Spain reigns supreme as leading tourist destination with Irish visitors increasing by 20%
- Irish tourists to Spain in January and February increase by 20.2% when compared with same period last year (National Statistics Institute)
- Spain ranks second only to UK for Irish holidaymakers (Central Statistics Office)
- Taylor Wimpey España sales to Irish buyers increased by 200% in 2015 compared with previous year
As Spain continues to attract a growing number of overseas visitors, recent figures show that the first two months of 2016 saw 7.2 million international tourists visit the popular Mediterranean destination, a 12.5% increase in comparison to the same period last year. According to the latest Survey of Tourist Movements in Frontera (Frontur), released by the National Statistics Institute (INE), it was those arriving from Ireland that stood out, with a significant increase of 20.2% over the course of last year.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently reported the total number of international trips made by Irish residents between December 2015 and February 2016 increased by 7.7% when compared to the year before, with Spain ranking second only to the UK in relation to destination choice. This growing interest in Spain is now also beginning to transfer across to the second home market, with leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España experiencing a substantial rise in Irish enquiries.
Taylor Wimpey España sales to Irish buyers increased by an impressive 200% in 2015 compared with the previous year and the latest tourism figures suggest that the green isle’s interest in Spain is continuing to blossom. Taylor Wimpey España’s Sales and Marketing Director, Marc Pritchard, comments,
“As Spain’s popularity as a holiday destination continues to grow, we have certainly noticed an influx of interest in the second home market with a definite increase from prospective Irish buyers. With international tourists returning to Spain, the idea of a owning a holiday home is becoming more appealing, especially for those in neighbouring countries like Ireland, which are easily accessible due to frequent flight routes.”
Panorama Mar is Taylor Wimpey Espana’s new frontline development, situated on Punta Prima Beach in Torrevieja. This private residential complex offers an array of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, all designed for both comfort and convenience, with 2 bathrooms and an underground parking space. Each apartment in the first phase is south facing and therefore blessed with spacious terraces and stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea.
With prices starting from just €223,000, every resident will be able to use the three communal swimming pools and Jacuzzi facility, as well as being granted direct access to the beach promenade. Whilst being an area of natural beauty right on the waterfront, Punta Prima is also blessed with excellent transport links. The San Javier Airport in Murcia is only a 30 minute drive and Alicante’s International Airport is just 45 minutes away.
For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.