Summer’s arrival on the Costa Del Sol is celebrated by the grand welcome of some of Spain’s most colourful and vibrant music festivals. Impressive line-ups of up-and-coming talented artists and music megastars make this sun-drenched coastline of southern Spain a key destination for the premium summer festival experience. Let’s look at our selection of the best music festivals on the Costa del Sol this year, all exciting and varied possibilities covering music, dance, and culture where fans come together to indulge in unforgettable experiences. One thing is for sure, no umbrellas or wellies are ..read more

As followers of the Realista blog are well aware, 2022 was one of the busiest years on record for Costa del Sol real estate. The latest statistics confirm this scenario, with both transactions and price rises set to break records. The sales levels, in particular, have led some analysts to refer to 2022 as the “golden year” for property on the Costa del Sol.  Sales could break 2007 record The latest figures from the Spanish Institute of Statistics reveal that there were almost 40,000 sales of Costa del Sol property between January and November last year. Specifically, 39,445 ..read more

Benahavis property regularly ranks among the most expensive real estate in Spain, and 2022 was no exception. This enclave on the Golden Triangle ended the year with the priciest homes in the country. Marbella wasn’t far behind, with Sotogrande, Estepona and Mijas also making the top 20. As a result, the Costa del Sol confirms its position as one of the stellar property spots in Spain last year.  Benahavis property most expensive in Spain  The latest rankings from Idealista reveal that Benahavis was the priciest place to buy property in Spain in Q4 last year. The average pri ..read more

Over the last few years, the Costa del Sol has made a name for itself in the global sporting arena. This part of southern Spain has hosted several key tournaments at the international level, and 2023 promises to be no exception. In this blog article, we round up the main sporting events on the Costa del Sol in 2023 and include links to buy tickets.  Tennis sporting events on the Costa del Sol in 2023 Tennis tournaments are a permanent fixture on the annual sporting calendar, and this year showcases the following two big events:  Davis Cup Finals 2023 – Malaga city  Malaga hosted ..read more

It’s no secret that Spain has always been one of the world’s top locations to buy second homes. As a result, it’s unsurprising to discover that 2022 was one of the busiest years on record. In fact, it appears foreigners can’t buy enough property in Spain because 22.85% more of them bought in Q3 last year.  Almost 50% more purchases by foreigners A perennial favourite among foreigners, Spain has upped its popularity for real estate since the pandemic. According to the latest official figures, 22.85% more non-Spaniards bought a property in Spain in Q3 last year than during th ..read more

Costa del Sol new builds now have the second-largest market share in Spain. Furthermore, new-build prices have risen by €135,000 since 2016 and demand for new properties on the Costa del Sol exceeds supply by over 30%.  Over 10% of the national share.  A recent report from Colliers reveals that Costa del Sol’s new builds are one of the fastest-expanding markets in Spain. New construction in the province of Malaga equals 10.6% of the total in Spain, taking the Costa del Sol to second place in the national table.  Madrid continues to occupy the top position, with 15.8% of the mark ..read more

As we’ve previously reported on the Realista blog, sales of Costa del Sol real estate have been brisk since the pandemic. The latest statistics for property in Marbella confirm this trend, as the resort registers its highest number of transactions ever. These figures place Marbella in the fifth position in Spain for most sales.  Record sales of property in Marbella The latest data from the Ministry of Development (Ministerio de Fomento) confirms the busy market in Marbella. Sales in the resort in the second quarter of this year reached their highest ever.  Between April and June, som ..read more

A focal point for investors, new residents, and tourists alike, Estepona ranks as one of the most vibrant spots on the Costa del Sol. As such, the resort attracts plenty of new projects and development and already has big plans for next year. In this article, we round up the main things to expect new in Estepona in 2023.  New cultural centre We think culture will be the absolute highlight next year in Estepona when the Mirador del Carmen centre is set to open. Its prime location, right on the western end of the seafront promenade, and cultural program will place the town as one of the top ..read more

As has been the case on several occasions over the last 12 months, Costa del Sol property has registered the highest price increases in Spain. The latest places the uptick at 11.5%, taking the average square metre price in the province to €2,682. Real estate in Spain generally went up by 5.2%, although many provinces posted considerably higher increases. The latest figures mean that house prices in many parts of Spain are now on par with those before 2008.  Costa del Sol property sees the biggest uptick  Statistics released in early September by Fotocasa show that ..read more

After one of its best years ever, Spanish real estate has shown signs of slowing down as we come to the end of 2022. Both sales and prices appear to be cooling off slightly, although figures remain high. With clouds still on the global political and economic horizon, what can we expect from the Spanish property market in 2023? Although analysts differ in their predictions for figures for sales and house prices, they’re unanimous that both will be lower compared to 2022. They also agree that investors will continue to see the property in key locations (including the Costa del Sol) as a safe hav ..read more