Costa Blanca new-build property: a buyer's guide to the region
A new-build buyer’s guide to the Costa Blanca: the north/south split, the best towns, what you can buy, climate, airports, and how to choose your area.
The Costa Blanca is the coastline of Alicante province on Spain's south-eastern Mediterranean, and it is one of the most active new-build markets in the country. veritySpain currently tracks 381 new-build projects across 72 Costa Blanca municipalities, from compact apartments to sea-view villas. The region splits into two quite different halves, and which one suits you depends on budget, the kind of home you want, and how much of a ready-made international community you are after. This guide maps the region for new-build buyers.
Where the Costa Blanca is and how it splits
The Costa Blanca runs roughly 200 kilometres down the Alicante coast, from Dénia in the north to Pilar de la Horadada in the south, with the city of Alicante and the resort of Benidorm near the middle. For buyers the useful division is north versus south. The northern Costa Blanca (the Marina Alta) is greener, hillier and more upmarket; the southern Costa Blanca (the Vega Baja) is flatter, more affordable and built around golf resorts and large international urbanisations. The two feel like different markets, and prices reflect that.
Northern Costa Blanca: Dénia to Altea
The north is villa country. Towns such as Dénia, Jávea (Xàbia), Moraira, Benissa, Calpe and Altea sit against pine-covered hills and rocky coves, and they have long-established British, Dutch, German and Belgian communities. New-build here leans towards detached villas and low-density developments, often with sea views, and it commands the region's higher prices. Buyers choose the north for scenery, space and a quieter, more residential feel rather than mass tourism.
Southern Costa Blanca: Torrevieja to Orihuela Costa
The south is where the Costa Blanca is most affordable and most international. Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, Los Montesinos and Pilar de la Horadada offer new-build apartments, townhouses and villas at entry prices well below the northern towns, frequently on golf resorts such as Las Colinas or around the Mar Menor. Communities here are large and multinational, amenities are dense, and Alicante-Elche airport is close. It is the natural starting point for budget-conscious buyers and buy-to-let investors.
What you can buy
New-build stock on the Costa Blanca falls into three broad types: apartments and penthouses (the largest share, especially in the south), townhouses and quad-homes (common on resort developments), and detached villas (the north's speciality and the top of the price range). Much of it is sold off-plan, meaning you buy from plans and pay in stages during construction, with the balance due on completion. Key-ready new-builds are also available if you would rather see the finished home before committing.
Climate and lifestyle
The Costa Blanca has one of the mildest year-round climates in mainland Europe, with hot dry summers and gentle winters that make it a genuine all-year destination rather than a summer-only one. That climate underpins the region's strong rental demand and its large resident expat population. Practical daily life is easy: international supermarkets, English-speaking services, marinas, golf and good healthcare are all widely available, particularly in the established expat towns.
Getting there
Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) is the main gateway and serves most of the Costa Blanca within an hour's drive, with year-round flights from across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia. The northern towns around Dénia and Jávea are also within reach of Valencia airport. Frequent, direct connections are a large part of why the region works so well for second-home owners who visit often.
How to choose your area
Start from budget and lifestyle rather than a specific town. If you want a villa with views and a settled, residential community and your budget allows it, look north around Jávea, Moraira and Altea. If value, rental potential and a big international scene matter more, look south around Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja. Once you have a shortlist, read our guide to buying new-build property in Spain for the legal process, and if you are a British buyer, our post-Brexit guide for UK buyers. You can browse every tracked development on our Costa Blanca overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Costa Blanca?
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The Costa Blanca is the coastline of Alicante province in south-eastern Spain, running roughly 200 kilometres from Dénia in the north to Pilar de la Horadada in the south, with Alicante city and Benidorm near the middle.
Which Costa Blanca towns are best for new-build property?
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It depends on budget and lifestyle. The northern towns (Dénia, Jávea, Moraira, Calpe, Altea) are more upmarket and villa-focused, while the south (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar, Pilar de la Horadada) offers more affordable apartments and resort homes with large international communities.
Is the Costa Blanca cheaper than the Costa del Sol?
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Generally yes. Entry prices for new-build on the Costa Blanca, particularly in the southern Vega Baja area, are typically lower than comparable new-build on the Costa del Sol, which is one reason the region is popular with budget-conscious international buyers.
Can I buy new-build off-plan on the Costa Blanca?
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Yes. Much of the new-build stock is sold off-plan, meaning you buy from plans and pay in staged instalments during construction with the balance due on completion. Key-ready new-builds, already finished, are also widely available.
How do I get to the Costa Blanca?
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Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) is the main gateway and reaches most of the Costa Blanca within about an hour, with year-round flights from the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia. The far north is also within reach of Valencia airport.
How many new-build projects are there on the Costa Blanca?
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veritySpain currently tracks 381 new-build projects across 72 Costa Blanca municipalities, ranging from entry-level apartments in the south to sea-view villas in the north.