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Housing in Spain: Choosing a Region

Housing in Spain: Choosing a Region

Pool with a sea view – in Spain, even that is possible

If you have a valid foreign passport and enough funds in your account, then if you wish, you can start choosing a villa or cottage in this warm, beautiful and hospitable country. A rich selection of properties awaits you, for example, on the website dondomus.ru of a real estate agency in Spain. No permits are required for the purchase! Unlike some other countries, Spanish legislation will not hinder you from realizing your desire.

Yes, more and more of our compatriots are thinking about buying a villa in Spain or other housing today, but here the main question arises: Costa Blanca or the luxurious resort of Costa del Sol, Costa Brava or the lively Costa Dorada? How not to make a mistake in choosing a region?

The apartments and houses themselves are similar along the entire Mediterranean coast, but the nature, sea and climate are different. When choosing an apartment or cottage in Spain, it is also very important to consider what time of year you mainly plan to come here, as well as the total time of stay here throughout the year. Some regions allow you to enjoy warmth and sea almost year-round, while in others, staying in winter is not very comfortable.

In summer, the climate along the entire coast from Gibraltar to the border with France is almost the same, so you can comfortably relax at any resort. It is a different matter if you plan to be here in late autumn, winter or early spring. In this case, Catalonia is not the best option. And most of the coastline of Costa del Sol will disappoint vacationers with cold sea even in summer – a cold current from the Atlantic penetrates here, and the water temperature often does not exceed 20 degrees even in July and August.

For the Spaniards themselves, one of the most popular regions on the Mediterranean is the Costa Blanca coast. Judge for yourself: more than three hundred sunny days a year, the best climate in Spain, warm sea, many kilometers of natural sandy beaches, excellent conditions for active or relaxing holidays, magnificent Mediterranean cuisine. And the northern part of this blessed region in the area between the resort towns of Altea and Denia pleasantly surprises with the special beauty of nature: mountains and an abundance of greenery.

According to many, the pearl of these places is the resort of Denia, located on the seashore on the slope of the majestic Mount Montgo. This pretty town, founded by the ancient Phoenicians, is located on the border of two reserves at once – the eponymous natural park Montgo and a marine one. So there is no doubt about the level of ecology.

Prices for villas in Spain, as well as for other types of real estate, vary noticeably depending on the region and the location of the property: the closer to the sea, the higher the cost. Picturesque nature and beautiful views from the terrace or living room are additional factors that significantly affect the price. Nevertheless, the volume of sales and purchases of real estate in Spain is constantly growing, because there are plenty of options in any price category – from inexpensive apartments to luxury villas.

Our compatriots often ask the question: what is the fundamental difference between a villa and a cottage? To tell the truth, there is no strict boundary here. Both a villa with a beautiful sea view and a small cozy cottage are called chalet in Spain. The higher cost of a villa, as a rule, is explained by more expensive finishing and a substantial size of the land plot.

Thus, if the size of a cottage plot is usually 300-1000 square meters, then when buying a villa you can count on a plot of 800-3000 square meters or more. Regardless of the type of property, be it prestigious villas or small cottages in Spain, you can almost always count on having a pool.

Yes, apartments in multi-apartment residential complexes are noticeably cheaper than a detached house, but then you may have to put up with the proximity of noisy neighbors, especially during the holiday season. People have different tastes, and if one person is irresistibly drawn to the proximity of the beach and tourist euphoria, another so wants to go to a quiet suburb away from the city bustle!