While Spain is mostly known for its sunshine and beaches, the country has far more to offer tourists than just that. Across Spain there are myriad small villages, or 'pueblos' to be discovered in every corner of Spain's diverse geography. Getting to know these charming villages is definitely one of the more interesting ideas for a trip in Spain if you don't want to just head to the coast, as walking their historic streets, mingling with their inhabitants, and simply enjoying the surrounding beauty will make you absolutely fall in love. And who knows, perhaps you will enjoy them so much you consider moving, buying a house in one of Spain's most beautiful villages.
Every year, the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain adds new villages to their ranks, which this year include Beget (in Girona), Valverde de la Vera (in Caceres), Cudillero (in Asturias), Agulo (in La Gomera) and more. Here, we present some houses for sale on idealista in these small towns that make an effort to take care of their environment and heritage. To form part of this network of the most beautiful villages, the town councils of these municipalities must comply with more than 40 criteria ranging from the care of their heritage, to the harmony and cleanliness of the municipality, the conservation of the façades in the village, the circulation of vehicles, and the care of flowers and green areas. And of course lets not forget cultural activity and attention to traditions. Below are the latest additions to the more than 100 municipalities that already form part of the association:
Beget, Girona
The origins of Beget, in the Alta Garrotxa natural preserve region of Girona, date back to the Middle Ages. The village grew up around the Church of Sant Cristòfol de Beget which was built between the 10th and 13th centuries. Today the village remains a small slice of quiet life surrounded by countryside: officially it has less than 30 permanent inhabitants! The village has two medieval bridges that cross the river Llierca beyond which the cobbled streets blend into the surrounding landscape.
If the idea of moving to Beget appeals to you, why mot take a look at this beautiful farmhouse for 1.3 million euros with 300 m2 in the village, currently for sale on idealista. If you just want to visit this lovely village, why not check out holiday rentals on offer in the area?
Molinaseca, Leon
The small Bierzo town of Molinaseca, located a few kilometres from Ponferrada, conserves a rich popular architecture with corridors, overhanging galleries of chestnut wood, exterior staircases leading to the houses, slate roofs, together with some ancestral homes with fine ashlar doorways and noble coats of arms still emblazoned on the doors and façades. Its houses and streets exude medieval flavour.
There are a variety of houses in the town for sale on idealista if you like the idea of moving there. And if you only fancy a short visit, check out the holiday rentals available in the village on Rentalia.
Baños de la Encina, Jaen
Baños de la Encina has accumulated a rich artistic heritage over the centuries, one that it has been able to conserve in the time since. It was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1969, based on several factors including the 10th century Caliphate castle, the Gothic style parish church and its 18th century windmills. The Ermita del Cristo del Llano (Chapel of Christ of the Plain), due to the exuberant baroque design of its chapel, is for many visitors the greatest surprise of the town.
There are several properties currently on sale in this lovely historic and artistic village. One of them, a former monastery and then prison during the Spanish Civil War, has been converted into a house, which is in the process of being refurbished, and is for sale on idealista for 170,000 euros. If you want to explore the town and maybe some of the surrounding area as well, before looking at properties to buy, check out these holiday rentals in the province of Jaen.
Genalguacil, Malaga
This village is known as "the gardens of the vizier", a legacy of its Arab origins. The village has grown up along a stepped terrain in the mountains and shows all its splendour among chestnut trees, holm oaks and cork oaks. Situated in the heart of the Genal Valley, one of the most unspoilt areas of Andalusia, its historic quarter of whitewashed low houses, allows the 18th century parish church of San Pedro de Verona to stand out, in an academic and classicist baroque style with touches of the Mudejar style.
We can find a variety of properties for sale in the village, including the aforementioned whitewashed town houses in the historic centre, and country houses and estates on the outskirts of the village. This house for 85,000 euros is located in the square of this picturesque village. If you only want to visit the village for a brief trip though, there is plenty of holiday rental accomodation available on Rentalia.
Nuevo Baztán, Madrid
This municipality was founded at the beginning of the 18th century by Juan de Goyeneche y Gastón as an agricultural and manufacturing centre for products in demand at the time, such as glass and textiles. It was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1941 and then an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2000.
