Guide To Alhaurin el Grande |
In the Sierra de Mijas mountains in Andalucía, Spain lies a little
out-of-the way village called Alhaurín el Grande. And while at first
glance it may seem like nothing more than another little white-washed
Spanish town, Alhaurín el Grande is something special. For centuries,
this busy little village has attracted travellers from all over, who
come to enjoy its fertile hills and gorgeous scenery.
Funnily enough, despite that fact that Alhaurín el Grande has seen
settlers from Rome, Greece, and Arabia come and go throughout its
history; and despite the fact that it now attracts visitors from
all over the world, the town hasn't become a tourist centre like so
many others so close to the Costa del Sol. Alhaurín el Grande just
hasn't really been discovered yet-- at least, not by the tourist trade.
Instead, it attracts people worldwide who want to live in a beautiful,
residential area away from the hustle and bustle of the coast.
Alhaurín el Grande is only thirty kilometres from the incredibly busy
Costa del Sol... yet it's as different from the rushing towns along the
beach as it's possible to be. With its traditional and unspoiled feel,
and a population of only 20,000 or so people, Alhaurín el Grande is
becoming a more and more attractive real estate option for foreign
residents.
Facts and Facilities
Though Alhaurín el Grande maintains its traditional character, it has
seen some growth over the last couple of decades-- growth which can be
seen both in the size of the town and its amenities. While the town is
still made of narrow little streets and pretty plazas, Alhaurín el
Grande has also introduced some modern additions that help new residents
to feel a little bit more at home. These include a commercial centre,
plenty of great restaurants, and a public area where plays and festivals
are hosted.
That said, Alhaurín el Grande's rural landscape does signify a reduction
in the number of public services that are easily accessible.
Fortunately, its proximity to the larger and busier towns and cities on
the Costa del Sol makes it easy to gain access to services and
facilities that can't be found in the village, such as English-language
hairdressers, restaurants, or bookstores.
In fact, one thing that makes the fact that Alhaurín el Grande has
escaped the tourist overload so surprising is the town's location.
While it does seem nestled away in the mountains inland, the truth is
that Alhaurín el Grande is close to pretty much everything on the Costa
del Sol. It's just a quick drive down to Mijas, Coín, or Fuengirola,
which, with their large international communities, are bound to have
whatever product or service you're missing.
For those who buy an Alhaurín el Grande property and bring their
families along, one of those much-needed services might be education.
Because while there are some small schools in Alhaurín el Grande, most
of the state and international schools are located closer to the
coast-- which is, fortunately for families, easily accessible. There
are international education programmes throughout the Costa del Sol,
including nearby Fuengirola and Torremolinos. There are also
educational and medical facilities readily available in Marbella, which
has become more accessible to Alhaurín el Grande residents with the
completion of the new southwest road. Medical care is also readily
available in the nearby town of Torremolinos.
Alhaurin el Grande Property
Alhaurín el Grande and the surrounding area are becoming increasingly
popular for foreign residents looking to combine the convenience of the
Costa del Sol with the peace and quiet of a rural setting. Despite this,
Alhaurín el Grande property prices are quite a bit lower than on most
of the Costa del Sol.
Not only do you get gorgeous views across the mountains, but with
Alhaurín el Grande real estate you can get a two-bedroom flat
(or even a villa or townhouse in need of renovations) starting at
€150,000-€200,000. Among these properties, there is a surprising
amount of variety, from classic Andalucian white-washed homes to
small, modern village flats.
As the valley is famous for its golf, there are also plenty of
Alhaurín el Grande properties (or properties close to Alhaurín el
Grande) which are located on golf courses. Urbanización Alhaurín
Golf in particular is a popular development for foreign residents to
purchase Alhaurín real estate, with two-bedroom flats starting at
€200,000.
If you are looking to buy property in Alhaurin el Grande, please contact us for our
latest properties or use our search page.
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