Absolutely Spot on with Valencia, it's a big city with an airport, metro and beautiful beach and old town, what a gem, additionally Valencia has the levante climate and often better than malaga despite its location further north, a lot dryer than malaga too
For me I have travel a lot of Spain . Denia is just expectacular .now it is giving by the goberment one of the places to go .Denia has not hight buildings . and the small towns are just beautiful and nice for living .
I lived in Marbella for 4 months and have nothing but good things to say about the place. Sotogrande has a lot going for it, too! I also lived in Almería for a while, but all the places I've lived (in Spain) I must say Alicante is where I was happiest...
I agree with these cities and towns you mentioned, I personally love both Valencia and Alicante, with the latter being smaller and still has loads to offer a visitor or resident.
Hi Giorgio, In defence of Marbella I think you over look the fact it is pretty international and because it does not always feel like Spain is part of its appeal. That is one of the reasons I go back every so often and even though you mentioned it is quiet in winter it still has more year rounders than many other Spanish costas. The old town around orange square has fabulous boutiques and restaurants, not to mention the shopping mall at the back there which is fairly cosmopolitan. I feel Alicante, despite being cheaper and having nicer beaches, still lacks in comparison to Marbella, CdS. Collectively from Estepona all the way up to Malaga you practically have a city that spans the coast and together creates a decent selection that could offer something for everyone. Lastly though, buying costs in Spain make it a lifestyle choice like you mention, also the inheritance tax on beneficiaries if you were to leave your property to someone can be a real headache. Not an easy place... buy because you like it and not really for investment clearly. Nice video tho!
Yes, you have places to visit close by..you can go to Mijas, which is beautiful, Benalmadena, or to a beautiful interior Town called Ronda..and dont forget Malaga, the capital of Marbella...amazing
I live on costa del sol and very much agree with what you say. Is like a big city spread on a coast. I really love the more quiet winters. Trafic is good all year around, we have the best weather in Europe. And you can always buy a cheaper property in some other smaller cities on coast. Not exactely in Marbella. Why someone would want to buy in Puerto banus? Is turisty. Go people in other places to live, dont overcrowd this secret gem 😂😂
Can't speak for all the places, but I can definitely agree when it comes to Marbella, where I spent 1 month looking for properties. It is really not that clean, safe or pretty, a lot of organised crime. I guess there is some appeal to the place for its International scene, connections, proximity to Gibraltar, Ronda etc. It is just quite bad value for money, but if money isn't the issue I guess it can be nice. Anyway, for the price of decent apartment in Marbella I can get decent house around Murcia/Alicante/Almeria and coasts there.
Exactly Marcin. Marbella is bad value for money I really don't think Marbella has anything special going for it. Murcia/Alicante and Almeria are much better bets.
About Tenerife. You can’t exactly put out dated/stuck in time houses like minus. It’s person preference not + or -. I personally really really hate modern style houses. All this skyscrapers and general of glass buildings. But that’s my taste. It doesn’t mean someone else need to avoid this places. You know what I mean.
Marbella is terrible and always has been. Malaga was really nice 10, 12 years ago. Glad to see you didn't mention the best coastal spot to invest in your other video. I'll keep it to myself, as I don't want the word getting out.
@@tomlarson713 Both. It's extremely overpriced for what you get property wise and getting trashier by the day. Doesn't exactly attract the type of people I get on with. Unless you're into showboating, plastic women, and guys who look like they live at the gym, I'd look elsewhere. Ghetto trash or plastic trash, with little in between.
I was thinking about Malaga, but I've not been there. Love Valencia, but I'd like to be closer to the sea. I worked as an Auxiliar last school year in Alcossebre (Valencian community, Castillo de la Plana, Alcala de Chivert) but all of the same listings are still available on Idealista more than a year later. Afraid I'd be stuck there if I wanted to sell. It's right on the sea, and pretty much vacant except for the summer, when I hear population goes from 1,300 residents to about 50,000!
Very honest video :) I heard marbella has many activities but I feel the same, its overhyped, Puerto Banus has special kind of tourists, but they also have other port area to enjoy the time, but the criminal stats are high. I like Soler in Mallorca with the citytrain, but the prices are to high to invest. Maybe you can say your opinion about torrevieja once.
I don't really understand the decisions the people from Malaga are lovely people from andalusia are the best group in Spain by far also the local food and music is better in andalusia. regarding Barcelona i can't think about any major western european city at that price, because in Prague,Budapest places like that you don't even have apple stores let alone luxury fashion brands, if you want those amenities in Europe you have to go expensive markets like Vienna, Milan, London, Paris,Dublin so Barcelona now seems pretty reasonable. Also you have the Latin culture people from those lands are definitely lovelier then Germans, Swiss and Austrians.
