Explore Murcia
Mediterranean beaches, orchard landscapes and city life offer a relaxed setting in southeastern Spain.
About Murcia
The Region of Murcia, in Spain's south-east, is one of the sunniest and most affordable parts of the country. It combines a lively regional capital, Murcia, with the historic port city of Cartagena and the coast of the Costa Cálida, home to the Mar Menor, a large saltwater lagoon with calm, warm water.
Prices are among the lowest of any coast in Spain: the four towns on the site range from €1,649/m² in Águilas to €1,914/m² in Mazarrón. Remarkably, the city of Murcia asks no more than the small coastal towns. Prices are rising fast, though: in early 2026 they rose more than in any other region of Spain.
The region has its own international airport at Corvera and high-speed trains from Murcia to Madrid. Taxes are favourable, with a 8% transfer tax on resale homes and a reduced rate for some first-time buyers.
What to know first
- Some of the lowest property prices on the Spanish coast, from €1,649/m² in Águilas to €1,914/m² in Mazarrón
- Lots of sun and dry, mild winters
- The city of Murcia costs no more per square metre than the coastal towns
- A 8% transfer tax on resale homes, and a reduced rate for some buyers
- Prices rose faster here in early 2026 than anywhere else in Spain
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 | |||
| Mazarrón | €1,914/m² | 35,449 | Budget |
| Cartagena | €1,741/m² | 220,704 | Budget |
| Murcia | €1,740/m² | 479,405 | Budget |
| Águilas | €1,649/m² | 37,811 | Budget |
How the prices spread
The four towns are very close on price. Mazarrón asks a little more, Cartagena and Murcia are level, and Águilas is the cheapest. That makes the choice less about price than about the kind of place: a city, a port or a quiet coastal town.
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
City life at a low price
A lively regional capital with a university, culture and trains to Madrid, at coastal-town prices.
History by the sea
A port city with a Roman theatre, a marina and long-distance trains.
Quiet bays and beaches
Coves and beaches in a calm coastal town, with golf nearby.
The cheapest coast
An authentic Spanish seaside town with beaches and the lowest prices here.
Cities in Murcia
Browse properties by city
Murcia
Murcia
€1,740/m² · Population 479.405
Cartagena
Murcia
€1,741/m² · Population 220.704
Mazarrón
Murcia
€1,914/m² · Population 35.449
Águilas
Murcia
€1,649/m² · Population 37.811
The case for
- Low prices
Among the most affordable homes on the Spanish coast.
- Lots of sun
Dry, sunny weather and mild winters.
- Favourable taxes
A 8% transfer tax on resale homes, and a reduced rate for buyers aged 40 or under or large families buying a main home.
- A real city at a low price
Murcia costs no more per square metre than the coastal towns.
- Its own airport and fast trains
Corvera airport and high-speed trains from Murcia to Madrid.
The case against
- Prices are rising fast
The strongest increase in Spain in early 2026, so today's bargains may not last.
- Limited trains outside Murcia
No trains run to Águilas, and Mazarrón has no station, so you need a car.
- Hot, dry summers
Inland, July and August are very hot, and water is scarce in the region.
- Water quality in the Mar Menor
The lagoon has had serious pollution problems in recent years. Check the current situation.
- Fewer international flights
Questions buyers ask
- What does a home cost in the Region of Murcia?
- The four towns on the site range from €1,649/m² in Águilas to €1,914/m² in Mazarrón, among the lowest prices on the Spanish coast.
- What taxes do I pay when buying?
- On a resale home, 8% transfer tax; a reduced rate on a main home for buyers aged 40 or under, large families or people with a disability, subject to conditions. New-build homes pay VAT instead of transfer tax. Ask a tax adviser about your situation.
- How do I get there?
- Region of Murcia International Airport at Corvera has its own flights, and Alicante airport is about an hour away. High-speed trains run from Murcia to Madrid.
- Do I need a car?
- Outside Murcia, yes. No trains run to Águilas, and Mazarrón has no station.
- Are prices still rising?
- Yes. In early 2026, prices in the Region of Murcia rose faster than in any other part of Spain.
- What is the Mar Menor?
- A large saltwater lagoon with calm, warm water, separated from the sea by La Manga. It has had pollution problems in recent years, so check the current situation.
Where you might be better off elsewhere
If you want a more international coast with more services in your own language, the Costa Blanca, just to the north, is the obvious alternative, at somewhat higher prices. If you want the same low prices with even milder winters, look at the Costa de Almería. And if a good train connection matters, Valencia and Alicante are better connected.