Join the stampede to Spain as tourists head to sunnier climes for an Easter property hunt
As the traditional Easter Bank Holiday stampede gets underway once more, figures from Europa Press have revealed that more than 7.7 million passengers are expected to pass through the Spanish Aena airport network this Easter. More than 49,000 flights will operate in a single week to service the massive demand, representing an 11.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
As ever, the UK will be one of the major suppliers of passengers to Spanish airports over the period, with the sunshine and beaches of the Costa del Sol in particular working their magic in attracting impressive numbers of tourists. Between 11 and 21 April, Málaga airport will see a total of 3,490 flights handle some 587 636 passengers, single-handedly accounting for 66.2% of flights and 29.2% of passengers in the Andalucian region this Easter.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for leading Spanish house builder Taylor Wimpey España comments,
“The overall increase in foreign demand nationwide is more pronounced throughout the Easter period as sunny destinations and open beach areas are in large demand. These are two of Spain’s best features and, according to Exceltur, tourism in the Costa del Sol has grown by 8.3% so far in 2014, over and above other destinations such as the Costa Blanca, Madrid and Barcelona.
“This recovery in international tourism has reflected extremely positively on the local property market in the Costa del Sol, with prices starting to bottom out as foreign investors look to Spain for a bolthole in the sun. The Easter holiday gives prospective buyers the perfect chance to spend time looking for their ideal Spanish second home with the family, as well as to soak up the sun and enjoy the myriad delights that Spain has to offer.
“Here at Taylor Wimpey España, which has been active in the Costa del Sol for 50 years now, we have experienced the boom days as well as the bubble bursting, but we remain strong in our belief in the area as the perfect place to own a second home – so much so in fact that we have just invested €10 million into our latest fabulous development, Horizon Beach in Estepona.”
Taylor Wimpey España’s significant commitment to the Costa del Sol has been welcomed by officials in the area, with the Mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, attending the inauguration of Horizon Beach last week.
The superb new residential complex comprises a selection of two and three bedroom apartments, all with views of the Mediterranean Sea and Rock of Gibraltar.
With only 36 units, this boutique gated development is the ideal second home location, with spacious open-plan apartments, large terraces or private gardens, direct beach access, panoramic swimming pool and underground parking. From just €320,000, those looking to buy in the Costa del Sol can ensure that their holiday home dreams come true this Easter.
For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visitwww.taylorwimpeyspain.com.
If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 0034 971 70 69 72.