Costa Blanca Investment Market Reports
Quarterly and annual data on Costa Blanca property prices, rental yields, tourism volumes, infrastructure projects and regulatory changes — the data layer behind every investment decision on this site.
Quarterly and annual data on Costa Blanca property prices, rental yields, tourism volumes, infrastructure projects and regulatory changes — the data layer behind every investment decision on this site.
Property price index (€/m²) — 10-year view
| Town | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 | 2026 (current) | 10-yr Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moraira | €2,580 | €3,100 | €3,950 | €4,450 | +72% |
| Jávea | €2,300 | €2,750 | €3,500 | €3,950 | +72% |
| Altea | €2,400 | €2,900 | €3,700 | €4,150 | +73% |
| Dénia | €1,950 | €2,350 | €2,950 | €3,350 | +72% |
| Calpe | €1,750 | €2,100 | €2,700 | €3,100 | +77% |
| Albir/Alfaz | €1,820 | €2,180 | €2,750 | €3,100 | +70% |
| Benidorm | €1,650 | €1,900 | €2,400 | €2,750 | +67% |
| Alicante city | €1,720 | €2,000 | €2,650 | €3,050 | +77% |
| Torrevieja | €1,150 | €1,300 | €1,800 | €2,150 | +87% |
| Orihuela Costa | €1,250 | €1,400 | €2,000 | €2,350 | +88% |
Tourism volume (Alicante province, overnight stays, millions)
| Year | Hotel | Holiday rentals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16.4 | 11.8 | 28.2 |
| 2020 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 10.5 |
| 2021 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 17.6 |
| 2022 | 14.9 | 12.3 | 27.2 |
| 2023 | 17.8 | 14.2 | 32.0 |
| 2024 | 18.6 | 15.4 | 34.0 |
| 2025 | 19.4 | 16.5 | 35.9 |
| 2026 YTD (annualised) | 20.1 | 17.3 | 37.4 |
The holiday-rental share has climbed from 42% in 2019 to 46% in 2026 despite tougher licensing. Demand structurally favours apartments / villas with VT licences over hotels — but new licence supply is capped.
Rental yields by town (long-let, 2026)
| Town | Avg rent 2-bed (€/mo) | Avg price 2-bed (€) | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante city | €1,100 | €225,000 | 5.9% |
| Benidorm | €950 | €195,000 | 5.8% |
| Torrevieja | €820 | €170,000 | 5.8% |
| Orihuela Costa | €880 | €195,000 | 5.4% |
| Calpe | €1,000 | €235,000 | 5.1% |
| Albir / Alfaz | €1,050 | €255,000 | 4.9% |
| Dénia | €1,050 | €265,000 | 4.8% |
| Jávea | €1,150 | €305,000 | 4.5% |
| Altea | €1,150 | €315,000 | 4.4% |
| Moraira | €1,200 | €350,000 | 4.1% |
Infrastructure projects in delivery 2026–2030
- ✦Alicante–Murcia high-speed rail (AVE) — Alicante to Murcia in 30 min (2027).
- ✦Alicante airport new T1 satellite terminal — +6m pax capacity (2028).
- ✦Costa Blanca coastal cycle highway — Dénia to Pilar de la Horadada (2029).
- ✦Tram Alicante L2 extension to San Vicente del Raspeig university (2027).
- ✦Torrevieja desalination plant expansion — water security for 1.2m residents (2026).
Regulatory changes 2025–2026 to track
- ✦Golden Visa real-estate route: closed April 2025 (still grandfathered for pre-April applicants).
- ✦Holiday-let registration (Real Decreto 1312/2024): mandatory national VUT registration since July 2025.
- ✦Valencia tourist licence freeze: extended in saturated zones (Valencia city, parts of Alicante coast) through 2026.
- ✦Wealth tax (Valencia): €500k threshold maintained; no temporary solidarity surcharge as of 2026 budget.
- ✦MiCA crypto regulation: full EU-wide application since Dec 2024, Spain transitional regime ended Dec 2025.
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