The climate, with an average temperature of 26 degrees in summer, and an almost permanent gentle breeze makes the game of golf a pleasure; the coast’s gastronomy, with its famous Mediterranean diet, its landscapes from the cliffs of Nerja with its crystal clear water and famous view-point over the sea (El Balcon de Europa), to the famous town of Marbella and world-class marina of Puerto Banus, with its impressive yachts and fashionable terrace restaurants and bars.
At present there are 75 golf courses in Andalusia, with 8 more under construction. 42 of these courses are on the Costa del Sol, located right beside the beach to the peaks of the mountains behind it. They have all been designed to accommodate the most experienced players as well as the absolute beginner.

The hotels which accommodate tourists from all over the world are numerous and well-known and their guests, who discover the area often choose to have a second home on the Costa del Sol. The true golf enthusiasts decide to buy a villa or an apartment from amongst the varied offers made by the golf courses.

There are many advantages to be obtained by purchasing a property on a golf course. The first and most obvious advantage is the surroundings themselves, natural landscapes slightly modified with lakes, palms and other trees, all perfectly maintained, with spacious natural parks and local wildlife - the variety of birds for example is outstanding. The very fact of living on a golf course, with its natural surroundings combined with the proximity of town centres makes it an ideal choice for those making their first move to Spain or purchasing a second home. If you become a member of the club, or play frequently, it is easier to make friends since there are teams for all ages, and many sporting activities are organised making it easier to get to know people with similar interests and from the same country.

Another attraction is the facilities on offer within your urbanisation itself. If you enjoy practicing sport you normally have access to the facilities of the golf course, whether it should be tennis, paddle-tennis, gymnasium or swimming-pool and, if you have children, it is easy to find an activity for everyone. Alternatively for those who simply wish to relax, there are usually restaurants, bars, terraces and a wide variety of social activities to be enjoyed.

Many golf courses on the coast are being constructed with views of the sea and the mountains from the residential accommodation and since the golf course is private property everything situated within its boundaries is therefore secure and has better maintenance and protection. Another very important advantage is should you wish to sell your property, a home on a golf course sells much quicker than those in other areas.

However we must take into account that for the majority of the people choosing to buy a property on a golf course, it is normally as a second home and logically this normally appeals to people within a medium to high income bracket since the price of such homes is normally over 240,000 Euros.

The purchasers of this type of home are normally businessmen and executives who know how to behave and look after the value of their investment. Their time tends to be spent almost exclusively on the golf course although families of golfers visit the beach, the surrounding areas and make use of the on-site facilities.

“The greatest golfers are simply people who think correctly and achieve important targets”. These words, from Doctor Bob Rotella, reveal the importance of a mental attitude, and therefore when one is going to purchase a home, one must also think correctly as to what most interests you and the most convenient place to make the investment.
Taking the above into account, the best investment, always provided that it is a possibility and something you can afford, is to purchase a property in surroundings which, with time, will not just prove to be a good investment, but during the time that you own it, it gives you what you want.

To learn more about golf developments, contact your local GARU office.