Well, the UK heatwave is well and truly over (for now), so maybe you're back dreaming of an escape to the sun?
We recently decided to crunch the numbers for property enquiries across Europe, but with Spain being front and centre of so many searches, we have taken a deeper dive into the country. British buyer favourites on the southern Costas dominate our top 10, and it’s clear that budgets have increased since last year.
Some buyers are casting their net wider for more value – we reveal these in our Spanish hotspots on the rise next up.
1. Torrevieja
Average: £223,245
Eternally at the top, it seems, Torrevieja is the big-name starting point for many property hunts in Alicante province. The vibrant beach resort, loved by Spaniards and foreigners alike, is easily reached from Alicante airport, and the former salt-mining town offers sandy beaches, shopping, golf clubs, waterparks and a lively nightlife. It’s a good place to look for a property if you have less than £100k.
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2. Camposol
Average: £145,206
Another hit with the bargain hunters. The popular golf resort in Murcia is a modern, purpose-built town home to an expat population of around 5,000 people from 80 nationalities. Around 15 minutes from the Gulf of Mazarrón, people love it for its sense of community and all the amenities on tap: bars and restaurants, banks, a supermarket and an 18-hole golf course. Find a small house from just over £100k.
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3. Villamartín
Average: £235,469
Around half the population are foreign in this large cosmopolitan urbanisation that sits inland on the Orihuela Costa, an hour from Alicante Airport. It’s all really about convenience – whether shopping, three golf courses, beaches or restaurants – in an area just behind the crowds on the coast. It’s also affordable: apartments start from around £100k and townhouses from around £140k.
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4. Ciudad Quesada
Average: £339,404
Close to the sandy beaches of Guardamar on the Costa Blanca South, this popular urbanisation is top five time after time. Convenience is key – it’s 40 minutes from Alicante airport, close to La Zenia shopping mall and all that its large expat population might need. It is pricier than some neighbours, but you can find an apartment within a traditional-style townhouse from around £100k, or a small villa from around £140k.
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5. Estepona
Average: £695,896
It’s become the hotspot of the Costa del Sol, thanks to its affordability compared to nearby Marbella. The western edge of the "New Golden Mile", it offers beaches, international schools, improved infrastructure and the sort of laid-back lifestyle that many full-time movers love – just ask Jasmine Harman. Prices are rising, with entry-level properties around £200k and larger new-build apartments closer to the average above.
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6. Los Alcázares
Average: £326,539
Sitting beside the family-friendly beaches of the Mar Menor and benefiting from its microclimate, Los Alcázares is a Murcia hotspot on the up. Combining traditional Spanish culture with a palm-fringed promenade, it boasts a vibrant international community without the overcrowding of major tourist hotspots. Cartagena is close by and Murcia International Airport is just half an hour away. Two-bedroom apartments start from around £120k.
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7. La Marina
Average: £286,569
A new entry! This urbanisation sits inland from Guardamar beach and 25 minutes from Alicante airport on the Costa Blanca. Just like Quesada and Villamartín, it’s a well-established expat community of northern Europeans, with English speakers close at hand. You can find a townhouse for just under £100k or a three-bedroom quad villa (four villas sharing a plot) for around £165k.
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8. Marbella
Average: £1,344,706
Marbs needs no introduction. The heart of Costa del Sol glitz, home to the swankiest beach clubs, Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury branded residence projects, the town goes from strength to strength. It’s home to 152 nationalities and foreign buyers make up around 63% of property purchases. It’s no surprise that the average enquiry exceeds £1m. Note: if it’s listed for £250k, it’s unlikely to be in Marbella at all.
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9. Condado de Alhama
Average: £229,557
A popular golf resort in Murcia – one of the former Polaris World resorts – designed by Jack Nicklaus. Built at the height of the property boom, it has bounced back after the tricky aftermath with its mix of easy access from Murcia airport, the security of its lock-and-go apartments and affordability. There is strong rental potential thanks to golfing holidays throughout most of the year. Apartments start from around £100k.
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10. Mojácar
Average: £295,149
Almería’s most fashionable beach town makes it into the top 10. The whitewashed historic old town gives it plenty of charm, alongside its bustling beach resort – Mojácar Playa – with 300 days of sunshine a year and a cosmopolitan international community. Your money won’t go as far as in inland locations such as Albox and Arboleas, but you’ll still find an apartment from around £115k in Mojácar Playa.
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Ready to find your own Spanish hotspot?
Whether you're searching for a bargain apartment in Murcia, a golf property on the Costa Blanca or a luxury home on the Costa del Sol, we can help you take the next step.
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