The Costa Blanca has become more and more popular in recent years. The region has been attractive to tourists for many years because of the low-cost package holiday market, but now it draws those who hope to buy a property for sale in Spain either as a permeant residence or as a family holiday home. Let’s have a look at the reasons why this coast is so attractive to house-hunters.
All along the Costa Blanca, you will find long sandy beaches sloping into the clear water of the Mediterranean Sea, which are safe for families with children. They can build sandcastles and paddle in the warm water. Many have blue flag status so you can be sure that the water is clean and during the summer, there are usually lifeguards positioned on the larger beaches to ensure that everyone stays safe. There are also areas where some rocks in the shallower waters offer the chance for children to play with nets to see what sea creatures they can find. If you loved rock-pooling as a child, you know your family will love this activity. When you buy a villa in the Costa Blanca, your children can enjoy an exciting outdoor lifestyle that no longer seems to exist in many other countries.
For the more adventurous, these beaches offer several water sports. You can kayak to more secluded, rockier coves and admire the dramatic scenery of the mountains and cliffs along the coast, as well as explore the water and admire the abundance of sea life.
Do you dread the winter cold, damp, and grey skies? If you do, this is another excellent reason to consider purchasing a property on the Costa Blanca. The sun shines most of the year, and during the short winters, the temperatures remain warm most of the time. During the hot summers, a gentle sea breeze helps to reduce humidity and keep you cooler, and there are plenty of green areas to provide shade. This is often the predominant consideration for those who seek to move to Spain.
Having a pleasant meal with friends or family is a crucial aspect of the Mediterranean, and the local food and wine produced here are a good reason why. Meals are prepared from fresh ingredients grown in the area and you will see citrus and olive trees as well as vines wherever you go. Anything that isn’t in season is unlikely to be found on fresh food supermarket counters, in markets or on restaurant menus. When you find a villa for sale in the Costa Blanca, you will enjoy exploring the local area and tasting the menus local restaurants have to offer.
There is a different sense of time in Spain for all age groups and you will soon notice that, thanks to the tradition of the siesta, families with young children may have a snack in the late afternoon and then not eat their main dinner until after 9pm. Children therefore do tend to stay up later here than in some other countries and this is perhaps a new pace of life for many but, it is relaxing and worth getting used to. It is very rare that a Spanish family would hire a babysitter and go out to eat without their children. All restaurants and bars are as a result very child friendly and it is an excellent way for children to learn how to behave socially. Parents who see this lifestyle are often attracted to it and begin their search for a family home for sale in the Costa Blanca. Towns and villages have very low crime rates and there is a true community spirit, so children are safe to play outside with their friends. In addition, during the holidays, there are plenty of water and theme parks within easy driving distance, and these are reasonably priced in comparison to family days out in many other parts of the world.
The Spanish are welcoming and hospitable, and most ex-pats enjoy and adopt this sociable way of life, making the international communities of the Costa Blanca great. Whichever town you choose to buy a house in, you will find that everyone will offer advice and help if they can. Additionally, the cost of living in this region is lower than in many other parts of Europe or the UK, which means your family can enjoy life to the fullest.
If you would like to join the many people who have made the Costa Blanca home, just contact our professional and friendly team at Hamiltons Real Estate (previously Hamiltons of London), and we’ll get you moving into your villa in the Costa Blanca as quickly as possible.
