Sitges’ Top 5 Property Investor Hotspots 2014/2015

Sitges is a charming town around a half hour’s drive south west of Barcelona with a relaxed, bohemian feel. It is renowned primarily for its flamboyant “Carnaval” and annual international film festival as well as the vintage car rally. The area in and around Sitges has become very sophisticated over the last 30 years and attracts an international, cosmopolitan crowd. Given the area’s natural beauty, the proximity of the Garraf Natural Park, the beaches, its unique micro-climate, charming Old Town and easy access to the airport and Barcelona, Sitges has consistently appealed to affluent European and non-European investors alike.

In recent years there has also been a notable rise in interest from Russian and Chinese investors. Lucas Fox covers the whole area to the south of Barcelona airport from Gavà Mar to Calafell with a primary focus on upmarket properties in the more exclusive zones of Gavà Mar, Castelldefels and Sitges. The beautiful Penedès wine region is just a short drive away with its rustic villages and spectacular historic “Masias” (country houses). Sitges does indeed have everything under the sun.

Top 5 Property Investor Hotspots

1. Can Girona: One of the most prestigious, high-end residential areas of Sitges with 24 hour security and fabulous sea views. As property prices and land prices have come down it is now possible to acquire a stunning luxurious home with a large garden from upwards of €1.5 million.

2. Terramar: Another exclusive area close to the beach and within walking distance of the town. Much like Can Girona, some of the region’s glossiest, most contemporary properties have become far more affordable in recent years.

3. Casas del Mar: Well constructed, attractive and contemporary duplex apartments with a large communal pool area and stunning uninterrupted sea views. Casas del Mar boasts 24 hour security and is situated between the coastal towns of Sitges and Vilanova i La Geltrú.

4. Sitges Hills: (Levantina, Quint Mar, Vallpineda) Informally dubbed the “Sitges Hills”, this quiet area boasts great sea views and communal facilities tucked behind Sitges itself.

5. Olivella: Residential areas in the hills with many foreign residents attracted by affordable detached properties. Just a 10 minute drive from Sitges, these properties boast some of the most breathtaking mountain views in the region.

“Our clients continue to be a mixture of nationalities from all over the world. If the budget allows, most buyers prefer a sea view whether it be an apartment or villa. For those on a smaller budget, a great alternative is a detached villa in one of the residential areas in the hills a 10 minute drive from Sitges. Many foreigners either relocate or buy second homes in these areas. There is a mixture of buyers either wanting to settle here or have a second home that they can use for a couple of months of the year with the added possibility of letting their property to foreign tourists as Sitges is very much in demand.”

— Rachel Haslam, Director Lucas Fox Sitges