Buying property in Álava,
the quiet heart of the north.

Vitoria-Gasteiz sits on the plain at its centre and is known for the ring of parks around the city. Vizcaya lies to the north and Guipúzcoa to the north-east, with the sea a drive away.

Homes around Vitoria-Gasteiz and Rioja Alavesa

South of the Sierra de Cantabria, Rioja Alavesa slopes down towards the Ebro, with hilltop towns such as Laguardia wrapped in vineyards. Here the appeal lies in stone houses, wine estates and country homes with long views.

A country property calls for its own checks: how the land is classified, what may be built or restored, access, water and the boundaries recorded at the land registry. Álava also applies its own provincial tax rules, so ask a specialist to confirm how they affect your purchase.

As a British buyer you follow the same steps as any buyer from outside the European Union, and how long you may stay depends on residency, not on the home. When you are ready, the search lets you narrow by area, property type, floor area and budget. Tell us what you are looking for.