It’s Carnival Time in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

In many Roman Catholic countries the weeks leading up to Lent become Carnival time. It is a time when locals forget about the stresses and strains of everyday life and how much their real Estate is worth or not and dress up in often outrageous costumes to go out onto the streets and party well into the night.

Fuerteventura, second largest Island in the Canary Islands, Spain is no exception to this and the Carnival season starts in mid-February in the capital Puerto del Rosario, moving on to other towns and villages around Fuerteventura and the other Islands of Tenerife , Lanzarote and Gran canaria.

The main event in each location is the grand parade with many floats representing local businesses, marching bands, and of course the Carnival Queen – or queens, as you will often see not one, but two or even three queens – an adult, a junior and possibly a drag queen.

The majority of locals – men, women and children – join in with the festivities wearing fancy dress costumes made especially for the occasion. Men become women for the evening and all are a sight to behold, with tourists who know of the tradition also taking part.

So what is happening and where? Below are details of the events in the main towns but there will also be activities in the smaller towns and villages:

Puerto del Rosario

• The first, smaller parade takes place on 17th February at 8 pm. The parade represents “the birth of the sardine”, the sardine being the symbol of Carnival in the Canary Islands.
• On Saturday 27th February is the grand parade. This is traditionally the largest and most spectacular parade on the island, starting at around 5pm.
• On 6th March is the final parade “the burial of the sardine” when a huge papier mache model of the sardine is burned (cremated).

Caleta de Fuste

• In Caleta this year the grand parade takes place on February 20th. The theme for 2010 is the 1960’s so you can expect to see once again the fashions of this exciting era.

Corralejo

• The grand parade this year starts at around 5pm on Saturday 13th March. The theme of the carnival is The Jungle and there is a wealth of material for sale in every imaginable animal print in fabric shops in the old town. No doubt there will be many Tarzans, Janes (probably predominantly male) and “animals” galore on the streets of Corralejo.

New Year Opportunities in the Fuerteventura and Canary Island Property Market

New Year New Opportunities

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2010.

So what’s the story so far this year ?

Predictions on Sterling vs the Euro are targeted by reports from the major currency houses to reach 1.20 ( sometime this year, but no one has put a date yet on when this magical figure will be reached ), I have to say we have had a positive opening and we are currently seeing 1.15 so far this month.

What about Property ?

My view for the market is that we will see a steady increase in sales volumes through 2010, so good news for those that are selling their properties.

There is a lot of talk surrounding the Greek economy and the national debt in the international press right now, I have recently visited our offices in Greece and the local real estate market ( greek residential ) remains buoyant and it is anticipated that 2010 will see a significant rise in the International buyers particularly in areas such as Crete, Corfu and Zakynthos.

Easy jet have just announced a number of new routes to Greece in 2010 with prices starting from only 41 GBP further details can be found on www.easyjet.com

Fuerteventura seems to have resolved the issue of the lack of flights over the winter with Ryanair returning to its services for the Island and Easy Jet now running its regular services to Stanstead and other UK airports, in fact I traveled to Stanstead recently with Easyjet and you could not have found a better flight.

Good luck, happy hunting and wherever your search may you find your DREAM HOME we are there to assist you.

If you have a flight only GoldAcre Estates can assist you in finding your perfect accommodation to stay during your search for your Dream Home.

Please remember any comments that you may have on how we can improve our newsletter are always welcome write to me directly john@goldacre-estates.com

John Goldacre

Exceptional opportunity, 4 Bedroom Villa in Villaverde, Fuerteventura, Canaries

KEY POINTS
4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Heated 7x3 Swimming pool

Large plot size 1700 sqm

Triple Car Port

Large roof terrace

Garden sun terrace

Furnished with fitted Kitchen

This fabulous 4 bedroom villa is situated in the popular village of Villaverde just a short walk away from the village centre with its shops, quaint bars and fabulous resurants. The property sits in a large plot with a sheltered sun terrace, a covered 3 bay car park, planted flower beds, and a large heated swimming pool.

Inside the property all the bedrooms are a generous size with the master bedroom ensuite. The lounge is bright and and well furnished with Satellite TV. There is a galley style fitted kitchen with a separate large dining room. The large roof terrace offers all day sun and great views across the countryside.

Villaverde is a typical Canarian village located only 12 km outside of Corralejo, the location of Villaverde affords and elevated position with stunning views all around, Villaverde has plenty to offer, be it quality dining, with a variety of restaurants including the hidden gem known as Casa Marcos, a lovely tapas restaurant with a great atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. However, if you like a big plate of meat, then there is only one place for you, El Horno is one of the best restaurants on the island, offering a wide variety dishes to choose from.

