Buying Guide Details

Buying Property on the Costa Tropical

This coast of southern Andalucia (Andalusia) is next door to the Costa del Sol and property buyers and investors will notice that it shares the same climate but also find that property for sale on the Costa Tropical is notably cheaper than property for sale on the Costa del Sol. There's a real Spanish feel to the area which reflects both its popularity with domestic property buyers and the sophisticated taste of its overseas property owners.

Where to buy property on the Costa Tropical

Property buyers with a taste for local history will love its proximity to Granada and the Alhambra. As well as gorgeous beaches, the mountains of the Sierra Nevada are only an hour away, with skiing from November to March, increasing the versatility of a property on this coast. Activities such as rock climbing and white-water rafting make the mountains an appealing year-round backdrop to this coast. Abandoned inland properties can provide the intrepid investor with an opportunity to purchase property cheaply and renovate.

For a property in a beach resort, Motril might be the best place to look - fine beaches, plenty of tourist attractions and even a nine-hole golf course. Along the coast, Salobreña has a mix of modern facilities along its seafront but with a beautiful Old Town and Moorish castle draped over the steep rock behind. Nerja, where this coast becomes the Costa del Sol, is also rated highly, and is located just 50 kilometres from Malaga.

Property buyers on the Costa Tropical looking for short-term gains are starting to run out of options in the south, and this often overlooked part of the coast may just offer the property bargain that they are looking for.

There's also a range of articles for you to read about buying property in Spain:

• Investment properties on the Spanish Costas

as well as overseas news stories affecting the property market in Spain or view our range of property for sale on The Costa Tropical.

Some information contained within this buying may have changed since it was first published. Homes Overseas strongly advises you to seek current legal and financial advise from a qualified professional.