Costa Brava
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Costa Brava
Would just like to know if there are any people who have a holiday home or permanently live in the Costa Brava? I find the place has so much to offer + the climate is more pleasant. I'm just surprised that you don't find too many Brits there (which could also be a good thing:-).
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Re: Costa Brava
Would just like to know if there are any people who have a holiday home or permanently live in the Costa Brava? I find the place has so much to offer + the climate is more pleasant. I'm just surprised that you don't find too many Brits there (which could also be a good thing:-).
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Re: Costa Brava
Strange, I thought many British lived there, whether it be part or full time maybe they frequent a more forum if there is such a thing.
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It doesn't seem to be the case, as I haven't seen too many. Most people only know Malgrat de Mar, Lloret de Mar, as a party place for young people and then Blanes, but even those places have so much more to offer than the Costa Blanca. You have great walks along the coast and don't have these oversized developments (like Benidorm etc.). The residential areas around the main resorts are all well maintained and there are plenty of other places including the popular Tossa de Mar, or Roses.
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The Costa Brava is too expensive for Brits in Spain. The weather is also not as good as further South
The Costa Brava is way superior than its southern equivalents in terms of the scenary, little beaches, villages, culture and food.
Although Lloret del Mar was one of the first mass market resorts, the rest of the coast doesn't feel mass market at all, it feels exclusive and special
The Costa Brava is way superior than its southern equivalents in terms of the scenary, little beaches, villages, culture and food.
Although Lloret del Mar was one of the first mass market resorts, the rest of the coast doesn't feel mass market at all, it feels exclusive and special
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The Costa Brava is too expensive for Brits in Spain. The weather is also not as good as further South
The Costa Brava is way superior than its southern equivalents in terms of the scenary, little beaches, villages, culture and food.
Although Lloret del Mar was one of the first mass market resorts, the rest of the coast doesn't feel mass market at all, it feels exclusive and special
The Costa Brava is way superior than its southern equivalents in terms of the scenary, little beaches, villages, culture and food.
Although Lloret del Mar was one of the first mass market resorts, the rest of the coast doesn't feel mass market at all, it feels exclusive and special
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And there were lots of very nice cars parked around
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All those little coastal villages like Tamariu and LLafranc are great for summer holidays, but I doubt much goes on there out of season. They are certainly places where I'd consider having a second home, if I were that way inclined and if I had the money. But I couldn't see myself spending most of the year there. I think prices are slightly inflated because of the exclusivity of the area and its proximity to France/Barcelona.
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All those little coastal villages like Tamariu and LLafranc are great for summer holidays, but I doubt much goes on there out of season. They are certainly places where I'd consider having a second home, if I were that way inclined and if I had the money. But I couldn't see myself spending most of the year there. I think prices are slightly inflated because of the exclusivity of the area and its proximity to France/Barcelona.
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I doubt if you'll get a villa near the sea for less than 150K. Once you go inland then it's the same story all over Spain: property is cheaper and there are fewer expats.
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Well depends what you mean with near. You obviously won't get a front row villa, but 10km from the sea is certainly still possible. Apartments however aren't more expensive and with a sea view is certainly possible under 100K
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Re: Costa Brava
Hi, me and my family are planning to move to the costa brava from the uk. We find the area one of the nicest in Spain.
All I need to do now is find a job and we will be over.
All I need to do now is find a job and we will be over.