The village is centrally located in the north of the island, 12km from Corralejo, 15km to the lagoons of El Cotillo or 20 minutes to the islands capital, Puerto del Rosario and the airport. This is the perfect opportunity to own a fabulous villa in the sun at a fraction of its true value and an opportunity not to be missed, so if you are looking for a permanent residence or a perfect rental home then this investment opportunity has to e for you. For more information email info@goldacre-estates.com

Telephone 0034 928 535 044

Plot For Sale, Lajares, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Plot of land for sale in Lajares, Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands. a great opportunity to build your own villa

A level plot in a quiet location with a rustic stone boundary wall. Electric and water is on site. Views over the countryside and the village of Lajares. Village centre just a short drive away.

Price 85,000 Euros

Canary Island And Greece Property Review

John Gold reviews the current economic climate for the Canary Islands and Greek property market.

How wrong can you be?

Talk about the kiss of death in our last newsletter, I talked about the positive news regarding sterling and since then it has all gone down hill !!
The economic data from the UK has sent sterling vs some of the other major currencies through the floor ( well not quite, bit of an exaggeration ) but it went as low as 1.08 euros to the pound ( see I said in my last newsletter you would not find a better time to buy ) anyway after the downward trend of the last couple of weeks, hey guess what we are now seeing it tracking upwards again to the heady heights of 1.0999 today ( 30 September ) fingers crossed it remains going in the right direction again if you read some of the daily reports from the major currency houses they have talked about the bank of England creating the reduced strength of the pound.
Anyway the good news for the buyers out there is property prices have not gone up!! YET! but on a more serious note opportunities are still out there and at some prices of the properties available, it really does not matter what the exchange rate is or does.
You will note a great selection of properties in this newsletter outlining some opportunities across the board from Villas to Apartments,
Keep an eye on your e-mails for the new electronic versions of BuyIN Fuerteventura and BuyIN Greece magazines, which are nearing completion and will be distributed shortly.
I mentioned a couple of newsletter ago the words Fractional Ownership which is starting to gain momentum in the real estate industry in the newest edition of BuyIN Fuerteventura there will be a focus on this subject to explain more, but an example of this is four owners can share ownership in a 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Villa with pool and Jacuzzi, in 1,000m2 plot for three months spread throughout the year from only 79,750 euros per owner and it is all FREEHOLD.
The sun remains, beach beckons and properties in the world of GoldAcre Estates remain available and the whole TEAM would love to show you them.
Good luck, happy hunting and wherever your search may you find your DREAM HOME we are there to assist you.

European Language Day Spanish, Canary Islands, Norwegian , French, German, Polish, get on with your European neighbors learn the skills to communic

European Language Day Spanish, Canary Islands, Norwegian , French, German, Polish, get on with your European neighbors learn the skills to communicate.

If "bon jaw" is the extent of your foreign lingo skills - you're not alone.

The Brits are notoriously bad at speaking foreign languages. According to a report by the European Commission, 62% of us can't speak any other language. We're officially the worst language learners in Europe.

The cringe worthy British holidaymaker treating the intelligent native as a slightly deaf, mentally challenged child, is a woefully common scene played out across the holiday resorts of the world and Europe such as Spain , Canary Islands, France,, Germany, infact wherever Brits wander.

But it doesn't have to be like this. European Languages Day, (26th September 2009) was created to encourage a love for languages, and to celebrate it, Learning the basics of the language of the country you're visiting is not only polite but fun, useful and will enrich your travel experience. so surprise the locals and impress your mates with our mini language guides.

Norwegian
Hello/Goodbye - Hallo / Ha det (ha-low/hah-deh)
Please/thank you - Vær så snill / Takk (var shaw sneel/tahk)
Where is the bar/beach? - Hvor er baren/stranda? (vohr ehr bah-ren / strahnn-ah?)
I'd like to go to - Jeg vil dra til... (yai veehl drah teehl)
I'd like a large beer/glass of wine - Kan jeg få en stor øl /et stort glass vin (kan yai faw ayn stohr uhl) /eht stohrt glahs veen)
Cheers! (when toasting) - Skål! (skawl)
My name is/What's your name? - Jeg heter (yai heh-tehr)/ hva heter du (vah heh-tehr dew?)
You're very pretty/handsome - Du er veldig pen / kjekk (dew ar vehl-dee pehn / chehk)
The bill please - Kan jeg få regningen, takk ( kan yai faw ray-ning-ehn tahk)
I love your country! - Jeg elsker landet ditt! (yai ehl-skher lahnn-eh deehtt!)
If you want cheap flights, try Skyscanner! - Hvis du vil finne billige flybilletter, prøv Skyscanner! (veehs dew veehl feehn-eh beehl-eeg-he flee-beehl-ehtter, pruhv Skyscanner!)

