Why Invest in Property in Costa Almeria ?
Introduction to Costa Almeria
The city of Almeria is situated on the south-east coast of Spain, bordering with the provinces of Granada and Murcia, with its coast lying between Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol. Almeria city has a preserved Moorish heritage with a Moorish fortress and old gypsy quarter. Other monuments include the Alcazabar and the cathedral.
There is a big local African population and this is apparent from some of the shops and restaurants here. Almeria is a wealthy area with a high cost of living so be prepared. One thing to note is that property is on the whole cheaper than on the Costa del Sol but the prices are expected to rise. The higher cost of living acts as a barrier to ownership. Hopefully with time the property prices and cost of living will harmonise with the rest of the Costa del Sol resulting in capital growth and a cheaper cost of living. The climate gets very hot in the summer, this being one of its main attractions. As a result the tourism sector is set to expand as well as the facilities. Several sport centres were built to cater for the 2005 games so inward investment is high. If you want to benefit from this then buy when it is currently cheap - like now!
Sport and Leisure Facilities in Costa Almeria
Deep-sea diving, sport-fishing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing. 7 yacht clubs. 4 golf courses. Fishing port. Public and private tennis courts. 5 horse riding centres. Also parachuting, mountain-biking and rock-climbing clubs. 3 parks: Cabo de Gata park east of city with quiet beaches and coves, Sierra Nevada park with year-round snow and Sierra Maria Los-Velez park to the north of the city with castle and caves. Albufera of Adra natural reserve. La Envia golf course in Sierra de Gador behind city. 3 historical museums displaying local Roman and Iberian remains.
Estate Agents in Costa Almeria
Alfos Promociones lnmobiliarios S. L . Tony Buckland 5th Floor 62-65 Trafalgar Square London Tel: 0207 925 1661
Almerisol Avda. Mediterraneo 99, 04740 Roquetas de Mar Almeria Tel: 0034 950 333
Casas Almeria Urb. Costa Fleming, 04600 Huercal Overa, Almeria Tel: 01367 240013 (UK office) +34 950 1344 34 (Spanish Office) Web address: www.casasalmeria.com
