Spain
Spain continues to be one of the most popular countries in the world as far as overseas property ownership goes and it is easy to see why! Its proximity to the rest of Europe and the abundance of airlines that now fly to Spain, nearly as frequent as buses in the UK, means that it is convenient to take a weekend break here every couple of months, as well as your longer annual family holiday..
Spain
Spain is a vast country worth exploring, however we have chosen to feature southern Spain and in particular, Andalucía which is an autonomous community inside Spain.
The Costa del Sol is Andalucia's best known stretch of coastline, famous for its seemingly endless beaches with over 300 days of sunshine and a wealth of major attractions, which make it one of the Mediterranean's top destinations. This sunshine coast represents a magical 160km mixture of everything from beach Chiringuito's to upmarket restaurants, from designer boutiques to local specialist shops, not to mention a host of unbeatable sporting facilities.
Andalucía is also the home and birthplace of Flamenco; a blend of song, dance and music considered to be one of the greatest inventions of the Spanish people. It is awash with national parks, green rolling hillsides and towering mountain peaks which include Europe's most southerly ski resort, Granada.
Winter attracts skiers from other parts of Spain and many European countries and golfers flock here all year round, drawn by the regions magnificent golf courses many of which regularly host international championships. Inland Andalucía brings bird lovers and hikers from all over the world in spring and autumn. For history and culture buffs, Andalucía offers a staggering selection of medieval villages, Moorish castles, ancient monuments and Roman remains. From the flamenco shows of Seville to Cordoba's fabulous Moorish mosque and Granada's awesome Alhambra Palace - Andalucía really does have it all.
The province of Malaga holds the international airport but it can be easy to overlook the special charm of historic Malaga itself. This capital of the Costa del Sol, birthplace of Picasso, is filled with much of the traditional Andalucian charm and character.
The towns peppered along the coast offer every type of property you can imagine all the way up to the kind of glitz and glamour which only Hollywood stars and Saudi Princes can afford!
You can begin to see why Spain is the No 1 tourist destination in the world and that is one major reason as to why it is and will continue to be chosen by savvy overseas property buyers. But a little word of caution - not all areas on the coast offer the best option for buying property. We have identified specific developments in some of the best locations that offer you a variety of property solutions to choose from.
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