Emmanuel the main problem is price. I do say in the video that I like Malaga but property is much more expensive than cities like Alicante and Valencia which are every bit as nice as Malaga. If you watch my videos I do not recommend buying in cities like London, Milan, Paris, Vienna or Prague either. Unfortunately has become a haven for pickpockets and is one of the worst places in Europe if you want to rent your place out.
Hi Giorgio, I am including a trip to Alicante on my next European trip. Although I have never been, you have piqued my interest with several videos that included Alicante, so much so that I want to check out the city and see if it resonates. Valencia is in my three top cities for retiring. Thanks Giorgio!
As an English born resident of the Alicante Province, Communidad Valenciana, who has lived here for close on 18 years, I can Honestly say that I Have NOT Regretted a Single Day of living here. I was fortunate enough to move here 10 years before the "BREXIT" fiasco, so had automatic right of domicile and employment rights, as both U.K.and Spain were part of "E.U." at the time. I agree with your summation on the whole, but was surprised to see the omission of "IBIZA", which I hear, is also Very Pricey..Am I wrong..?
Alicante Province is a lovely part of the world and I am sure you enjoy living there. Ibiza now would definitely make the top 5 as since I made this video prices have actually shot up further and are now at an insane level. I do prefer Ibiza to Marbella as I feel it is a far trendier and has one of the best club scenes in the world. There are also a lot more activities in Ibiza than Marbella.
You can’t compare Marbella to Valencia, Marbella is a town Valencia is a city which is comparable to Malaga. Yes prices in Marbella are very high but it attracts the worlds jet setters and high rollers and is a rich man’s resort. There is a pocket of Fuengirola called Carvajal which is becoming known as the Marbella of Fuengirola around the El Higueron resort which has equally crazy expensive property.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 Ok but then it’s like comparing Peugeot to a Mercedes and saying the Peugeot offers more value for money, maybe true but the two are not the same!
Malaga is expensive for a reason. Fantastic climate. Great lifestyle. Happy people. Marbella well some Spanish people told me they’re concerned about organised crime. And purchase taxes in Spain seem high at around 10%
JK thank you for your feedback. Malga only just made it onto this list and I do really like Malaga but I do feel that Alicante and Valencia are every bit as nice as Malaga and property prices are much cheaper.
this guy really has an issue with Marbella. I have lived there on and off for a number of years and the old town is just stunning. No there is no airport but who wants one on their doorstep when you can get to Malaga airport in 45 minutes. I love the winters there because it is quiet and then the summer seasons are nice and busy. And if you want to live it up then hit Puerto Banus for the night or any number of restos or clubs or hotels along the Golden Mile. Yes Its expensive to buy there but there is a reason for that, it's a great place to live. People don't pay top Dollar for a hole.
Completely agree with you but instead of buying you can longterm rent whatever you want from under Eur 1000 to 10‘000 per month and make sure that its the right place for you. Nevertheless I might choose the Málaga region - not the city itself - but many very nice little villages with white houses and a lot of charme. You might need a car for that. House prices and living costs are much lower than in the very city and having still the advantage of the airport.
I agree Marbella is a circus, it’s a cheesy dump, Currently in Estapona where property prices are getting high, The Beaches here aren’t great and there’s nothing much here at all, I’m heading to Murcia to buy Great post, Thanks
That's a very good analysis and I agree that most of these cities are hugely overpriced! I'm looking to buy in Torrevieja. Regarding the rental income tax, I know that it's 24% without deductions for non-EU citizens. I'm an EU citizen who lives in the UK. Will that 24% tax also apply to me?
LOL , I am looking to buy in Marbella because of the climate, which you won‘t find in any other cities you mentioned. I don‘t care about the public transportation which is one of your criteria. I rent a car or shall buy one. Nowadays prices have dropped everywhere
Do you consider the grow of the investment in your opinion? I think Mallorca is expensive comparing with another property markets, where are more offer then buyers for the properties (it is the same like when you buy at London, New York, Madrid, Berlin...). But the the last years if you had bought at a zone like Felanitx, you got a Finca with Swimmingpool for 500.000€ and right now you can sell it for around 800.000-850.000€... Don't sounds like an bad place to buy, invest or live..
Spain is not really a good place for real estate investment due to the tax system (and that's a good thing). As soon as you buy you are already paying cerca 10% in tax, then the annual property taxes and capital gains tax of 19-25% when you sell.
Malaga and its surrounding area suffers high prices because it is probably the most desirable area to buy in Spain. Alicante is also great, cannot disagree, but it is obviously not the Costa Del Sol.
