Location guides

Choosing where to buy in Spain matters as much as choosing what to buy. If you are still weighing up the coast against the countryside, start with our region guides for a broad view of climate, character and property prices across each part of the country. Once a region appeals, our province guides go a level deeper — the best areas to buy a property, what daily life costs, and which services and amenities you can expect on your doorstep.

Already know the town or city you have in mind? Our town and city guides cover what it is really like to live there: the established international communities, healthcare and schooling, transport links and airport access, and what there is to do once the boxes are unpacked. For Scandinavian buyers in particular, we highlight the areas where you will find Danish, Swedish and Norwegian neighbours, services in your own language, and direct flights home.

Looking for inspiration rather than a shortlist? Browse our articles on the best places to buy property in Spain — whether you are buying on a budget, investing for rental income, relocating with children, retiring in the sun, working remotely, or simply want to be close to a good golf course, a great restaurant scene or a quiet stretch of coastline. With more than 20 years selling Spanish property, we have walked these neighbourhoods ourselves.