Moving to a new location when retirement approaches is something many of us dream of, aspiring to eventually one day free our minds, spread our wings and fly off, maybe to sunnier skies, or to somewhere where we can pursue our hobbies or to a place that is simply closer to family and friends. But what alluring location you might ask has proven most popular with retirees in particular us British folk this year?

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting the masses time and time again, Spain reigns supreme, ranking as the number one foreign destination British people retire to followed by Australia, USA, France and Ireland according to research conducted by pensions and savings experts Standard Life. The news comes as the Worldwide Property Group reports that 65% of people see now as a good time to buy a property abroad.

But what is the attraction of Spain as a picture-perfect retirement location? Well, it could very well be the appeal of Andalusia’s quaint gleaming white villages bathed in history and tradition or Mallorca’s sublime restaurants and beautiful sunsets. Maybe some go to Spain for the array of leisure activities on water or the golf course or maybe it’s the 320 plus days of sun? For others, it could well be Spain’s laid back lifestyle, the tempting midday fiestas, the soulfully penetrating flamenco, or the fascinating Moorish architecture.

Whatever the reason, one of the biggest attractions is likely to be the relatively low cost of living with a three course meal and bottle of wine costing from as little as €10 allowing even those on fixed pensions to dine out on a regular basis rather than just an occasional treat.

Of course, it will come as no surprise that the majority of retirees flock to Spain’s beach hotspots such as the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol where there are big expat communities. However, nowadays the idyllic island of Mallorca is fairing popular with retired individuals searching for a peaceful yet interesting Mediterranean gem swamped in character, class and of course, good weather.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, comments,

“Mallorca to some, is a sleepy, tranquil island and to others, a vivacious and wealthy location where life is in full bloom. Here, you can have the lifestyle you have always dreamed of whether you’re after peace and relaxation in a lesser known traditional village or remain in a city where there is plenty to see and do. There is a general feeling of good health a wellbeing evoked by the island which is enough to encourage anyone looking to retire to make Mallorca their new home.”

One such couple who fell in love with Mallorca, Phil and Pam Redican from Cumbria, UK could certainly vouch for the island as an idyllic retirement location having purchased a house there with the help of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España with Mr Redican commenting,

“I am retired and Pam is due to retire soon so we knew we wanted to buy a home abroad in a place with a warmer climate, within walking distance to shops, the beach and restaurants and somewhere within easy reach of our home in the UK. We decided on Mallorca as we had been there 3 times prior to buying and loved it. The property on the Los Altos des Golf resort shown to us by Taylor Wimpey de España was perfect with the opportunity to live on a golf course being a big attraction – neither of us played golf before but we knew we wanted to learn and now we are both playing.”

With this in mind, Taylor Wimpey de España, who are now offering FREE VAT on their stock properties are providing the perfect opportunity for potential buyers to view the luxurious side of Mallorca with their affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties at their show home event until the 31st December 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

For more information on retiring to Mallorca please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

With its opening weekend on the big screen grossing £13.2 million, the biggest of any British-made comedy film, The Inbetweeners movie seems to have taken the UK by storm with holiday experts expecting the film to set the travel trend for 2012.

The movie, an extension of the hit television series, follows four main characters to Malia, Crete where the comically crude lads plan to vacation before going to university. Unsurprisingly, following its release, the UK’s leading youth brand Club 18-30 has seen an increase in searches for clubbing holidays to Malia according to Russell Whitton, the clubs trading manager.

In spite of this, it is becoming publicly known that whilst some parts of the film were shot in Malia the film company decided to shoot most of the movie in Magalluf, Mallorca as well as Soller and Palma where many of the local businesses and workers were used as extras.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, which operates on the island comments,

“Even though Magalluf was not mentioned, it was the unnamed star of the movie and we fully expect Mallorca to feel the new travel trend already taking place in Malia, especially when people find out where the film was actually shot. We are hoping that people will be inspired to visit this beautiful Mediterranean island.

“Magalluf is a cheap and cheerful party haven especially for the younger generation and attracts some of the world’s top DJ’s to the super trendy clubs. It should definitely be experienced at least once. However, Magalluf is not to be confused with the rest of Mallorca which affords regions of complete tranquillity and areas of genuine class and sophistication. It is an island of distinct contrast which offers something for everyone.”