German
Hello/goodbye - Hallo/Auf Wiedersehen! (Halo/Awf veed-er-zane)Please/thank you - Bitte/Danke (bit-e /dang-ke)Where is the bar/beach? - Wo finde ich eine Bar/den Strand? (Voa feende eekh yn-e bar? /deen shtrant?)
I want to go to... - Ich möchte zu/m ... gehen (Ikh moekhte tsoo/m...gay-en)
I'd like a large beer/glass of wine - Ein großes Bier bitte/Glas Wein bitte (In growsehs beer bit-e/glas vyn bit-e)
Cheers! (when toasting) - Prost! (prost!)
My name is/What's your name? - Mein Name ist/Wie heißt du? (myn nam-e ist/Vee hyst doo?)
You're very pretty/handsome - Du bist sehr gutaussehend. (Doo beest zayr goot-ows-see-hent)
The bill please - Die Rechnung bitte. (Dee rekh-noong bit-e)
I love your country! - Ich mag ihr Land. (Ikh maak eehr laant)
If you want cheap flights, try Skyscanner! - Wenn Sie billige Flüge suchen, benutzen Sie doch Skyscanner! (Venn zee bil-lige flûg-e zookhen, be-nootsen zee dokh Skyscanner!)

Spanish
Hello/goodbye - Hola/Adiós (Ola/adios)
Please/thank you - Por favor/Gracias (por favor, gra-see-ass)
Where is the bar/beach? - Dónde está el bar/ La playa (don-de esta el bar/la playa)
I want to go to...- Quiero ir a (ki-ero ir a)
I'd like a large beer/glass of wine - Una cerveza grande/un vaso de vino (una servesa grand-de/un vaso de vino)
Cheers! (when toasting) - Salud (salud)
My name is/What's your name? - Me llamo/Cómo te llamas? (me lamo/como te lamas?)
You're very pretty/handsome - Eres muy guapo/guapa (e-res muy gwapo/a)
The bill please - La cuenta por favor (la quenta por favor)
I love your country! - Me encanta tu pais (me encanta tu pais)
If you want cheap flights, try Skyscanner! - Si quieres vuelos baratos, prueba skyscanner - (see quieres vel-los ba-ra-tos prueba Skyscanner)

Polish
Hello/goodbye - Dzień dobry/Do widzenia (jyen dob ree/ do-viz-en-ya)
Please/thank you - Proszę/Dziękuję (Proshair/jen-cu-yeah)
Where is the bar/beach? - Gdzie jest bar/plaża? (g-zhare-yest a bar-ra/pla-ja?)
I want to go to.. - Chcę dojść do... (H-serr do eash do...)
I'd like a large beer/glass of wine - Poproszę duże piwo/kieliszek wina (Po-pror-shor do-zha pivo)
Cheers! (when toasting) - Na zdrowie! (Na zdrow-vya)
My name is.../What's your name? - Nazywam się.../Jak masz na imię? (Na-za-vam- she-ya.../Yak mash na iimya?)
You're very pretty/handsome - Jesteś bardzo ładna/przystojny (Ye-ste-zhe ba-zo-ard-na / Pres-to-in yeah)
The bill please - Poproszę rachunek - (Po-pror-shor-reh ho-neck)
I love your country! - Podoba mi się twój kraj! - (Podoba me-she foy kra-ye)
If you want cheap flights, try Skyscanner! - Jeśli szukasz tanich lotów, wypróbuj Skyscanner! (Yesh-ni, shockash stani hlakof, vi-pruvov Skyscanner)

French
Hello/Goodbye - Bonjour/ au revoir (bon jaw/orr rev-woir)
Please/thank you - S'il vous plait/ merci (see vu play/ mer-see)
Where is the bar/beach? - Ou est la barre// la plage (oo-eh la- baar/ la plaa-zhe?)
I want to go to... - Je voudrais aller... (zhe vu-dray a-lay...)
I'd like a large beer/glass of wine - Je voudrais une grande bière/verre du vin (zhe vu-dray oon gron be-air/vair du van)
Cheers! (when toasting) - Salut! (sal-loo!)
My name is/What's your name? - Je m'appelle .../ Comment appellez-vous? (zhe-ma-pell.../com-mon a-pell-lay vuu?)
You're very pretty/handsome - Vous est très belle/beau (Vu eh tray bell/beau)
The bill please - L'addition s'il vous plait (la-di-shon see vu play)
I love your country - J'adore votre pays! (zh'adoor votra payee)
If you want cheap flights, try Skyscanner! - Si vous voulez trouver les vols pas chers, visitez Skyscanner! (see vu vu-lay tru-vay lay vol pas share, vee-zeet-tay Skyscanner)

