Amazing Beachfront Property and Real Estate in Spain
By www.internationalliving.com
Blue skies, golden sunshine, and gorgeous properties all combine to create
the perfect setting for beachfront living in Spain
Without beachfront property, the foreign real estate market would barely exist
in Spain. Europeans flock to Spain's beaches from every country afflicted by a
cold winter. While the popular beaches of Spain boast ridiculous prices, there
are still a number of less-discovered Costas where you can find a little piece
of beachfront property to call your own.
Beachfront Property on the Costa Brava
The Spanish coastline is one of the most magnificient in Europe
Wedged between the snow-capped Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, the picture-book
province of Catalunya boasts Spain's most spectacular coastal scenery--the Costa
Brava. Although not virgin territory, Catalunya usually gets overlooked in the
stampede to the southern Costas. Few people stumble across the exquisite harbor
villages around Cap de Begur. Llafranc, Aguia Blava, Sa Tuna, Tamariu--all are
unsullied by mass
tourism. Tucked inside coves of rosy pink rocks, they're
the Costa Brava's hidden gems. Gold, green, and turquoise…the seascapes are
absolutely gorgeous. Brightly colored boats pack miniature harbors, beaches form
perfect golden crescents, and the aquamarine waters are crystal clear. Llafranc
and Tamariu are intimate harbor villages with small clusters of whitewashed
residencia apartments climbing the pine-clad hills. Both have golden arcs of
sandy beach, tree-shaded promenades dotted with terraced cafés, and coastal
paths.
Beachfront Property on the Costa del Sol
For Europeans, the Costa del Sol is the most popular part of the Spanish
coastline to buy, rent, or
invest in beach real estate. There's no getting away from
the fact that the Costa del Sol is overbuilt--and much of it is overpriced, too.
Location is everything here. Whether it's beachfront or in the foothills,
there's a huge variation in prices. There's little point in shopping with less
than $140,000. While you can find the odd small apartment for less, it'll be in
older, undesirable concrete blocks--or hold as much space as a dollhouse. There
are a phenomenal number of
real estate agencies on the Costa del Sol.
Beachfront Real Estate on Andalucia's Alternative Coast--the Costa de la Luz
Fringing Cádiz and Huelva provinces, the Costa de la Luz is Andalucia's Atlantic
coast. Divided from the Mediterranean by the Rock of Gibraltar, the "Coast of
Light" has plenty going for it: 3,000 annual sunshine hours…over 125 miles of
golden-white beaches…and an almost unbelievable clarity of light.
Beach Lots and Oceanview Properties on the Costa Blanca
Less commercialized than the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca (White Coast) is
the second most popular choice for foreign buyers seeking
retirement or holiday homes. The 132-mile-long coastline
features golden sandy beaches and coves. Set against a backdrop of wooded
sierras that turn pink at sunset, most resorts are clean and well kept. Studded
with marinas, bars, cafés, and delectable seafood restaurants, its seafront
promenades are perfect for long, leisurely strolls.