Cantabria is a province in northern Spain, on the shores of the Biscay Bay. Included in the area of ​​the so-called "Green Spain", the territory has a mild sea climate, beautiful nature and environmental friendliness. But this region is attractive not only for its climate. There is a huge number of archaeological monuments here, in particular - the Paleolithic caves, some of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Cantabria is a 180 km of a beautiful coast. And because the houses for sale and rent in Cantabria - are demanded and actual sphere of business. This region of Spain is quite expensive and the most affordable housing here belongs to the elite class. The average cost per square meter in the province is 1800 euros. It is 10-15% lower than a couple of years ago. As the analysis shows, the tendency to a slight decrease in value will continue for another 1-2 years, after which the growth of prices is inevitable. So if you are interested in the flats for sale and rent in Cantabria, now is the best time to invest in Spanish property.

Prices for apartments for sale and rent in Cantabria start somewhere at 100000 euros. It is possible to find a cheaper apartment, but buying it is too risky. It is more likely a housing, which requires large investments and is located in an old house. The optimal option would be to look closely to a comfortable apartment with furniture for 150 000 - 180 000 euro. You can find good townhouses, located relatively close to the sea for 250 000 euros, in the province - approximately for 200,000. As for real estate in the first line, it is quite expensive and its purchase is

not always reasonable.

Houses for sale and rent in Cantabria for 500 000+ euros - is a good option for financial investments. Especially because now for this amount of money you can buy a pretty good housing, and a rise in prices is expected in the next few years. Prices for villas for sale and rent in Cantabria start from 270 000 euro. But if you have an opportunity, still it would be better to look at the houses for 500 000 euros, as their purchase gives you specific advantages:

• The basis for obtaining a residence permit.

• The six-month Schengen visa for the owner and his family.

• Mortgage lending in the Spanish banks.

• Preferential taxation.

• The ability to get income from the acquired property.

Taking into account the tourist attractiveness of the region, the purchased apartment or house is quite possible to rent out both for a long term, and for days / weeks. The latter option is more profitable and allows faster return on investment.

Buying a piece land in Cantabria is quite difficult, because most of the available land is given over to infrastructure and housing facilities. It is available only on fairly large areas with high prices and with approved plans for the construction of residential or commercial property.

There is an international airport in Cantabria, located to the south of the regional capital - the city of Santander. There are no direct flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg, so it is necessary to fly with transfers, for example, to Barcelona. You can also get to Santander from many European cities - London, Dublin, Paris, etc.

There is also a railway connection between Santander and Madrid. If you take the train from the capital, you can be there in 4-4.5 hours.

The bus service between the cities of the region is well developed, so there are no problems with travelling to Cantabria. Depending on the route the ticket prices vary quite widely. The connection with other major cities in Spain turns out to be quite expensive, due to the geographical location of Cantabria, as its separated from the rest of the country by the mountain range. Therefore, most of the highways make a detour - along the Bay of Biscay.

In addition to the sandy beaches, Cantabria is famous for its archaeological sights - caves with preserved caveman paintings. Also in the region there are several medieval castles, palaces, churches and cathedrals, many museums. It is impossible to go around and visit all in one day. So do not be lazy to spend time traveling and sightseeing within excursions or by using the services of a guide. In particular, Cave of Altamira and castles Castillo de Aguero and Castillo de Argueso are must see!

Staying in Cantabria, be sure to pay attention to the cuisine of the region. Its basis is sea gifts of clearest waters of the Biscay Gulf. You can try the fried Spanish sardines – the famous dish of the province, and local wines. In restaurants you will be surprised by another common dish – merlan in green sauce.