Source www.skyscanner.com

New Sea Route Linking, Canary Islands, Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura to Valencia, Spain

The shipping and ferry company “Boluda” is starting a new sea route from Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands to Valencia, Spain.



It is hoped that with the start of this new route with the Spanish mainland goods will arrive sooner and in better condition in the Canary Islands. This will be a weekly service for commercial goods and vehicles and offer ongoing routes to other European destinations by the same shipping company. This is good news for people buying Real Estate in Fuerteventura as now it will be easier to furnish their new properties that they buy and of course owners wanting to bring furniture and personal items over to the island from other European countries

Cheaper Airfares with - Aer Lingus to Canary Islands, From Dublin To Fuerteventura And Belfast to Tenerife….

New flights by Aer Lingus from Dublin to Fuerteventura and Belfast to Tenerife will begin in October, brings big relief to overseas property buyers, despite plans to cut planes from some of its other routes.
Aer Lingus advanced bookings for flights to the Canary Islands has been good and it is anticipated by the airline operator that their main passengers will be people looking to purchase Real Estate or to rent holiday property independently from tour operators in the Canaries.

There is a trend now in Fuerteventura for tourists to be moving away from the all inclusive packages to finding their own apartments or villas to rent, it has been reported by Room To Breathe a local management and letting agent in Fuerteventura that they are finding increasing numbers of enquiries for rural holidays in Fuerteventura.

Spain Has Announced Airport Taxes Will Be Frozen From 2010

Airport taxes will be frozen from 2010 the Spanish Government has announced. Spain's minister for public works José Blanco has said the move was devised to help stimulate the economy.

In a further initiative, the minister said discounts, which currently apply to travellers to the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands and Melilla, will be increased to 30 per cent. Francisco Alaya opposition member of the People's Party insisted that the government's initiative was too late and should have been introduced this year. Mr Alaya also noted it is discriminatory to apply the taxes just to selected islands.

The Canary Islands are a favorite destination for expatriates and holidaymakers alike and this will greatly help the tourist industry. The news comes after several airlines annouced increased flights to the Canaries.

Monarch Flights And Holidays Report Bookings Increase By 32%

Monarch Flights and Holidays report bookings since the start of the school holidays have increased by 32% year on year.

The Costa Blanca in Spain is the travel group’s most popular destination this summer, with sales up 216% over the same time last year.

Monarch attributed the boom in demand to dismal UK weather which has seen fed up families fleeing to warmer climates.

The group’s top selling destinations are:

Costa Blanca +216% year on year
Crete (Greece) +188%
Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) +143%
Kenya +133%
Fuerteventura +112%
Larnaca (Cyprus) +95%
Dalaman (Turkey) +87%
Rhodes (Greece) +85%
Luxor (Egypt) +64%

Monarch also claimed strong demand for scheduled flights, with 260,000 passengers jetting off at the start of the school holidays and load factors for July increasing by 1.39% compared to the same period last year.

Malaga on the Costa del Sol, Faro in the Algarve and Alicante on the Costa Blanca are the most popular getaways for flight-only breaks. Monarch Flights and Holidays managing director Liz Savage said: “We are seeing strong demand for both flights and holidays this summer, which has been assisted by the dismal weather in the UK and the bleak August forecast sending fed up Brits looking for warmer climes. “This year we are seeing that all inclusive holidays are proving hugely popular, with bookings up 60% YOY, especially with families, as they provide fantastic value for money and allow costs to be 'locked in' prior to travel.

“It is very encouraging to see that despite the current economic climate people are not looking to forego their overseas summer holiday this year.”

Source Travel Mole by Phil Davies

Huge telescope opens in Spain's Canary Islands

If you wanted proof of how unpoluted the skies over the canaries are then how about 130,000 euros worth of faith in our clean climate

The Gran Telescopio Canarias, one of the the world's largest telescopes is seen at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, Friday July 24, 2009. The euro130 million (US$179 million) telescope, designed to take advantage of pristine, clear skies at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory atop the Atlantic island of La Palma, was inaugurated Friday.

