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7 Reasons Why You Would Definitely Move to the Costa del Sol

Buena Vista Hills — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:53:38 +0000

Reasons to move to Costa del Sol

We usually relate Malaga with vacations and leisure, but this definitely more than charming beaches, sun and “pescaito” as it presumes to be one of the ten cities with the highest quality of life and one of the favorites of Spaniards and many foreigners to live. Apart from listing the typical features of a coastal city, we will add more features, so that you end up falling in love with this wonderful area.

1. Quiet environment

Málaga has the best atmosphere to forget the stress of daily life: its smell of the sea, the gentle breeze and the warm sun during the whole year helps to relax. Even in the center, you can feel a casual and harmonious atmosphere. Its wide streets, extensive parks like the Oeste, its viewpoints, such as Gibralfaro or its promenades along the Costa del Sol, are the perfect elements that make this city a peaceful place to start a new stage of your life.

2. The weather, of course!

It is impossible not to include among these reasons the climate of this Andalusian city, considered the sunniest city in Spain, which has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and with an average temperature of 19 degrees. In summer, it is not so hot and in winter it is not so cold. You thought this phrase was a myth, right? You can see that in Malaga it is possible to enjoy a mild temperature during all the seasons of the year.

3. All the advantages of a metropolis

As a big city, it offers all kinds of urban and metropolitan activities one would expect to find capital. It has alternative cinemas, more than twenty museums, concert halls, urban art (the famous Soho artistic district) and famous galleries of conceptual artists. It also has the infrastructure of a large city: metro, airport, well-connected roads, shopping centers, etc. If you like the atmosphere of the capital but at the same time want to enjoy the advantages of the coast, you can rent or buy your apartment in the Center of Malaga, as it is close to the sea and has all the advantages of an urban center.

4. It is affordable

Doing things like paddle surfing, diving or banana diving is considerably affordable. You can also do mountain-related activities such as the descent down the river Benahavís or the route to Pico de Torrecilla, among many others. With a snack and mountain boots, you can discover the impressive landscapes of the Sierra de Málaga. In addition to the thousands of activities to choose from, the gastronomy is very varied and … quite economical! You can find tapas bars in all corners of the city, as well as the traditional “espetos” that, for little money… you can eat like crazy!

5. The sea and the mountain

It has incredible beaches, considered the envy of Europe, and different features, depending on the area in which they are, ranging from the rockiest areas to the east of the province to the beaches of fine white sand to the west. But this town also has a large number of mountainous areas: the Sierra de las Nieves is a natural park considered a Biosphere Reserve, in addition to the whole mountain range of the mountainous villages of the province, Ronda, Júzcar or Antequera are somewhere you can find all the wonderful landscapes with lots of natural features and many activities. One spot that you cannot miss if you love heights, is the Caminito del Rey in the Sierra del Guadalhorce, which has National and international tourism awards.

6. You will feel at home

We locals are said to be very nice, that must be for something, right? We talk to everyone and you will always feel at home wherever you go, we are so open and many say that it may be because of the weather that we are happy but, what is important is that you will find a lot of diversity and different cultures in this city. We respect and help each other at all times, so you will always go out with a new friend from anywhere you go.

7. A lot of history

You can find big monuments and historic buildings in the old town. Getting involved with its history and its unique architecture will amaze you. The famous Alcazaba, the Roman Theater, the Gibralfaro Castle and the Cathedral are buildings you cannot miss.

These are a few reasons why living in Malaga is a wise decision. There are many more, but to discover them you have to come, and not just on vacation. We invite you to start a life in an incredible city, so you can enjoy all it has to offer!
If you are looking for a spectacular house to settle in Malaga, here you will find the best offer.

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8 Best Beaches of the Costa del Sol

Buena Vista Hills — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:44:42 +0000

Best beaches in Costa del Sol

The best beaches of the Costa del Sol are waiting for you. We have compiled for you a list of the most spectacular beaches, so that for the next summer, you just have to take your towel and swimsuit.

