Spanish stroll

Ease of access and familiarity continue to drive Spanish holiday home prices up, writes Caroline Allen

According to Romano Keogh of Premier Properties, 60 per cent of the Costa del Sol properties bought by overseas buyers are second-hand holiday homes.

The local market is helped by the fact that air access is relatively uncomplicated, with AerLingus,Ryanair and EasyJet flying direct from Ireland to Malaga, Alicante and Almeria. Return flights cost about €120 on average. The most sought-after locations on the Costa del Sol are Marbella, Benahavis, EsteponaWest andDuquesa, according ...