LF Guides
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Baix Empordà: Costa Brava’s Property Hotspot
Lucas Fox Partner Tom Maidment shares his overview of the property market in the beautiful Baix Empordà region of the Costa Brava. In an interview for Country Life Magazine, Tom compares the Costa Brava with the Costa del Sol, sharing some of his 10 years of insider knowledge.
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Heading for Bena-where?
Just a 15 minute drive from Marbella, the charming village of Benahavis is nestled in a rugged gorge surrounded by the pine forests of the Sierra de las Nieves and in the foothills of the exclusive La Zagaleta Country Club.
Tara Stevens takes us to Benahavis, the so-called Beverly Hills of Marbella, in the first of this month’s series of Spain’s property hotspots. -
The Lucas Fox Guide to skiing (and the rest) in Grandvalira, Andorra
Chocolate box villages, soaring alpine peaks and deep, winding valleys, pine forests garlanded in snow and glittering icicles. Welcome to Grandvalira!
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#DesinationSpain: A Guide to Sitges
Well known for its beautiful beaches, excellent gastronomy, lively nightlife, golf courses, marinas and colourful history, Sitges is an international destination with the effortless sophistication of nearby Barcelona and a Balearic dedication to entertainment.
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#DestinationSpain: A Guide to the Maresme
The Maresme region covers a narrow strip of land in the north east of Catalonia, between Barcelona and the Costa Brava. Known for its unique traditions, history and fine local cuisine, it has a distinctive landscape where the mountains and vineyards meet the beaches of the Mediterranean.
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#DestinationSpain: A Guide to Ibiza
Ibiza boasts one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Mediterranean, with dozens of hidden coves to discover, some excellent restaurants, independent and designer shops as well as some of the most striking contemporary architecture you will see anywhere in Spain.
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#DestinationSpain: A Guide to Marbella
In recent years, Marbella has appealed to a growing number of professionals from the international community, who have chosen to settle in the region, attracted by its sophisticated and high quality of life, world-class sporting facilities and excellent international schools.
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#DestinationSpain: A Guide to Madrid
Madrid is the third largest metropolis in the European Union and one that is known for its high standard of living, plethora of historical landmarks and places of cultural interest.
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#DestinationSpain: A Guide to the Costa Brava and Girona
The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Spain, consisting of Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà and Selva, in the province of Girona. It stretches from Blanes in the south to the seaside town of Port Bou in the north.
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#DestinationSpain: A Guide to Valencia
With 300 days of sunshine a year, an average temperature of 18ºC, over 20km of beaches and fine local cuisine (the star dish being the paella), Valencia is an ever popular choice with visitors to Spain both for vacations and relocation.
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#DesinationSpain: A Guide to Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of the Catalonia region. Since the success of the Olympic games in 1992 it has consistently held its position as Europe’s number one spot to live and work.
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Somewhere for the Weekend: Valencia
Filled with elegant, orange-tree lined streets backed by handsome Modernista townhouses contrasted by some of the country’s most dazzling modern architecture in the shape of Santiago Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences, and fringed by miles of gold sand beach with acres of green space, you could say Valencia is one of urban Spain’s best kept secrets.