1. VALENCIA, SPAIN
2. DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
We’ll start on the eastern coast of Spain. If you’re obsessed with the rich flavors of Spain’s national dish of rice and seafood, paella, look no further than this savory dish’s birthplace of Valencia. The city features strong historical and cultural roots, which can be explored through its cathedrals, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and art. Valencia is also the home of the sweet oranges by the same name, and you will see them on every table, from a glass of fresh- squeezed juice at breakfast to the dessert menu following dinner. Your real estate dollars are wisely invested in Valencia with balanced affordability and high quality of life. Prices are lower here than in other parts of the region and the low pollution and high marks for climate make it a desirable place to own a property.
If you haven’t considered Italy’s neighbor across the Adriatic Sea, you might be surprised to see Dubrovnik ranking high as a top spot to own a vacation rental. But if you’ve visited, you know this city is surrounded by iconic stone walls dating back to the 1500s, and features an old town listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Visitors here can take in botanical gardens, palaces, fortresses, and the Stradun—a long pedestrian street perfect for evening strolls. Dubrovnik is a safe city with low pollution, which makes it a wonderful place to spend time. The rental potential is slightly lower here, with a higher price per square foot and lower rent, but you could still offset costs through renting when you can’t be there in person.
6
HOME SWEET HOME Magazine
Powered by FlippingBook