Costa Baska - ( "Basque Coast'') is a  part of the Atlantic coast of Spain, stretching from Kantarbri to the border with France. It's quite beautiful and unusual in its structure and geographical pattern region with rocky beaches and shore, azure sea and beech thicket.

Homes for sale and rent on the Costa Baska is a quite demanded segment of the real estate market, because the diversity of the houses in this region is very big. This "abandoned Spanish backwoods", as it was called by the realtors, offers wide opportunities for the purchasing of real estate in different price categories. 

Despite the ongoing financial crisis, the apartments for sale and rent on the Costa Baska haven’t lost their relevance, as this region remains one of the most popular ones on the Atlantic coast. Therefore the price for square meter is almost the highest one in Spain. And this despite the fact that the sales and rent of apartments on the Costa Baska in the past few years have sunk, and the decrease amounts to 6.4%.

Today the situation is changing. The price increase for real estate is observed (or predicted) in almost all the regions of Spain. Costa Baska will not be an exception, and in the next 5-7 years, the prices could make a high jump up. Therefore, homes for sale and rent on the Costa Baska is a good way of financial investments. Especially because the rental prices here are the highest in Spain and renting a house to tourists is very profitable. 

It is quite difficult to buy a piece of land on the Costa Baska, due to geographical features of the region. But if you are ready to pay quite a big amount  for a piece of land with an approved construction plan, the purchase will not be a problem for you. However, sale of villas on the Costa Baska begins at about the same price, so if your dream is a modest house on the coast of the Bay of Biscay it is possible to make it come true.

On the territory of Costa Baska there are two international airports - in Bilbao and San Sebastian. It’s possible in Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other European cities. Ticket prices vary strongly - depending on the season and the travel company. If you get the bus from Madrid or Barcelona, you can save some money, but the travel time will be 5-6 hours longer.

Public transport in the region is sufficiently developed, and it is not difficult to reach any town or village - the buses run regularly, the schedule hangs at each bus stop and tickets can be bought directly from the driver. Just like approximately in the whole of Spain - its cost will be from 1.7 euros.

Taxis are expensive here, so it’s not really often used. For example, to get from the airport to the hotel, depending on the distance.

If you plan to travel a lot and see as many attractions of the region as possible, it is better to rent a car. The minimal rental period is usually two weeks. You also need to pay a deposit, which varies depending on the vehicle class.

The region is well developed, both economically and culturally. People here are very proud of the distinctive Basque culture, and the local population speaks quite often in the Basque language. Even if you know Spanish, get ready to not be understood.

The largest city in the region is Bilbao. It is the sixth largest city in Spain. There are many historical monuments here, and 30 kilometers away from the city limits is located a natural park Urquiola.

The second most popular city in the region is San Sebastian. Here you can also find a lot to see. By its beauty and architecture the city is often compared to Paris. The main attraction here - the Miramar Palace, was built as a summer residence of Queen Isabella II.

If the sea is not your main goal, be sure to visit the territory of Alava, which is famous for its sparkling wine. There are many small hotels and taverns with excellent local cuisine. Alava hotels will offer you unique anti-aging treatments - wine therapy.

Sightseeing tours in the Basque Country are the perfect solution for getting acquainted with many attractions in the region for a short period. So don’t spare money and buy tickets.