La Palma, Canary Islands — One of the world's most powerful telescopes has opened its shutters for the first time to begin exploring faint light from distant parts of the universe.

Planning for the telescope began in 1987 and has involved more than 1,000 people from 100 companies. It was inaugurated Friday by King Juan Carlos.

The Canary Islands Astrophysics Institute, which runs the telescope, says it will capture the birth of stars, study characteristics of black holes and decipher some of the chemical components of the Big Bang.

Source: Associated Press 24th July 2009

Cost of new housing falls in Spain but the Canary Islands is less affected

Canary Islands Real Estate, Fuerteventura Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria property better than mainland Spain.

The cost of new housing fell 2% in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period in 2008, the first annual decrease since the property market bubble started to deflate in mid-2007.

According to data published today by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the price of housing as a whole fell by 7.6% between January and March, the biggest decrease since prices started to fall in the second quarter of 2008. The main reason for the fall is still the slump in prices in the second-hand-property market, brought on by owners selling just to clear bank mortgage commitments, but it is the first time that new housing in Spain has also seen a decrease.

House prices fell in all the autonomous communities in the first quarter, with the biggest drops being registered in Catalunya (13.7%), Comunidad de Madrid (11.2%), Basque Country(10.8%), Navarra (10.1%), Aragón (9.7%), Balearic Islands (8.1%) and La Rioja (8%).

Below national average drops were registered in Cantabria (7.2%), Comunidad Valenciana (5.2%), Canary Islands (4.3%), Andalucía (3.9%), Castilla and León (3.3%), Castilla-La Mancha (2.5%), Extremadura (2.2%), Asturias (1.8%), Murcia (1.6%) and Galicia (0.5%).

For more information:
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New Flights and solid Real Estate prices in Fuerteventura all help in the Islands progress as a place that is growing on the touristic map of Spain

Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands has recently been named a Bioshere Reserve, all this is seen to assist and help in the growth of the island, which will produce good returns on real estate prices, provide a better environment for visitors and access is being provided by more and more flights to the Canary Islands from the UK.

Last week it was announced that UNSECO have made Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands a biosphere reserve. This means that Fuerteventura have been recognised as having a unique environment and that the islanders are working to ensure that people and wildlife live harmoniously together. This should help to stop some of the over development that has happened and keep the island the beautiful, peaceful place that has made Fuerteventura a place for those that have visited a place we all love. The announcement that Fuerteventura has been named as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, what you can do to help the Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands live up to this honour. The award is given to areas where people and the environment are working to live in harmony with each other and the recent survey that showed a 30% increase in the Hubara bird in just one year helps to confirm this. But you cannot just leave this up to the Cabildo to follow good environmental practice, this has got to come from every one of us who visits Fuerteventura for their vacation / holiday.

The immediate thought that comes into people's minds when they think of themselves and the environment is recycling, but in many ways this should be almost your last resort.......

More good news on flights to Fuerteventura island this week, Palmair are going to come to Fuerteventura from Exeter for the winter season, these start in November.

Three Villas Reduced In Price, Corralejo, Fuerteventura

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Villa €195,000
was 235,000

Garden and private parking
Fully Furnished with Fitted Kitchen
Build size 80 sq m Plot size 235sq m
















2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Villa €238,000
was 295,000!

Garden and private parking
Fully Furnished with Fitted Kitchen
Build size 87 sq m Plot size 150sq m















3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Villa €295,000
was 345,000!

Garden and private parking
Fully Furnished with Fitted Kitchen
Build size 117 sq m Plot size 260 sq


All three superb villas are located in the highly desirable area of Avda. Grandes Playa and are just a one minute walk to the seafront, 2 minutes from the Campanario shopping center and only a short stroll to the town and shops.
The famous beautiful Dunas Natural Park with its miles of golden beaches and blue seas is also just a short walk away.
Sea and Harbour views from the roof terrace.

Fuerteventura Airport – Canary Islands Airport’s do not rank in SkyScanners lastest list of rudest, weirdest and strangest airport names in the worl

The old capital name for Fuerteventura which was formally known as Puerto de Cabras ( Port of the Goats ) now known as Puerto del Rosario because it was felt the previous name did not reflect the right image for an islands capital that is the business centre for Real Estate, banks, Lawyers and Notary’s. We think that Fuerteventura’s Puerto de Cabras could have managed to obtain the listing in the airport or zoo category for Goat Airport
All are genuine, official airports, recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Skyscanner’s Top 10 Personal Favourites:
1. Batman Airport (BAL) Turkey
2. Useless Loop Airport (USL), Australia
3. Black Tickle Airport (YBI), Canada
4. Mafia Airport (MFA), Tanzania
5. Moron Airport (OZP), Spain
6. Ogle Airport (OGL), Guyana
7. Brest Airport (BES), France
8. Eek Airport (EEK), USA
9. Pickle Lake Airport (YPJ), Canada
10. Raspberry Strait Airport (RSP), USA

