You might fancy a home on the beach, but be aware of the 1988 Ley de Costas (Law of the Coast). Spain wants to halt the overdevelopment of its coast, and many home owners face the prospect of having to seek permission to remain in a home they purchased in good faith years before the law came into effect. Coastal land is public land, and many builders went ahead without the necessary permissions. Even if permission was granted, local authorities may decide they want you out. You can take your case to the European Court, but you may not win, and who wants that hassle anyway? Also, with rising sea levels due to global warming, who’s to say your beach house won’t be an underwater hotel for the fishes in 50 years time?
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