Dunes of Artola, Cabopino Beach (Marbella)

The wild Cabopino Beach is located in the dune enclave of Artola, in Marbella. In 2001, this area was declared zone of natural interest, which gives it great scenic value.

Here, you can find the Thieves Tower, a defensive Roman structure of 15 meters, declared of Cultural Interest, and which marks the area where the nudist part of this beach begins.

So, if you are one of those who want a full tan this summer, Cabopino Beach can be a very interesting option. In addition, it has about 1,2 kilometers of gray sand, with shallow waters, being very popular with family and gay public.

Playa del Cristo (Estepona)

Estepona has more than 20 kilometers of beaches and an excellent climate thanks to the mountain range of Sierra Bermeja. Among all these beaches in the region of Málaga, Playa del Cristo stands out. This semi-urban cove is sheltered from the winds of the Strait, so enjoying its dark sand and calm waters is pure relaxation.

In fact, because it is so flat, it is very normal for the beach to be frequented by families with children playing on the shore, or by young people. Also, although it does not have a promenade, it has a parking area, toilets, showers and hammocks.

Playa de Pedregalejo (Málaga)

Located between Playa del Palo and Baños del Carmen, Pedregalejo Beach is 1200 meters long, a picturesque fishermen’s quarter and a promenade filled with restaurants, where you will be offered delicious local dishes such as the typical espetos malagueños. With a lively atmosphere, it is very frequented by young people and foreigners, who spend the day at the beach or enjoy a cocktail until late at night.

On the other hand, Playa de Pedregalejo, being urban, has all the essential facilities and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Also, its sand and its cozy coves with a calm tide, or its playgrounds, make it one of the most fun beaches for children in Málaga. Relax, bathe in its waters, taste the local cuisine and stay to watch one of the most awe-inspiring sunsets of the Costa del Sol.

Playa la Malagueta (Málaga)

Although it is not one of the most beautiful, it is undoubtedly the most popular of all beaches of Málaga city. La Malagueta Beach is only 10 minutes away from city center, between the port and La Caleta Beach, so many people come here to sunbathe, walk along its fantastic promenade or practice sports.

This urban beach offers various services, such as cleaning, relief services, beach bars or kiosks, but one of the must-see spots, is where you can find the mythical letters of the “malagueta”, in which you must take a photo, to show off your holidays.

Playa de los Álamos (Torremolinos)

If you want to enjoy the beach and live the night without having to move, Playa de los Álamos is your best bet. It is located between Playa de Playamar and the limit with the municipality of Málaga, is 1,5 kilometers long, with all the essential services and facilities.

With sand and small waves, it is very popular among young people, who come to this place to tan during the day in comfortable hammocks and Balinese beds. Filled with restaurants and chill-outs, you can eat and spend a day without having to travel. In addition, at night, its atmosphere changes, becoming one of the most frequented and vibrant areas of the coast of Málaga, ideal for those who want to dance the night away, have a drink or enjoy a hookah in the coolest environment.

Playa el Castillo, Ejido (Fuengirola)

This fine sand beach is located at the foot of the Sohail Castle, in the city of Fuengirola. Bathed by clean and calm waters, it is a good place to enjoy a beach day with the family. So much so, that it receives year after year the Blue Flag, an award from the European Union recognizing the quality of its waters.

Keep in mind that Playa El Castillo not only has any service/facility you may need, such as restaurants, hammocks or relief services, but also has many other attractions.

Some of them are the boats for cooking barbecues (which, in Málaga, are known as “moragas“). After booking, anyone can use these boats anchored on the beach, so that, with a little charcoal or firewood, espetos or pinchitos, you can spend a great day of barbecue and baths with your family or friends.

Another great benefit of this beach is that it is dog-friendly. Do not leave your four-legged friend behind this summer and take it with you. On this beach for dogs in Fuengirola, as long as you follow its regulations, your dog can run, sunbathe or bathe with you, without any problem.

