Costa Blanca property prices: where the market stands
A short, honest quarterly read on the Alicante province market: what prices are doing, who is buying, and what it means if you are looking at a villa or apartment right now.
Last updated: · Updated quarterly — next review in three months.
Key indicators
Asking-price growth, Alicante province
Year-on-year growth in 2025 — one of the strongest in Spain.
Foreign buyer share
Alicante remains the leading Spanish province for foreign property purchases.
Typical villa price, Costa Blanca North
Moraira, Jávea, Altea hold the strongest premium.
Entry-level coastal
Torrevieja and the southern coast remain the affordable entry point.
Figures are indicative market averages from public 2025–2026 sources and are not a valuation of any specific property.
How we read this quarter
- Prices in the premium north (Moraira, Jávea, Altea) keep rising because supply of quality villas with sea views is genuinely limited, not because of speculation.
- The south (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa) has plenty of stock, so buyers there have real negotiating room and should not overpay for new build.
- Well-priced villas in good condition sell within weeks. Overpriced ones sit for months and then discount — the price history matters more than the asking price.
- Financing and legal timelines have not shortened: budget two to three months from offer to notary.
What this means for you
- If you are buying in the north, act on a good property quickly, but always verify legal status, licences and condition before committing.
- If your budget is under €500,000, the south and inland towns give far more space for the money.
- Never rely on the asking price alone — compare it against the town average per m² in the table below.
- A remote buyer should get an independent check before paying any reservation fee.
Average asking price per m², by town
Indicative asking prices for resale homes in 2025. Use them as a sanity check: a villa priced far above or below its town average always has a reason.
Source: public 2025 portal and registry data. Averages vary by street, plot and condition — we check each property individually.
Frequently asked
Are Costa Blanca property prices still rising in 2026?
Yes, but unevenly. The premium north continues to rise on limited supply, while the southern coast is flatter thanks to abundant new-build stock.
Which Costa Blanca town is the most expensive?
Moraira, at roughly €3,900 per m² asking, followed by Jávea and Altea.
Is it a good time to buy on the Costa Blanca?
For a home you will actually use, yes — prices in the best locations have not corrected in over a decade. For pure speculation, be selective and check the numbers.
Want this applied to a specific property?
Send us a listing or tell us what you are looking for. We compare it against real local prices and tell you honestly whether it makes sense.