Watch your language – airports that may offend!
1. Old Crow Airport (YOC), Canada
2. Fukui Airport (FKJ), Japan
3. Dang Airport (DNP), Nepal
4. Pratt Airport (PTT), USA
5. Ponce Airport (PSE), Puerto Rico
6. Fort Dix Airport (WRI), USA
7. Tsili Tsili Airport (TSI), Papau New Guinea
8. Gaylord Airport (GLR), USA
9. Shafter Airport (MIT), USA
10. Phi Phi Island Airport (PHZ), Thailand
11. Fak Fak Airport (FKQ), Indonesia
12. Big Bell Airport (BBE), Australia

Say what now? The strangest sounding airports
1. Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG), Burkina Faso
2. Wee Waa Airport (WEW), Australia
3. Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA), Australia
4. Woodie Woodie Airport (WWI), Australia
5. Wuhu Airport (WHU), China
6. Xingning Airport (XIN), China
7. Puka Puka Airport (PZK), Cook Islands
8. Flin Flon Airport (YFO), Canada
9. Kar Kar Airport (KRX), Papua New Guinea
10. Linga Linga Airport (LGN), Papua New Guinea
11. Muko-Muko Airport (MAL), Indonesia
12. Mala Mala Airport (AAM), South Africa
13. Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS), South Africa

Airports you might prefer not to fly to…
1. Mafia Airport (MFA), Tanzania
2. Slave Lake Airport (YZH), Canada
3. Asbestos Hill Airport (YAF), Canada
4. Desolation Sound Airport (YDS) Canada
5. Crooked Island Airport (CRI), Canada
6. Deception Airport (YGY), Canada
7. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ), Australia
8. Warroad Airport (RRT), USA
9. Battle Mountain Airport (BAM), USA
10. Battle Creek Airport (BTL), USA
11. Mysore Airport (MYQ), India
12. Bloodvein Airport (YDV), Canada
13. Storm Lake Airport (SLB), USA
14. Red Devil Airport (RDR), USA
15. Rifle Airport (IRD), USA
16. Deadhorse Airport (SCC), USA
17. Cue Airport (CWT), Australia
18. Alert Airport (YLT), Canada
19. Danger Bay Airport (DGB), USA
20. Colon Airport (ONX), Panama
21. Aspe Airport (YGP), Canada

Airport or Zoo - airports for animals?
1. Monkey Mia Airport (MJK), Australia
2. Murnansk Monkey (MMK), Russia
3. Squirrel Cove Airport (YSZ), Canada
4. Big Trout Airport (YTL), Canada
5. Snake River Airport (YXF), Canada
6. Goose Bay Airport (YYR), Canada
7. Whale Cove Airport (YXN), Canada
8. Beaver Creek Airport (YXP), Canada
9. Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA), Canada
10. Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU), USA
11. Elk City Airport (ELK), USA
12. Deer Park Airport (DPK), USA
13. Hawk Inlet Airport (HWI), USA
14. Big Bear Airport (RBG), USA
15. Red Dog Airport (RDB), USA
16. Moose Jaw Airport (YMJ), Canada
17. Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH), USA
18. Wolf Point Airport (OLF), USA
19. Chicken Airport (CKV), USA
20. Fox Airport (FOX), USA
21. Duck Airport (DUF), USA
22. Atlanta Beaver Ruin Airport (JAO), USA


And finally, a little fun with IATA Airport Codes:
1. DIK – Dickinson Airport, USA
2. NOB – Nosara Beach Airport, Costa Rica
3. KOK – Kokkola/Pietarsaari Kruunupyy Airport, Finland
4. BOG – Bogotá Airport, Columbia
5. BUM – Butler Airport, USA
6. PEE – Perm Airport, Russia
7. POO – Pocos De Caldas Airport, Brazil
8. SEX – Sembach Airport, Germany
9. EAT – Wenatchee Airport, USA
10. FAT – Fresno Yosemite Airport, USA
11. DOH – Doha Airport, Qatar
12. CAT – Cat Island Airport, Bahamas
13. DOG – Dongola Airport, Qatar

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Lidl to open its first store in Fuerteventura, Canary islands

Lidl to open its first store in Fuerteventura
A sign that the island continues to attract new investment is seen with the announcement that the supermarket chain “Lidl” is to open a new store across the road from the Industrial Estate in Puerto del Rosario, Poligono Industrial Risco Prieto.
Work has already begun on the site and the store is due to open in May 2009. This will be the first of the company’s stores to be located on the island.

