11 reasons to buy an apartment or a villa in Empuriabrava

Whether it is to settle there permanently, spend a vacation or to make a rental investment there, thousands of French people choose the Costa Brava and more precisely Empuriabrava (Ampuriabrava in Castilian).

Nicknamed the Spanish Venice and the Pearl of the Mediterranean, Empuriabrava is one of the largest and most beautiful residential marinas in the world with more than 40 km of canals and 5,000 moorings exclusively dedicated to yachting.

It is located in the municipality of Castelló d'Empúries: a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà in the province of Girona in Catalonia.

More precisely, it is located on the Costa Brava in one of the most beautiful bays in the world: the Bay of Roses.

This seaside resort with a lot of charm and assets is an ideal place for those who wish to make a real estate purchase .

Immediately, discover all its advantages in detail.

Mediterranean climate

Like other Spanish cities, Empuriabrava enjoys a favorable climate: summers are hot, winters are mild and the sun shines more than 300 days a year.

Ideal climatic conditions to settle in, spend a vacation or buy real estate to rent to tourists.

Proximity to France

Empuriabrava is located around 30 km from the French border and 1 hour from Perpignan.

Figueres train station, located just 20 minutes away, provides access to several major Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona and Portbou ...

Girona airport is less than 1 hour from Empuriabrava and Barcelona airport around 2 hours.

Whether by plane, train or car, access is easy as is travel.

You will understand, visiting your family or friends or welcoming them will never be a problem. 

The charm of this seaside resort

If Empuriabrava is nicknamed the Spanish Venice or the Pearl of the Mediterranean, it is not for nothing!

Its pretty canals, its magnificent villas with private pontoon, its sublime yachts moored in front of luxurious villas, its beautiful beaches with transparent waters without forgetting its atypical alleys make it an exceptional place.

A 10-minute drive away, you can also admire landscapes of great beauty in the Aiguamolls de l'Empordá natural park (or in Spanish Marismas del Ampurdán).

Varied activities

In addition to swimming, Empuriabrava offers a large number of water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, surfing, stand up paddle, kitesurf, jet ski, water skiing or diving ...

It is also possible to rent a boat without a license to explore the canals of Empuriabrava; an activity to do as a family or as a couple.

The more athletic can take the Camino Natural del Rio Muga by bike: a 40-kilometer path along the coast that begins at Empuriabrava beach.

Heritage enthusiasts can visit the parish museum which houses unique pieces of religious silverware as well as objects dating from centuries from the 13th to the 18th. They can also go 6 km from Empuriabrava to discover the Jewish quarter, the Carlina tower and the cathedral of Castelló d'Empúries (one of the most important religious monuments in the province of Girona).

Children will appreciate the Butterfly Park (tropical garden of 1000 square meters where turtles, parrots, iguanas and of course butterflies of all colors reside) but also Minigolf Carmansó and inflatable structures on the sea at a few meters from the very pretty Platja d'Empuriabrava. 

They will also love spending the day at the Aquabrava water park (located 10 minutes from Empuriabrava, in the neighboring town of Rosas) and thus enjoy the 19 attractions.

Thrill seekers can test the flight simulator (accessible from 4 years old) or take a parachute jump with Skydive Empuriabrava (internationally renowned skydiving center totaling more than 2,000,000 jumps).

Gastronomy 

In the many restaurants of Empuriabrava, you will enjoy the Spanish specialties (paella, salmorejo, fideuà, and gazpacho ...) Catalan (escalivada, prawns of palamós, fideu and crema catalana ...) but also with fresh products from sea without forgetting the inevitable tapas to accompany with AOC Empordà wines.

Ease of integration

Even if you do not yet speak Catalan or Castilian, it does not matter since Spanish is a relatively easy language to learn and that in Empuriabrava you will find many people speaking French especially in summer.

Indeed, during the summer period, you are sure to meet French-speaking tourists and speak your native language.

Security

Security and tranquility characterize this city. There is no doubt, in Empuriabrava (as in all the country), it is good to live there in summer as in winter.

The numerous infrastructures

In Empuriabrava, you will find everything you need to live there or to spend a pleasant holiday: supermarkets, shops, pharmacies, schools, banks, restaurants, bars, nightclubs ...

Low cost of living

One of the other advantages of buying property in Empuriabrava ( and also throughout the country) is the cost of living which is significantly lower than ours.

Food and basic necessities, public transport, clothing, leisure, restaurants ... everything (except telephony and internet access) is more attractive than in France.

A good rental investment

Because of its many assets (climate, activities, beaches, landscapes ...) Empuriabrava is a city which attracts up to 80,000 tourists in the first half of August.

Therefore, if you want to buy an apartment, a house or a villa with mooring in Empuriabrava, you are almost sure to manage to rent it for a good part of the year and to make your investment profitable. 

The real estate market

Despite an increase in recent years, property prices in Empuriabrava as in other cities remain attractive compared to those that can be found at the edge of the Mediterranean in France.

The price per square meter is around 2,570 € per m2, which is much more attractive than on the Côte d'Azur for example.

In addition, the offer is extremely diverse: apartment, house, villa with swimming pool, luxury villa with mooring ... there is something for everyone and for all budgets!

You will understand, buying a property in Empuriabrava to spend a few months in the year, to settle there permanently or to rent it is a wise choice.

If you wish to be accompanied for your project, we invite you to contact our real estate agency in Empuriabrava .