Costa Blanca Price per m² in 2026: The Full Town-by-Town Table

Costa Blanca property prices in 2026 range from around €1,850 per square metre in Torrevieja to over €5,000 per square metre in El Campello and Benissa, with a coast-wide average near €3,800/m². Official appraisal data from Tinsa shows Alicante province growing roughly 18% year-on-year as of Q1 2026, well ahead of the Spanish national average of 14.3%.

Costa Blanca Price per m² by Town (2026)

The table below reflects current asking prices for resale and new-build listings as of July 2026. These run higher than Tinsa's official transaction-based figures, which track completed sales and lag current market activity by a quarter or more — both numbers are useful, but for different reasons: Tinsa shows where the market has been, listing prices show where sellers expect it to go.

Town	Avg. asking price/m²	Best for
Elche	€3,179	Budget buyers, year-round living
Torrevieja	€3,303	Retirees, first-time foreign buyers
Alicante City	€3,443	Urban living, rental demand
Santa Pola	€3,506	Beach towns on a budget
Orihuela Costa	€3,518	Golf communities, established expat areas
Guardamar del Segura	€3,547	Quieter coastal living
Pilar de la Horadada	€3,943	Value-for-money, growing area
Dénia	€4,327	North coast lifestyle, marina access
Altea	€4,392	Charm, art scene, sea views
Calpe	€4,480	Iconic coastline, tourism-driven rentals
Jávea	€4,697	Premium villas, long-term expats
Moraira	€4,714	Exclusive, low-density luxury
Benidorm	€5,117	Investment property, rental yield
El Campello	€5,417	Premium coastal, close to Alicante city

Coast-wide, the average across all Costa Blanca listings sits at roughly €3,805/m² as of late July 2026, up slightly on the previous month.

Costa Blanca South vs. Costa Blanca North: Why the Gap Is So Wide

The price spread across the coast comes down to two distinct markets. Costa Blanca South — Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar, Santa Pola, Pilar de la Horadada — is flatter, built around large residential urbanisations, and home to an established international community that keeps prices accessible relative to the rest of Spain's coast. Costa Blanca North — Jávea, Moraira, Dénia, Altea, Calpe, Benissa — is hillier, more scenic, and built around lower-density villa living, which pushes prices well above the coastal average.

Where Growth Is Fastest Right Now

Tinsa's Q1 2026 appraisal data shows Benidorm leading annual growth at 20.5%, followed by Alicante City at 16.1%, Orihuela at 15.4%, and Torrevieja at 15%. All four are outpacing the national average of 14.3%, which points to sustained demand rather than a short-term spike concentrated in one town.

Best Entry Points for Buyers in 2026

For buyers prioritising value over prestige, Torrevieja, Elche, Guardamar del Segura, and Santa Pola remain the lowest cost-per-m² options on the coast while still posting double-digit annual growth — a combination that's harder to find further north.

Buying Without Paying Buyer Commission

In a market moving this fast, avoiding buyer-side commission fees makes a real difference to the final price paid. DirecSpain lists Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida properties commission-free, so the price per m² you see is closer to what you actually pay at completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average price per m² on the Costa Blanca in 2026?

The coast-wide average asking price is around €3,805 per square metre as of July 2026, though individual towns range from about €3,179/m² in Elche to over €5,400/m² in El Campello.

Which Costa Blanca town has the cheapest property prices?

Elche and Torrevieja currently have the lowest average asking prices on the Costa Blanca, at €3,179/m² and €3,303/m² respectively.

Is now a good time to buy on the Costa Blanca?

Prices are rising across the coast, with Alicante province up around 18% year-on-year, so buyers waiting for a dip may find themselves paying more later. The trade-off is competition on well-priced listings, particularly in the fastest-growing towns.

Why are asking prices higher than official Tinsa figures?

Tinsa's figures are based on completed transactions and lag the live market, while asking prices reflect what sellers are listing for right now. In a rising market, asking prices are typically ahead of the most recently recorded sales.

Do I need to pay a buyer's commission in Spain?

It depends on the agency. Many Spanish agencies build commission into the buyer's side of the deal; commission-free portals like DirecSpain remove that cost from the buyer entirely.