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Buying Property in Spain
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Why Spain
There are many reasons why you should choose Spain to purchase your property abroad, in short though the important ones are
1. Easy access , Spain and more importantly the Costa del Sol is within 2 hours flying time of most major U.K airports, the Malaga ariport is currently undergoing
a major overhaul to cope with demand and is used by several major low cost airlines, add to that there is an excellent new motorway infrastructure connecting all major cities in Andalucia and the rest of the mainlaind, additionally a high speed rail link between Malaga and Madrid which will be commencing operations in the near future.
2. Spain has an incredibly rich and diverse culture to offer all its visitors and for good reason is currently the second top holiday destination in the world.
3. Some 2.2 Million U.K nationals currently own a property abroad and the trend is set to continue with many Britons in search of
their ideal property abroad. Interestingly according to the most recent Office for National Statistics figures, the top five most popular holiday destinations are:
1. Spain (30%)
2. France (18%)
3. Greece (7%)
4. USA (5%)
5. Italy (5%)
So why choose the Costa del Sol
Within Spain the Costa del Sol remains one of the top destinations for British and other overseas buyers, so what has made
this beautiful coastline in Andalucia so popular over the years to buyers and investors from all over the globe.
The Costa del Sol has undoubtedly the best climate in the whole of Europe, with an average 325 days of sunshine each year this is surely one of the best reasons
for choosing this area. A property situated in a sunny warm climate makes good financial sense as it will always be a sort after destination for both holiday makers
and future prospective buyers.
Imagine when the rest of Northern Europe is shivering in cold, wet, cloudy and gloomy conditions the Costa is usually basking in glorious sun shine
and that's just the winter season !!.
The Costa Del Sol offers an incredible lifestyle
The activities available on the Costa del Sol are so say the least bewildering. To coin a well used phrase there is actually something for everyone, many other resorts
report to offer the same but usually falls far short of the choice available on the Costa Del Sol.
Relaxing days out at one of the many beaches are a must, enjoying sopme of the most beautiful , clean and safe beaches on offer, with the Blue Flag of Merit
being awarded on many occasions to the beaches on the Costa del Sol. Beach activities include waterskiing, boat , fishing trips and yacht charter, other major sports such as Tennis, bowls, football are also all popular and expertly catered for.
Many of the Sports activities are a very popular pastime to local residents and Tourists alike, The most popular of these being Golf, The Costa del Sol has not been named the Costa del Golf without good reason, it is simply a golfers paradise, there are some 69 golf courses in Andalucia with some 45 situated along the Costa del Sol and four of which are ranked in the top 10 in Europe, add that to a fantastic all year round climate and you are in golfing heaven !!.
This concentration of quality courses and sunny and warm winter climate has proven to be a must golfing winter destination to thousands or northern Europeans each year. After Valderama was chosen for the Ryder cup in 1997 , the Volvo Masters in 2005 and the World Golf Championship in 2000, the Coast gained universal recognition and along with it more quality courses where constructed to supply the ever increasing demand.
Not to far inland you will find some beautifull countryside which has so much to offer. Seek out some
traditional cooking in one of the many great value Ventas
( Country Restaurants ) dotted all over the countryside. There are many national parks in Andalucia and are
a must for any visitor to the South of Spain. One of the most beautifull and stunning is only one and a half hours drive from Malaga and nestled above Granada
is the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Ever popular with the winter ski enthusiasts, although even if you don't enjoy the winter sports its well worth a visit for the breathtaking views across the mountains
looking back down to the ancient city of Granada.
Meanwhile those of you who relish a shopping expedition will be more than satisfied at the choice of modern indoor centres or smaller designer boutiques. Southern Spain also boasts several cinema complexes, ten-pin bowling, aqua parks, a modern efficient health service, and top quality international schools.
As you can see the Costa del Sol is for people who like to live life to the full and enjoying and enriching their lifestyles with the best things it can offer.
 Buying Property in Spain...... Continued
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