Alicante City Guide
Alicante, the gateway city of the Costa Blanca, is the most international property market in Spain. Foreign buyers account for close to half of all transactions in the province, drawn by 300-plus days of sunshine a year, a busy international airport and direct beach access. Prices have climbed sharply: the city average reached roughly 2,435-2,508 euros per square metre by early 2026, a year-on-year rise of around 16%, yet values remain affordable next to Spain's capitals and prime coastal hotspots. Rental yields are competitive at about 5.5% gross for long lets, while short-term holiday rentals in premium seafront areas can return 6-10% per annum given the year-round tourism season. Demand is broad-based (UK, German, Dutch, Scandinavian and Belgian buyers dominate the international segment), and emerging neighbourhoods such as San Blas-PAU and Villafranqueza posted growth above 22% in 2025. Nearby Costa Blanca markets like Torrevieja, La Mata and Punta Prima offer higher-yield, lower-priced alternatives. As a Eurozone destination Alicante provides currency and legal stability, but investors must weigh genuine risks: rapid price appreciation raises overheating concerns, Spain ended its Golden Visa in 2025 (removing the residency-by-purchase route), and several municipalities are tightening short-term-rental licensing.
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Apartments in Villajoyosa Centro, Villajoyosa (ALC-01153)
APARTMENT · Villajoyosa Centro, Villajoyosa, Alicante, Spain
From EUR 500K
Apartments in Calpe Pueblo, Calpe (ALC-01248)
APARTMENT · Calpe Pueblo, Calpe, Alicante, Spain
EUR 401K – EUR 697K
Apartments in Pilar de la Horadada Centro, Pilar de la Horadada (ALC-01140)
APARTMENT · Pilar de la Horadada Centro, Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Spain
EUR 459K – EUR 659K
Apartments in El Cim del Sol, Benitachell (ALC-00297)
APARTMENT · El Cim del Sol, Benitachell, Alicante, Spain
EUR 473K – EUR 593K
Apartments in Pilar de la Horadada Centro, Pilar de la Horadada (ALC-01245)
APARTMENT · Pilar de la Horadada Centro, Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Spain
EUR 359K – EUR 369K
Apartments in Pinar de Campoverde, Pilar de la Horadada (ALC-00793)
APARTMENT · Pinar de Campoverde, Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Spain
From EUR 845K
Apartments in Torrevieja Centro, Torrevieja (ALC-01266)
APARTMENT · Torrevieja Centro, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain
EUR 219K – EUR 249K
Apartments in Moraira, Teulada (ALC-00830)
APARTMENT · Moraira, Teulada, Alicante, Spain
From EUR 4.25M
Figures are indicative and subject to change. Regulations, taxes and market conditions vary by jurisdiction. Do your own due diligence and seek independent legal and financial advice.
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