Why Spain?

• Costa Blanca South

• Costa Cálida

Mainland Spain continues to be a popular choice for both investors and people looking to purchase a second or main residence. But why?

There are many answers to this question, but top of the list has to be the fantastic climate. The World Health Organisation cites areas along the Costas as having one of the healthiest climates in the world, with an average of 320 days of sunshine each year and a sea temperature that rarely falls below 17°C. Together with stunning scenery, a wealth of activities, friendly and hospitable people and their fascinating culture and a healthy, laid-back lifestyle, Spain continues to be a huge attraction.

Spain is a key member of the EU and has a solid infrastructure and a strong economy, with well established systems in place for property purchase.

Spain is easily accessible with low cost, frequent and fast flight connections and with much improved road and rail links your journey within Spain could not be easier. Improved access has had a positive effect on Spain‘s property market, where prices have been rising consistently year on year.

Within a few hours you could be sitting on your terrace drinking a refreshing glass of sangría, sampling some tapas at your local restaurant, be relaxing on a sun-kissed Mediterranean beach or enjoying a round of golf on one of the many excellent courses to choose from. The choice is yours.

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

The Costa Blanca (‘White Coast’) lies along the coastline of the region of Valencia. South Costa Blanca (running south from Alicante) has plenty of attractions to offer everyone, young and old. The fantastic white-sand beaches and clear blue seas, along with the hustle and bustle of the coastal resorts or the tranquillity of tiny traditional inland villages, make it an extremely sought after spot.

The areas of the southern Costa Blanca are all easily accessible from Alicante Airport, with San Javier, Murcia as an increasingly popular alternative.

Places of interest

• Alicante

  The coast‘s capital is often overlooked by most visitors to Spain, as many head straight for their final destination upon arrival at the airport. Alicante has undergone a big regeneration over the years and has become a setting for a bustling café and restaurant scene, with excellent shops and markets, a beautiful harbour and an historic castle.

• Elche

  The historic city of Elche is most famous for its palm groves, which date back to the 6th Century BC and which are the largest in Europe containing 300,000 trees and have been declared a World Heritage Site. Elche, Valencia‘s third largest city, also has much more to offer in the way of shops, bars, restaurants, parks and historic architecture. Elche is also known as the shoe capital of Spain, manufacturing shoes for the whole country.

• Guardamar del Segura

  Guardamar epitomises a typical Spanish seaside resort, with a superb beach boasting miles of clean golden sand, with plenty of traditional bars and restaurants along the way. Parts of the coastline are set against impressive sand dunes, behind which sweeps a pine forest, a haven for peace and tranquillity. A beautiful place that combines quiet relaxation with modern Mediterranean living.

• Torrevieja

  A popular choice amongst the expatriate community, Torrevieja is a bustling tourist resort with its promenade and abundance of leisure facilities. There are several very good beaches in the immediate vicinity and golfers have the choice of four excellent golf courses within 20 kilometres, La Finca, Villamartín, Las Ramblas and Royal Campoamor, with many more courses in the surrounding area currently under construction or being planned for the future.

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COSTA CÁLIDA

Places of interest

• Mar Menor

  Known as ‘the small sea’, the Mar Menor is the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe and well known for its curative properties for ailments such as rheumatism and arthritis. It is also an ideal place to learn to swim with an average depth of 1.7 metres (maximum depth is 8 metres), and is about half a metre deep around the shoreline. This inland sea, with higher than average temperatures, also boasts every water sport and there is plenty of space for everyone in this natural water park which is 26 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres at its widest point.

• La Manga Strip

  The La Manga Strip, a barrier island protecting the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean Sea, is 18 kilometres long, 900 metres at its widest point and 50 metres at its narrowest. Translated as ‘the sleeve’, La Manga Strip is a popular holiday destination for the Spanish. With both the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea at your fingertips you can appreciate why.

• Cartagena

  Cartagena is one of the major cities in the region and has been one of Spain and Europe‘s most important ports for more than 2,000 years. Very few other European cities can match the monumental history possessed by Cartagena, which has many buildings of notable beauty. This impressive city also offers an abundance of cultural and leisure activities, with a varied selection of shops, bars and restaurants.

• Murcia

  As the capital city of the region, Murcia is filled with various sights and monuments that attract many visitors each year. Murcia is an important administrative, religious, cultural and commercial centre, offering a wide range of museums and exhibitions. In the historic centre there is a maze of narrow streets and squares, dotted with elegant buildings and churches. Other fine buildings line the river, where you will find walkways and tranquil green gardens.

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