Cuenca – A Great Place To Hang Out
You’ve probably heard of the hanging gardens of Babylon, but have you heard of the hanging houses of Cuenca?
About 140km south east of Madrid and north west of Valencia lies the historic city of Cuenca. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its wealth of monuments, it is best known for its nationally famous “casas colgadas” or hanging houses.
Originally built in the 14th century, these four houses literally hang on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the river Huécar gorge. In fact the name of the city might originate from the Latin “conca” meaning “river basin” which refers to the canyon made by the rivers Júcar and Huécar.
The walled city incorporates a variety of styles and periods, including the 12th century cathedral, convents from the 16th to 18th centuries, the ruins of a Moorish castle, the ancient Kunka fortress and mediaeval cobbled streets.
30km outside the city, the Cuenca Mountains are home to a series of bizarrely shaped rock formations known as the Enchanted City. Wind and water have eroded the huge limestone rocks into shapes which resemble animals, objects and human figures.
Besides the unusual and historic, the province now has another string to its bow. According to the latest Spanish House Price Index from Kyero.com, Cuenca is now the least expensive Spanish province in which to buy property. With the average property price being a mere €41,000, 84% below the national average of €250,000, Cuenca certainly offers value for money.
Martin Dell, MD of Kyero.com, comments, “Cuenca province is ideal for those looking for Spain’s best kept secret. The region has been virtually untouched by tourism and still retains its authentic Spanish charm. Properties available here are mostly in need of renovation giving the purchasers the ideal opportunity to create their perfect home in the sun. We at Kyero.com are receiving more and more enquiries for properties in Cuenca and expect the bargain prices not to last for long, especially as tourists are being attracted to the Villar de Olalla Golf Club, 5km outside Cuenca city, and the new casino and leisure complex due to open in 2008 in Castilla-La Mancha.”
For more information about properties available in Cuenca, visit www.kyero.com
Desert Spring, At Almanzora, Almeria, Spain
Desert Springs Golf Resort in Almanzora, Almeria has been featured heavily on the overseas property portal www.property-abroad.com as a result of a successful awareness trip to the resort in July 2007.
"Desert Springs - a fabulous golf resort set amongst rugged desert lanscape yet filled with lush vegetation and the beautiful emerald green fairways of the 72 par international championship Indiana golf course. A golfers paradise in the middle of an oasis that is Almanzora."
Desert Springs Golf Property - apartments, townhouses, country cottages, villas and country homes - a choice of suitable properties and lifestyles to suit all budgets. Golf and leisure facilities compliment the properties on show and property management and rental facilities are available from within the resort.
An all year round golfing facility with quality properties not too far from the beach. Property owners include renowned athletes and sports stars keen to enjoy the resorts facilities.
The resort also features Europe’s only world class championship desert golf course, the stunning, 72 par, USGA specification championship desert Indiana course provides a unique golfing experience. What’s more its Golf Academy has unsurpassed facilities to help golfers to improve all aspects of their game; after all this was the Overseas Home of The English Golf Union and is the current home of the Welsh Ladies Golf Union.
The Sierra Club provides tennis, paddle, beach volleyball, a superbly equipped aerobic gymnasium, jogging and trim trails, mountain biking and football. This is the Spanish Home of double Olympic Champion and resort resident, Daley Thompson’s, “Daley Training” Fitness Programme.
All sorts of other activities are available locally; trail riding, horse riding lessons, cricket coaching, sailing, diving, snorkelling, fishing, caving and off-road driving.
Property-Abroad.com will be featuring the development long term in line with its future growth and encourages potential investors to look closely at some of the exceptional opportunities on offer.