The Costa del Sol may well be the most famous tourist area of Spain, and the price of the property for sale there reflects this. A two bedroom apartment in Marbella could cost around £213,000, while a seafront penthouse in Puerto Banús could be almost £1,000,000. Further afield from the Marbella area, prices drop slightly; a two bedroom villa in Mijas Costa could cost relatively little, at around £210,000. The average property price has risen over the last few years to reach a total of around £200,000, and real estate tends to be cheaper inland and east of Malaga.
Although investing in property on the Costa del Sol seems expensive initially, those who buy to rent will see a swift return on their investment. The area is immensely popular with tourists, and this doesn't seem set to change. The sheer luxury and size of the properties for sale makes them worth the asking price, especially when one considers the entertainments and attractions available. Those looking for a relaxing retirement may find it in the smaller inland towns of the Costa del Sol, but those who cannot live without the buzz of a vibrant city lifestyle may find that Malaga or Marbella is their true home, and the place where the ideal property can be found.
Unlike many other areas of Spain, the Costa del Sol is heavily urbanised. Marbella and Puerto Banús are renowned as the playgrounds of the rich and famous, and the nightlife reflects this, with many expensive and luxurious restaurants, nightclubs and disco. For daytime entertainment, there are a number of golf courses, which are, again, famous throughout the world. There are also numerous palm fringed beaches, which take advantage of the areas warm climate; the Costa del Sol boasts mild winters, with daily highs of around 20C, while in the summer months, the temperature will rarely drop below 30C. The rainfall is limited by the high mountains in the area, and the Costa del Sol receives over 320 days of sunshine a year.
The main airport serving the Costa del Sol is Malaga airport, while destinations in the western area of the Costa del Sol are more easily reached from Gibraltar airport. The most flexible means of transport within the Costa del Sol is by road, and car rental is cheaper than many other destinations. Spanish trains are the cheapest in Europe, and the Costa del Sol is served by an efficient transport system, which gives you many options for travelling to the property you wish to view.