Come fly with me…Tourism figures soar as airlines announce new flights to the Spanish sunshine
Spanish tourism has been given a further boost ahead of the Autumn/Winter season after a number of European airlines have added extra routes to the country.
This week Ryanair announced their 2013-14 winter schedule adding 88 new routes including Bournemouth to Alicante & Malaga and Manchester to Palma, creating their biggest ever winter schedule and ensuring that UK passengers will be able to enjoy Spanish sunshine destinations all year round.
• Ryanair launches new routes from UK to Alicante, Malaga and Palma
• Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling & Austrian Airlines announce / resume extra flights this year
• Tourist spend up 7.5% from Jan – April 2013 (Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy & Tourism)
However, they are not the only carrier which has increased the amount of flights to Spain with Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling and Austrian Airlines all announcing or resuming flight links this year.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager for leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España comments,
“There’s little doubt that the increased choice and frequency of flights from regional airports both in the UK and Europe to destinations across Spain will be of benefits to second home owners.
“The introduction of new flights and steady increase in visitor numbers, coupled with our extremely positive sales figures this year, serve as a stark reminder that despite the economic situation in Spain, the country remains as popular a holiday and second home destination as ever.”
Indeed, figures published by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy & Tourism revealed that the tourism industry has already got off to a positive start in 2013 with the period January – April seeing a 7.5% increase in tourists spend compared with the same period in 2012.
So, now that you’ve got your flight to the sunshine booked, what can you get with your money in Spain to make your stay more permanent, and where?
Why not take a look at Taylor Wimpey Espana’s affordable Lagunas del Sol properties nestled in the heart of the Costa Blanca, located in Ciudad Quesada province of Alicante. These homes have been built on two floors with 3 bedrooms, a garden and private parking. Costing from just €140,880 all the properties have been built to excellent specifications and enjoy outstanding views towards the swimming pools and gardens.
Or for those looking for the exclusivity of Marbella, the brand new La Floresta Sur development near the village of Elviria and its beach, very close to Malaga, has it all. Set in beautiful surroundings which have been declared a natural biosphere reserve by UNESCO, this development benefits from stunning views towards the oak and pine forest as well as towards the sea. These beautiful properties are available now from €178,000.
Designed in a typical Mediterranean style, the 2 & 3 bed apartments have large terraces on which to enjoy the beautiful views, two large communal swimming pools, landscaped gardens and external private parking. With a very good road network nearby, all owners at La Floresta Sur will have easy access to the beach at Elviria and to the superb golf courses of Santa Maria and La Cala Golf Club.
Last but definitely not least, with more and more flights landing on the golden Balearic isle of Mallorca, Taylor Wimpey España are proud to present their newest frontline development Costa Beach.
Designed to reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding area and built to the highest specification with designer fixtures and fittings, air conditioning, double glazing, security doors and private underground parking, Costa Beach presents a rare opportunity to own a frontline property in Mallorca from as little as €220,000.
With spacious terraces surrounding sumptuous landscaped gardens as well as a large communal swimming pool and wonderful sunbathing area for all owners to enjoy, Costa Beach is one development not to be missed so for more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call +34 971 70 69 72.