Like everywhere else it depends where you go. In Benalmadena you can still buy pint for 2 Euros. Admittedly Benidorm / Alicante is cheaper but not by much.@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375
I want to buy a home to live, not to invest, for my wife and I are thinking to retire in Spain. We both speak Spanish, and are US citizens. Thanks for your videos. 🤔
Hi Giorgio.... 100% agree!!! Marbella absolute joke for a pueblo and puerto banus its a jokeeee :) and Malaga you pay for an old house with bad conditions tooooo much
Very misleading material. The level of price is presented as a negative key factor, however there is usually a reason for the differences in prices. Besides most likely in these places the prices will continue to provide premium, so you will not lose money if you decide to resell it
What makes Marbella awesome is the internacional ambience!!!..properties are expensive for a reason, i suppose...many football players, stars like julio Iglesias etc.have homes there. Some of the best international concerts too..!
Spain n is not only Cataluniya, Adalucia and Valencia, what about Galicia, Cantabria and the green spain, ibwish you include them in your next videos. Thanks
But Alicante and its surroundings are just too touristy. I know Malaga is as well but I feel Alicante just is tacky. Torrevieja for example is just horrible. There’s nothing Spanish there at all. I understand why the region around Malaga is more expensive.
Marbella is the place for those with lots of money, like Prince.. and Russian Mobsters, they buy huge properties, sometimes illegal. It has nothing, but they say the weather is special, something about the air in the winter is not humid. I am not sure. Spanish people dream big and why some things are so wrong when they imagine it. Mallorca should be a better place to live but they have no idea and allow it to be a place where others ruin it, or their plumbing is bad and it smells. The Island is amazing, it's getting more humid and the sun is stronger than ever. I will never go back. You don't realize how much time you have in life until you hit 55 or so, you feel like shit. Arthritis is something most people don't understand until they get it. Not fun. Fun is 18 and you have to work. By the time you have money, you're not going to do much with it. Glad I live in California. Even if I hate the politics. I would not be happy anywhere, close to the beach or in a small town in the center. I have never been in the UK and would think it's a perfect place, I am assuming Australia is the best place, again never been there. Way too expensive and dangerous insects and animals.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 I'm currently in Valencia, looking for opportunities. I think it has the most potential right now out of all the large cities in Spain. I agree with you on that one.
I think you may not have seen enough from Spain? Why didn't you mention Garrucha or Torremolinos or Mojacar to be not to be too well for instance? Malaga for instance of course is a place people choose - of course because of the airport and a lot of other reasons - but mainly for it's climate. Temps in wintermonth rarely fall below 12 degree celsiu at night and the shoreline opens more to the south - and not to the east as Valencia or Barca for instance. If I choose a location it should be a good choice about 24/365?
All your comments,good and bad are in the southern regions of Spain,have you never heard of Galicia,Asturias,Vasco,Cantabrica,La Rioja,these are the real parts of Spain ,not fish and chips La La land
I actually made a video on the best five places to buy in Northern Spain and I am planning on doing videos on various regions of Spain so perhaps I have heard of these regions.
The most important thing to remember that anywhere you buy in Spain never ever get involved with Brits selling property. This is the only thing you need remember, do not even rent from Brits. This is from a person that has been robbed by them.
I could swear, I recognize that voice from somewhere… then it suddenly dawned on me….. Bitcoin eh? LOL. PS… sorry, that’s Bob Loukas.. maybe related. You sound so alike.
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 Err sorry but that’s just false, there is zero comparison between Marbella and Benalmadena. It’s like comparing Mayfair to Hull!
I almost bought a place in Marbella but I pulled back after I got an inspection. The inspector was referred to me by the seller, but nevertheless, he pointed out water damage inside the house. I went online and come to find out that there was a huge rain storm that spring in Marbella and they showed a video of people in boats going down the street. This particular unit was a bottom level unit at the bottom of the hill with great access to the beach directly in front of it. It appears that the storm caused flooding and they didn’t want to admit it. Really glad I did that inspection and did my due diligence but I have to say I believe the attorney that was supposed to be representing me, but was not representing me, was in cahoots with my real estate agent and with the seller, and they were just positively outrageous. Beware of the people you work in Marbella because it appears to be a very small group that work with each other in a very close knit kind of way to rip off non-spanish people.
Impossible to pass judgement without having first lived in a place for at least a year! I have lived in both Alicante and Marbella and it is impossible to compare the two. ... they are different towns catering for different people and tastes! Rather a pointless video!!!
@@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375 like not too hot in the summers, not too cold in winters, and not to sandy, I mean better on the average precipitation (mm): Algeciras 835, Malaga 534, Almeria 200 🙆♂
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