Where should you buy in Spain?

There is no single best place, only the best place for you. Start with the lifestyle, then the property.

Costa Blanca North

Coves, mountains and a settled international community

The northern Costa Blanca, around Dénia, Jávea, Moraira, Calpe and Altea, has a more hilly, cove-lined coast than the south, with the mountains close to the sea. Many buyers choose it for the views, the old towns and the restaurants, and for a more upmarket feel.

Costa Blanca South

Beaches, golf and good value

Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar and the villages around them make up the southern Costa Blanca, in Alicante province. Expect long sandy beaches, golf, plenty of shops and restaurants, and a large year-round international community.

Costa Cálida & Murcia

The Mar Menor, golf and around 300 days of sun

The Costa Cálida in the Region of Murcia is known for the Mar Menor, a warm, shallow lagoon, and for golf resorts and long summers. Towns such as Los Alcázares and San Javier are popular with buyers who want a quieter pace and good value.

Costa de Almería

Sun, space and some of the best value on the Mediterranean

The Costa de Almería, around Mojácar and Vera, is the sunniest corner of Spain, with quieter, less built-up beaches than much of the Mediterranean. It suits buyers who want warm winters and space rather than a busy resort.

Costa Tropical

A mild, green coast between Málaga and Almería

The Costa Tropical is the coast of Granada province, with Almuñécar, La Herradura, Salobreña and Motril as the main towns. The mountains drop steeply to the sea, and the sheltered climate is mild enough to grow avocados, mangoes and custard apples.

Costa del Sol

Golf, beaches and an established international scene

The Costa del Sol, in Málaga province, is Spain’s best-known coast for overseas buyers. It runs from Torremolinos and Benalmádena through Fuengirola, Mijas and Marbella to Estepona and Manilva, with a huge choice of apartments, townhouses and villas.