The small village in the province of Madrid has several flats and houses for sale within its borders. For example, for 326,000 euros you can find this villa on the outskirts of the village, a lovely example of the quiet lifestlye on offer here. If you want to visit the village for a few days and see why it is considered such an important cultural momument in Spain, check out these holiday rentals on offer in the village.
Valverde de la Vera, Caceres
Declared as a Historic Site in 1970, Valverde de la Vera is a village with popular architecture on three distinct levels, combining ashlar masonry with timber frameworks and brick or adobe. It is easy to wander around the town and find beautiful arcades on granite columns, decorated with balls and mouldings, as well as other beautiful architectural features, on public buildings and private homes alike.
The charming village has a variety of properties for sale, most of which match its rustic aesthetic to a large degree, with exposed wooden beams a common feature in the ceilings of the towns houses. This building for sale for 272,000 euros is an excellent example: a building constructed in 1785 in the centre of the village, known as the Casa de Los Escudos, which has 230 m2 on offer across two floors. The village also has an offering of holiday rentals available, if you just want to visit this historic site for a day or two to take in its gorgeous architecture.
Agulo, La Gomera
Agulo is one of the smallest and oldest towns on the island of La Gomera, with privileged views of Tenerife and Mount Teide. Its old town is one of the best preserved in the whole archipelago, and is made up of narrow, cobbled streets that will take you back in time to another era, giving you an idea of what life was like on the Canary Islands in centuries past.
There are very few properties for sale in the village on idealista, but you can find this house for 152.000 euros with 285 m2 of space over two floors. On the other hand, if you would like to visit the village, to take in its history, or simply enjoy the beaches that the islands are famous for, there is a selection of holiday rental available nearby on Rentalia.
Garachico, Tenerife
Garachico, a village located in the northeast of the island of Tenerife, has a rich architectural heritage in its very well preserved historic centre, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, which is why it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1994. There are several lovely properties for sale in this quaint little village, including this beautiful villa is for sale for 295.000 euros on the outskirts of the village with 400 m2 of garden. There are also a variety of holiday rentals on offer for those who want to visit this quiet little village in the Canary Islands.
Roncal, Navarra
The beautiful village of Roncal is the capital of the valley that bears its name. The village of Roncal sits on both sides of the River Esca, in the Navarrese Pyrenees and through its cobbled streets, laid out in a Y-shape, the visitor descends from the parish church, accompanied by several stately buildings, such as Casa Sanz, Casa Gambra and Casa López. This house with stone façade and backyard is a property that fits perfectly with the towns rustic feel, which was renovated in 2006 and is now on sale for 220.000 euros. The town also has a few similar properties with rustic appeal available as holiday rentals if you fancy exploring the area on a weekend.
Bulnes, Asturias
Bulnes, a municipality in the Picos de Europa with just over 30 inhabitants, can only be reached by funicular railway or by walking along a narrow, steep path, which has enabled it to maintain its heritage and great beauty.
The traditional buildings of Bulnes are dressed in limestone, which contrasts with the red clay roofs, and with the wooden windows and doors of the area, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of a municipality that holds a treasured place in the Cultural Heritage of Asturias. One of the few properties for sale in Bulnes is this typical house for 250,000 euros to know what it is like to live in the Picos de Europa. However, as befitting a beautiful, tucked away village such as this, there is a good selection of holiday rentals available for anyone who wants to get away from the stress of daily life for a while and retreat to this beautiful, hidden treasure in the Asturian mountains.
Cudillero, Asturias
The beautiful fishing village of Cudillero completes the list of villages that have been added to the association in the past year. An area hidden from the sea and from the land, renowned for its houses of a thousand colours, which give shape to its well-known and photographed amphitheatre, and which allow you to enjoy spectacular views from the vantage point. The village has several properties on sale for those who would like to move there, or have a holiday home on the Asturian coast. One of them is this flat for sale on idealista for 140,000 euros, housed in one of the village's traditional colourful buildings. For those who only want to visit, and get a look at the fountain of colour that you can see in the village's architecture, there are also a variety of holiday rentals available in Cudillero.
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