ECIJA: Multilingual Law Firms in Spain associated with Lucas Fox International Properties.

Ecija is an award winning full service Law Firm voted recently amongst the top 10 Law Firms in Spain. It has a dedicated real estate department including an International Tax planning desk helping its large International client base to minimize Spanish and non-Spanish taxes while acquiring Spanish assets.

Ecija designs cutting edge tax planning strategies to serve fortune 500 or HNWI´s that look for exclusive tailor made solutions. Many of our lawyers are certified to practice in foreign jurisdictions and enjoy extensive international experience through their work in leading law firms throughout the world.

Many of them are multilingual and are able to serve in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish and Catalan. For further information please click : Here

Useful information for our readers: REDUCE YOUR WEALTH TAX BILL
The Spanish government has recently re-introduced a wealth tax as temporary economic emergency measure for the 2011 and 2012 tax years. The tax will also apply to foreigners owning Spanish (real estate) assets; however certain exemptions and or allowances might reduce your tax bill.
Feel free to contact the International Tax desk of Ecija for free advice. Mariano Gomariz (mgomariz@ecijalegal.com) or Jozef Jansen (jjansen@ecijalegal.com; Phone: +34 933 808 255) or please click Here

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Unique penthouse for sale in Ibiza designed by Jean Nouvel

Stunning apartment with breath-taking views of Dalt Villa and the beautiful mediteranean. This innovatively designed 3 bedroom apartment is part of a one-off development created especially for Ibiza by the world renouned architect Jean Nouvel. The open plan, flexible and organic layout make this flat a truly original opputunity for an incredible holiday home.

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Lucas Fox guide to…North Mallorca

For many the area of North Mallorca is the most beautiful and untouched area of all the Balearic islands. The aged olive groves, citrus orchards, green pine trees, grey limestone rock and almond blossoms have been captured by numerous artists and photographers over the years. Full of contrasts, the region boasts a dramatic coastline, mountains, secluded coves and pretty towns. The magnificent Tramuntana mountain range sets an enviable backdrop against the towns and villages steeped in history.
The wild shoreline is probably best typified by the Formentor Peninsula, which juts out into the Mediterranean from the northern tip of the island. Just inland from the Formentor is the chic town of Pollensa, with its historic centre and fashionable cafes and shops. Heading west along the winding mountain road you’ll come to the attractive old town of Soller with its upmarket port and charming narrow streets. The town is also one of the key stops along the North Coast’s scenic hiking routes. With 14km of beaches, Alcudia is the main tourist resort of North Mallorca and is particular popular with families. The picturesque old streets and bustling main square of Alcudia old town is also worth a visit.

It is not just the geography that makes this area of Mallorca so special. The attraction comes from its many music festivals, bustling markets, sailing, shopping, hiking and cosmopolitan mix of people.
Just approximately 35 minutes from the airport, the area is served by a sound infrastructure of good roads, public transport, many amenities, several marinas and sporting facilities from horse riding, nautical sports, kite surfing, diving, tennis, hiking and swimming. The area of North Mallorca is also renowned as a golfers paradise with seven courses within easy driving distance. Golf Pollensa is a nine hole course integrated into the beautiful local environment with panoramic views over the Tramuntana mountains. Golf Alcanada is the only 18 hole course that is right by the sea. It has 58 well placed green side fairway bunkers with challenging greens and tee shots.

Beaches of North Mallorca
The beaches within the area are among Mallorca’s most beautiful.They range from the exclusive, secluded beaches of Formentor, with its nature reserve, to the charming coves of Cala San Vicente. The most popular beach (and resort) in the northern part of Mallorca is Alcudia, ideal for families with small children. An alternative to Alcudia is Port de Pollensa. which is less touristy – the sheltered horseshoe shaped bay is set against the stunning backdrop of the Tramuntana mountain range. It retains an unspoilt charm and a somewhat understated character. Further to the west, Port de Soller is a beautiful bay surrounded by mountains.

