{"id":10454,"date":"2023-11-07T09:44:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T09:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/?p=10454"},"modified":"2023-11-07T09:44:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T09:44:51","slug":"spain-shines-as-europes-ideal-sustainable-travel-and-second-home-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/spain-shines-as-europes-ideal-sustainable-travel-and-second-home-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain shines as Europe\u2019s ideal sustainable travel and second home destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpeg\" alt=\"Spain shines as Europe\u2019s ideal sustainable travel and second home destination\" class=\"wp-image-10455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-300x213.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>Lonely Planet has just ranked Spain as among the top ten destinations in the world for sustainable travel, as part of its\u00a0<em>Best in Travel 2024<\/em>. The country\u2019s commitment to biodiversity and the fact that \u201cnew cycle paths, electric buses and train routes offer flight-free ways to see the country\u201d contributed to Spain\u2019s status as a leading destination for eco-conscious travellers.<br><br>Sustainability is an increasingly important issue for second home buyers in Spain, as well as holidaymakers. According to Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director at leading Spanish home builder\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a<\/a>, energy efficiency is increasingly top of mind for buyers. When asked to predict trends for the Spanish second homes market in 2024, he commented:<br><br><strong><em>\u201cBuyers are increasingly seeking modern homes built with sustainability in mind. They are asking about energy certifications and seeking out A- and B-rated properties with features such as aerothermal heating pumps, installation for electric cars, energy-efficient appliances and energy-saving measures in communal areas. This is going to be a key trend in 2024 and beyond, with buyers increasingly turning away from older properties in favour of new, more sustainable homes.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpeg\" alt=\"Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2024 highlighted Spain\u2019s sustainability credentials\" class=\"wp-image-10456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-300x213.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a already provides virtual show home visits for buyers looking to reduce their carbon footprint by minimising travel. The company has seen travel patterns change too, with many owners using their properties for fewer, longer breaks, often blending leisure time with working from home.<br><br><strong><em>\u201cWe expect to see further growth in executive nomads using their second homes in Spain in 2024. Those who have established effective, long-term working from home arrangements now have the freedom to change their travel patterns and enjoy greater lifestyle benefits as a result. Instead of travelling to the office daily, sitting in traffic and adding to the fumes, they can step onto the terrace and enjoy an early morning coffee in the near-year-round sunshine, drinking in the stunning view as motivation for the day\u2019s work.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><strong>Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a<\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpeg\" alt=\"Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a selling a range of A-rated new properties\" class=\"wp-image-10457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-300x213.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>With \u201cnew train routes making flight-free travel a breeze,\u201d according to Lonely Planet, Spain is immensely accessible by rail. London to Malaga and London to Alicante by train are both achievable in less than 23 hours. Travellers can make the journey part of the adventure \u2013 with the right connection times, they can catch a sleeper train from Paris and stop for a relaxed breakfast in the sunshine of the south of France before carrying on to Spain.<br><br>Second homes in Spain come in a wide range of styles, sizes and locations, meaning that buyers can find the perfect balance to meet their individual needs when it comes to balancing work and leisure time. At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc84bT-TsNBZwRroZA011m5epbfSL5JGeAsZ3UCoRwXojjOHfnbzqlL7CsYP6_q1HWIdftzJHevgrQkVec_JqLiWoLFo1YkoazqKnlz4rBuTIXIk88SpqFGM7wlHe9uDtP-A7rQZfseVcLwtLEkaYjakw=&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bella Beach<\/a>\u00a0in D\u00e9nia (in Alicante in the Costa Blanca) buyers can choose between ground floor homes with private gardens, two- and three-bedroom apartments with spacious terraces and luxurious penthouses with private solarium terraces. The A-rated homes overlook the sea and provide easy access to a wide range of facilities, with supermarkets, a market, cafes, restaurants, banks, a gym, a medical centre and a golf course all dotted about the local area. Prices start from \u20ac300,000 plus VAT.