How to buy property in Spain

Miles of white sandy beaches, lively resorts, and a thriving expatriate community - Costa Blanca is a fantastic proposition for foreigners buying properties in Spain.

The Costa Blanca, or the White Coast, takes its name from the magnificent beaches that edge its 200km Mediterranean coastline. The region is part of the province of Alicante and this, along with Benidorm, is its principal town. The area is well-loved by holidaymakers and home to many of the expats who come to Spain every year seeking a Mediterranean lifestyle and year-round sun. If you’re looking to buy property in Spain, the Costa Blanca is a fantastic choice and expert Spanish Estate Agents can help you find the right one for you.

There’s something for everyone here. Costa Blanca is not only a heaven for holidaymakers seeking sun, sea and quality beaches, it’s a haven for wildlife too. The region has an impressive eleven natural parks, ranging from spectacular mountainous terrain to unspoilt coastal wetlands to marine reserves. In short, the Costa Blanca is a nature lover’s paradise.

For shopping, nightlife and amenities the coastal towns of Alicante and Benidorm offer everything you could need, while Valencia, Spain’s third largest city, is just an hour and a half’s drive north of Alicante. Elsewhere in the region, between the beautiful beaches, jutting headlands and intimate rocky coves, you’ll find lively smaller towns and sleepy fishing villages.

The thriving Costa Blanca real estate market means your property choices are excellent too - from new resort developments to luxury villas, townhouses to traditional fincas. Here are just a few popular and lesser-known locations for Costa Blanca property buyers to consider.

Costa Blanca Locations

Alicante
Cosmopolitan Alicante is one of the leading Mediterranean cities and offers an enviable choice of lifestyles to its residents. You’ll find designer boutiques, stylish restaurants and great bars, as well as a young and trendy vibe, thanks to the town’s university. Water sports are popular and well-served, while the old town offers numerous cultural delights.

Benidorm
Costa Blanca’s other main town was originally a fishing village and retains much of its traditional charm. Today, it enjoys year-round popularity as a leading holiday resort, with a thriving expat community drawn by its famously crescent-shaped beaches and excellent shopping and nightlife.

Benissa
Benissa has much to offer the Spanish property buyer, not least its established expat community. The area is surrounded by fabulous beaches, dramatic mountains and verdant countryside, while the town has many notable historic sites, including handsome 17th and 18th century townhouses and pretty narrow streets.

Finestrat
A town with a unique character, Finestrat is said to represent both sea and mountain and has dual economies too. Agriculture and tourism work side-by-side here, which helps to retain the town’s the traditional Mediterranean feel, while offering excellent facilities for visitors and expats alike.

Denia
If you’re looking for a modern, coastal town, with sandy beaches and a wealth of things to do, Denia is ideal. Enclosed by ancient city walls, the historic centre boasts a castle and a 17th century shipyard, while the thriving port area, with its yacht club and brightly painted restaurants, is a great place to hang out - or catch a ferry to the neighbouring Balearics.

Moraira
Michelin-starred restaurants, a superb marina, and excellent Blue Flag beaches may explain why Moraira has come to be known as a millionaires’ playground. The harbourside bars ooze Mediterranean charm, while a unique micro-climate ensures cool breezes in summer and average winter temperatures of a balmy 64ºF.

Pego
With its pretty church square and houses that have been built into the original town walls, Pego has retained much of its medieval heritage. Nightlife is centred around the square, with restaurants and bars serving excellent seafood and tapas, including paellas made with rice picked from local paddy fields.

VIVA Estates is the number one property agent in southern Spain. Not only do they list more properties and see more customers every day than any other agent, but their sales commissions are the lowest in Spain. VIVA agents pride themselves on experience, professionalism and a friendly approach and have helped thousands of people to find their perfect property since opening their doors in 1998. Today, they have offices in 17 locations throughout the region and one in the UK.