Explore Valencia
Sandy beaches, orange groves and lively city neighbourhoods shape life along Spain's eastern coast.
About Valencia
The Valencian Community runs along Spain's east coast, from the orange groves of Castellón to the salt lakes of Torrevieja. It has two coasts with their own guides: the Costa Blanca in the south, the most international, and the quieter, more Spanish Costa del Azahar in the north. In the middle is Valencia, Spain's third city, by the sea.
It is one of the best-connected parts of Spain. Valencia and Alicante have busy airports, high-speed trains link both cities with Madrid, and a coastal tram runs from Alicante through Benidorm and Altea to Dénia. Winters are mild and the sea is warm for much of the year.
Prices are more even than on the Costa del Sol. Moraira and Jávea, in the north of the Costa Blanca, ask the most, at €4,481/m² and €4,177/m², while Torrevieja, Peñíscola and Oropesa del Mar ask between €2,135/m² and €2,536/m². The transfer tax on resale homes is 9%, with a higher rate above 1 million euros.
What to know first
- Two coasts: the international Costa Blanca and the quieter, more Spanish Costa del Azahar
- Valencia, a large city on the sea with high-speed trains to Madrid
- Prices are fairly even, from €4,481/m² in Moraira to around half of that in the cheapest towns
- Airports in Valencia and Alicante, and a coastal tram from Alicante to Dénia
- A 9% transfer tax on resale homes, and a higher rate above 1 million euros
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 |
| Valencia | €3,485/m² | 841,558 | 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 |
| Benicàssim | €2,797/m² | 20,586 | Mid |
| Alicante | €2,705/m² | 366,221 | Mid |
| Guardamar del Segura | €2,658/m² | 18,564 | Mid |
| Torrevieja | €2,536/m² | 98,533 | Mid |
| Peñíscola | €2,432/m² | 8,748 | Budget |
| Oropesa del Mar | €2,135/m² | 12,483 | Budget |
| 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
The north of the Costa Blanca is the most expensive part: Moraira, Jávea, Altea and Calpe, with Benidorm close behind. Valencia city sits in the middle. Alicante, despite its size, is cheaper than the resort towns around it. The most affordable places are Torrevieja and Guardamar in the south and the towns of the Costa del Azahar, such as Peñíscola and Oropesa del Mar.
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 by the sea
Real cities with beaches, culture, universities and fast trains to Madrid.
Upmarket and green
The most sought-after part of the Costa Blanca, with coves, villas and an international community.
On the coastal tram
The tram links these towns with each other and with Alicante.
Sun, golf and lower prices
The southern Costa Blanca, with long beaches, golf and a large international community.
Quieter and more Spanish
The Costa del Azahar, with Spanish holiday towns and lower prices.
Cities in Valencia
Browse properties by city
Torrevieja
Valencia
€2,536/m² · Population 98.533
Alicante
Valencia
€2,705/m² · Population 366.221
Dénia
Valencia
€3,303/m² · Population 44.726
Valencia
Valencia
€3,485/m² · Population 841.558
Benidorm
Valencia
€3,788/m² · Population 77.327
Jávea
Valencia
€4,177/m² · Population 30.642
Altea
Valencia
€3,518/m² · Population 24.592
Calpe
Valencia
€3,457/m² · Population 27.616
Peñíscola
Valencia
€2,432/m² · Population 8.748
Benicàssim
Valencia
€2,797/m² · Population 20.586
Oropesa del Mar
Valencia
€2,135/m² · Population 12.483
Orihuela Costa
Valencia
€3,062/m² · Population 27.929
Moraira
Valencia
€4,481/m² · Population 12.912
Guardamar del Segura
Valencia
€2,658/m² · Population 18.564
El Campello
Valencia
€3,208/m² · Population 31.419
Villajoyosa
Valencia
€3,031/m² · Population 37.449
The case for
- A large city on the sea
Valencia combines city life, beaches and fast trains to Madrid.
- Well connected
Airports in Valencia and Alicante, high-speed trains and a coastal tram.
- Mild winters
The climate is pleasant for most of the year.
- Prices more even than in the south
Even the most expensive towns stay well below Marbella or Ibiza.
- Lower transfer tax since 2026
The rate on resale homes was cut to 9%.
The case against
- The car matters in many towns
Torrevieja, Jávea, Moraira and Peñíscola have no train station.
- Flood risk in low-lying areas
The 2024 floods around Valencia showed that location matters. Check the flood maps before you buy.
- Busy in summer
Benidorm and the beach towns fill up in July and August.
- Holiday-rental rules are tightening
Valencia, Alicante and other towns have restricted new holiday lets. Check before you buy to let.
- Transfer tax still above some regions
At 9%, it is higher than in Andalusia or Madrid.
Questions buyers ask
- Costa Blanca or Costa del Azahar?
- The Costa Blanca is more international, with more services in your own language and more choice. The Costa del Azahar is quieter, more Spanish and cheaper.
- What taxes do I pay when buying?
- On a resale home, 9% transfer tax, with a higher rate above 1 million euros (lower rates for some young buyers and large families). New builds pay VAT instead of transfer tax. Ask a tax adviser about your situation.
- How do I get there?
- Valencia and Alicante airports have flights all over Europe. High-speed trains link both cities with Madrid.
- Is there public transport along the coast?
- A tram runs from Alicante through El Campello, Villajoyosa, Benidorm, Altea and Calpe to Dénia. Elsewhere you mostly need a car.
- Where is it cheapest?
- In Torrevieja and Guardamar in the south, and on the Costa del Azahar, in Peñíscola and Oropesa del Mar.
- Can I let my home to tourists?
- Rules differ by town and are getting stricter. Valencia and Alicante have limited new holiday lets. Check with the town hall before you buy.
Where you might be better off elsewhere
If you want even warmer winters, the Costa de Almería or the Canary Islands are the alternatives. If you want the lowest transfer tax, Andalusia charges 7%. And if you prefer the more international feel of the south with more golf, the Costa del Sol is worth comparing, though at higher prices.