spanish holiday are advised to book their flights as soon as they can and sample the delights of the annual jazz festival in Madrid.
A host of high-class performers are again showcasing their repertoire of skills at various locations across the Spanish capital as the festival brings together all kinds of people in the name of good music.
The event has been running since early November and crowds will continue to be entertained on a nightly basis until the curtain falls on the 14th annual festival on December 1st.
Madrid's Centro Cultural de la Villa will be hosting many of the best known performers taking part in this year's festival, including the Vienna Art Orchestra and the Joaquin Chacon European Quartet.
Read More: Listen to jazz in Madrid |
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International Puppet Festival in Alicante |
07th November 2007 |
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 Puppeteers from around the world will be descending on the Spanish city of Alicante later this month to take part and to enjoy the showmanship at the latest International Puppet Festival.
Flights to Alicante depart from various British airports and the city is much-loved by tourists from around the UK. Many are expected to join the crowds at the ever-popular puppet festival.
The festival takes place annually and gets underway on November 30th, running until December 9th this year in what will be its 23rd outing.
Read More: International Puppet Festival in Alicante |
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Spanish holiday 'top choice' for Christmas |
06th November 2007 |
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 Those looking for a Spanish family holiday might be encouraged to hear that the Mediterranean country is the "top destination" for Christmas getaways, it was claimed this week.
Frances Tuke, a spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents, said due to the good weather, a Spanish holiday is the number one choice for many people.
Particularly noting the continually pleasant temperature of the Canary Islands, Ms Tuke said family holidays over the festive period are popular because while some families want to get away for a break, others want to escape their families - meaning there is something for everyone.
"There's a real mixture of places," she added.
Read More: Spanish holiday 'top choice' for Christmas |
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Brits 'just love' Spanish culture |
05th November 2007 |
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 An ongoing "love affair" with Spain has kept it as one of the most popular destinations for Brits, it has been suggested.
While many jet off for Spanish holidays at various times of the year, the vibrant and colourful culture in the Mediterranean country may be what visitors find so attractive, said Mark Stucklin, managing director of Spanish Property Insight.
He described the Spanish way of life as "incredibly appealing" and said Brits are often drawn there because it is the complete opposite to life in the UK.
Citing nice weather and cheaper costs, Mr Stucklin said there is "something about the Spanish way of life and the Spanish character" that Brits want to become part of.
Read More: Brits 'just love' Spanish culture |
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Spanish museum targets culture-hungry visitors |
02nd November 2007 |
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 A new wing of one of Spain's most renowned museums has been opened in Madrid as the city aims to tempt more culture-hungry travelers to take a holiday in Spain.
The Museo del Prado features works of art by Francisco de Goya and Velazquez and its latest architectural addition, which took six years to construct, was declared open by the Spanish king Juan Carlos last week.
Raphael Moneo, who designed and built the new wing of the museum, is one of the world's most respected architects and has won numerous awards for his work, and it is hoped that his latest creation will attract art lovers from across the world.
Business Week reported that: "The architect has modestly hidden his creation behind the Prado's historical wing so that only visitors entering the museum through the back entrance can see it from outside.
Read More: Spanish museum targets culture-hungry visitors |
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Madrid plans to increase tourism |
02nd November 2007 |
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 Plans that could see Madrid become a more prominent Spanish holiday destination for Indian tourists are being progressed, according to reports.
The India-based Kingfisher Airline company is considering making Madrid a major stop-over destination in Europe, which it is hoped would drive tourism industries in the Spanish capital.
Around 50,000 Indians set off for holidays in Spain each year and officials from the country's tourist board are hoping to see this figure increase by ten per cent annual over the next few years, reports Monsters and Critics.
Enrique Ruiz e Lera, director of the Spain Tourism Board for India, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, is quoted as saying: "We are in advanced talks with Kingfisher and hope to see progress.
Read More: Madrid plans to increase tourism |
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Ibiza now offering something for everyone |
02nd November 2007 |
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 Ibiza has been a Spanish holiday attraction for many years and the island can now offer something for everyone, according to a recent report.
The Balearic hot spot is a Mecca for dance music lovers across Europe and the world, but when the party season is over there is much more to enjoy in Ibiza than purely its incredible nightlife.
Millions of Britons take holidays in Spain each year, but few destinations can boast a Unesco World Heritage Site, white-sandy beaches and a plethora of clubs and restaurants, as Ibiza can.
A review featured in the New York Times recently read: "Ibiza attracts party people of every age and demographic, from London fashionistas and Goa-style ravers to French bobos and the prime minister of Spain.
Read More: Ibiza now offering something for everyone |
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