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Costa Blanca South – Properties for International Buyers

Costa Blanca South is the southern stretch of the Alicante province coastline, most strongly associated with the Vega Baja area and towns such as Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Punta Prima. For international buyers, it is one of the most logical destinations to purchase in Spain: the climate is mild year-round, the infrastructure is highly practical, and the entry threshold remains significantly lower than many stretches of southern Spain's coastline. Alicante province attracts the highest share of foreign buyers in Spain, with 43% of transactions in 2025 going to non-Spanish buyers.

The gateway to the region is Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which handled over 20 million passengers in 2025 across 228 routes. Torrevieja is around 44 km from the airport, and Orihuela Costa is reachable in under an hour by car. For a broader comparison of property types and budgets, browse our full Spain properties listings.

Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa – Two Distinct Markets

Torrevieja is the best choice for buyers who want city life and the sea simultaneously. The market is broad and liquid: in March 2026, the average asking price was €2,442/m², with significant variation across neighbourhoods – from the city centre (€2,146/m²) to Los Balcones (€2,865/m²). The city started 2026 with 110,500 residents from 123 countries, making it one of Spain's most international communities.

Orihuela Costa has a more dispersed, resort-residential character. Its 16 km of coastline, three international golf courses and gated communities with shared pools define the profile of this location. The average asking price in March 2026 was €2,985/m². This is the area for buyers seeking a second home, premium clients and those who prefer quieter urbanisations away from a busy town centre.

What Properties Are Available

The market is built around four main categories. Apartments offer the easiest market entry, with prices starting from around €169,000 and new 2-bedroom units typically priced at €254,000–€339,000. Penthouses add a private solarium and premium positioning. Houses and bungalows fill the mid-market (from around €232,000), while villas in La Zenia and premium Orihuela Costa locations start from around €499,000 and can exceed €1,950,000. You can also explore properties near the sea for a wider coastal comparison.

Why Buy in Costa Blanca South

Four key advantages: climate (over 3,000 sunshine hours per year, average annual temperature above 18°C), value for money (significantly lower prices than Costa del Sol), infrastructure (ALC airport with over 20 million passengers in 2025) and international community. Alicante province leads Spain in foreign buyer share – 43% of residential transactions in 2025 involved non-Spanish buyers. This is not a niche or seasonal market; it is one of Spain's most active international residential markets.

Investment Potential

Listing data for Orihuela Costa shows an average asking price of €2,985/m² and an average rent of €13/m² per month, implying a gross yield of around 5.2%. Local indicators for Torrevieja point to a similar level, with rental yield around 5.2% and annual capital appreciation around 5.8–6.0%. The return profile is not dependent on a single tourist season, but on a combination of rental demand, price growth and strong location recognition.

Note that short-term tourist rentals in Comunitat Valenciana now require stricter compliance than in previous years. In 2025, Generalitat removed over 18,000 non-compliant listings from the tourist register. The best investments are those with strong micro-location, real service infrastructure and licensing planned from the outset.

Buying Process and Costs

The process: choose location and budget → property reservation → obtain NIE number → legal due diligence (nota simple) → private purchase contract → notary completion → pay taxes → registry entry. Costs: resale ITP 10% (from 1 June 2026 – 9%; above €1m – 11%) or new build VAT 10% + AJD 1.5% (AJD from 1 June 2026 – 1.4%), plus notary, registry and legal fees. Total transaction budget is typically 11–13% above the purchase price.

Further Property Search

Full listings at properties in Spain. By type: apartments, houses, villas, penthouses, seafront properties. By city: Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Alicante.