A favourite destination with the King and Queen of Spain who regularly holiday on the island as well as British blue bloods like Prince Harry who was spotted enjoying a meal at the Villa Italia restaurant in Port Andratx last month, Mallorca has also become an exclusive second home location with model Claudia Schiffer owning a £6 million paparazzi-proof lavish hilltop estate in Camp de Mar as well as other glitterati A-listers including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones and Boris Becker owning property on the island.

Indeed Mallorca continues to have broad appeal amongst discerning property buyers around the world with properties in good locations continuing to sell quickly. And, whilst the national average price for property in Spain is in the region of €263,000 Mallorcan property is priced well above at €431,700 (June 2011) reflecting the high demand for property on the Balearic island according to statistics from the Spanish House Price Index provided by Kyero.com, Spain’s largest English language property portal.

With this in mind, Taylor Wimpey de España, who are now offering FREE VAT on their stock properties are providing the perfect opportunity for potential buyers to view the luxurious side of Mallorca with their affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

For more information on the Mallorcan property experience please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

Making it even easier to buy your dream home in Spain, top developer Taylor Wimpey de España, has announced that it will match the Spanish government’s 4% reduction in IVA (the equivalent of VAT) on new properties meaning that NO VAT will be due on new stock properties delivered before the end of 2011.

In an attempt to reduce the volume of stock property in Spain and stimulate the construction sector once again, the Spanish Government has decreed that IVA will be reduced by 50% until the end of the year, making purchasers of both first (mostly Spanish nationals) and second new homes liable for only 4% of the purchase price, a saving of €8,000 on a €200,000 home.

Commenting on the policy change which comes into immediate effect, Ignacio Osle, Sales& Marketing Manager of leading Spanish homebuilder with over 50 years experience, Taylor Wimpey de España, says:

“Whilst this action will not fully solve the problems of oversupply in some areas of the Spanish property market I believe it will stimulate action both with potential buyers who have been cautious to commit and the Spanish construction industry which is extremely keen to get moving once again.

“The Government has seen that price reductions by developers and agents in some cities of Spain such as Marbella and Alicante where there is oversupply has helped to reduce stock levels and it is hoped that by lowering prices through the halving of IVA will reduce excess stock even further.”

With an 86% customer satisfaction rating already, Taylor Wimpey de España is committed to assisting potential buyers further and is delighted to be able to match the reduction in IVA creating a rare time-limited opportunity for investors to purchase their dream home in Spain VAT free.

Fortuitously for second home buyers, the majority of new homes which meet the policy requirements are located in sought-after coastal destinations such as the Costa del Sol, Mallorca and Costa Blanca. Newly completed homes are now often priced equally to used homes yet owners enjoy the advantages of new electrical appliances, white goods and construction guarantees.

Ignacio Osle remarks that second hand homes in Spain are still liable for an 8% transfer of ownership tax. In addition not all the stock properties in the market, many owned by banks, qualify as new homes and are eligible for this VAT reduction as there could have been a prior transaction between the previous owner and the bank.

Ignacio Osle concludes,

“Now is the perfect time to invest in a new home in Spain. The reduction in IVA combined with the favourable Euro – Pound exchange rate mans that British buyers can make hefty savings without compromising on quality”.

Buy today – VAT free!

El Puerto II, Cala D’Or, Mallorca

Two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island very close to the glamorous Marina de Cala D’Or. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

These properties are available fully furnished from €177,000. NO VAT!

Calpesol, Calpe, Costa Blanca

The Calpesol residential complex consists of houses with gardens and communal swimming pools.

The properties have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom, garden, roofed sun terrace and private parking and are constructed to a high quality.

These properties are built and available now from €160,000. NO VAT!

La Floresta, Elvira, Costa del Sol

The development also has two large communal swimming pools, landscaped gardens and external private parking.  The 2 bedroom apartments measure 141 square meters and the 3 bedroom penthouses are 239 square meters. The ground floor apartments have a private garden measuring approximately 3 metres.

All units are built to the highest standard with first-class finishes including an Italian designed integrated kitchen with Silestone worktops, thermal and acoustic insulation and air-conditioning. Each block has its own elevator and exterior carpentry finishes in aluminium.

These properties are available now from €199,500. NO VAT!

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 00 34 971 706 244.

