Costa Almería, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2026 / Costa Almería, Spain, Ben Hillman on 6 November 2026

Costa Almería, Spain, Ben Hillman

House hunters Debbie and Martin are looking for a family holiday home as close to the coast as possible, around Mojácar on Spain’s Costa Almería. Working with a budget of £80,000, Ben Hillman has five great options to show them, but will any of them be good enough for the couple to make an offer?

About the area

With summer temperatures above 30 degrees and frost-free winters, this Costa has become a favourite with Brits, who in recent years have made up more than half of the international buyers in the area.

While Mojácar is one of its most popular and best-known locations, there are plenty more charming spots along this stretch, including Puerto Rey, Garrucha and Vera Playa, all offering the same beautiful mix of traditional Spanish coastal life, authentic bars and restaurants, and, of course, glorious beaches.

Property 1

1 Bedroom Apartment in Puerto Rey

This apartment has access to communal pools and a lovely private terrace that’s partly covered and accessed via the living and dining room, which opens onto the kitchen. The bedroom is a great size and has a handy dressing room with wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom.

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Valued at £81,197 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2 Bedroom Sea-View Apartment in Carboneras

The front terrace on this top floor apartment is a good size and has sea views. Inside there’s a living and dining room with an archway leading to the kitchen. The main bedroom is a reasonable size and then off it is the second bedroom that was once a terrace. Finally, there’s a bathroom.

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Valued at £82,051 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Apartment with Roof Terrace in Palomares

The communal pool is a great size and can be viewed from the private balcony, which also provides access to a huge roof terrace with views of the mountains over the rooftops. Inside, we have an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space. The main bedroom has an en-suite, which is one of two bathrooms, and there’s also a good-sized second bedroom.

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Valued at £76,880 at the time of filming.

Property 4

2 Bedroom Townhouse with Roof Terrace in Vera Playa

Having access to two communal pools is a real bonus, as are the front terrace and roof terrace with a view. Inside, on the ground floor, there’s a rather large living room that opens onto the kitchen through a couple of archways, along with a toilet. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a shower room.

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Valued at £83,761 at the time of filming.

Property 5

2 Bedroom Penthouse Apartment in Vera Playa

This apartment has a private balcony with sea views over the rooftops. Inside, the living and dining room also enjoys these views, and there’s a separate kitchen. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and there’s also a second bedroom and bathroom.

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Valued at £85,427 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

3 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Pulpí

On the market for nearly £1.3 million, it’s a rather unique property with all the trappings of a luxury lifestyle, from the splendid pool area to the contemporary, minimalist style inside.

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Valued at £1,280,000 at the time of filming.