Key Takeaways
- ✓ Torrevieja offers the widest range of prices (€80K–€1.2M) and the largest foreign buyer community.
- ✓ Orihuela Costa is the go-to for golf, beaches and established urbanisations.
- ✓ Ciudad Quesada suits buyers wanting space, privacy and golf at reasonable prices.
- ✓ The northern Costa Blanca (Jávea, Dénia, Moraira) is more upmarket with prices 30–60% higher.
- ✓ Average prices range from €1,500/m² in Torrevieja to €3,500+/m² in Jávea.
Torrevieja
Torrevieja is the commercial and social hub of the southern Costa Blanca, with a year-round population of over 80,000 and one of Spain’s largest expat communities. The city has a large hospital (Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja), international schools, a full range of supermarkets (Mercadona, Lidl, Aldi, Consum), and direct bus connections to Alicante airport. Property prices range from around €80,000 for a studio apartment to over €1 million for a seafront villa. The average price per square metre sits at approximately €1,500–€2,200, making it one of the most affordable coastal cities on the Mediterranean.
Best for: first-time buyers, investors, retirees who want urban amenities and a large international community. Read more in our Torrevieja market analysis.
Orihuela Costa
Orihuela Costa stretches along 16 km of coastline south of Torrevieja, encompassing popular urbanisations like La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig and Villamartín. It’s characterised by purpose-built residential communities, many with communal pools and proximity to several championship golf courses (Villamartín, Las Ramblas, Campoamor). La Zenia Boulevard, one of Spain’s largest shopping centres outside a major city, anchors the area’s commercial life. Prices are slightly higher than Torrevieja centre, with apartments from €150,000 and villas from €250,000.
Best for: golfers, families wanting a quiet residential environment, buyers seeking established communities with good amenities.
Ciudad Quesada
Ciudad Quesada is a hillside residential town 10 minutes inland from Guardamar and Torrevieja. It’s popular with British, Scandinavian and Dutch buyers seeking detached villas with private pools at prices that would buy an apartment on the coast. The La Marquesa golf course runs through the centre of town. Properties here are predominantly villas, starting from around €250,000 for a two-bedroom with pool, rising to €500,000+ for larger homes with panoramic views.
Best for: buyers wanting space, privacy, and a quiet community with a golf and outdoor lifestyle.
Costa del Sol: Fuengirola & Mijas
For buyers interested in the Costa del Sol, Fuengirola and Mijas Costa offer a blend of beach life, international schools, and strong transport links (30 minutes to Málaga airport). Prices are higher than the Costa Blanca — expect €3,000–€5,000/m² — but the lower transfer tax in Andalusia (7% vs 10%) partially offsets this. See our dedicated Costa del Sol guide.
Price Comparison by Area
| Area | Avg €/m² | 2-Bed Apartment From | Villa From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrevieja | €1,500–€2,200 | €115,000 | €175,000 |
| Orihuela Costa | €1,800–€2,800 | €155,000 | €195,000 |
| Ciudad Quesada | €2,000–€3,500 | €200,000 | €300,000 |
| Guardamar | €1,600–€2,400 | €130,000 | €250,000 |
| Jávea / Dénia | €2,800–€4,500 | €220,000 | €400,000 |
| Fuengirola (CdS) | €3,000–€5,000 | €250,000 | €450,000 |
For a complete walkthrough of the buying process, including taxes, legal steps and mortgage options, read our complete guide to buying property in Spain.