Playa de Maro (Nerja)

If you are looking for one of the best beaches in the region of Málaga, Playa de Maro is one of the best rated ones. Just 5 kilometers away from Nerja, its 500 meters of dark sand, surrounded by a lush environment, as well as its crystal-clear waters, will take you to a feel of tropical paradise in an instant.

Maro Beach has all kinds of essential facilities, such as restaurants where you can taste local specialties, showers, toilets and cleaning services, so it is ideal if you are on holiday with children. In addition, the vastness of the beach, spreading over 20 meters, and its calm waves, make it a very safe marine environment.

Also, the clarity of its waters and its cliffs full of marine life, make it the perfect place to practice water sports like kayaking or scuba diving.

Playa de Calahonda (Nerja)

This small cove of no more than 150 meters is located just below the most touristic point of Nerja, the Balcón de Europa. To access it, you will have to enter the “Boquete de Calahonda”, a corridor with an arch on the left side of the Balcón de Europa, that will take you directly to the stairs descending to its fantastic beach. Although the slope is steep, this staircase is quite wide and is a must-go place from which you can immortalize your holidays with your selfie stick, with this paradisiacal beach in the background.

Once you get to the beach, you can see that the sand is dark and its waters completely transparent. In fact, the cliffs that surround it make it one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Nerja coast. Moreover, since it is a semi-urban beach, it has relief services, showers, litter bins and hammock rentals. Keep in mind that Calahonda is not only one of the best beaches in the Málaga region, but it is located in one of the most beautiful villages.

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New Developments Popping Up in Costa del Sol

Buena Vista Hills — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:12:51 +0000

New developments in Costa del Sol

Just during the course of the past year, many cranes have emerged and construction is in full swing once again. This, of course, gives enough to start questioning the pace of the new construction happening on the Costa del Sol.

A perfect page to find all the needed statistical information on this subject is ine.es – the Spanish National Statistics Institute.

The following compact information table for the entire Spain, demonstrates a clear increase, especially since 2015, in both residential and business construction starts.

Year	Business Construction	Residencial Construction
2016	23.977	19.801
2015	21.223	17.052
2014	16.573	13.003
2013	16.676	12.868
2012	20.758	16.242

From January to May, this year has advanced as follows:

Year	Business Construction	Residencial Construction
January	2.141	1.795
February	2.265	1.912
March	2.770	2.320
April	2.004	1.638
May	2.624	2.163

We are talking here of just about 10.000 projects, but only until the month of May 2017. So we are coming close to 2016 again. Great news. As the before mentioned includes all of Spain, how much of this increase goes to Andalusia?

Year	QI	QII	QIII	QIV
2016	1.589	1.672	1.409	1.645
2017	1.399

The data above just shows the 1^st quarter of 2017, but it is clear that approx. 25% of the new construction in Spain was in Andalusia. Together with the 2.6% increase in prices for new residential construction in the 2^nd quarter, it all indicates a comparatively fast speed of new developments on the Costa del Sol. More to this you can find under http://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736152838&menu=ultiDatos&idp=1254735576757

In a nutshell, it appears that there is a strong demand from Europe for new construction rather than a demand for re-sales. In Mijas, for example, you will find Buena Vista Hills, a housing project set in a strategic location providing its residents impressive panoramic views of the sea. This new 26 villas development will start construction in Autumn 2017 situated on various plots from 500 – 900 sqm with different designs within the modern and open space contemporary villas from 264 – 393 sqm depending on the model and plot. The project is designed to combine a sleek architectural language with a peaceful natural setting surrounded by pine trees and the beautiful mountain of Mijas.[:]

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Brexit has not Put the Brakes on Tourism in Costa del Sol

Buena Vista Hills — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:50:33 +0000

Brexit in Costa del Sol

The decision of the United Kingdom to dissociate itself from the European Union, has had no impact on the growth of tourism in Costa del Sol.

