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Set against the backdrop of sparse mountains and the region's distinctive red earth nike shox nz tilbud , Alcala la Real offers a unique opportunity to enjoy traditional Spanish life and culture


Alcala la Real and its surrounding villages are located in the province of Jaen, a sweeping landscape of green vines that stretch as far as the eye can see. Part of the Andalucia region, Jaen borders the provinces of Granada, Cordoba and Ciudad Real. It has a blend of Moorish and Renaissance culture, with many historical sights, such as the baths in Jaen city and the palaces of Baeza and Ubeda.


Jaen produces ten per cent of the world's olive oil, and it is said that there are over 150 million olive trees here, scattered around a number of whitewashed villages and traditional townhouses. For those seeking striking scenery, a traditional lifestyle and bargain prices nike shox nz danmark , this is the place to be.


Why buy there?


Alcala la Real is the province's main property hotspot. Boasting a population of just over 21,000, there are plenty of amenities, such as schools, restaurants, bars, doctors and swimming pools. The scenery is striking, with La Mote castle overlooking the cobbled streets, and views stretching away over the olive groves to the Sierra Nevada. The locals are extremely friendly and life here is as traditionally Spanish as it gets. There's also a significant cultural presence. The El Llanillo district http://www.shoxskotilbuddk.com/ , which surrounds the town hall, is noted for its historic buildings, such as the convent, which dates back to 1639.


Given the relatively isolated location of Alcala la Real, which is situated 25 minutes drive away from Granada, the cost of living is much lower. Crime rates are low, there is a good education system with small class sizes and an excellent healthcare service. The lifestyle is healthy and generally al fresco and the province is dotted with cherry groves, natural parks and mountains.


Only 90 minutes from Malaga and 40 minutes from Granada airport, it is possible to travel here for a long weekend in the sun. There are also a number of areas of interest close at hand: Granada nike shox tilbud dk , Alhambra Palace, the ski slopes in Sierra Nevada, Cordoba and Jaen, as well as the natural parks, such as Parque Natural de Cazorla, with its woodlands and lakes. Distant from the lager louts and Costa del Fish and Chips phenomenon, this is a peaceful and rural region, untouched by foreign cultures.


Where to buy


It's not just the town of Alcala la Real that offers fantastic prices. Many agents are also recommending villages within a 30 kilometre radius. Some of these have experienced price appreciation of up to 60 per cent in recent months, and demand has recently intensified.


The town of Alcaudete is built on a series of springs billige nike shox sko , situated on a hill around the 13th century castle. Surrounded by two natural reservoirs, the village offers bargain prices, with a four bedroom townhouse going for as little as 40,000 Euros.


The village of Frailes, only ten minutes from Alcala la Real, is built around the church of Santa Lucia and has been the site for a number of important archaeological finds. Home to only 1,800 people, property here can cost from as little as 26,000 Euros for a ruined two bedroom townhouse.


Castillo de Locubin is a pretty whitewashed village nike shox danmark , located in the foothills of the Sierra Sur. With a Moorish castle and 16th century church, the village is famed for its locally produced pottery and cherry fair. With only 5,000 inhabitants, three restaurants and a few bars, a one bedroom apartment can be purchased from 90,000 Euros.


Other areas include Moclin in neighbouring Granada, famous for its castle, where a country house can be purchased for 160,000 Euros; Puerto Lopez nike shox tilbud , where you can buy a townhouse with two bedrooms and a garden for somewhere between 100,000 Euros and 160,000 Euros; and Bobadillo, where a townhouse can cost under 100,000 Euros.


The property market


The Jaen region offers property prices 65 per cent below the national average, at 123,981 Euros, and is the only Spanish region to offer consistently low prices. Compared with much of Spain, which has experienced price hikes of up to 17 per cent Herre Nike Air Max 97 Sko Sort Sølv til Salg , Jaen property prices have stayed remarkably stable.


In relation to prices on the coast, this area sees property retailing at a mere 30 per cent of the average selling price on the Northern coast and the Costas. Around the Alcala la Real area, some villages have experienced price hikes of up to 56 per cent over the last eight months; in Alcala la Real the average has been 12 per cent.


With an increasing number of budget flights into Granada, this trend is set to continue as the area is discovered. Agents report that they are selling an average of two properties here a week. Property prices range from 17,000 Euros to 300,000 Euros, and on average, 100,000 Euros will secure you a townhouse with four bedrooms Tilbud Herre Dame Nike Air Max 97 Sko Summit White , a garden and a garage.


Typical properties


The hilltop towns have steep streets flanked by whitewashed houses, offering a mixture of historic architecture and small apartment blocks. Generally, you'll be looking at resale homes to renovate in this area, with very few newly built properties cropping up. Property tends to fall into two distinct groups, terraced village houses, which boast a patio or roof terrace, or country properties, which are sold with land. There are also a number of apartments available in Alcala la Real and the nearby villages.


The rentals market


Andalucia attracts Spain's largest number of tourists, receiving 14 per cent of the country's 50 million foreign visitors every year. Jaen itself isn't recognised as a popular rentals market Billige Herre Nike Air Max 95 KPU Sko Sort , especially as it borders the region of Granada, where there are a number of popular resorts.