Santa Pola is a seaside town on the Costa Blanca. In the fourth century BC, the Iberians began trading with the Greeks in the Spanish Santa Pola. In addition, the Romans enlarged the port, which has affected the maritime trade. In the 16th century, the city was plagued by frequent attacks of pirates. On the nearby island of Tabarca there was a hideout for buccaneers. All in all, the invasions ended with the construction of a defensive castle and watchtowers.
Today Santa Pola has about 32 thousand inhabitants. It is a beautifully situated city with beaches, a port and numerous tourist attractions. The close proximity to the airport and other tourist resorts makes Santa Pola a very attractive place to invest in.
Best things to do in Santa Pola
Santa Pola offers wonderful sandy beaches, such as Playa Lisa, which is safe for children because the shallows stretch for tens of meters deep into the sea. The impressive 16th century castle, or El Castillo-Fortaleza is the magnet attracting visitors to Santa Pola. It was designed in 1553 by the Italian engineer Juan Bautista Antonelli. It was to defend the coast against pirate attacks. Despite its beautiful and rich history, the excellent conditions for sunbathing and water sports are the main reasons for tourists to spend a blissful holiday. An unusual attraction of this region are also the salt mines (Salinas de Santa Pola), which have been declared a nature reserve. The view of flamingos and birds of all kinds is a beautiful showcase of the region, just as the huge salt mountains.
Characteristics of the property market in Santa Pola
How much do properties in Santa Pola cost?
The attractive prices of properties are very surprising. Although the average price per square metre may seem quite high, we are able to find a huge number of attractively located properties in Santa Pola at very good prices. The most expensive properties in Santa Pola are those located vis-a-vis the port. However, the entire city centre and the areas along the coast have been developed to accommodate a large number of tourists. The layout of Santa Pola's roads is arranged in a very regular chessboard with perpendicularly crossed roads. Both in the city center and further afield, the entire city forms a densely intersected network of roads. This arrangement is very convenient and makes the travelling around the city very easy. Typical types of buildings are 2- and 3-storey buildings with apartments and bungalows dedicated to tourists who come here from all over Europe. They are attracted to a very large offer of properties located by the sea at very low prices (compared to the prices in other top Spanish tourist resorts).
Average price for properties in Santa Pola:
Average price by square metre for Santa Pola - 1,793 €
Average price for properties in Santa Pola - 181,112 €
Who buys properties in Santa Pola?
Properties in Santa Pola are bought mainly by people focused on summer holidays on beautiful beaches. Excellent conditions for water sports (windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, diving) attract people from all over Europe. The best proof of the great popularity of Santa Pola, is the regularly growing number of inhabitants of the city.
International buyers:
33 % United Kingdom
14 % Romania
6 % Germany
5 % Bulgaria
5 % Netherlands
5 % Italy
4 % France
4 % Belgium
Best areas for an investment
The best places to invest in Santa Pola are the beaches of Playa de la Ermita, Playa de la Gola, Gran Playa, Playa Lisa, Playa Tamarit, Playa del Pinet and the bays of Callas del Cuaratel, Calas de L'Aljub and Calas Santiago Bernabeu. The city itself is small and very well connected, so you can easily travel from one end of the city to the other. A factor that encourages foreign investors to buy property in Santa Pola are the much lower prices of properties located by the sea, compared to other similarly located tourist resorts in Spain.
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Total numer of housing property transactions in Santa Pola
1st quarter 2018 318
2nd quarter 2018 416
3rd quarter 2018 319
4th quarter 2018 345
1st quarter 2019 383
2nd quarter 2019 434
Prospects for the property market in Santa Pola
Santa Pola's property market has been very stable for several years now. At the same time, thanks to a very large amount of purchases made by buyers from outside of Spain, the number of properties sold is growing year by year. The cities themselves are very positive about the growing number of foreign tourists and people who decide to settle here permanently. Therefore, the forecasts for Santa Pola are positive.
It is predicted that properties located on the Spanish coast and in tourist centres will enjoy the greatest interest. The high rate of return on investment of up to 10.5% (data from the Spanish Central Bank) should be a big incentive for foreign investors.
Country homes for sale
A private country home in Spain is a great way to escape of hoards of a big city. One of the biggest advantages of country homes is their location - they are usually located in the province, which gives them an idyllic character. When selecting a house, it is worth paying attention to convenient public communication with the rest of the city. The access to nearby stores, restaurants and service points should be relatively quick and easy. Among the country homes in Spain we can find, among others, typical south villas - spacious, with beautiful gardens and a terrace overlooking the picturesque, rural landscapes. There is no single definition of what a Spanish country home should look like. Therefore, the local property market includes both one-storey and two-storey properties with 1,2,3 or more bedrooms, furnished and ready to move in, as well as those without equipment. As a rule, better price conditions are provided by the secondary market, but developers' offers are also noteworthy. Due to the large variety of offers, the investor can easily find a home for himself that meets his demands, financial possibilities and investment goals.
Country home Amenities
Houses in the countryside are usually very spacious properties with a large plot of land. On our website you will find offers for fully equipped country homes in Spain, as well as cheaper properties for renovation. The country homes you will find on the Spanish property market include many amenities - both internal and external. Check out the most popular ones.
A big terrace
A swimming pool
A garden
A garage
Air conditioning
Fitted kitchen
Country home in Spain located in peaceful area
How much do country homes in Spain cost?
The attractiveness of the location, area, region of Spain and available amenities - all this can affect the price of a country home in Spain. However, it is worth mentioning that this type of property is usually located in provinces and suburbs, which makes it more affordable in comparison with homes in typically urban areas.
Average value of property transactions of the free housing market in Spain
1st quarter 2018 145 297 €
2nd quarter 2018 149 582,4 €
3rd quarter 2018 152 095,1 €
4th quarter 2018 153 179,7 €
1st quarter 2019 152 023,4 €
2nd quarter 2019 154 487,8 €
Who buys country homes in Spain?
Due to the idyllic nature of the property, the prospect of a high return on investment, as well as attractive prices, country homes in Spain arouse interest among both, native investors and foreigners. The British, German, French, Belgians and many other nationalities are willing to invest in the Spanish property market. Fortunately, the procedure of buying a property is not as complicated for foreign investors as it may seem. However, when choosing the right place for investment, it is worth using the help of professionals.
Average value of property transactions of foreigners on the open-market housing in 2nd quarter 2019 in Spain
New housing – 257 460,2 €
Second hand housing – 157 209,7 €
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