The number of tourists arriving at this coastal paradise of Spain has been on an increase rather than showing signs of stagnation. However, the authorities in Costa del Sol wish to take no chances and so they are trying hard to promote the Costa del Sol as the tourist destination for the British this year.

There were fears in the minds of these authorities soon after Brexit, that it would adversely affect the development of the area of Malaga. However, Arturo Bernal, the MD of Costa del Sol Tourism has a different story to tell. He says that the number of tourists coming to Costa del Sol from Britain has been increasing. But still, the authorities are working hard to continue promoting Costa del Sol in the UK.

More advertising and marketing is to be seen with:

Booths of Costa del Sol in trade fairs
Workshops organized to increase awareness about Costa del Sol as a tourist destination
Campaigns to catch the attention of undecided vacationers
Conferences to get a mention in print and electronic media

Statistics confirm the success story conveyed by Arturo Bernal. The number of British tourists staying in hotels in Malaga has registered an increase of 7.2% in 2017. The number of tourists arriving at Malaga International Airport has gone up by 16% in the first 4 months of this year. For the first time in history, this number has crossed a million arrivals.

Many experts attribute increased activity of tourists to a report titled The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 at the World Economic Forum. This report ranked Spain as the number one tourist destination in the world.

Spain ranks very high on following factors making it a very tourist friendly destination.

Safety and security of tourists
Health and hygiene in the country
Natural resources
Development of infrastructure

Additionally, Costa del Sol is giving attractive returns on investment to overseas buyers. Here you will find Buena Vista Hills, where state of the art design and architecture is being used to construct luxury villas for the customers. These villas are in close proximity to both the Malaga International Airport as well as the major commercial area called El Higueron. There are 26 villas in total, so hurry up to not miss out on this great opportunity. As once completed … you can count on a safe investment return of 25-30%

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Is it Profitable to Invest in a Spanish Property?

Buena Vista Hills — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:10:37 +0000

Invest in a Spanish property

Brexit was a major event in 2016 and it created uncertainty in the minds of investors and experts were unsure how they will react in the coming months. Spain is one European country that feared economic turmoil because of Brexit but nevertheless, it experienced a major economic revival in the last two years which was reflected in its booming real estate market. Much of the gains in property values have taken place in the last year or so. There were speculations as to whether Spain was on its way to its pristine glory. Whether this is true or not – one thing is clear. The hunger to bounce back is at the fore once again.

Investors seeking a high return on investment through rental properties are always on the lookout for new ways to increase their profits. It is worthwhile to find out if Spain is still a lucrative destination for such investors.

The truth of increasing property prices

It is not a secret that property prices were a little slow to take off in Spain after the great recession. The UK was far ahead in this regard, but Spain slowly caught up with the rest of the EU countries. Prices of properties are increasing by 5% per annum though they still have to increase a lot to come up to the pre-recession levels. This is certainly an attractive proposition for British citizens as they can buy Spanish properties at lower prices than in Britain.

Is this demand consistent all over Spain?

SEQURE found an increase of 118% in the number of properties bought by overseas investors in the year 2016 as compared with sales in 2015. This shows that buyers are still confident about properties in Spain. Areas like Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca have remained favorites of investors for the last decades. Though there was a slowdown soon after the recession of 2008-2009, property market of Spain has retained its positive sheen for foreign investors till date.

Are there new options coming up for investors?

A lot of money is being pumped into the housing market with millions of Euros coming from investors in Europe. Anyone visiting areas like Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol can vouch for the presence of construction equipment and activities going on in full swing. This is enough to convince even a doubter about the prospects of new housing projects in Spain for the future.

Are there areas qualifying as being safest in terms of investment?

It goes without saying that buying rental properties overseas requires some research and homework to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Location is obviously very important if you do not want your property to remain vacant for long periods of time throughout a year. In this regard, areas like Costa del Sol have proven to be very reliable for the investors. Beautiful beaches and a sunny climate attract tourists looking for rental properties all year round.

