Waking up in a prefabricated wooden house surrounded by nature, stepping onto the porch and having a quiet coffee is a fairly appealing prospect. That is the idea behind Hobycasa’s Slat model, currently reduced to €15,875. The property has 70 m² of interior space, with three bedrooms, a full bathroom and an open-plan living room and kitchen measuring more than 30 m². Its standout feature is the covered porch: a sheltered outdoor spot for mild evenings and warmer days.

Some Spanish municipalities experience dramatic population growth during the summer as tourists and second-home owners arrive in large numbers. Many of these popular destinations also face limited housing supply and high property prices. This analysis examines the housing market in the municipalities with the biggest seasonal population increases, including Alcúdia (Mallorca), Peñíscola (Castellón) and Castell-Platja d'Aro (Girona), where summer populations can rise by more than 800%.

Málaga City Council has given final approval to the redevelopment of El Bulto, one of the city's most closely watched residential projects. The Urban Planning Board has awarded the development works to Euro Andalucía Eventos, a company linked to Marbella-based developer Sierra Blanca Estates. The scheme includes 80 affordable housing units across two residential buildings, as well as a controversial 23-storey tower that will provide 153 private homes, transforming a key area of Málaga’s waterfront.

The luxury property market in Andalusia is on the up, driven by two main factors: the momentum of the region’s cities and continued interest in the coast. Combined with limited supply and strong international demand, which is becoming increasingly diverse, this has put southern Spain firmly in the spotlight within the country’s premium market. An analysis by luxury estate agency Engel & Völkers, based on data collected during transactions completed last year, confirms the trend. Three locations stand above the rest, thanks largely to the exclusive Costa del Sol.

Some homes are sold, while others are experienced. This villa on Mojácar’s Paseo del Mediterráneo firmly belongs in the latter category, thanks to its direct access to the beach. Listed on idealista for €1.75 million, the Mediterranean-style property combines a prime seafront location with bright, east-facing interiors that capture natural light throughout the day and offer sea views from inside the home.

Facing the Mediterranean and just a short walk from Cala Serena beach, this luxury villa is one of the standout properties currently on Mallorca’s high-end real estate market. Built on 927 m² of land, the home offers 490 m² of living space, a prime seafront location and panoramic sea views. Listed on idealista for €3.5 million, it combines privacy, spacious interiors and direct access to one of the island’s most sought-after coastal settings.

In 1950, a French consul commissioned the construction of this villa in Terramar – one of Sitges's most exclusive and peaceful areas. More than 75 years later, the property remains true to its original design and is now listed for €7.5 million. It offers 1,294 m² of living space on a 3,006 m² plot bordered by three streets – with no adjoining neighbours and just 200 metres from the sea, ensuring exceptional privacy.

If you love tennis, this striking villa in Gijón stands out – though powerful shots could send the ball into the Cantabrian Sea thanks to its clifftop court. Listed on idealista for €2.3 million, the nine-bedroom property offers exceptional views, a dramatic coastal setting and generous living space – making it one of the most distinctive homes on the Asturian coast.

The real estate market has added a new standout property in northern Spain. In Igeldo, a district of San Sebastián, an impressive villa overlooks the Cantabrian Sea, where the landscape becomes the defining feature of every room. Listed on idealista for €2.27 million, the property sits on a landscaped plot of over 1,200 m², arranged in terraces that descend towards the sea horizon.

American and Latin American buyers are playing an increasingly prominent role in Spain’s luxury real estate market. One of the key voices in this segment is Bruno Rabassa, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Spain, part of Warren Buffett’s real estate network. In an interview with idealista/news, he analyses the current market outlook and explains how US buyers are being drawn to Spain. He also describes the country as the “Florida of Europe” – an increasingly attractive destination both for retirement and for raising a family.