Is this You?

You like beautiful, unspoilt Lakes, Mountains and untouched countryside, and you are looking for a typical traditional Spanish home or property with a tropical climate, and you want to fully immerse yourself in the true Spanish way of life. You want a home or property in a safe, close, and friendly community, Where the food is natural, organic, fresh and produced locally, and the cost of living on average, is 50% cheaper than the coast. A place where the Airport transfer time is around 30 minutes and where airlines still offer economical fares.

You want a home or property that is located within striking distance of historical attractions, steeped in culture and Spanish traditions, that also has a vibrant exciting nightlife. A place where the coastal towns and beaches of Nerja and Salobrena are within a one hour drive. If so, then the Granada region is for you.

Granada is the place for you

Granada's Alhambra Palace is so famous that it was recently proposed as one of the "Wonders of the World". The Palace is a unique example of the knowledge, crafts and creativity that disappeared with the Moors. Walking around on a hot day you can hear the constant sound of running water re-routed from the mountains, using irrigation techniques that are thousands of years old, gives you a strong sense of history, peace, and well-being, and has to be visited when in the City.

The Sierra Nevada Mountains are beautiful at all times of the year, but in winter the ski resort comes into its own. Thanks to its location in the south of Spain and its high altitude of 3300 metres (the highest in mainland Spain) skiers of all abilities can enjoy the slopes in good weather. Purchasing in an area near the ski resorts will always be a good investment.

Hidden Gems

Our first hidden gem is Alhama de Granada. This truly is a well kept Andalucian secret. Once a famous Moorish stronghold, it nestles precariously on a vast gorge that dominates the surrounding countryside. The history of Alhama de Granada can be traced to the very beginnings of civilisation in the Iberian peninsular. Phoenician, roman, visigothic, and Moorish influences fuse with the architecture of the medieval catholic Kings of the 14th century. It is also known in Spain for its hot springs and baths, which attracts a small amount of visitors who wish to bathe in the hot sulphurous waters, which are considered beneficial in cases of rheumatism and dyspepsia. Today, the town is a mixture of ancient and modern and looks over some of the most spectacular scenery in Spain. In winter the view to the snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada is uninterrupted and majestic. In the summer, the locals spend their evenings and weekends at our second hidden gem, Lake Bermejales.

Lake Bermejales is place of natural beauty, where the water is electric blue due to the lake having a sand bottom that reflects the suns rays. It is often likened to the Caribbean Sea. The lake has a contrast of rocky alcoves and miles of fine sandy beach (an inland beach.) The lake is surrounded by towering Mediterranean black pine trees with a backdrop of photogenic mountains. The lake also opens up to a vast gorge where you can watch Eagles in their natural habitat. The cliff-side also provide a great place for walking and taking in views of the serene sunsets. These are wonderful examples of the contrasts in this region and we have only scratched the surface.

This region is the perfect place to live. It has a tropical climate, and an unbeatable way of life, and property prices which are much lower than in other parts of southern Spain. Home buyers have been traditionally drawn to the 60 Km Costa tropical, particularly to the resorts of Nerja, Almunerca and Salobrena. However, with the advent of the new road and motorway network in the region, linking Motril and Velez Malaga, more people are now choosing to move inland to live in the heart of Granada's beautiful unspoilt countryside, in small towns and villages. One area of Granada currently attracting great interest is the south west area, between Santa Fe and Alhama de Granada. Here you can still find properties at bargain prices, and is a hotspot for potential property developers. You may be aware that the area has been well presented on UK Channel 5's Property Developing Abroad programme.