North Mallorca boasts a range of property from luxury beachfront apartments, designer penthouses to hillside villas and country estates….

Large country house located just outside the village of Deia with 10 hectares of land. Property of 1340m2 to renovate. Mature gardens and olive trees.

Brand new luxury villa with 230 m2 terrace in exclusive urbanization of Llenaire, Pollensa. Wonderful house in a beautiful natural area.

Exclusive country property for sale between Soller and Deia. Stunning sea views over the wild west coast of the island. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, stunning infinity pool surrounded by olive groves.

Beautiful, stylish property for sale located between Selva and Moscari. A newly built designer house, renovated two years ago.

If you are interested in viewing any of the above properties or any other property in Mallorca please contact Rafael Calparsoro in the Lucas Fox Mallorca Office via email rafael.c@lucasfox.com or by phone +34 971 71 99 07

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Spacious luxury villa in North Mallorca LFMA356

Spacious luxury villa in an exclusive development in North Mallorca with swimming pool, terraces and garden.

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Lucas Fox guide to…San José, Ibiza

San José (Sant Josep in Catalan) is the largest municipality in Ibiza and is located in the south of the island. It includes some of the most emblematic sights of the island as well as some beautiful beaches and stunning scenery. Aside from the town of San José, the municipality includes the parishes of Sant Jordi, Sant Agustí and Es Cubells, all of them quiet picturesque villages with beautiful churches.

The charming village of San José on Sa Talaia, Ibiza’s tallest mountain is in the centre of the municipality and is dominated by an 18^th Century church. It also boasts some excellent bars and restaurants serving traditional Ibicencan cuisine, tapas and seafood as well as designer and traditional shops . This pretty whitewashed village is far removed from the world famous party hot spots that much of Ibiza is famous for and has become a popular hub among northern Europeans who have made this part of Ibiza their home.
Sa Talaia is also home to the highest woodland in the island at 475 m high and offers one of the best views in the island.

The Salines Nature park is one of the most visited nature reserves in Spain and includes the south tip of Ibiza (within the San José municipality), the north of Formentera and the islets which separate the islands. The area is dominated by salt pans and marshes, designated a Natural Reserve in 1995 and Natural Park in 2001 In former times, Ibiza was called the island of salt, and its inhabitants were even guaranteed a supply of the condiment by law. After the re-conquest of Spain by the Moors, the salt pans became one of the most important saltworks in the Mediterranean. For various centuries they belonged to the Crown, until they passed into private hands in the late 19^th Century. Today the extraction of salt continues, using traditional methods and creating a landscape of white mountains.
The sea beds have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and make for perfect scuba-diving.

The municipality’s coastline is 80 Km long and is home to some of the most beautiful coves on the island, such as Cavallet, Cala Jondal, Cala d’Hort, Cala Carbó, Cala Vedella, Cala Tarida, and Platges de Comte, as well as remote fishermen bays, such as Porroig, es Xarco, sa Caleta, Cala Llentrisca, and Cala Corral, all of them keeping their traditional feel.
The coastline is abundant with cliffs and islets, such as Vedrà, es Vedranell, sa Conillera, s’Espartà, s’Illa des Bosc and ses Bledes, which dominate the view.

There are also important archaeological sites such as Sa Caleta’s Phoenician village founded by the first settlers in the island and a World Heritage site, as well as Ses Païses de Cala d’Hort, a Punic-Roman settlement.

If you are interested in viewing property in the municipality of San José , here are a few to get you going…

Impressive and beautifully finished house in the super desirable area of Es Cubells. Panoramic views to Porroig.

Authentic Ibicenco finca with guesthouse, large gardens and pool set on the hill overlooking the countryside and sea, five minutes from the village of San José and 15 minutes from the airport.

