Region guide

Central Costa Blanca

The buzzing heart of the coast — Benidorm, Alicante & the capital coast

Connectivity

ALC airport + AVE rail

Climate

Mildest winters on the mainland

Lifestyle

Year-round, urban + resort

Beaches

Levante, Poniente, San Juan

The Costa Blanca Central — anchored by the city of Alicante and the year-round resort capital of Benidorm — combines the best urban infrastructure on the coast with kilometres of Blue Flag beaches, theme parks, a major international airport and AVE high-speed rail. It's the most convenient and best-connected stretch of the entire Costa Blanca.

Character of the region

Two faces: a bustling provincial capital (Alicante) with old quarter, port and 7 km city beach, and Spain's first purpose-built vertical resort city (Benidorm) with the most beds per square metre in Europe. In between, family beach towns like El Campello, Villajoyosa (chocolate town) and Playa de San Juan.

Who it's ideal for

Digital nomads and year-round residents
Buyers seeking strong rental yields
Retirees wanting city + beach access
Families wanting theme parks and entertainment

Beaches & coastline

Iconic Blue Flag beaches: Levante and Poniente (Benidorm), Postiguet and San Juan (Alicante), Playa Centro (Villajoyosa), Playa Muchavista (El Campello).

Food & culture

Birthplace of arroz a banda and arroz con costra. Lively tapas scene in Alicante's El Barrio and Benidorm's Calle Gerona. Michelin-starred fine dining alongside hundreds of international restaurants.

Property market

Most diverse market on the coast: high-rise apartments in Benidorm, beachfront blocks in San Juan, urban apartments in Alicante and villas in Sierra Cortina, Sierra Dorada and Cabo de las Huertas.