My parents were here last week, enjoying a short holiday in Marbella , staying at the El Fuerte Miramar Spa hotel. They loved it….even more so after the deal I got them - €85 euros for a sea view room with breakfast – not bad, considering I´d been quoted €150 per night by the receptionist when I enquired 2 weeks before. I booked online at www.fuertehoteles.com although I suspect that the Miramar Spa is only open for another few weeks before it closes for the winter months. Its sister hotel, the El Fuerte, is also located on the beach and within walking distance of the Old Town and all of the shops, bars and restaurants in Marbella, and I understand that the El Fuerte is open year-round, although I am unsure about any special rates that might be available. These are 2 very well-located hotels. The Miramar Spa is a newer, more modern version of the traditional and rather quaint El Fuerte. My advice is if you can´t secure a good B&B deal online, don´t fret – there are plenty of local bars and cafes where you can pick up a coffee, croissants and juice for around €5 per person, so don´t worry about booking on a room-only basis. One thing I did notice though was the amount of Irish accents that I heard walking towards the hotel – mind you, I probably stumbled upon a tour party. Related Posts Tourists Flock to the Costa del Sol Despite Recession Great Offers at La Quinta Golf & Country Club Discounted Properties at Polaris World
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Fed up of viewing the same old apartments during your hunt for the perfect property in Marbella ? How about a project with bags of character, built around cobbled streets and charming plazas with fountains and orange trees? How about a beautiful Moorish-style communal swimming pool and on-site clubhouse with elegant lounge that can be used exclusively by residents? How about all of this within a 10 minute stroll of golden sandy beaches, and just 6 minutes walk from one of the leading 5 star hotels in Marbella?And all of this on the Golden Mile, within a stone´s throw of the Saudi Royal Palace, just a 5 minute drive from the centre of Marbella, and an even shorter drive from Puerto Banus, one of the most exclusive yacht harbours in Europe. Hard to imagine? All of this does exist, and it´s name is Lomas del Marbella Club Pueblo – an elegant collection of individually styled and designed Marbella townhouses . This place is a real hidden gem, tucked behind the mosque and opposite the Puente Romano Hotel on Marbella´s Golden Mile, and offering sumptuous and characterful Spanish properties in a truly wonderful environment. Related Posts Record Month for Viewings of Property in Marbella New Marbella Port will welcome Cruise Liners An Agent Buys a Property in Spain - Part 7 - Another House!
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Benidorm is back! Friday 2nd October, ITV1. 9pm UK time, 10pm Spanish time in the new 1 hour long format. Our holiday makers are back for a free week’s holiday in Benidorm that they received as… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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It may be true that there is a glut of property for sale in Spain at the present time. Thousands of unwanted properties litter the Spanish costas, bought up by eager investors during the boom years, fuelled by expectations of rising prices and cheap finance. So you would think that there is more than enough Spanish properties for sale to satisfy the current demand…and let´s face it, although that demand is picking up, there aren´t exactly hordes of eager buyers battering down estate agents´ doors just yet! But this is where the whole thing gets a bit messy. The problem is that everyone is after the same thing. Not quite ´everyone´ of course, but after analysing the recent enquiries from our website, there is a definite trend. Most buyers now have a set of criteria that looks something like this: -   Minimum 3 bedrooms -   Walking distance to the beach -   Walking distance to bars and restaurants -   No more than 1 hour from an airport -   Must be a great deal Of course, the budget varies, but more often that not, the other criteria are fairly constant. Whereas in the boom years, investors were buying up 2 bed apartments in the middle of nowhere in their droves, just to get themselves on the Spanish property ladder, nowadays buyers are rightly taking a longer-term view, and investing primarily for lifestyle reasons. And that means family holidays, so enough space for the kids and friends, being able to stroll out for a pizza, and taking a cab from the airport for those who don´t drive. So if you are looking to buy a 3 bed property in Spain , within walking distance of amenities and the beach, expect some serious competition. Related Posts Warning to Bargain Hunters – Don´t expect to view on a Sunday! Paradise Lost – ITV Gives the Spanish Property Market Another Kicking Why use a UK-based agent to sell your Spanish Property?
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Spanish Property Buyers All Want The Same Thing!
Join me LIVE on Tower FM on Sunday, from 1pm until 4pm Spanish time, 12 noon until 3pm UK time, for the Sunday Siesta with Mark Nolan. Broadcasting LIVE across the Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida on… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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A new UK law could cause problems and fines for UK registered vehicles that are driven and kept in Spain illegally, without correct UK insurance and documentation. The new law will change the status… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Friday, 2 October 2009, 9:00PM – 10:00PM – UK time. Episode: 1 of 6 Our holiday makers are back for a free week’s holiday in Benidorm that they received as compensation after being… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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An Air Europa aircraft on a flight from Barcelona to Madrid has made an emergency landing at El Prat airport, Barcelona, ten minutes after takeoff. The incident occurred at 12:35 today when an engine… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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