Euro Exchange – the real cost to British Buyers in Canary Islands

Following the strong media exposure damping British buyers hopes of buying holiday homes in Spain due to the strong Euro, it is well worth further examination of the real cost the current exchange rates poses to those looking to take advantage of competitively priced properties on offer this year.

With the current exchange in the region of GBP 1 to Euro 1.26 compared to Euro 1.40 a year ago a property of 200,000 Euros now would cost 15,873 GBP more. This is based on paying the full amount using GBP of course, something which rarely ever happens as the majority of buyers in Canary Islands use locally sourced mortgages taken in Euros and take advantage of the Islands extended season for rental. Where the rental is payable in Euros the monthly mortgage repayments are not subject to any exchange costs.

John Goldacre from the Canary Islands property specialist Goldacre Estates points out, ‘in a typical scenario investors take advantage of the lower rates offered by Euro mortgages compared to Sterling equivalents. Where a 70% mortgage is offered locally, our clients only have to exchange 30% from Sterling to Euros, representing a minimal cost of exchange compared to paying 100% from Sterling.’

A 200,000Euro example then would actually only cost 4,762 GBP more than a year ago, not 15,873GBP. This realistic cost when compared to the localised markets of Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria www.goldacreestatesgrancanaria.com should be considered carefully. Currently Fuerteventura offers some of the lowest priced properties as it is still in the early growth stages compared to mature markets like mainland Spain or even Tenerife. Combine this with a long rental season due to year round letting capabilities and the media presented picture becomes less obvious.

John has this to say, ‘Shrewd investors have turned their attentions away from the more familiar markets of continental Europe towards smaller niche sectors offering less volume but higher quality and favoured positions. One such example is the Vista Mar project in Fuerteventura offering frontline sea view apartments of very high quality build and design that include many extras such as air-conditioning, fully fitted kitchens, 42m2 terraces, private garaging, gym facilities as well as a 25m pool for exclusive owner use. Products like this are exceptional in todays market and provide the best cover against recessions especially when there is only a 20% investment required today and then you look at local additions that make up the total investment picture such as additional investment in the airport, new golf facilities close by, a new marina, promenade, blue flag beach and ferry services to other islands close by.’

GoldAcre Estates can be contacted on www.goldacre-estates.com or e-mail info@goldacre-estates.com

Real Estate is driven down by media and lenders opinion

The real prospect of a housing and Real Estate crash has been created by doom-mongers and has seeped into the minds of home owners and potential buyers following report after report from British leading lenders. Is the Canary Islands the best place for your money.

The Sunday Express one of the UK leading national newspapers, May 25th, 2008 issue states that since the credit crunch began to bite, barely a day has gone by without one report or another predicting Armageddon for house prices. However, although the economy is undoubtedly suffering from a dramatic increase in fuel and food bills and a general lack of confidence, the fact is that our homes are worth significantly more than they were this time last year!

An exclusive Sunday Express Poll of Polls shows, on average, house prices are up 3.2 per cent over the last twelve months.

The prospect of a housing crash has been created by doom-mongers and has seeped into the minds of home owners and potential buyers following report after report from the nation’s leading lenders. It is, of course, understandable that this slight paranoia influences our minds and the decisions we make or do not make. Things like the holiday home that has been put on the back burner due to the scaremongers misguided ideas that the housing markets worldwide are in crisis.

John Goldacre from GoldAcre Estates said that opportunities are always available in any market that is under pressure and of course regarding lack of opportunities nothing could be further from the truth in Fuerteventura where property prices have always been well priced compared to its Canary Island neighbours such as Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria .

The Sunday Express article reveals that actually over the past year, only three regions in the UK have experienced price falls, while nine have remained buoyant! While the UK is not enjoying the 10 per cent plus leaps in value seen over the past decade, experts believe the market has stabalised with the country returning to more realistic levels of growth. In fact, over the last year, the vast majority of the country has experienced strong growth, adding thousands of pounds to the value of their homes. As you would expect, London remains the strongest performer with a 9.1 per cent leap.

The Sunday Express article stated, we are not suffering from a housing crisis, all we are suffering from is a crisis of confidence which has been brought about by the radical and rather drama related ideas created by alarmists.

