Costa de Almeria (Azure Coast) is an area of the Spanish Mediterranean coast on the territory of the historic province of Andalucia. The region is attractive in the first place by its warm climate - the sun shines almost all year round, - beautiful sandy beaches and a large number of historical sights. 

So it’s not surprising that  the apartments for sale and rent on the Costa de Almeria is a huge busine

Sale and rent of apartments on the Costa de Almeria is one of the most affordable ways to become the owner of real estate on the Mediterranean coast resorts. There are a lot of small towns and villages with well-developed infrastructure, the prices for flats and apartments start at 75000 euros. Approximately the same cost have townhouses. Real estate here is more expensive than in the Spanish mainland, but more affordable than on the islands.

There is one more reason why the homes for sale and rent on the Costa de Almeria are so popular – aridity of the region. The amount of rainfalls here is less than in any other part of the country, which is why many Europeans prefer more favorable in terms of rainfalls area, which makes real estate here more affordable for our compatriots.

Villas for sale on the Costa de Almeria have the starting price of 300 000 euros.

But if you dream of a house located directly on the beach, be prepared to pay 2-3 times more. If we talk about luxury apartments with a piece of land, a garden, a swimming pool, then get ready to spend several million euros. Due to the climatic characteristics of the region there are not so many estates and luxury homes here with garden and land. Therefore, prices are rising quite strongly, and the apartments for sale and rent on the Costa de Almeria is an excellent option for investments.

It’s relatively easy to buy a plot of land on the Costa de Almeria.There are no such restrictions on the construction as on the islands of Spain. The only problem is the necessity for communication ways and sources of drinking water, which is important to clarify before the purchase. 

You can get to the capital of the region - the city of Almeria - by plane. It’s cheaper to pay for a flight to Madrid or Valencia, and from there take a bus – a ticket costs only 20 euros.

The coast has a developed road network – which is actually the same for the whole territory of Spain. Bus service works between almost all the cities and villages of the coast. So it’s not a problem to get to any point in the region. If you plan to travel a lot, be sure to buy a bus card which gives the benefits of up to 30% when you pay for a ticket.

Costa de Almeria is a region for those who prefer a quiet beach holiday or a sightseeing tour of the historical sites. There are a lot of them on this coast, for example big cities like Vera, Mahakar, Roquetas de Mar, Almerimar and others – already offer a lot to see.  The capital of the region - the city of Almeria, built by the Romans, stands out and is definitely worth seeing. You can visit most of the attractions by yourself, not spending money on excursions.

Among the places that should definitely visit during your vacation on the Cote d'Azur, a special attention worth also the ancient Arabic Alcazaba fortress, the monastery of Santo Domingo, which was built to commemorate the liberation of the region from the Moors, the Castile Masenas Castle and the gypsy quarter Chanca. In the hotels and major cities you will be offered bus- and walking sightseeing tours for the price of 50 euros, which will allow you to get acquainted with the sights and scenery of the region.

You should also visit the Park "Mini Hollywood '', where were filmed a huge number of westerns (almost all the famous spaghetti westerns with Clint Eastwood). Located on the area of the Tabernas Desert , it  reminds of the classic American prairie, it stands out not only by the buildings and the atmosphere of the Wild West, but also the costume shows.

During your stay in Roquetas de Mar, be sure to visit the bullfight – the shows pare held here every weekend. Ticket price may vary depending on the popularity of bullfighters and the level of entertainment of the show.