The Spanish region of Valencia lies on the southeast coast and is home to the most Blue Flag beaches in all of Spain. If you’re not familiar with the Blue Flag accreditation, it’s an internationally recognised eco-label, awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. Spain currently holds the record [...]
If you’re nearing retirement or planning for the future, you might be considering various options for where to spend and enjoy your golden years. If you’re seeking a location that offers sun, sea, affordability and a high quality of life, Spain should be at the top of your list. Here we’ll look at 5 compelling [...]
Sevilla is the capital city of the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southwest Spain. The city holds many accolades and is considered the warmest city in continental Europe. The sun-soaked city of Sevilla Browse homes in Sevilla today Temperatures in metropolitan Sevilla can reach highs of 35°C in summer which can start as [...]
New stats suggest that foreign buyers are snapping up a significant number of properties on the Spanish real estate market. The data shows that an astonishing 72,987 transactions were completed by overseas buyers for the first half of 2022. This beats the half-year record of 53,427 in 2018, which represents a magnificent 36% increase. It [...]
Is your ideal Spanish home a traditional house packed with local character and set in an authentic village community? Here is a list of things that make this type of property, known as a ‘casa de pueblo’ so desirable, and some examples for you to choose from… Village house with pretty courtyard, Almería [...]
There’s a rousing whiff of Autumn in the air, which means landscapes across Europe are about to burst into colour. We pick some rural destinations where each year homeowners are treated to glorious autumnal countryside… Character home in France's Millevaches Plateau Millevaches Plateau, FRANCE A land of ancient forests, rivers and lakes, peatlands [...]
It’s certainly the weather for enjoying a chilled glass of wine... So, here’s a pick of European destinations that combine quality local plonk and exciting holiday homes – some you may not be expecting! Three-bed villa in the Costa Brava Spain – Empordà Rioja might produce the UK’s favourite Spanish wine but it [...]
In a nod to this month’s 2019 Wimbledon Championships, we serve up a selection of our favourite overseas homes with a tennis court. Prepare to be aced… Lot et Garonne home with tennis court France You don’t need to be a millionaire to have a pretty detached house with a tennis court in [...]
More at home near a picturesque, freshwater lake than a busy seaside resort? We’ve picked a couple of lakes in France and Spain, ones that are great for bathing and water sports and where a second home would be especially appealing to nature lovers and outdoorsy people. We’ve also found a property for sale near [...]
The arrival of spring marks the start of the busy season for golf courses up and down the Spanish Costas. And it’s not only players who’ll be flying out to enjoy a few rounds – savvy house-hunters will be exploring the buying opportunities in Spain’s golf resorts too. Here’s a reminder of why a home [...]