
The combination of seclusion in the lap of nature and the comfort they can afford after the renovation is increasingly tempting for wealthy Spanish.

To own a historically restored mansion in an abandoned village is both trendy and prestigious. Spanish creative intellectuals are seeking to turn to historical roots and to live sustainably. Maintaining the city only at the expense of tourism is not possible it requires significant investments, the government allocates some of them. The town had no electricity, so owners had to build their small power station, which also became a tourist attraction.

Here you can look at the well-preserved Asturian buildings, a mill and mausoleum. For example, to bring life back to a deserted town or to preserve old architecture.įor example, Os Teixois in Asturias, once a deserted town, has been transformed into an ethnographic museum and welcomes tourists from all over the world. For some, it is vital to do something useful. Turn an abandoned village into a tourist attractionīut not everyone seeks to live for their pleasure.Some ladies and gentlemen, who have management experience and substantial capital, are ready to spend their time and energy to restore abandoned farms or houses, to live here for their pleasure and invite their families. Not all of those who have decided to move here at a mature age want to live on the shore. Another factor is a straightforward procedure of obtaining a residence permit in Spain for retired people. There are many reasons for this: from the climate and the quality of local food to an excellent medicine. What do all these people find attractive in abandoned homes, and why do they buy them? There are several types of buyers.Īs we mentioned above, many of the foreigners choose Spain for spending their retirement. Before 2017 among the buyers of the abandoned properties, there were only 10% of Spaniards by 2019 their number has increased to 30%. In recent years, the Spaniards have also become active in this market.
