Russians are snapping up luxury villas surrounded by lush vegetation along Spain's rugged Mediterranean coast, drawn by a mild climate and relaxed lifestyle.
At the same time, they are helping to prop up the country's ailing economy and housing sector.
One of the places Russians have their sights on is Platja d'Aro (Playa de Aro), a beach town on Catalonia's Costa Brava.
The number of Russian residents in this town of around 10,500 residents, has tripled since 2004 to 575.
Menus and signs in Cyrillic letters are common sites in the streets of the town, Russians music plays in shops and Russian newspapers are easy to find in kiosks. Full story...
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At the same time, they are helping to prop up the country's ailing economy and housing sector.
One of the places Russians have their sights on is Platja d'Aro (Playa de Aro), a beach town on Catalonia's Costa Brava.
The number of Russian residents in this town of around 10,500 residents, has tripled since 2004 to 575.
Menus and signs in Cyrillic letters are common sites in the streets of the town, Russians music plays in shops and Russian newspapers are easy to find in kiosks. Full story...
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