 Stretching in a vast swathe from Huelva in Southwest Spain to Almeria in Southeast
Spain, Andalucia is one of Spain's largest regions. It takes in the entire southern coast
of Spain, including the Costa de la Luz, Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical and Costa
Almeria. It also extends northwards to the Sierra Morena mountain range, defining the
southern extent of the main upland area that covers Central Spain.
The Andalucian landscape is very diverse. Beaches, lowland flood plains and some of
the highest mountain peaks in the country can be found in Andalucia. There is also a
diverse array of Spanish property available, with locations to suit everyone from those
seeking a tranquil sun-kissed retreat to investors looking for hot Andalucia property
opportunities.
Along the coastal region of Andalucia are some of Europe's top resorts. Marbella,
Torremolinos, Malaga and Nerja lie along the ever-popular Costa del Sol, while Cadiz
on the Costa de la Luz lies to the West, and the increasingly fashionable province of
Almeria lies to the East. Inland, Andalucia's capital, Seville, is known to be one of the
hottest cities in Europe. It is also one of Spain's most historic cities, with a
documented past extending backwards some 3,000 years.
The city of Granada, in the southeast of the region, has a historic background too.
Separated from the southern coast by the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is
home to one of the most impressive buildings in Europe - The Alhambra. Covering
more than 13 hectares The Alhambra provides an insight into centuries of history and
is one of Andalucia's biggest tourist attractions.
Andalucia property is available across a broad range of prices, starting at just €50,000
euros at the lower end of the scale to several million euros in some of the top resort
areas along the coast. The coastal stretches are the most popular amongst buyers as
there is immediate access to the beautiful sandy beaches that run along the Costas,
and the climate is also a little fresher than locations further inland. For instance,
buying Spanish property in Seville would require a tolerance of summertime
temperatures regularly topping 40°c!
As in all other areas of Spain, property buyers should take into account the additional
costs associated with buying a property in Andalucia. Whether it is a villa in Spain,
apartment or townhouse, purchasers should allocate funds equivalent to 8% - 10% of
the property value to cover legal fees, notary fees and, of course, tax. Purchasers of
new build property should also be aware that VAT (also known as IVA) will be due
on their purchase. This is currently set at around 7%.
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