Costa del Sol Property for sale
Costa Del Sol is a popular destination for buying a property in Spain. 190-kilometer coastline is located along the southern border of the Spanish part of the Iberian Peninsula and belongs to the province of Malaga and the region of Andalusia, which is a mountainous one. About 23% of properties of Costa Del Sol are owned by foreigners. Here you can find interesting real estate options. For example, houses built in the rock, with a panoramic view of the sea. Also the Costa del Sol is considered one of the most promising coasts of Spain in terms of new housing. The prices here are somewhat higher than on the Costa Blanca or Costa de Valencia, but there is a large selection of 282 properties for sale with average price from € 160.000 up to € 7.995.000 of various types: of various types:
- apartments
- villas
- townhouses and others.
Costa del Sol real estate trends and facts
Because of its proximity to the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean, the water here is not so high and hardly ever gets warmer than 23°C. What is the reason for the high-demand in this area? %location% attracts tourists and investors with a high level of service and a variety of social events. Especially in this regard, the famous Marbella is called the "Spanish Hollywood". The family of a Saudi prince lives there, Antonio Banderas and other Hollywood stars own a villa close to Marbella.
Due to the low temperature of the sea, pools are particularly in demand on the Costa del Sol. The swimming pool in urbanization increases the price of the apartment by 30%-50% in contrast to a similar option without it. An important criteria when choosing a Spanish home are the distance to the sea, the area of the property in sq m and the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
First, it is Malaga, the capital of the province and the sixth most populous city in Spain (about 580,000 citizens). It is a major business center and an important commercial port. So we do not recommend to buy resort housing in Malaga, but this city is great to work or study. The main airport of the coast is also located here. Estepona is suitable both as a place for the summer homes and as a permanent residence: there is all the necessary infrastructure for your comfort. Here are some famous points of attraction, such as the Orchidarium and Playa de la Rada – one of the biggest and the most popular beaches of the coast. Marbella is considered one of the most expensive cities in Spain, there are villas and yachts of politicians, show business and sports stars. Also you can find quite a lot of properties in cities such as Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos. Learn more from this guide to the cities of the Costa del Sol.
As we already mentioned, the Costa del Sol is quite an expensive place. If you still want to find cheaper options, then opt for resale apartments a bit further from the first sealine. Lower prices can also be found in some small towns and suburbs: Velez-Malaga, Benajarafe and others. If you prefer the romance of the countryside, then try looking for options in the mountainous Spanish villages, such as Mijas.
At the beginning of 2021 the average property price on the Costa del Sol is estimated at € 2256/m².
Marbella and neighboring Puerto Banús are considered the most luxurious cities not only in Andalusia, but in Spain. At the beginning of 2021, the average price of housing in Marbella is € 3100/m². The prices are also high in Benahavis (€ 3300/m²), a picturesque mountain village with white Andalusian houses. The town of Nerja (the easternmost point of the coast) is not that luxury in terms of real estate, there is a shortage of real estate, but a strong demand among tourists because of the local caves, where the tourist buses arrive from all over the region. Due to this 1 sq m in the city costs as much as €2880, but still in a constant demand!
Cities and Locations Around Costa del Sol
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