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Latest La Manga Spain News
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| Spanish islands 'hold unique appeal' | 31st December 2007 | | Spain's Balearic Islands hold a unique appeal and attract a range of different travellers, it has been claimed.
According to Your Menorca, Ibiza is well known as a clubbing destination and is frequented by 18 to 30 year-olds who possess a "high" disposable income.
Menorca, in comparison, is a popular destination for those looking to enjoy family holidays in Spain, as well as those looking for Spanish holiday villas.
According to Your Menorca, the island is the quietest of the archipelago.
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| Brits 'to book post-Christmas holidays' | 31st December 2007 | | A significant proportion of Britons are set to book their first 2008 Spanish holidays in the upcoming months, it has been revealed.
Sainsbury's Bank reports that almost 12 million people will be booking flights to Murcia and other destinations between Christmas and February.
Additionally, the bank anticipates that 23 per cent of keen British bookers will aim to do so in the first week after Christmas.
"It's a great time of year for planning ahead and booking a trip early as there are usually many bargains to be had," commented Steve Johnson, head of Sainsbury's travel insurance.
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| Christmas holidaymakers 'seeking sun' | 31st December 2007 | | Travellers who took Spanish holidays this Christmas were most likely doing so for the winter sunshine, it has been claimed.
According to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), Britons are most likely to travel abroad over Christmas in search of guaranteed sunshine.
Spokesperson Sean Tipton added that some people also travelled abroad for guaranteed snow.
"I'm not saying nobody does but people going away at Christmas aren't really aiming for cities, they are looking for winter sun," he commented.
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| Murcia 'is fastest growing region in Spain' | 28th December 2007 | | Those taking flights to Murcia will no doubt be pleased to know that they are travelling to the fastest growing region in Spain.
According to the country's National Statistics Institute, the Costa Calida has seen as growth of 3.99 per cent in its gross domestic product (GDP) since 2000 - putting it at the fore of the fastest growing regions in the country, Euro Residentes reports.
The news provider reports that Andalucia and Madrid followed Murcia in the list of regions exhibiting the speediest growth, having seen a respective 3.
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| Spain offers "versatile" way of life | 28th December 2007 | | Those traveling to Spain may do so in order to seek peace and quiet or to enjoy the company of fellow Britons, it has been suggested.
According to James Dearsley, of Atlas International Spain, is a "versatile" country which offers those who travel there the "opportunity to get into the Spanish way of life".
Mr Dearsley added that some Britons took flights to Spain to be in the company of fellow Brits who speak English or instead to mix with a "distinctly" Spanish community.
In terms of buying property in Spain, Mr Dearsley added: "Brits will always like the properties which they can possibly rent out as well, perhaps near a beach or near a golf course.
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| Spanish holiday spots 'opened up by rail' | 28th December 2007 | | Top Spanish holiday spots are likely to become even more popular in the near future as access to them is opened up by new rail links.
According to Rail Europe, there will soon be new high-speed rail links between London and Spain which will offer a "realistic" alternative to air travel to destinations in the country.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the company added that the high-speed rail network in Europe is "improving and increasing" all the time.
"There's also going to be a high-speed line running from Paris all the way down to Madrid and Barcelona… That will make it really feasible to do [the journey] in a day," the representative from Rail Europe added.
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| Alicante the pick for overseas visitors | 27th December 2007 | | Alicante is becoming an increasingly popular destination with UK travellers looking for a luxury Spanish holiday and a large percentage of property in the province is now owned by foreigners.
With an interesting mix of nationalities, a large English-speaking population, year round sunshine and pretty towns and villages, Alicante is fast becoming one of Spain's top vacation spots.
Alicante has miles of sandy beaches, Mediterranean sunshine, links to the Balearic Islands and Algeria, an international airport, castles and a rich maritime history, making it an ideal destination for travellers of all ages.
Located in the south east of Spain, Alicante is a dry, mountainous province with a long coastline that includes the famous Costa Blanca, some excellent vineyards, pretty countryside and busy tourist centres.
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| High-speed trainline opened | 24th December 2007 | | A high-speed trainline that will take passengers between capital city Madrid and Murcia has been officially opened by the Spanish prime minister.
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero himself tried the new vehicle, with authorities hopeful that the train will be used by people that are residents of or visitors to the capital to get to the beach.
The AVE high-speed train had a journey time of a little over two hours, with a short stop included, suggesting it is the perfect way for both residents and those enjoying a luxury Spanish holiday to get to Murcia and the beach.
According to Typically Spanish, the train that the prime minister was aboard can travel at speeds of up to 350 km/h, with usual daily service set to comprise of 11 trips either way.
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| Spaniards gear up for Christmas lottery | 21st December 2007 | | If you intend to be in Spain on December 22nd make sure you buy a lottery ticket, for the traditional yuletide lottery.
El Gordo or the Spanish Christmas Lottery has taken place annually since the 1800s and if measured by the total prize payout, is the biggest lottery in the world.
In 2006, the winning ticket-holder received €3 million (£2.1 million).
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| Spanish Christmas traditions | 21st December 2007 | | It has been reported that a struggle between traditional Spanish customs and more contemporary celebrations is taking place this Christmas.
Traditionally, Earthtimes reports, Spaniards exchange gifts on January 6th following processions celebrating the Three Kings - white-bearded Melchor, red-haired Gaspar and black Baltasar.
The online newspaper claims that the notion of Father Christmas - or Papa Noel - was first popularised in the country during the 1950s courtesy of US soldiers stationed in Spain.
"The kings are an example of multi-racialism, while Father Christmas is a product of consumerism," the publication reported one person as saying.
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