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Granada, the overlooked corner of Andalusia that is giving the Costa del Sol a run for its money

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Property buyers in Spain are finding that the relatively unspoilt province of Granada provides the perfect blend of history and culture at great prices

Granada, the overlooked corner of Andalusia that is giving the Costa del Sol a run for its money

Many parts of Spain are popular with expats looking to move to a place in the sun and with Brits in search of a holiday home, but some areas are becoming overcrowded and the high demand in these destinations is pushing up property prices.

Luckily, there is more to Spain than just the Costa del Sol and the Canary Islands, and there are plenty of sunny locations along the southern Costas that are far from the madding crowd and where property prices are still incredibly reasonable and which still provide the high standard of living that we’ve come to expect from the Mediterranean country.

The province of Granada, nestled between the popular Costa del Sol and Costa Almería, is quiet in comparison with its neighbours. It retains all its traditional Spanish charm, while still providing all the modern facilities that holidayers and property hunters need for a fraction of the price.

The city of Granada is famed for the historical wonder that is the Alhambra Palace and fortress and the iconic Barrio Albaicín neighbourhood – an absolute must for anyone visiting the area on holiday to learn more about the ancient Moorish history and the legacy it has left not only in the local province but on Spanish culture as a whole.

One of the main things people come to Granada for is its unique blend of rural, mountainous countryside and beach resort, offering the best of both worlds. For instance, the village of Albuñuelas (population 830) gives you the chance to live the traditional Spanish lifestyle for less than you would expect, while still being less than an hour’s drive from the Granada beach resorts of Almuñécar and Motril and near to the popular Malaga tourist towns of Nerja and Torrox.

In the slightly larger but still peaceful Roman Spa town of Alhama de Granada, you can come across bargain B&B properties like a 10-bed townhouse for sale for 449,000 euros. This property, for sale by local property finders Girasol Homes, is just a 45-minute drive from Granada capital city and the airport, and would make the perfect investment for anyone looking to establish a bed and breakfast business in southern Spain.

Created from an original 18th century peasant’s house and fully renovated in 1999, the ‘Casa Rural’ property overlooks the famous gorge of Alhama de Granada, a town famed for its thermal spas, making it a draw for tourists throughout the year. The property holds a ‘Casa Rural Superior’ recognised status as a hospitality business, and all the paperwork is in order for you to move in and start running the B&B straight away.

It’s no surprise that expats and property buyers looking to purchase homes in the south of Spain are increasingly eyeing Granada for a great and affordable alternative to the Costa del Sol.

Check out Girasol Homes for more properties for sale in Granada and around Spain:

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