The Costa Brava, benefits of living near the sea

The Catalan Costa Brava is located in the province of Girona.

From

Blanes to the border with France, it is a dream area to live. Its nature, its beaches, its coves, its culinary specialties and its cultural activities are some of the values ​​of the Costa Brava

. But what most characterizes this region is the sea and from

Engel & Völkers Costa Brava Sud

we tell you about the benefits of living near it.

The sea, like at home and greater happiness

Living near the sea

generates a greater amount of serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin, chemical substances that our body produces and that stimulate the brain. They are responsible for keeping our mood in balance and determine the feeling of well-being and general satisfaction that we can perceive. Studies show that people who live a few kilometers from the sea have higher levels of this hormone.

Seeing the sea activates the areas of the brain that correspond to positivity, the recovery of happy memories and emotional balance. Water is a differential characteristic of the human being that, in fact, forms in a liquid where it grows until its birth. It is therefore natural that returning to our original element causes the activation of a series of mechanisms that awaken positive emotions that, in a certain way, make us

"feel at home".

Generates good mental and physical health

Vitamin D and healing effects on the skin

Through the sun,

vitamin D levels increase and help strengthen the immune system.

Did you know that salt water contains minerals such as chloride, sodium, iodine, magnesium, sulfur, and potassium. Many of these elements have a positive effect on the skin when it shows injuries such as inflammation or irritation.

In fact, studies show that the combination of salt water and UVB radiation help heal skin or fight conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

Promotes metabolism

The human body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones that control the body's metabolism and many other important functions. In addition, during pregnancy and childhood, the body also requires these hormones for proper bone and brain development.

The benefits of sea salt are abundant and this mineral, present in the water and in the breeze, is a powerful stabilizer of metabolic systems. Therefore, people who live near the sea experience a normalization in the production of thyroid hormones, as well as a better absorption of phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium.

Living near the sea brings many more benefits, but today at Engel & Völkers Costa Brava Sud we share a grain of sand with you. Having the privilege of living on the Costa Brava can become a reality.