Houses for sale in northern Spain

Why buy in Spain's green north

The Cantabrian and Atlantic coasts are known as España Verde, Green Spain. Summers are warm rather than hot, winters are mild, and the countryside stays green all year. Food, from seafood to cheese and cider, is a serious attraction, and the pace of life is unhurried.

For buyers from the United Kingdom, France and Germany, the climate feels familiar, while the coastline and prices compare well with the Mediterranean.

Property for sale in Asturias

Asturias combines a dramatic coastline with the Picos de Europa and green valleys. The most characteristic houses are the indiano houses and the stone casonas, alongside rural houses with land and traditional granaries, the hórreos. Coastal towns offer year-round life, while inland villages provide space and privacy. Asturias airport links the region with Madrid and other cities.

Property for sale in Cantabria

Cantabria is compact, with beaches, estuaries and mountain valleys close together. The traditional casona montañesa, with stone walls and coat of arms, is its signature house. Santander provides a city with airport and ferry links to the United Kingdom, which many British buyers find convenient.

Galicia, our home ground

Our base is in Galicia, in Ferrolterra, and this is where our knowledge is deepest. Galicia has the greatest concentration of pazos, as well as stone country houses, rectories and coastal villas. Read more on our Galicia page.

Choosing the right area

The north is varied, and the right area depends on how you plan to live. If you want to be by the sea with services all year, look at coastal towns rather than isolated beaches. If you want land and privacy, inland valleys offer more space for the budget. If you will travel often, distance to an airport matters more than you might expect. And if you plan a permanent move, consider healthcare, schools and community. We are happy to discuss these questions before presenting properties, so that the homes we show you genuinely fit your plans.

Coastal property in northern Spain

Coastal property is the most sought-after and the most regulated. Spain's Coastal Law restricts building close to the shoreline, and many existing houses in this zone have specific limitations on extension. A good lawyer will check the property's position relative to the coastal boundaries. In return, you get beaches and harbours that remain remarkably unspoilt.