Beautifully finished luxury townhouses with private infinity pools and stunning panoramic views to Es Vedra

Exclusive modern house with great sea views in a large plot of land close to Cala Carbó beach

If you are interested in any of the above properties in San José or elsewhere in Ibiza, please contact Alix Bond of the Lucas Fox Ibiza office alix.bond@lucasfox.com Tel +34 971 590 630 or +34 673 878 120 (m)

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Outstanding villa for sale in Cala Mastella of Ibiza LFB424

This is a unique opportunity to buy a beautifully renovated villa only 50 meters from the beach. The property is surrounded by trees in a stunning, tranquil area of the island. Excellent summer rental potential

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If you are interesting in viewing this unique property in Ibiza please contact Ms. Alix Bond from the Lucas Fox Ibiza office on (+34) 971 590 630 or via email info@lucasfox.com , or please Click Here

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Las Boas: Spectacular apartments by Jean Nouvel in Marina Botafoch Ibiza LFB305d

Luxury 4 and 4.5 bedroom apartments for sale in the prestigious Life Marina Ibiza development in Marina Botafoch. Spacious property with huge private terrace and sea views in Las Boas

If you are interested in more information about Jean Nouvel please click HERE

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Lucas Fox International Properties Appointed To Manage The Marketing And Sales Of The ‘Life Marina Ibiza’ Luxury Residential Development.

Lucas Fox International Properties, the Barcelona-based luxury real estate specialist has today announced their exclusive appointment to manage the marketing and sales of a luxury residential marina development in Ibiza, designed by world-renowned French architect, Jean Nouvel.

The development comprises two buildings, both of which will be completed in the summer 2012. The first, Las Boas de Ibiza, offers 179 beautiful apartments, each with its own unique design and boasting huge terraces with panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Ibiza Old Town and the island of Formentera. The second, Patio Blanco, offers 107 properties, all with terraces and clean lines based on a traditional Ibiza building, skilfully executed to produce light filled apartments that appear to float on an island of water.

In both buildings, Jean Nouvel’s award winning contemporary architecture is complemented by the stunning visual impact of gardens (designed by eminent botanist Patrick Blanc) and water features, the intention of which is to blur the line between nature and the artificial. The terraces of the apartments also showcase the vibrant work of renowned painter, Alain Bony. The apartments range from a spacious 65m2 for a one-bedroom apartment to a huge 300m2 for a penthouse and all feature the highest quality fixtures and fittings.

This exclusive development is perfectly located on the Paseo Juan Carlos, just metres away from the famous Marina Botafoch. It offers great access to Ibiza’s best boutique shops, restaurants and nightlife, including Pacha nightclub.

Alex Vaughan, Director of Lucas Fox stated, “We are very excited to have been given the opportunity to work on the marketing and sales of Life Marina Ibiza. In my opinion this is the most interesting and exclusive development currently for sale in the Mediterranean and an excellent long-term investment opportunity. The collaboration of the renowned Jean Nouvel with talented designers has resulted in luxurious, exceptional apartments, which still very much express the creative, hedonistic side of Ibiza. Each individual property is like a piece of art.”

“We are also very optimistic that the unique qualities of this development and the healthy Ibiza property market will allow us to quickly sell the remaining units” he continued, “Our Ibiza operation has been gaining strength and, as has been shown in our latest market report, the higher end of the market in Ibiza remained stable throughout 2011 and there appears to be ever increasing interest in luxury properties across the island. We feel very confident we can transfer our success with foreign investor clients on Ibiza to the Life Marina project.”

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Patio Blanco: A Project of Jean Nouvel Luxury Apartment for sale in Ibiza LFB311B.

Exclusive new build 2 bedroom apartments for sale in a prestigious new development : “Patio Blanco” in Marina Botafoch. Quality properties with communal swimming pool. Walking distance to the beach.

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Best place for a sundowner in the Costa Brava…

Many people will be visiting the Costa Brava for the first time this year after it was given the privileged title as one of National Geographic’s top destinations for 2012. Visitors will discover 200km of stunning coastline with its craggy coves & hidden bays, archaeological sites, stunning natural parks as well as some of Catalunya’s best restaurants. To truly experience the Costa Brava’s unique beauty and ambience, however, there is no better way than sipping a caña or cold glass of Rosado at the end of a long hard day on the beach.

