Advice wanted about where and what to buy in Spain

[Goldberg Global]

I think you should take a holiday and drive the coast, from the south east corner up to barcelona, and see where you like.

Originally Posted by PintoPotts

I am looking to buy my first overseas property, I want somewhere in Spain, North of the Costa Del Sol, mainly to use as a holiday home but also to let out now and then.

I don't want to spend more than about 150000 euros and I would like 2 bedrooms with access to a pool, ideally a townhouse, but will consider an apartment.

I don't want to be in the middle of nowhere, close proximity to amenities is important.

I have leafed through hundreds of new developments all claiming to be the next best thing, my head's in a spin and I would like to get some advice and suggestions from other forum members as to what they think would be a good buy.

[Damian George]

funny enough my brother in law is doing that but driving down from paris to marbella and back.

I have pointed him to the village of sitges outside barcelona which is always popular - but for me estepona is the place to be

[rowlandsbb]

When you get to Marbella take the road to the east,past La ciudad de Almeria, you will come to a touch of real Spain between Mojacar and Aguilas
Here you will find an area in the relatively early stages of development.Lots of new infrastructure planned including the AVE making Madrid circa 2 1/2 hours
Spanish Prime Minister has boiught here
In the years to come property price will reach those of Marbella but just for now you can get a 2 bed apartment on a new golf course but 100m walk from the beach and village facilities from circa 170.400 € and a touch inland 2 bed villas on 400m2 plots from 178.000 € but there are also some more expensive properties for everyones requirments
So take the road to the east and in circa 3 1/2 hours you may just find the best place to buy