Recent posts
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The Vermouth trail in Alella, Maresme
Spring is in the air and the restaurant terraces are re-opening. What better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a cheeky aperatif Catalan-style. Here we celebrate ‘El retorn del Vermut’.
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Discovering Dénia
Located on the Costa Blanca between Alicante and Valencia, Dénia is regarded as one of the most beautiful towns on the Spanish eastern coast. With properties in this highly desirable area proving more and more popular, Lucas Fox has chosen it as the destination for its latest office.
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Discovering Gavà Mar
Gavà Mar provides the perfect destination for families looking to relocate near to Barcelona, with its close proximity to the city, airport and international schools and the excellent quality of life on offer.
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Breakfasts and Brunch in Barcelona, an LFStyle Guide
As an increasingly international and discerning clientèle decamps to beautiful Barcelona, demand for hip, high-quality establishments, with a more global flavour is on the rise. From a mid-morning power brunch of healthy granola, to an all-afternoon affair basking in a pool of Autumnal sunlight, here are the Lucas Fox top picks to keep you fed and watered any time of day in buzzing “Brunchelona”.
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Cala S’Alguer – Pure Costa Brava
Crystalline waters, traditional fishermen’s homes and woodland surroundings combine to make Cala S’Alguer one of the most beautiful stretches of the stunning Costa Brava coastline.
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The rise and rise of Priorat wines
“More or less everyone I have met who has drunk a glass of wine has heard of Rioja. Wines in Rioja are typically made in a subtle, elegant style with maturation in American Oak. Priorat offers those who wish to take the next step in Spanish wine, to something a little more complex.” Read the full interview with Lucas Fox Head of Wine Estates Francis Wardley.
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Barcelona: Top 10 Rooftop Terraces
It’s been a sizzling Spring so far in Barcelona and how better to spend this Easter weekend in one of the city’s many rooftop terraces? From glamorous lounges to hidden gardens, here is the LFStyle guide to the best ‘high-up’ al fresco bars…
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Homestaging tips for a quick Spring sale
Staging your home does not have to time consuming or expensive but it can make all the difference when it comes to selling your property. Lisa Richardson of A & B Curated talks us through 10 quick and simple ways to wow buyers and ensure a quick sale.
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LFStyle chats to Dr Madeleine Smit of the Turó Park Medical Centre
Lucas Fox’s is delighted to announce a new partnership. The Turó Park Medical Centre provides foreigners, expats, tourists and locals with easy access to expert multilingual doctors covering a range of specialist medical services.
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Marbella: the California of Europe
Marbella boasts the best winter climate in mainland Europe. With a vibrant social and restaurant scene, a fantastic beach culture and a real old world glamour, the jewel of the Costa del Sol might just be the perfect year-round destination. Carrie Frais shares her local know-how on the very best places to stay, eat and shop in Marbella throughout winter.
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Discover Grandvalira, Andorra
LFStyle gets the low down on Andorra’s Grandvalira ski area, with top tips on where to relax and shop when off the slopes plus property advice from Jordi Tàpies Ibern, Director of Lucas Fox Andorra.
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Relax, Recharge & Reboot with Plan B Escapes in Spain
LFStyle chats to former advertising executive Laurent Baldoni about Plan B Escapes, a fitness ‘bootcamp’ with a difference, where clients choose exactly what they want to do in a fun, relaxing and also stimulating environment.
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