Where to buy your second home in Spain?

Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations during the summer period. It benefits from a very strong influx of tourists as soon as the season is open and in particular of French-speaking tourists who do not hesitate to return to live there.

As well as being a good holiday destination, Spain is also a popular place to invest in property, especially a second home. Depending on the location you choose, this country can offer you a good deal, as well as many advantages in terms of quality of life and climate. But where to buy a second home in Spain?

The Costa Brava

The Costa Brava has many assets that are dear to the hearts of families who wish to buy a second home in Spain.

Roses

Roses is a town in Spain located in the county of Alt Empordà. It is one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world, with an unspoilt natural landscape and flora and fauna. Roses is the only natural access to the sea in the region and its surroundings.

It is a prime location for buying a second home because of its diverse property market. You will find flats as well as studios or houses with sea views. Prices are also attractive, with average prices per m² of 3,014 euros for flats and 2,939 euros per m² for houses.

Empuriabrava

Empuriabrava is a marina on the Costa Brava, which also attracts a good number of property buyers and investors, despite a slight increase in price compared to other locations such as Blanes and Lloret del Mar. The average property price is 2,570 euros per m² in this area.

This marina, located in the municipality of Castelló d'Empúries in the province of Girona, Catalonia, enjoys a mild climate with 300 days of sunshine a year and a temperature that rarely falls below 13°C in winter.

Empuriabrava enjoys a fairly mixed property market with 55% flats and 45% villas, most of which are new builds, as the resort has been built fairly recently.

Lloret De Mar

Lloret De Mar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Catalonia and the rest of Spain.

Newcomers can enjoy the many places of interest the area has to offer, including its many beaches and coves, as well as its modern urban infrastructure in complete peace of mind. Today, the city is one of the best places to buy a second home in Spain. It also has the most attractive prices on the Costa Brava, with an estimated average price of 2,030 euros per square metre.

Playa de Aro

Playa de Aro is a tourist resort on the Costa Brava where property prices are quite high, but which nevertheless attracts new residents every year. It is important to note that these prices are still more affordable compared to properties in other major Spanish cities.

With an average price of 2,730 euros per square metre, property in Platja de Aro is genuinely more affordable than in Barcelona or the Bay of Palma, where prices can range between 3,000 and 5,000 euros.

Finally, buying a second home in this coastal town gives you access to a wide choice of properties: a modern house with a swimming pool, a luxurious villa in the popular La Gavina district, a flat overlooking the sea...

The Costa Blanca

A particularly popular holiday destination, this Spanish coast offers great buying opportunities.

Torrevieja

Torrevieja is a large city known for its seaside resort and dune beaches. A former fishing port, the city is known for its salt production and its cosmopolitan population of 130 nationalities, out of 100,000 inhabitants.

In addition to its salt flats, the coastal location of this town also explains its attractiveness in terms of property. It is worth noting that Torrevieja is one of the locations where sales have increased considerably after the 2008 crisis and even in the current health crisis, with a constant demand for second homes from foreign buyers.

Property prices are quite attractive in Torrevieja where it is possible to find small studios from 42,000 euros.

Calpe

Calpe is also a former fishing port which was later transformed into a seaside resort, but which has been able to preserve its medieval streets and local tourist activity. Its real estate landscape is quite heterogeneous, mixing new flats, traditional houses and tourist accommodation.

This area is also popular for property purchases in Spain, with investors generally choosing villas along the shoreline, close to the city centre and beaches.

The Costa Calida

Located in the region of Murcia, south of the Costa Blanca and north of the Costa de Almeria, the Costa Calida is a popular location for property purchases. This is due to its diversified real estate stock, which is mainly composed of new properties, including houses and fully equipped flats with high quality finishes.

The average property price in Costa Calida is 1825 euros per square metre.

Cartagena

Cartagena is a popular location for senior citizens who want to enjoy their retirement in the sun. The price increase for second homes is only 5% compared to 15% in the surrounding cities, which makes it still a good place to invest or buy property.

The supply side of the market is dominated by second-hand housing.

Mazaron

Mazaron is located in the autonomous municipality of Murcia and is known for its 35 km of coastline, its clear waters and its numerous urban and wild beaches. The quality of its environment, coupled with its services, has earned it the Blue Flag.

There is also a high demand for real estate by foreigners. The supply is dominated by homes located inland and surrounded by natural areas. Choosing this location will allow you to enjoy a second home in a quiet village.

The average property price in Mazaron is 1476 euros.