Mijas is another town in Costa del Sol that is giving attractive returns on investment to overseas buyers. Here you will find Buena Vista Hills, a housing project set in a strategic location providing its residents impressive panoramic views of the sea. This new turnkey villa development can be a perfect place to live in Costa del Sol and is no doubt worth the investment, as once completed … you can count on a safe investment return of 25-30%.

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Why Costa del Sol Deserves To Be Your Next Home?

Buena Vista Hills — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:35:37 +0000

Costa del Sol, literally meaning Coast of the Sun in Spanish, is a world famous tourist destination.

Hundreds of thousands of tourists come here from all parts of the world to enjoy its stunning beaches, the sun and the great lifestyle. Costa del Sol lies in the southern part of Spain in an autonomous region called Andalusia. It is a 150 km stretch of land along the coast with lots of beautiful tourist attractions.

Buena Vista Hills

It can be an overwhelming task for you to choose the location and the property to buy in Costa del Sol. If you have the money and you do not want to compromise with quality, Buena Vista Hills can be a perfect place to live in Costa del Sol. It is a housing project set in a strategic location to give its residents panoramic views of the sea as well as hills.

Buena Vista Hills offers luxury villas in Mijas starting from 550.000 Euros to customers desirous of stylish and modern homes. The villas are in close proximity to both the Malaga International Airport as well as the major commercial area called El Higueron. There are 26 villas in total, so hurry up to not miss out on this wonderful opportunity.

Coastal living at its best

Costa del Sol is a paradise of sorts for those who are fond of coastal living. It has a warm climate with sun beating down on nearly all days of the year. Beach bums are delighted with the wonderful weather conditions of Costa del Sol. This golden coast of Spain has also added world class golf courses in the last few years to increase the attraction of this coastal haven. It is not a surprise then that nearly 2 million tourists pour in to Costa del Sol every year.

Experience life as a permanent vacation

Costa del Sol has everything that you can possible dream of. In addition to great beaches and excellent weather conditions, you also get to enjoy beautiful landscapes all along the 150km stretch. Not to forget the delicious Spanish cuisine and the most beautiful local customs and traditions. The area has a lot to explore besides its marvelous hinterland villages and the rich cultural heritage. If you are thinking in terms of a second home for yourself, Costa del Sol can be a perfect destination. You will feel like you are living on a permanent vacation when you move to this place.

No matter your taste and budget, you will find multiple options in front of you in terms of investment properties. The reason why thousands of Britons, Scandinavians and French are moving in to Costa del Sol every year is because they are getting the kind of lifestyle that they have always dreamt of. Cost of living here is lower than it is in those countries and even the property prices are low. From the most basic apartments to the most luxurious villas, you get the kind of property that you can afford in Costa del Sol.

Live a lifestyle of your choice

There is so much to see and do in Costa del Sol that one can easily lead a lifestyle accordingly. If you are a nature lover, you can enjoy the warm climate and the cool waters in close proximity to your home. You can spend your time under the sun dozing off at the beach or you can take part in different kinds of water sports depending upon your liking. But the advantage of living close to the beach is just one of the riches you enjoy when you make Costa del Sol your home. Being a tourist destination, the area is dotted with high quality restaurants and bars to live life king size.

Excellent shopping and dining facilities

Do not worry about shopping and dining that you are used to back in your home country. Being a very popular tourist destination, Costa del Sol today has world class shopping and dining facilities. These facilities are certainly the best in the whole of Spain. You will even find UK supermarkets in some areas of this region. You can also have delicious food variety at road side vendors here. Good quality restaurants serve all international cuisines in addition to Spanish cuisine.

Great infrastructure in place

Authorities have pumped in massive amount of money for the beautification and development of infrastructure in Costa del Sol. You will find that all the roads in the area are fairly new and there is cleanliness everywhere. It is very easy to access other parts of Spain from Costa del Sol with the new constructed rail links. The airport in Malaga operates many flights to different European and American cities on a daily basis. This means you never find any problem in returning to your home country.[:]

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