Regions in Spain and the Costa del Sol

Different regions in Spain and why the Costa del Sol

Almeria

This is the driest province in Spain where the sun always shines. It features a largely unspoiled coast with a spectacular scenery of desert and dried-up riverbeds which make it so popular as a film location.

Andalusia

Andalusia is classified by many people as 'the real Spain'. A land of natural contrasts and where you'll find flamenco, orange trees, tapas (small snacks), bullfights and gipsies. Some of the cities that are wortwile a visit are Granada, Córdoba, Cádiz and of course Seville.

Aragon

In Aragón it already gets a bit colder and visitors are drawn to the place mostly because of the Pyrenees. Points of interest there are definitely the spectacular valleys, old farming villages and unspoilt mountains with castles and ancient stone villages.

Asturias

This is the 'greener' part of Spain and mainly visited by Spaniards and the French but still quiet undiscovered. This part of the country has a distinctive Celtic culture that even includes bagpipes and a excellent cider!

Balearic Islands

These islands have a character and beauty that is different from the Spanish mainland. It consists of 4 Islands: Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera with each fine beaches, good food and an excellent nightlife.

Basque Country

This is a distinctive area where the habitants even have their own language, and their cuisine is one of Spain's finest. The landscape consists of green mountainous interior and rugged coasts.

Canary Islands

These islands receive an invasion of tourists each year but beyond the resorts you can still find tiny fishing villages and whitewashed hamlets. There are 6 islands: Gran Canaria, La Palma, Tenerife, Gomera, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and El Hierro.

Cantabria

Along the Bay of Biscay it boasts a stunning coastline between sheer cliffs and sandy beaches. From it’s coast begins ´Green Spain´with lush meadows, pastures and hills and with the spectacular Picos de Europa beyond.

Castilla La Mancha

The name ´La Mancha´comes from the Ariabic expression meaning ´dry waterless land´. Much of the land is hot and treeless but that makes it attractive at the same time. There is plenty to see like e.g. the medieval splendour of Toledo and the striking hanging houses of Cuenca.

Castilla Leon

Here you find the timeless mountain scenery and villages of the vast Castilian plains. Some of it’s highlights are the cities Salamanca, Leon and Segovia.

Catalonia

The most famous place in Catalonia is without a doubt the cosmopolitan city Barcelona. But there are many other places to visit such as the rough coasts with stunning beaches and of course the Pyrenees.

Costa Blanca

Although this region which is most visited in Spain is now dominated by high-rise hotels and villas, it is still and attractive coast and home to the tourist cliché of Benidorm and Torrevieja.

Extremadura

Situated on the border of Portugal this is one of the least visited regions of spain, whilst there are may places of interest such as the a beautiful natural park, the capital Mérida with its Roman remains and the town Cácares.

Galicia

In terms of climate, culture and music this region looks more like Ireland and you should always be prepared for the rain. One of the places of interest here is Santiago de Compostela which is the famous end of a pilgrimage trail.

La Rioja

One of it´s places of interest is without a doubt the busy capital Logroño with its old quarter bordered by the River Ebro and beautiful medieval walls. The region is famous for its red wines and there are many little bodegas.

Murcia

Together with Extremadura this is one of the least visited regions of Spain. A feature is its coastline that possesses a unique natural feature of the Mar Menor which is a large lagoon.

Navarra

This region has a lot of variation and reaches from the Pyrenees all the way to Rioja. It attracts tourists worldwide because of the celebrated running of the bulls and the 'Fiesta de San Fermín'.

Valencia

This region takes in the Costa del Azahar as well as the Costa Blanca and one of the points of interest is the fascinating city Valencia, known for its exuberant night life.

Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is for many the favourite part of Spain. Situated in Andalucia (the real Spain) it stretches from Gibraltar to Malaga. It has a very wide range of amenities and different landscapes. There are a string of international resorts including glamorous Marbella and Puerto Banús and typical whitewashed Spanish villages to be found dotted everywhere.

Below we have made a small list of reasons why people have chosen to buy here;

-The best climate with 350 days of sunshine a year and therefore popular with holiday makers who will rent your property at high prices in the months you don’t want to use it yourself. And if you are looking for an investment then why not let your property for long term. There is a 'rental department' which will look after all aspects of letting your apartment long or short term.

-The infrastructure is better then most other places in Spain. There are daily flights from U.K. to both Malaga- and Gibraltar Airport from where you can take either the coastal road or toll road to most urbanisations on the coast in less then 20 minutes. There are international flights from Malaga Airport to other parts of Spain but even Madrid is only a 5 hours drive by car. So if the regions mentioned above attract you for a holiday or weekend there is nothing to stop you visiting them, while the sunshine is waiting for when you return.

-The language barrier is not a problem as many people here speak English. Also there are numerous language schools to choose from should you decide to learn the language.

-If you are looking to move down on a permanent basis then finding a job should not be a problem. Most employers are looking for people speaking English and Spanish. German is often an advantage. If you are looking for work then you have a good chance finding one in the 'Sur in English' which is a free newspaper available at your local kiosk, paper shop or petrol station and comes out every Friday. There is even a copy of this newspaper in German.

-The medical service here is excellent with various (private) hospitals to choose from, as well as clinics with doctors from all over Europe, dentists, pharmacies etc.

-There are so many things to do. Amusement parks, water parks, museums, exhibitions and sports clubs. Especially if you enjoy playing golf then this should be a paradise for you as the coasts second name is 'Costa del Golf'. There is something for everyone, and you will find a detailed list of sports clubs and other amenities on our website.

- For years prices on this coast have been much higher then on the other 'Costas' but that gap has become smaller and smaller which is another reason to set your mind on the Costa del Sol.

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