Here are Lucas Fox’s top five destinations for enjoying a sundowner within the exclusive ‘golden triangle’ between Calella de Palafrugell and Sa Riera.

Vintage lounge at the Vintage hotel

Located in full view of the Castle of Begur in Cap Sa Sal, Aiguafreda, one the most untouched coves along the Mediterranean coast, the Vintage hotel and lounge was built on the same spot as the Hotel Cap Sa Sal, one of the few 5-star hotels on the Mediterranean in the 60s. Much of its furniture and furnishings were retrieved from the original hotel, giving it its ‘vintage’ feel. Perched on a terraced hill overlooking the Mediterranean, the enclosed terrace boasts some of the most breathtaking views along this coastline.

Sip a Gin & Tonic on the terrace whilst listening to ‘Beyond the Sea’. Unbeatable.

www.vintagecapsasal.com

Tragamar Canadell

Located in Canadell one of the Costa Brava’ s prettiest coves, you can enjoy lunch or dinner with your feet nearly touching the sea. It offers seasonal cuisine, fresh produce, and some of the region’s the best fish. This is a place to savour in all possible ways.

Sample a glass of local Empordà red watching the waves on a winter’s day through one of their huge arched window. Breathtaking.

www.tragamar.com/home.html

San Sebastian el Far

Perched 175 metres above the Romaboira cliff, the vistas the San Sebastian El Far hotel provides of the Mediterranean are absolutely stunning. The main building with its adjacent 17^th century hermitage and 15^th century Medieval watchtower were restored under the auspices of the Figueras family (who run another of the region’s great hotels, Mas de Torrent)
The nine bedrooms all come with their own terrace or balcony, which make the most of the views, and are all luxuriously decorated.

Install yourself on the hotel terrace, order a ‘carajillo’ and take in some of the most panoramic sea views of the Mediterranean. Perfect.

www.elfar.net

Aigua Clara. Begur

Located in a 19th century colonial mansion, the Hotel Aigua Clara in Begur is widely recognized as one of Catalunya’s top boutique hotels. Built by one of the colonial entrepreneurs who went to Havana in the 1850s, the hotel is neo-classical in style with terracotta tiling, decorative ceramic tiles and ornate wrought iron balconies. Furnished with a blend of antiques and modern furnishings, it has a unique feel and should not be missed.

Try one of their exquisite Mojitos on one of their super cosy sofas on the candle-lit terrace listening to some Cuban rythms…and relax

www.aiguaclara.com

Sa Rascassa

Located at just 40m from the shore at AiguaFreda is the wonderful Hostal Sa Rascassa. With just 5 rooms , an open-air restaurant and a celebrated Wednesday-night music club, this is a true hidden gem of the Costa Brava. Low-key and intimate, surrounded by pine trees, this is the ideal couple’s retreat.

Grab a candlelit outdoor table and sip a cold beer whilst listening to the soporific sounds of the live Spanish guitar. Zzzzzz.

www.hostalsarascassa.com

“The Costa Brava boasts some of the most spectacular scenery of the entire Spanish coastline” explains Tom Maidment, Director of Lucas Fox Costa Brava “The dramatic views are a key driver for sales in the area. Some of our houses and villas around Begur offer truly dramatic vistas and add considerable value to properties.”

Here are our TOP FOUR properties with breathtaking views in and around Begur….

Superb 3-bedroom villa to buy with exquisite, panoramic sea views in the sought-after bay of Aiguablava

Superb four bedroom contemporary style Begur villa for sale with magnificent views to the bay of Aiguablava

Luxury 6-bedroom property to buy near the town of Begur with superb sea views and within walking distance of the beach

Lovely Begur house to buy on a large plot with exquisite views over the town and to the Mediterranean Sea