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Notes to Editors:

–    This is a special promotion for only new properties on stock to be delivered before year end (the public deed has to be signed before 31st of December 2011).
–    The special offer is not for properties under construction to be delivered in 2012.
–    Taylor Wimpey has only a limited number of properties in stock. It is just a special offer for no more than 20 units available in different sites in Mallorca, Alicante and Costa del Sol.
–    Taylor Wimpey de España has been selling well during the last years due to price reductions, excellent after sales service, quality of the construction, modern design and extras packages. It is for these reasons that TWE has practically eliminated their stock last year and has started to build new developments across Spain.

Following on from last year’s success, the Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella will once again play host to this year’s Marbella Masters Tennis Tournament from the 25th-27th August with a grand slam line-up of tennis legends including Bjørn Borg and Yevgeny Kafelnikov battling it out on the famous clay courts.

Joining the 11 time Grand Slam Champion, Bjørn Borg who managed the club after it first opened in 1979 and former World Number 1, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, will be Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash and past top 15 players Younes El-Alanoui, Ronald Agenor and Iranian tennis star and entertainer Mansour Bahrami.

As a member of the ATP, the Puente Romano Tennis Club, situated in the heart of the Golden Mile, a residential district between Marbella and Puerto Banus, about a 35-minute drive from Malaga International Airport has hosted some prestigious matches including the Davis Cup and the WTA with some of the biggest stars of the tennis world gracing its courts over its 31-year history.

Indeed, it is likely that this year’s tournament will surpass last year’s 15,000 spectators, with fans flocking to not only view the entertaining sporting action but to bask in Marbella’s perfect setting, one that provides sunny skies, dazzling scenery and rich culture for such an esteemed event.

Angel Mora, City Councillor of Sports in Marbella has this month been encouraging tourists to visit the city to experience all the area has to offer and to enjoy the admired event that is unique in Spain. Of course, with well know events such as the Marbella Masters 2011 coming to town Marbella, already voted the third trendiest and most fashionable city in Spain as well as having the best beaches in the country, will not be short of visitors this August.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,

"International events of such magnitude help boost Marbella’s and indeed Spain’s global appeal and of course, it doesn’t hurt that world events such as these are located in parts of Spain where the sun always shines, and where visitors can relax on the many blue flag beaches, and enjoy the numerous gastronomic delights available.

“Of course, while Marbella hosts tournaments for past legends, the Spanish island of Mallorca boasts an impressive history of cultivating championship tennis stars including Carlos Moyá and most famously former World Number 1 Rafael Nadal. And for the next generation of budding tennis stars, we have a fully furnished ready to move in property on Mallorca located just 5 minutes from superb tennis courts, ideal for practicing your serve.”

The new Cala Anguila residential development is located on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo and benefits from being one of the last few plots of land for a home next to a beach in Mallorca with tennis courts found within 800m of the resort.

Cala Anguila, costing from €225,000 consists of 25 two-bedroom apartments designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding area all equipped with a private outside parking space.

For more information on finding the perfect Spanish property to practice your skills 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 00 34 971 706 244.

It seems Britain’s loyalty to Spain, one of the UK’s most favoured holiday and second home spots abroad still remains strong according to figures from the College of Registrars with British property buyers responsible for one in four properties purchases in Spain by foreigners in 2010.

Figures show that British expats and property investors were the biggest buyers of Spanish property buying a total of 4,350 properties last year with the French following behind buying 1,627 homes in comparison.

Undeniably, the recent credit crisis led to a subduing of the market and a realignment of prices but thankfully it’s beginning to fight back with a 4.4% rise in property sales to foreigners last year.

Although Brits are the biggest players in the market, last year also saw a rise in demand from Northern Europeans, with an impressive 102% increase in Swedish demand and a 58% increase in Norwegian demand for Spanish property.

Mark Stucklin, MD of  Spanish property information web site Spanish Property Insight comments,

“It is undoubtedly good news that international demand for homes in Spain is getting more diversified. The holiday-home market used to be far too dependent upon British buyers, which was a risk that many promoters and the banks’ lending to them failed to understand. With the process of international diversification sales should slowly start to increase.”

In spite of this diversification, the Spanish government remains to make every attempt to appeal to their British devotees; persuading British property buyers to purchase a home in the country by providing more information in English to ensure buyers are accurately informed of any legal issues connected with a property. For instance, costing just £29 for a Land Registry certificate in English, it is hoped that efforts such as this will potentially lead to increasing numbers of British buyers looking to make offshore investments in a new Spanish property.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España which has been present in the market for over 20 years and recently attained an overall 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011 comments,

“We are proud to have a variety of customers from all over the world but plenty are from the UK. Brits are and have always been Spain’s biggest fans attracted to the easy reach location, sunny skies and laid back lifestyle. At Taylor Wimpey de España we focus on all our customers, but we do have a soft spot for our British admirers.

