
San José (Cabo de Gata)
Whitewashed village inside the Cabo de Gata natural park — protected coves, low-rise only.
Lifestyle highlights
Pros
- Inside a UNESCO biosphere reserve
- No high-rise development
Possible drawbacks
- Strict building restrictions
- Quiet in winter
International buyers
A magnet for buyers from the UK, Germany, the Nordics, the Netherlands, France and increasingly the US — drawn by lifestyle, climate and a transparent legal framework for non-residents.
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