Tuesday 25 April 2017

Seaside Resort, Inland, or the City? The Choice is Yours With Spanish Property

Seaside Resort, Inland, or the City? The Choice is Yours With Spanish Property

The choice where to live in Andalucía is endless

Malaga has undergone an incredible transformation in the past few years; taking it from an airport hub to one of the premier cities in the world. The change has been welcome news for the Andalusians. They spent far too long watching their second-largest city being criminally overlooked by tourists, the media, and even their fellow Spaniards. It seemed everyone was more interested in the (admittedly beautiful) vistas and the rich history of cities such as Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, and Sevilla.

Malaga has managed to become a genuine attraction of its own though, and a real choice for people interested in buying a home in southern Spain. The city offers lower property prices than can be found in the rest of the Costa del Sol, and there are amenities all over the place to make for comfortable living.

With this said, Malaga remains as Spanish as can be. It is a city that is often loud and brash. If you have plans of living in Spain, then you should understand what you’re getting yourself in for and what you expect from the overseas life. The good news is that the Costa del Sol offers and appeals to all personalities. There’s room for everyone, from the introverted to the outgoing, and from the cautious to the ones eager to dive headfirst into life abroad.

If you want to live in the Costa del Sol, then you essentially have three choices; living on a seaside resort, in a city, or on an island. So, which one is right for you?


The Costa del Sol is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of hills and mountains. This photogenic backdrop looks incredible when you’re living at sea level. Even so, you will have to go into the hills for yourself to see what’s really on offer. The landscape is dotted with tiny whitewashed villages that take you back to a bygone age, giving you a taste of the “real Spain” – cute bakeries, quiet plazas, dusty bodegas, and some small but clean housing.

The true appeal of living on the Spanish inland can be found beyond the small clusters of Spanish life. The landscape offers beautiful and impressive sights such as lakes and forests, but what is really appealing is the relationship the Spanish have with their surroundings. The Andalucían inland is ideal for those who want to hike, trek on horseback, ride their bikes, or simply just surround themselves with the peace and quiet of nature.

If you love culture, then the city is right for you.

Even though we feel it’s obvious, we also feel it has to be said; there are many positives about the Costa del Sol, but it has a serious lack of historical culture. You can find Old Towns in Estepona, Marbella, and San Pero, but Malaga is where you want to go for major architectural sights. From the Bullring to the hilltop castle of Gibralfaro, Malaga is jam-packed with history.

This taste of history is pushed to the next level as the backstreets of the city are packed with museums, bars, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. The city is a sprawling metropolis that offers something good for everyone. Don’t forget that there is a beach running alongside it, making for the ultimate cherry on top.

If you want fun in the sun, then head for a seaside resort.

There is so much choice when it comes to property along the Costa del Sol it’s enough to make your head spin. You have Marbella, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Benahavis, Manilva, San Pedro, and Benalmádena. All of these locations have their own charms, leisure facilities, urbanisations, and nightlife. Each of these places is also likely to appeal to absolutely everyone from full families to retired couples.

If you’re looking for a combination of beachside living and spacious, affordable accommodation, along with easy accessibility to the rest of the Costa del Sol, then you want to live on the coast. Another positive for the coast is that – as it has always been the perennial favourite of many British and other expats – there are plenty of international schools and sports clubs. It’s also the easiest place in Spain for those with little to no knowledge of the Spanish language to settle in and adjust to.