A land of passage and tourism, the Costa Brava is a place with a rich history and varied architecture. Its location, close to the border and on one of the most beautiful coasts on the Mediterranean, makes it easy to dream of owning a castle in Spain. As the English say, "my home is my castle".
But what kind of house? Should you buy new on the Costa Brava or invest in an older property?
New-build, the guarantee of modern comfort just a stone's throw from the sea
The urban planning of the coast, reflecting the dynamism of Barcelona, means that high quality properties are within easy reach, close to port areas and leisure centers, thalassotherapy, discotheques, splendid supervised beaches, the areas close to Roses, Empuriabrava and l'Estarit, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Plata d'Aro and Lloret de Mar are just a few of the many examples of great places to live in the jewels of modern architecture that Catalonia has become so famous for, often just a stone's throw from the region's finest beaches.
Modern apartments and villas on the coast are bright, safe values, open to a very active region.
Old-fashioned character and history in a rich and intense region
The vibrant coastal region of Girona, the charming, rural villages of Sant Llorenç de la Muga, Palls, Maçanet de Cabrenys or Monells, the renowned historic centers of Figueres, Girona, Tossa de Mar or Begur, and the plethora of splendid buildings in medieval, Art Nouveau or neo-classical styles all makeinvesting in a Costa Brava character home a temptation.
The region between Portbou and Blanes is rich in jewel-like residences, where history is carried like a colourful and welcoming banner. From small fishermen's cottages to grand Art Nouveau buildings, all cultures meet on the shores of the Mediterranean, which has been the link to a dynamic history still inscribed in stone and where life is good.
New or old. Which to choose?
To choose, you have to follow the market. You fall in love with a building just as you do with this region, and sometimes styles cohabit, and as you meet someone, you discover that the charm of one is just as appealing as the practicality of the other. The main thing is to have a choice, and with some 200 kilometers of coastline, the Costa Brava offers a wealth of investment opportunitiesin both primary and secondary residences, with all the attractions of both new and old.
To make your property purchase on the Costa Brava a reality, contact N1 France Espagne Immobilier ! Our teams, who love the region and are based in 4 agencies in Santa Margarita, Empuriabrava and Roses, will guide you in your choice and accompany you throughout the buying process.