Find out the pros and cons of living close to the sea and the pros of a home away from the shore. Do you choose more privacy and a great view, or would you rather have a few steps to the beach? We have some advice for those looking for houses for sale in Spain!
Beachfront houses, due to the price of land, are mostly built on smaller plots. For the same price, we can buy a house with a view but further away from the sea – and on a bigger plot! Of course, the better the view, the more you pay, so prices vary greatly. We help you choose your dream house in Spain, searching for the best deals within the amount of money you have available.
Beachfront houses
By the beach, but without a sea view
If you prefer to spend the whole day on the beach or strolling around Puerto Banús, you can choose a house by the beach but without the sea view. In our portfolio of listings we have a wide selection of luxury properties close to the sea such as the 5-bedroom villa in Marbesa or the single-storey house in the Los Monteros urbanisation, which consists of 3 bedrooms with bathrooms:
Residences in the first line of the shore
If you are looking for a villa or residence with a beautiful sea view, in the closest proximity to the beach, you will have to expect to spend more – prices for such properties often start at €4-5 million and increase with the size of the plot of land they are located on. Here are some examples that we currently have on offer:
This ultra-modern and fully-automated villa in Costabella comprises six bedrooms, a swimming pool, a home spa and a 131-metre terrace with stunning sea views that we can enjoy while relaxing in the Jacuzzi. However, that’s not all! The living room, located on the ground floor, has an exit to the wooden terrace with the pool, behind which we have a path leading to…a private descent to the beach. Such comfort is well worth the price.
From time to time, properties located on large plots of land in close proximity to the beach come onto the market. In such cases, we are faced with offers that exceed €10 million. However, it has to be openly admitted that a residence such as the one in Casasola (3,000m2 in sizeand situated on an area the size of 5,000m2) will impress even the most demanding clients. Don’t believe it? Take a look at this offer and see for yourself.
Among our clients, there is also no shortage of people looking for a house on the Costa del Sol that they can renovate themselves and tailor to their own needs and expectations. In this case, an excellent offer would be this villa located in a great location – on the Golden Mile. 5 bedrooms, private pool, landscaped garden, all located on the first line of the coast. Could you want anything more?
Houses in the distance
However, if we want to drink coffee on the terrace while looking out over the city in the distance or looking out over the African coast, we can buy a house with a beautiful view located further away, but guaranteeing other amenities. Why should we consider such an option?
Pros of buying a villa away from the beach:
- larger plot of land
- greater privacy
- more space
- larger pool
- more space for garden parties
- view of the city (also beautiful at night!)
- view of the African coast and often Gibraltar
- relatively lower price than for a beachfront property
For those looking for properties on the Costa del Sol that meet the above conditions, a great investment would be to buy a house in Benahavis, a picturesque village near Marbella that is famous for its excellent restaurants and perfectly groomed golf courses where the season lasts all year round!
Houses at a distance, but with a sea view or green hills surrounding the house at a price approximating that of beach houses without a sea view, can be seen here:
Traditional villa in El Madrnonal
Both properties have 4 en-suite bedrooms and a swimming pool, which on hot days will effectively negate the need to hit the beach and allow you to enjoy a quiet day at home.
Panoramic views come at a price
Many factors influence the price of properties further away from the beach, which can strongly determine their price. In this case we are talking about: the exposure of the house (east, west or south?), the exposure of the terraces, the neighbourhood, the distance from golf courses, good schools or the airport and, of course, the size of the plot. If you value comfort and privacy, be sure to take a look at the offers of the most beautiful houses in Spain, such as those located in the prized and desirable Benahavis region:
The cross-section of property offers in Marbella and the Costa del Sol means that everyone can find their place on earth here. And all of this surrounded by the perfect microclimate guaranteed by the mountain “La Concha“, the most beautiful yachts in the world, excellent restaurants, plenty of historical sites and countless activities for the whole family. We invite you to contact us and we will certainly help you make your dream of your own home on the Costa del Sol come true.
