Although I've been in Spain for quite a few years now, being based on the southern coast has meant that my full appreciation of the country as a whole is not a extensive as I'd have hoped, especially the more northern areas. Although, when living on the south coast in the UK, I can't say I had a complete picture of many parts of England either, let alone Wales and Scotland.
Looking back at Kyero's articles about locations in Spain has already been a lesson in the diversity of the country, and how many places I've yet to discover. Today's spotlight is on the Costa Brava, and a quick bit of research has me eager to visit. Similar to yesterday's look at the Costa Blanca, this area was made famous in the 1950's as a package tour destination and substantial developments were made to attract as many visitors as possible. However, these developments were made in just a few areas of the Costa Blanca leaving many parts refreshingly untouched and retaining their natural beauty. Many areas have not succumbed to any kind of developments due to the region's natural habitats and environmentally protected zones, including Spain's first maritime nature reserve.
As mentioned, prices here are indeed high, currently some of the highest in Spain. It's easy to see why, a quick look through the current properties for sale on the Costa Brava - http://www.kyero.com/property_guide/55621-costa-brava-property-guide - shows a large number of luxury villas for sale. Any thoughts of sun, sea and sangria are a long time gone and in its place are exclusive properties for the rich and famous for their weekend retreats in private mansions. That doesn't mean bargains can't be found and apartments can be found from around 100,000€ and villas from 300,000€. As always, location has a direct effect on price and although a villa on a "pine-covered cliff" may be difficult to acquire the area as a whole has immense charm and heritage. For those investigating the area, it is highly advisable to do your research, perhaps renting in a few areas to get your bearings and there are many Costa Brava holiday rentals available - http://www.kyero.com/browse/costa-brava-property-holiday-rental-loc55621pag1ppp20slt2srt4
Another location to add to a growing list of 'need to visit here soon'!
The initial article: Villas in the Costa Brava tend to be more expensive than villas in many other parts of Spain. However, the property market here is strong and prices continue to rise, so investing in property here is a wise choice, particularly given the increased popularity of the Costa Brava amongst foreign buyers and holiday-makers.
The Costa Brava is also very popular amongst the Spanish, particularly the wealthy Spanish in Barcelona, many of whom own villas Costa Brava which they retire to for the summer and for weekend breaks. Some areas of the Costa Brava are quite exclusive and towns such as Llafranc, Calella and Tamariu attract the rich and famous - Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Humphrey Bogart, to name but a few. Villas in these towns can be difficult to get hold of, particularly the delightful seafront properties, but there are some wonderful villas to buy here, perched on the pine-covered cliffs, over-looking the azure-blue sea. If you are looking for a peaceful property, on a stunning coastline, take a look on Kyero for villas Costa Brava.
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