The Valencian Community, Andalusia and Catalonia are where foreign buyers flock the most to in Spain. Find out why they are so loved.
Data released by the Spanish Notary has revealed that foreign buyers increased by 29% in 2022. Additionally, this data shows where foreign buyers are most interested in owning a home. Out on top came the Valencian Community, followed by Andalusia and Catalonia. Here we’ll take a look at all three areas and dig into why foreign buyers choose them.
1stplace: Valencian Community
Given that the Valencian Community has an annual average temperature of 18°C, it is no surprise that foreign buyers love it so much. The World Health Organisation even recognised the region for having one of the greatest climates for your health. You’ll keep up your vitamin D levels while not having to endure too dry or sticky a heat.
Valencia city.
The city of Valencia is the third largest in Spain. It does not have the status of Madrid, Seville or Barcelona, so would suit those who love a more low-key city. Culturally, it has a lot to offer, with the enchanting old city, a cathedral dating back to 1238, as well as the modern City of Arts and Sciences.
The Valencian Community is home to the excellent Costa Blanca. With its combination of sun, sea and sand; very easy flights from Alicante airport; plenty of golf; and an established expat community, it’s no wonder that foreign buyers keep choosing the Costa Blanca. You can find the old port of Denia; the hedonistic Benidorm; and the lovely laidback lifestyle of Gran Alacant. Property for sale there is a mix of traditionally Spanish villas, old homes, and purpose-built beachfront apartments.
2ndplace: Andalusia
You can find brilliant, one-of-a-kind locations in Andalusia: Seville, Malaga, Granada and Marbella. It is even warmer than the Costa Blanca and bakes in more than 300 days of sunshine. Summer in Seville sees twelve hours of sunshine, not a drop of rain, and average day maximums in the mid-thirties, but it has seen temperatures even higher.
Granada is known for the magnificent Alhambra fortress and the Sierra Nevada mountains standing tall in the background.
Aerial view of the Bay of Cadiz from Levante Tower, Cadiz Cathedral.
Cádiz is one of the oldest cities in Europe and its wears that history. It has a charming medieval district, beaches and Doñana National Park.
As the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Málaga naturally has an amazing art scene. In Soho Málaga, you can find gigantic graffiti, galleries, and museums. It has a great food scene too, with eleven restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide. Then, of course, there’s the irresistible appeal of the beach.
3rdplace: Catalonia
Barcelona.
While warmer than northern Europe, if the temperatures of Andalusia frighten you a little, Catalonia might suit you better. July is the hottest month with an average daily maximum of 30°C. Catalonia is an exciting region, it offers the Pyrenees, the Costa Brava and the vibrant, show-stealing city of Barcelona. In 2022, Barcelona was given the title of the best city on Earth by research done by the Telegraph. Yes. Quite the title. But Barcelona is deserving with wonderful for LGBTQI+ inclusivity, UNSECO World Heritage sites, a brilliant public transport system, and beaches within the centre. To the north of Barcelona, Girona is also a superb place to own a home in and to the south is Tarragona.
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