“Indeed, when it comes to location one of our most popular Spanish spots with Brits is the golden island of Mallorca. Even though Mallorcan property prices are on average higher than mainland Spain our developments offer exceptional quality and afford only premium locations.”

With this in mind, Taylor Wimpey de España are providing the perfect opportunity for potential buyers to view their stunning well priced fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast is within easy reach of the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and is priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

If you would like more information on the amazing property opportunities available in Mallorca please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Spain has provided the perfect holiday haven for years, considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with the second highest tourism revenue on the planet, while a study by Frontur recently found that 24.8 million holiday makers so far this year have visited Spain representing an impressive 7.5% increase compared with 2010.

Of course, when it comes to finding a place that provides beauty, tradition and tranquillity mixed with luxury living, beautiful people and pumping nightlife, the magnificent Spanish island of Mallorca wins every time.

It is thought that the writer Robert Graves first cemented Mallorca´s image as a fashionable holiday hub when he set up home there before the Second World War. He described the island as ´paradise´ and ever since, celebrities have followed in their droves with Mallorca becoming a notoriously popular playground for the celebrity elite having welcomed its fair share of famous international tourists as well as genuine blue-bloods like Princess Grace and King Juan Carlos to its shores with many snapping up second homes away from the bright lights of the paparazzi.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,

“Although Spain’s biggest island, Mallorca offers private beaches and secluded mountain retreats, affording enough comfort and concealment to continue enticing celebrities with many choosing to remain in the privacy of their villas and private grounds. But of course, there is always the opportunity to spot a star dining out in one of Mallorca’s finest restaurants or soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful blue flag beaches.”

The list of famous glitterati visitors extends far and wide with the likes of Paris Hilton, Sting, Joan Collins, The Beckhams, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow having been spotted holidaying on the island while residents who have succumb to Mallorca’s charms include Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, unofficial ambassadors for the island who own a luxury house in S´Estaca and Boris Becker who has a £10 million estate in Arta. Furthermore, super model Claudia Schiffer who describes Mallorca as “the most beautiful place” and one that is “idyllic, romantic and peaceful with an amazing coastline, wild mountain landscapes, friendly people and excellent food” adored the island so much that she bought an entire mountain and had a £6 million paparazzi-proof lavish hilltop estate built in Camp de Mar.

An alternative method of dodging the public eye sees celebrities take to the glistening blue waters, sailing the stunning coastline in search of sheltered bays where you are likely to find the floating homes of Jim Carrey, Jenson Button and Bill Gates in the famous marina of Puerto Portals. Likewise, the owners of American fashion label Victoria´s Secret have a 90-metre yacht in Mallorca while Hollywood tycoon David Geffen recently arrived to the island in his $300 million yacht but was outshone by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko’s 390ft megayacht, said to be the 15th largest in the world.

Indeed, tourists who like to stay longer and visit more frequently, especially the rich and famous, have helped to keep the real estate industry thriving in Mallorca. The relatively stable climate of Mallorca along with the quality of life on the island has long been a popular place to invest in property and has kept property prices well above average at €431,700 (Kyero.com, June 2011).

Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

For more information on purchasing Mallorcan property and gazing at the stars please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Spain has always managed to maintain an advantageous position when it comes to international tourism with visitors enticed by the easy access, trusted warm weather and relaxed lifestyle. One of the top holiday hotspots with Brits, bookings to Spain are up 11% compared to last year according to latest figures from ABTA.

AENA (the Spanish Airports and Air Navigation public body) report that nearly 95 million people passed through Spanish airports in the first half of 2011, an 8.1% increase in passenger traffic, with 2.5% more flights compared to the same period in 2010. In addition low cost airline easyJet ranked Spanish destinations (Madrid, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona) four of the five most visited by Brits in 2011.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,

“It is hardly surprising that destinations such as Palma de Mallorca made the easyJet top five list; considered one of the most popular locations in which foreign nationals search for a second home, holiday makers and indeed property hunters are undeniably attracted by Mallorca’s sunnier skies, blue flag beaches, celebrity residents, World Heritage sites like the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and internationally renowned sporting events such as the Global Ocean Race 2011-12.”

