Explore Costa Blanca
Seaside promenades, mountain-backed villages and Mediterranean coves offer a choice of coastal settings.
About Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca is two coasts with different characters. North of Benidorm the land is green and hilly, with coves, the Montgó mountain and towns like Jávea, Moraira and Dénia that have long been home to Dutch, German and British residents. South of Alicante the coast flattens into long sandy beaches, salt lakes and large international communities around Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa.
Alicante airport sits in the middle. From Alicante a tram runs north along the coast to Benidorm and on to Dénia, with a change at Benidorm. The south has no train or tram at all, so there the car does the work. In the far north, Valencia airport is almost as close as Alicante's, which widens the choice of flights.
Prices sit closer together than on the Costa del Sol. The north asks more for its greenery and coves, with Jávea at around €4,177/m², while Torrevieja in the south asks around €2,536/m². So choosing a town here is less about budget and more about landscape and way of life.
What to know first
- Green and hilly in the north, long sandy beaches and flat land in the south
- A coastal tram links Alicante, Benidorm and Dénia, with a change at Benidorm; the south has no rail
- Moraira and Jávea are the most expensive; Torrevieja and Guardamar the most affordable
- From Jávea and Dénia you can choose between Alicante and Valencia airports
- Prices sit closer together than on the Costa del Sol, so lifestyle matters more than budget
Asking prices compared
Ranked on asking price per m². Municipalities and sub-municipal entries are listed apart, because a district cannot be ranked against the municipality that contains it.
| Place | Asking price / m² | Population | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole municipalities | |||
| Jávea | €4,177/m² | 30,642 | Mid |
| Benidorm | €3,788/m² | 77,327 | Mid |
| Altea | €3,518/m² | 24,592 | Mid |
| Calpe | €3,457/m² | 27,616 | Mid |
| Dénia | €3,303/m² | 44,726 | Mid |
| El Campello | €3,208/m² | 31,419 | Mid |
| Villajoyosa | €3,031/m² | 37,449 | Mid |
| Alicante | €2,705/m² | 366,221 | Mid |
| Guardamar del Segura | €2,658/m² | 18,564 | Mid |
| Torrevieja | €2,536/m² | 98,533 | Mid |
| Districts, nuclei and urbanisations | |||
| Moraira Nucleus of Teulada | €4,481/m² | 12,912 | Mid |
| Orihuela Costa District of Orihuela | €3,062/m² | 27,929 | Mid |
How the prices spread
Prices fall from north to south. Moraira and Jávea, with their coves and villas on the hills, are the most expensive, followed by Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and Dénia. Around Alicante, El Campello and Villajoyosa sit in the middle, and the city itself is cheaper than most of the coast. In the south, Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura are the most affordable, with Orihuela Costa slightly above them.
The table shows average asking prices, not sale prices. Within one town, prices can vary a lot from one area to the next.
Who each part suits
Green coast and coves
Hills, coves and the Montgó natural park, with a long-established international community. You'll want a car.
City life by tram
One tram line links them to Alicante, with the city's services, university and airport close by.
Sun and space on a budget
Long beaches, salt lakes and golf at the lowest prices on this coast. There is no train or tram.
A real town all year
Towns with a life of their own outside the season, from Dénia's food scene to Villajoyosa's fishing port.
Cities in Costa Blanca
Browse properties by city
Torrevieja
Costa Blanca
€2,536/m² · Population 98.533
Alicante
Costa Blanca
€2,705/m² · Population 366.221
Dénia
Costa Blanca
€3,303/m² · Population 44.726
Benidorm
Costa Blanca
€3,788/m² · Population 77.327
Jávea
Costa Blanca
€4,177/m² · Population 30.642
Altea
Costa Blanca
€3,518/m² · Population 24.592
Calpe
Costa Blanca
€3,457/m² · Population 27.616
Orihuela Costa
Costa Blanca
€3,062/m² · Population 27.929
Moraira
Costa Blanca
€4,481/m² · Population 12.912
Guardamar del Segura
Costa Blanca
€2,658/m² · Population 18.564
El Campello
Costa Blanca
€3,208/m² · Population 31.419
Villajoyosa
Costa Blanca
€3,031/m² · Population 37.449
The case for
- Alicante airport in the middle of the coast
Wide connections across Europe, and in the north Valencia airport as a second choice.
- A tram along the north coast
From Alicante via Benidorm to Altea, Calpe and Dénia, which is unusual on a Spanish coast.
- Mild, dry winters
Enough winter sun to live here all year round, not just to spend a holiday.
- More home for your money than on the Costa del Sol
A comparable coastal home generally costs noticeably less here.
- International communities everywhere
In some towns, such as Calpe, foreign residents are now the majority, so settling in is easier than in most of Spain.
The case against
- The tram does not run through
From Altea, Calpe or Dénia to Alicante you change at Benidorm, and the south has no rail at all.
- The north is hilly
Many villas sit on steep slopes up winding roads, and without a car you will struggle.
- Quiet resorts in winter
Parts of Orihuela Costa and other holiday areas are much quieter outside the season.
- Benidorm has no public hospital
The public hospital for the area is in neighbouring Villajoyosa.
- Strict holiday-rental rules
Since 2024, towns can limit holiday rentals, and a holiday-rental registration ends when the property is sold. If you plan to let, check before you buy.
Questions buyers ask
- Can I get from Altea, Calpe or Dénia to Alicante by tram?
- Yes, but with a change at Benidorm, where the northern line meets the line to Alicante.
- Which towns have no train or tram?
- Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura and Orihuela Costa. There you depend on the car or the bus.
- How far is Dénia from the airport?
- About 93 km from Alicante airport, roughly an hour by car. Valencia airport is about 108 km away.
- Where is it cheapest?
- In the south, in Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura. Alicante itself is also cheaper than most of the coast.
- Can I take over the holiday-rental licence when I buy?
- No. In the Valencian region the registration ends when the property changes hands, so the new owner has to apply again, and towns can limit new registrations.
- North or south?
- The north is greener, hillier and more expensive. The south is flatter, sunnier, cheaper and has more golf.
Where you might be better off elsewhere
If you want a wider choice of prices, from premium golf resorts to budget inland villages, the Costa del Sol has a broader range. If budget is the deciding factor, the Costa Cálida in Murcia is clearly cheaper still. And if you like the north's green character but want something quieter and more Spanish, the Costa del Azahar further north is worth a look.