Buying a house, flat or land in Alp, La Molina, Masella

Municipality of Alp

Alp is an ideal place to live or to spend a dream holiday. Its romantic and medieval style can be appreciated not only in its urban centres or in the warmth of its houses, villas and flats, but also in its unique culture in the world. With almost 1.200 years of history, this little "Catalan Switzerland" is today one of the most sought after destinations for Engel & Völkers by those who wish to buy a house, flat or land in Cerdanya. Discover all that this geological wonder has to offer and find the property you have always wanted with the advice of our real estate agency!

A quick look at Alp

Alp is a municipality in the province of Girona, specifically in the eastern comarca of Cerdanya. Its traditions and gastronomy bring together the best of France and Spain in a single place. Like all Catalan summer resorts, it has natural landscapes and scenery that will take your breath away breathtaking.

The municipality of Alp is made up of the towns of Alp village, La Molina and Masella all of which enjoy vast areas of forests with trails. Although its main attraction is the practice of winter sports, it is also one of the most outstanding gastronomic destinations in Girona. In fact, the alpenc calendar is full of festivals, fairs and events that highlight the region's local flavours and culinary techniques.

In the hot months, its meadows are filled with grasses and flowers, in the warmer months, its meadows are filled with grasses and flowers, a picture postcard image matched only by the towering mountains and lush trees that surround it. But when the snow falls, it becomes the most important ski resort in the Pyrenees, welcoming thousands of tourists a year to the ski area of Alp 2500.

Without a doubt, Alp has everything you need for a comfortable life away from the city, from public services to banks, the town has everything you need for a comfortable life away from the city, from public services to banks, sports centre, spa, beauty salons, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, adventure parks and entertainment facilities, as well as cultural activities and places of interest that make it the perfect place to buy a second home or holiday flat with the advice of the real estate agency Engel & Völkers Cerdanya.

Ski resort La Molina

La Molina is the pioneer ski resort in Cerdanya, opened since 1909, it reached its peak with the arrival of the train in 1922 and its first ski lift in 1943. Its famous Pista Llarga, ideal for beginners, is surrounded by services such as shops, equipment hire, bars and restaurants. It also has toboggan runs, a bowling alley, gymnasium and swimming pool, bike park, tubing, adventure park, ice karting, medical service and more. With the gondola lift and a short hike you can access the Eagle's Nest located at an altitude of 2,537 metres. La Molina hosts various official skiing events such as World and European Cups and Championships in both skiing and snowboarding.

Masella Ski Resort

Since 1967, the Masella Ski Resort has been an ideal place for family entertainment. It offers a wide range of services, including: 65 ski slopes, 18 ski lifts, over 570 artificial snow cannons, bars, cafés, and restaurants, ski lockers, a snow park, a snow garden for young children, ski equipment shops and rentals, medical services, Wi-Fi, and a ski school. Masella was the first ski resort in Cerdanya to feature night skiing slopes.

Sports and outdoor activities

Due to its location, the outdoor fun is the order of the day. People are often seen picnicking in the parks, doing yoga, meditating or organising hikes and walks on the mountain slopes. Hiking, trekking, river fishing and cycle touring are just some of the popular activities in this area. Its natural sites are also perfect for taking photography, landscaping or sitting with friends to enjoy the good weather.

Gastronomic tours

In Alp there are gastronomic events and wine tastings where delicious dishes are served with mushrooms, fresh fish, game, chestnuts and other culinary treasures. As most of Ceret's cuisine uses locally sourced products, open-air markets abound, selling a wide variety of local ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, honey, turnips, cheeses, cereals, sausages and prime meats.

Within the village, there are a number of restaurants where you can try typical local dishes. The trinxat with bacon is one of the most popular dishes, but other dishes are also praised, such as the grilled meats, game dishes, rabbit with mushrooms, mountain rice, cheese and cold meats, duck with turnips, truffle cannelloni, crema catalana, mel i mato, among others.

Places of interest

In addition to its splendid natural surroundings, the old streets of Alp lend themselves to walks or bike rides to visit historical sites and regional cultural heritage, mostly of medieval origin:

• Public Washing Place

• Pavorda Dolmen

• Fountain of Sant Isidre

• Fountain of Mare de Déu

• Church of Sant Pere d'Alp

• Chapel of the Divina Pastora

• Torre del Riu Castle

• Medieval castle of Segremorta Castle

Celebrations and festivities

In addition to the gastronomic events of Cerdanya, the Alpine culture can be felt in different local festivals local festivals:

• April: Sant Jordi Floral Games

• June: The Festival of Sant Pere

• August: Summer festival and meeting of popular dances

Definitely a paradise on earth

Alp is a fantastic option for living or acquiring a second home or holiday property. It has an unbeatable location and a sunny climate, there are squares, monuments, cafés, bars, restaurants and places for relaxation, and it offers a landscape that anyone would wish to wake up to.

In terms of architecture, you will see in our real estate catalogue that the area is noted for having houses and villas in the Ceretano style made of stone, slate and rustic wood, each one equipped with everything you will need to make a home or spend some relaxing days: fireplace, cosy rooms and spacious patios or gardens.

Would you like to know what it feels like to live in paradise? Contact us at with the team of Engel & Völkers Cerdanya team or browse our online portfolio! We will help you choose the house or flat of your dreams.