Reflecting the high demand for property on this Balearic island, statistics from the Spanish House Price Index provided by Kyero.com, Spain’s largest English language property portal, have revealed that whilst the national average price for property in Spain is €263,000 Mallorcan property is priced well above at €431,700 (June 2011).

Further data from Kyero.com highlighted that 32% of Mallorca enquiries were made for property priced between €150 – €250,000 in H1 2011 while over half of enquirers sought apartments as opposed to villas. Moreover, 34.6% asked for two bedroom properties with 64% of enquiries opting out of having a pool.

Catering to the needs highlighted by Kyero.com’s independent research, Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for intrigued visitors and potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning Marina de Cala D’Or costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

For more information on stunning Mallorcan property please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

As part of its effort to increase its winter timetable, Irish airline Aer Lingus has just announced 10 new routes for 2011/2012, with a new route from Cork to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria due to commence a weekly service as of Sunday 30th October 2011.

The new service will expand on the already broad choices available to customers travelling to the Canary Islands who are keen to escape to sunnier climates with scheduled services also available from Ireland to Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Tenerife.

In addition, Aer Lingus will host three weekly flights from Cork to Barcelona and a twice weekly flight from Cork to Rome whilst services will be further extended to include a twice weekly route from Belfast to Alicante and Rome.

For those departing from Dublin this winter, the Irish airline will also provide four weekly flights to both Milan Malpensa and Stuttgart while Aer Lingus Regional will continue to deliver services to the UK, with flights from Dublin to Aberdeen and Bristol and flights from Shannon to Edinburgh.

This news is welcomed by Taylor Wimpey de España who are happy to hear that the Irish will have a greater selection of routes available to sunnier climates such as the Costa Blanca on Spain’s east coast this winter with Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of the leading Spanish builder Taylor Wimpey de España,  commenting,

“Aer Lingus, unlike its Ryanair competitor, hasn’t had as great an exposure to Spain, which is unfortunate especially considering the popularity of the Spanish market with Irish nationals. Now both holiday makers and property owners alike can enjoy easier and more flexible access to Spain.”

To view the wide selection of properties available in Alicante from Taylor Wimpey España call today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Committee which strives to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage sites considered to be of outstanding value to humanity across the globe has this year inscribed a total of 25 sites onto its list according to a statement delivered by the UN cultural branch in Paris earlier this week with the striking cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca now added to the renowned list.

Forming the northern strip of the island of Mallorca, the remarkable mountain range, described as ‘a landscape that has been very intensely shaped by man, testifying to the continued interaction between mankind and nature throughout the centuries’ has undergone lengthy restoration works on old stone walls, paths and mountain cabins over the years, many of which are open to the public as well as being marked by agricultural terraces and inter-connected water works that include water mills and dry stone constructions and farms.

With the support of 20,000 people, including famous glitterati residents and visitors such as Michael Douglas and rock star Patti Smith, as well as members of the Spanish royal family, Tramuntana it seems, was destined to have its name in the global spotlight with land commissioner and UNESCO candidacy representative María Luisa Dubón suggesting that the Tramuntana mountain range is the ‘jewel in the crown’ on the Mallorcan Island, sustaining elements of all civilisations as well as having a notably raw and dramatic landscape that rapidly climbs from sea level up to an altitude of 1,300 metres.

In light of the new World Heritage recognition, Mallorca, a traditional haven for holiday makers and property investors alike will certainly benefit from having its name inscribed on the list, helping to further boost tourism from a new kind of culture seeking visitor.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of building masters Taylor Wimpey de España, comments,

“World heritage sites inevitably attract tourists and we are delighted that the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca has been recognised for its cultural and physical beauty. Achieving heritage status will show the world that Mallorca has so much more to offer than just beaches and the glamorous jet set lifestyle.

“Highlighting Mallorca’s traditional side and celebrating the cultural and historical wonders that we are so very lucky to have on the island is extremely important and we believe that the recent listing will certainly attract a greater number of fascinated visitors as well as prospective property investors wishing to soak up the benefits from such a prestigious acknowledgement.”

Leading house builders, Taylor Wimpey de España, are providing the perfect opportunity for inquisitive visitors and potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move in properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning Marina de Cala D’Or costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €257,510. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

For more information on the mountain of opportunities available please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.