¡costa booma! Spanish tourism enjoys strong start to 2014

Der Hafen von Calpe, Costa Blanca Photo: Thomas Dolby

Nationally, Spain received 21.4 million foreign tourists until May, representing an increase of 8.2 per cent over the same period in 2012, according to the latest data from the Frontier Tourist Movement Survey released by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism (FRONTUR).
 
Independent travel agency A1 Travel has also reported a year on year increase of over 40 per cent for bookings to Spain. The last three months in particular have seen a real boost in bookings to Spanish resorts, as families, couples and young groups look to finalise their holiday plans for this summer.
 
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager for leading Spanish house builder, Taylor Wimpey España comments: It comes as no surprise that the Costa Blanca is once again a favourite summer holiday destination. Here we have seen an abundance of holidaymakers and foreign property buyers drawn to the clear blue waters, miles of golden sandy beaches, quaint villages, sophisticated cafes and restaurants and an abundance of historical, cultural and leisure activities.
 
"With the continued frequency and ease of flights to Spain, this boost in tourism will undoubtedly spell good news for property owners, boosting rental occupancy levels. As a property developer operating across Spain we are naturally thrilled that tourist numbers continue to soar into the summer months and we are very confident that this will bring a further boost to the Costa Blanca second homes market in particular."