Over the past five years lifestyles have shifted — and the Maresme has delivered. Today this coastal strip north of Barcelona is far more than the city’s extension: it’s an epicentre of residential luxury in Catalonia, with its own identity and international standards. In idealista/news, our partner Lluís Barrera (BARNES Maresme) explains how the area has consolidated as a real alternative to other Mediterranean hotspots.
A market with real momentum
The data is clear: 7,700+ transactions in 2022 (highest since 2007–2008), ~5,800 in 2023, and >11% YoY growth in 2024. Add a new lifestyle mix: more space, natural light, outdoor living and direct connection to nature, without giving up Barcelona.
Quality-of-life infrastructure
From Supermaresme to Teià, Alella, Llavaneres, Cabrils, Vilassar de Mar and Premià de Dalt, the Maresme blends international schools, healthcare, marinas, top dining and outdoor sports — all 20–30 minutes from Barcelona’s centre. Buyers seeking a house for sale in the Maresme find pools, gardens, sea views and competitive €/sqm versus other European markets.
International buyers, confidence and value
1 in 6 prime deals in Barcelona province already involves foreign buyers; on the Maresme coast the share is higher. Most purchases are all-cash, signalling liquidity and confidence in local product. While Paris, London or Munich top price charts, Barcelona & the Maresme offer value per sqm, mild climate and immediate access to a leading European cultural capital.
Not a trend — a structural shift
The Maresme has moved from “alternative” to first-choice destination. Luxury no longer lives only on Barcelona’s iconic streets: it thrives among vineyards, cliffs and historic coastal towns. Growth must be paired with sustainable planning to protect the urban–nature balance, exclusivity and long-term upside.
BARNES Maresme, your reference for luxury real estate in Barcelona and its coastline.
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