Dutch buyers look to sunny Spain for their dream holiday homes
- Dutch travellers took 2.79 holidays per person during 2013 (NBTC-NIPO)
- Dutch property buyers show largest increase of any nationality (Taylor Wimpey España)
- Mallorca clocks up more than double the sunshine hours of the Netherlands (Weather Online)
A perennially popular choice with Dutch tourists, Spain has been in the top five countries that the Dutch choose to spend their holidays in for years. In 2013, it was the fourth most popular destination, according a report from NBTC-NIPO Research. The report states that Dutch travellers undertook an average of 2.79 holidays per person during 2013, spending a total of €15.5 billion.
While the majority of Dutch travellers chose hotels or motels as their holiday accommodation, the NBTC-NIPO figures reveal that a significant proportion (21%) stayed in a holiday cottage or private home instead. The data correlates with the findings of market leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, as the company’s Sales and Marketing Director Marc Pritchard observes,
“Our cumulative October 2014 data shows that the largest increase in purchases of our holiday homes across Spain is from Dutch buyers. Experience has shown us that buyers from the Netherlands are looking for high quality accommodation with luxury touches. Balconies, gardens and roof terraces are all popular with Dutch buyers, as are facilities such as communal pools and landscaped gardens, which all Taylor Wimpey España developments feature.”
The Taylor Wimpey España data also shows a significant increase in sales of properties located on the sun-drenched Balearic island of Mallorca, where the new Cala Anguila II development is already proving extremely popular. Prices for the two bedroom apartments begin at €242,000 and all benefit from the development’s direct beach access. Meanwhile the company’s Cala Magrana III development has key-ready properties available at a special price of €230,000, for buyers who want to complete their purchase in time for Christmas.
Flights from Holland to Spain can be purchased at bargain prices thanks to budget airlines, making visits to the Iberian nation excellent value for Dutch owners of holiday homes. The short flight time is no doubt another plus for those looking to own a second home in the sun.
Mallorca is a particularly attractive location for the health-conscious Dutch, thanks to its extensive coastline and the wide range of water sports available. Those looking for active holidays can enjoy everything from stand up paddling to kite surfing. Those wishing for slightly less intensive activity can enjoy Mallorca’s fantastic golf courses, taking in a round or two under the delightfully warm winter sun.
Of course Mallorca is also the perfect location for holidaymakers who want to do little other than sunbathe, enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace and let the sea breeze refresh their spirits. According to Weather Online, Mallorca during the winter months enjoys more than double the number of average daily sunshine hours that the Netherlands does, making it an extremely tempting destination for buyers looking to swap their scarves for suntans and enjoy some winter sun.
For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Those residing outside of the UK should call 0034 971 70 69 72.