The
Costa del Sol is often referred to as the Costa del Golf
due to the numerous quality golf courses that span the entire area.
Alongside these golf courses you will find that many developers
have tastefully constructed all types of property such
as Villas, townhouses and apartment blocks which
surround and complement these golf courses. With such diversity
it is easy to see why the Costa del Sol has become the year-round
tourist attraction that it is today. The Costa del Sol can take
you through exclusive marinas such as
Sotogrande
and Puerto
Banus, fields
of sunflowers, steep valleys, verdant fairways, citrus groves, deep
lakes, historic cities and even snowy mountaintops.
Infrastructure
on the Costa del Sol is also comparable, and in some cases
better, than in most Northern European countries. Superb motorways,
new roads, colleges, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants
and cinemas can all be found on the Costa del Sol. Sports enthusiasts
will not tire of the variety of activities available from golf
and tennis to sailing, mountain biking
& road cycling to fishing as well as an abundance
of water sports and horse racing. Naturists can
go for walks or hikes up the La Concha Mountain
and for those who are “petrol heads” why not try quad-biking
or motocross.
According
to the latest forecast from FEDUR (Federacion Andaluza de Urbanizadores
y Turismo Residential) it is estimated that 800,000 European families
will buy a home in Andalucia over the next five years,
many of these will choose to make the Costa del Sol their permanent
or semi-permanent home. Working foreign residents
from other EU countries can enjoy the benefits of state
health care, pensions and the right to vote in local elections.
Officially Southern Spain is the fastest growing migration
area in Europe, meaning the demand for more permanent accommodation
as a primary residence, has increased drastically in the last number
of years. The introduction of low cost airlines has only fuelled
the fire by giving their passengers, mainly Europeans, more routes
and increasing the number of flights per day to keep up with the
record number of passengers wishing to travel to this destination.
Spain
is no longer just for those wishing to retire, but home to an ever
increasing young, vibrant population.
Frontline
golf villa properties and/or plots of land are
very sought after in areas such as
Mijas,
Marbella,
Nueva
Andalucia,
Benahavis
and Sotogrande
where
the majority of these types of properties are for sale.
Besides the tranquillity and peacefulness of living in a frontline
golf property with views over the lush green courses,
the stunning scenery of majestic mountains and the Mediterranean
Sea are not to go amiss. Driving in and around Andalucia,
it is simple to see the massive investment in property
that has taken place over the years on the Costa del Sol, specifically
in areas of Marbella, Mijas, Benahavis and Sotogrande, together
with the fact that hotels and rental properties enjoy a
high level of occupation throughout the seasons whether it's a golf
break or a relaxing beach holiday.
Just
east of Marbella situated within the mountains is the traditional
village of Mijas. A
short summary of the most exclusive developments/plots of land in
the Mijas area: La
Cala Golf ResortandSantana Golf &
Country Club.
Sotogrande
Sotogrande
is home to the world famous Valderrama
Golf Course (Volvo Master and host to the
1997 Ryder Cup) and is one of the most luxurious locations on the
Costa del Sol. A short summary of the most exclusive developments/plots
of land in the Sotogrande area: La
Reserva de Sotogrande and
San
Roque Golf Resort.
