Spain is not just beach bars and bargain menú del día. It’s also a magnet for the rich and ridiculous. From tucked‑away fincas in Mallorca to glass‑and‑marble villas above Marbella, there are more famous people who live in Spain (or sneak in for long sunny stays) than you might think.
If you end up buying a place on the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca or the Canary Islands, you could easily find yourself sharing a shoreline with Hollywood royalty, football legends and a few very recognisable British faces.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
Oscar‑winning couple Catherine Zeta‑Jones and Michael Douglas remain among the best‑known Hollywood names with a long‑term home in Spain. Their estate, s’Estaca, sits on the rugged northwest coast of Mallorca.
The 19th‑century property, near Valldemossa, was originally part of a larger estate developed by Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria. Douglas bought the property in 1990 and later put it on the market at eye‑catching prices, but after failing to find a buyer, he withdrew it from sale, and the family carried out extensive renovations.
Richard Gere
Richard Gere has been reported to be living in an exclusive residential complex in Spain, where he enjoys what local media describe as one of the most stable periods of his personal life. The development is a high‑end gated community in the Madrid area, La Moraleja, which he enjoys with his Spanish wife and children.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt has for years been linked to Port d’Andratx, one of Mallorca’s most exclusive harbours. Spanish and international outlets frequently report that he owns a modern villa in the area, describing the property as a discreet retreat away from red‑carpet life.
Eva Longoria
The Desperate Housewives star has solidified her long‑standing connection with Marbella by securing a house on the Costa del Sol. According to local business figures quoted in Spanish media, the actress and her husband, José Bastón, recently acquired a property in the resort city and are in the process of renovating it.
David Guetta
David Guetta has long been associated with Ibiza and is frequently reported to own a luxury villa on the island, often referred to in the media as “Villa Titanium”. While the DJ clearly spends extended periods there during the summer season, specific details about the property and its current ownership are not independently confirmed.
Hugh Grant
British actor Hugh Grant is repeatedly associated in lifestyle and property features with La Zagaleta, the ultra‑exclusive gated estate in the hills above Marbella. Articles profiling celebrity enclaves in southern Spain often cite Grant as one of the international names said to have a home in the development, alongside other high‑net‑worth residents.
Chris Eubank and David “Bumble” Lloyd
Chris Eubank and cricket commentator David “Bumble” Lloyd have both been associated with homes on Spain’s Costa Blanca, including properties in and around Moraira and La Finca Golf Resort, according to previous interviews and expat media coverage.
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