GoldAcre Estates claims, in Fuerteventura the market is still very good. Prices have levelled which you find in all the housing market trends with any sort of slow down which of course have therefore become extremely attractive for investment and future growth. Now is the time to plan your future and be a part of the development and opportunities Fuerteventura has to offer because as all markets that flatten or fall history has proven that there is only one way you go, which is upwards so now is the time to buy your perfect home in the sun.



GoldAcre Estates Fuerteventura

Is there light at the end of tunnel regarding doom and gloom in the Spanish property market?

Fuerteventura leads the way with prices increasing in the Canary Islands, opportunities to buy luxurious property at excellant prices with Guaranteed mortgages so no credit crunch worrys, Fuerteventura is only 3.5 hours flying time from most of mainland Europe and has miles of Golden sand beaches , Canary Islands home to the Canary Palms.

Spanish Property Collapse a distant past as Fuerteventura sees Prices Increasing

Is their Light at the end of the tunnel of doom surrounding the Spanish property market ?

The Canary Islands in Particular Fuerteventura would like to contest the stories that surround the bad news that circulates around the press regarding the Spanish Property market, Vista Mar a Luxury development of 79 three bedroom apartments that are situated directly in front of the sea, have sold 61% of the total available units in just 6 months and are announcing price increases ranging from 6,000 euros per unit to 10,000 euros for the single level apartments and 20,000 Euros increase in the Duplex Penthouse Apartment’s.

Why you ask, when all the reports are of Credit crunch and property falling in price across Spain would prices be on the increase ? John Goldacre of GoldAcre Estates, Vista Mar’s main selling agent commented, when you have a luxury product that is properly priced you will always find a market where people who understand great value for money are prepared to commit to buying regardless of market conditions, and traditionally the Canary Islands and in particular Fuerteventura has offered opportunities for excellent priced property which holds and grows in value, because with an island as opposed to mainland Spain you do not have hundreds of miles with similar properties.

The Canary Islands offers all year round sunshine and is approximately only 3.5 hours flying time from most of mainland Europe and Fuerteventura offers the best beaches in the whole of the Canary Islands with some 162 km of Golden Sands stretched the length of the island, massive inward investment has been made on the internal infrastructure of the Island with a huge expansion to Fuertevantura’s airport situated in Puerto del Rosario, which shows the confidence and long term prospects that Fuerteventura has to offer its property buyers .

Vista Mar price increases take effect on the 12th May but even with the price increase you will still be able to purchase a three bedroom 100m2 luxury apartment with a 42 m2 terrace with Garage and storeroom included for only 202,995 euros, you have a Marina that is two minutes walk from your apartment and a blue flag beach only 10 minutes walk, for further information on these luxurious properties simply visit www.goldacre-estates.com/eng/pages/new/vista-mar.html


Fuerteventura offers today’s property buyer some exceptional opportunities for further information on Vista Mar and other great properties visit www.goldacre-estates.com or e-mail info@goldacre-estates.com

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The Canary Islands Are Tops For Winter

Holidaymakers looking for package holidays to Spain are opting for the Canaries – rental property owners, take note!

No matter what an estate agent tells you, any expat who lives in Spain will tell you it's not sun, sun, sun on the mainland all winter, and the further inland you get from the Mediterranean coast, the greater the likelihood of it being a bit chilly. The only genuine year-round sunshine in Spain is to be found in the Canaries, and holidaymakers are clearly aware of this fact as some new statistics from Travelsupermarket.com shows that in the week starting 22 October 2007, four out of the top five searches for package holidays to Spain were looking for Canary Island breaks. Gran Canaria was most popular, followed by Tenerife. Mainland Spain makes a showing at number three with searches for the Costa Blanca, but then Lanzarote and Fuerteventura rounded out the top five.These figures should be of interest to anyone thinking of buying a rental property in Spain. While mainland Spain is by far the most popular location for holidaymakers during the summer months and you can earn a good income during peak season, if you're looking for year-round rentals the Canaries are definitely worth considering. As well as holidaymakers going for a week or two, you'll also be able to cater to elderly people keen to escape the British climate for a couple of months.

Easy Jet to Offers Low Cost Flights to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote

Low cost airline Easy Jet offers to new routes connecting both Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to Madrid Barajas.
The new service will begin in November of this year and will be a welcome edition connecting the two Islands to the Capital of Spain and onward to Easy Jets other European destinations..
It is believed that flights will be available from as little as 38 euros which will bring stiff competition to the existing carriers such as Iberia, SpanAir and Air Europa..

Further information can be found by logging onto http://www.easyjet.com/