Costa del Sol contains the whole coastal area between the province of Málaga and the East side of the Gibraltar strait, in the province of Cádiz. It is located in the autonomous community of Andalucía, in the South of Spain.
This area is one of the most popular among tourists that want to enjoy good weather, and numerous outdoor and indoor activities together with fantastic gastronomical experiences all throughout the year.
In SecondPROP we have a big selection of exclusive properties in Costa del Sol available for owners that want to co-buy the property with others.
In this article, we will tell you the advantages of acquiring a second home in this area. Discover why you should buy a house in Costa del Sol!
1. High probabilities of sun throughout most of the year
The name of this coastal region is not a coincidence: in Costa del Sol (Sunny Coast) you will enjoy approximately 325 days of sun every year, and temperatures that can reach highs of 18ºC/20ºC during the winter months.
2. More than 150km of beach line
Costa del Sol is one of those top locations for beach holidays, it is surrounded by more than 150km of beaches for you to enjoy crystal clear waters and long beach walks.
Some of the best known beaches are those along the coast in Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Torremolinos. But you can’t miss the famous “Malagueta” in Málaga and the incredible luxury paradise of Puerto Banús (Marbella).
3. Art, culture, and nature
The cities of the Costa del Sol and the inland areas also offer numerous leisure and cultural options, so that not everything is about enjoying the beach.
Visit the Picasso Museum in Málaga, discover the incredible landscapes of the Serranía de Ronda, visit the amazing Caminito del Rey…
And, of course, take a trip to the Alcornocales Nature Reserve, where you can see mountain goats, pick mushrooms or go fishing. This area is home to the largest mass of cork oak trees in Spain.
Film lovers can also enjoy an unmissable event every year: the Málaga Film Festival, which brings together the great personalities of the seventh art.
To these options you can add endless days of golf on the more than 30 golf courses scattered around the area. Designed with varying levels of difficulty and with attractive additional facilities, the golf courses are one of the main attractions of the Costa del Sol to continue playing this sport during your holidays.
4. A great community of digital nomads
If you buy your second home with secondPROP on the Costa del Sol, you can use it not only for holidays, but also as an ideal place for teleworking.
In Málaga, for example, you will have the opportunity to meet new people, as it is one of the favourite destinations in Spain for digital nomads.
Expat and digital nomad communities choose the Costa del Sol area for the great weather, delicious food and numerous entertainment options mentioned above. Just go, and enjoy it!