<br><br>While the Costa Blanca typically provides greater value for money than the neighbouring Costa del Sol, it is the latter where demand for properties has really flourished over the past year. According to Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a, homes in the Costa del Sol represent 50% of its total reservations so far in 2023, with demand still growing.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.jpeg\" alt=\"Flight free travel and working from home supporting new sustainability patterns\" class=\"wp-image-10458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/taylorwimpeyspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>British buyers, who accounted for 12% of Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a\u2019s total reservations between January and October 2023, have shown a particular preference for properties with stunning golf views this year. Homes at Solana Village, at La Cala Golf Resort in Mijas, have proven a hit, with British buyers snapping up properties at both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc81iI9UqYviBG4ruQSzEdcXS5rlHtlwbgWf7op1JhOQvF5LKnA1jkN273LaN3BfT0ox8jyX8AGCLNrEMco0opyQcfNBVMZ3uWs3DVskM3UXtHLMULHXRfueBhGyKB-Tx6S35EYaZaodz5hY2qPGFRjntubHfQGOBWwPtxmzIvOoTxwSVkawuB4oQ=&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solana Village East<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc81ftuBLk338ffJZS1Brto6BBA09YrpEV0qOXMQwJKz4upTtaaOrLZyhcajphnkl2zZRVE9hiYqFOnbA9tReb7wzy5zkQm3yeDHKQeuNKviIOUDvwELlx5j1z5-FMVWqDXYSKqCImSuw7z9w5MOnbHDbrQJBxX1u5vivhpmlVZZMEqtazAyU1dxS9A-GMX2OJng==&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solana Village South<\/a>. Part of the same development, the two sites offer exceptional golf views, along with communal facilities that include an adult pool, infant splash pool and pretty landscaped gardens overlooking the valley. The difference, as reflected in the names, relates to the orientation of the two- and three-bedroom apartments, which are priced from \u20ac310,000 plus VAT at Solana Village East and from \u20ac370,000 plus VAT at Solana Village South.<br><br><strong><em>\u201c2023 has been a busy year so far, with buyers of 52 different nationalities reserving homes spread across the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Cadiz, Mallorca and Ibiza. British buyers\u2019 preference is undoubtedly for the Costa del Sol, with its signature blend of sunshine, beaches, golf courses and lively expat community.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><strong>Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8__TQik4Iw-dywHV5LoAM_yAAt508lqEAN-JpsrJGB_hh0nXnYhlN6SPZU2wJxGgMCVTuRXO7zVyNpDgm3cjG5OjhPI-mScv-mX-9CMCiDL9&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a<\/a><br><br>Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a has both off plan properties and key-ready homes available in the Costa del Sol at present. Buyers who act fast could enjoy spending Christmas in their new home \u2013 such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8zW4W086yzZcwVS5fvvcUjOfm-fyEwlFdbkCWmw7eljIjUOKEPgh83GOp50_U6K_EQDMLqxMR6VSzh-zPhxhFflpHnL55Ij_xWDFtUpxsnqC8NjSvZ9-ImXDKZSKQ9J5I7D2evcfUGu9s34A60wbo4w=&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Golf<\/a>\u00a0in Estepona, where key-ready homes are available from \u20ac348,000 plus VAT \u2013 then work from home during the early months of 2024 to skip the worst of winter in the UK.<br><br><strong>For more information, please contact Taylor Wimpey Espa\u00f1a on 08000 121 020 or visit\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001kWS89F4sUW6rKHaAEScH8le1ba-1qFBDqddBwigCREdhjt55n8Hc8ztAdknD05D7CEQFRWChcf-5AS2Fh9E6yOavaWeOAwTNRrbZpEhW8rZfK58Ukb5a6HaU2W1ZcViNFsvZ8lbKLhfSUuh_2ujmdC5_xx-jxFet&amp;c=nUBFVrE8cNIe5PN4k8fBPAftBD6QrPWIE5gw4mzaMhkT36Sy3divhw==&amp;ch=UUSd3LZvhzvisx1LUJ-VKP7uutYwB3qFbHO0Hxqf51Ky6tICidsEjg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.taylorwimpeyspain.com\/<\/a><strong>. <\/strong><br><strong>If you reside outside of the UK, you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lonely Planet has just ranked Spain as among the top ten destinations in the world for sustainable travel, as part of its\u00a0Best in Travel 2024. 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