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Sotogrande dates back to the mid-20th century, when Filipino businessman Joseph McMicking acquired four farmhouses and their corresponding land on the coast of San Roque, in the province of Cadiz, Spain.

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Housing in coastal areas - considering first and second homes - rose by 5.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, to €1,740/m2, compared to an average increase of 3.3% in house prices in Spain during this period, according to Tinsa.

The Agency, a US real estate company specialising in the prime segment, has launched its expansion into southern Spain by publishing its first Annual Real Estate Market Report on Marbella and the Costa del Sol. This report highlights the current and future trends of the luxury market in this region, confirming its dynamism. Nationally, the Spanish real estate market attracts international investors.

The Lithuanian fund Evernord and the Estonian fund Novira have announced their landing on the Costa del Sol through a partnership that will build six luxury homes in Marbella (in the area of Cascada de Camaján) with an estimated investment of €34 million. The operation follows the general interest

Beach houses in Spain are always an attractive option for families and potential investors, especially during the summer season.

Ilunion Hotels has announced that it is expanding its portfolio adding the Myramar Fuengirola Aparthotel, now called Ilunion Miramar.

The demand from abroad in over 100 Spanish coastal districts, neighbourhoods and towns accounts for over 50% of the total interest in buying a house in these sun, beach and relaxation destinations, according to the idealista report, with data from the first trimester.

This Andalusian village in Malaga province is known for its Moorish heritage and prime location in the Axarquia region. Its cobbled streets and houses with colourful flower pots draw you into its rich history and culture.

Spain’s coastline is setting the standard in 2025, with 642 beaches now proudly flying the Blue Flag—four more than last year and more than any other country in the world.

It has always been said that buying your first home is one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Knowing where you want to live, the property's layout and the area are factors to be taken into account. But it's a decision that experts say is made in a time of need. The same does not happen with second homes: a thoughtful decision, but a little less so, and one that awakens a need when you begin to glimpse summer.

The Bank of Spain has analysed the weight that tourist accommodation has in the rental stock of the 25 urban areas with the highest density of holiday homes and Marbella and Elche at the top of the ranking. In Malaga, tourist apartments represent almost 65% of the rental market in the city centre, while the Alicante town's weight is close to 70% in the peripheral area. On the other hand, in Spain as a whole they represent 10%, more than double that of Madrid or Barcelona.

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Costa del Sol, Marbella continues to enchant and entice with its allure of luxury living and investment opportunities. As 2024 is well underway, the real estate landscape in Marbella paints a picture of resilience, innovation, and unmatched potential.

A new branded-residence project arrives in Spain with the help of Higuerón Developments. The luxury home developer has announced a €26 million investment to develop an exclusive residential complex in Malaga that will have 26 designer flats and six villas with sea views and extra services, such as a spa or yacht reservations.

Sotogrande, located on the Costa del Sol, is a prestigious urban development that has an ideal climate and a wide range of sports and leisure facilities. The exclusive Cadiz location is coveted by many, who seek its security, privacy and quality of life. Its strategic location, between the Mediterranean and Atlantic beaches, is one of its most notable advantages, which facilitates a distinguished lifestyle for residents. When moving to this area, the cost of living is an important factor to consider.

These luxury homes with sea views offer an unrivalled degree of exclusivity and are meticulously designed to satisfy the most demanding standards.

The Council of Ministers approved removing golden visas for foreigners investing over €500,000 in housing, just one day after the President Pedro Sánchez, announced the decision. idealista/news speaks with Spain's main luxury real estate agents to see what they think. They believe that, although it is a blow for the sector, since it removes an appealing option in some cases, they expect limited damage, since most foreign investors do not invest in Spain to obtain a residence permit. Furthermore, only 0.1% and 0.5% of homes sold to foreigners from 2016 to 2023 received golden visas.

The German chain The Flag gives a twist to its luxury hotel on the Costa del Sol and launches its first 'wellness' accommodation concept in Spain. The four-storey hotel has 78 rooms, some of which are up to 70 m2 with a terrace and sea views, and offers several professional wellness programmes, and beauty and health treatments. The company operates in several countries, including Germany, Switzerland and the US, and has 19 properties with more than 2,500 apartments.

Spain's luxury residential market is experiencing a boom. Climate, infrastructure, quality of life and security are the main reasons why buyers of luxury and ultra-luxury homes (over €5 m) choose Spain to live in. Marbella is one of the epicentres of ultra-luxury. Specifically, the most expensive square metre is in homes on Marbella's beachfront in Marina Puente Romano complex, reaching €30,000 per square metre. And when the property is good... the sale takes place “off market”, that is, it does not go on sale publicly and takes only between one and three months to sell.