Where is Crevillent?
Crevillent (Crevillente in Spanish) is a town and municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Elche is its nearest city and the town belongs to the same judicial district.
It lies in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, at the foot of the hill range known locally as the Serra de Crevillent, at around 130 metres above sea level. The municipality covers just over 104 square kilometres, so much of it is countryside rather than town.
You are well placed for the rest of the inland south. Hondón de las Nieves sits roughly 7 km to the north west and San Isidro around 9 km to the south, with the small hamlet of El Realengo about 5 km away.
- Alicante-Elche airport: about 23 km in a straight line
- Región de Murcia airport (Corvera): about 55 km in a straight line
- Nearby towns we also cover: Albatera, San Isidro and Hondón de las Nieves
What is it like to live in Crevillent?
This is a real Spanish town, not a holiday resort. The population was just under 31,000 at the start of 2025, so you get full-time shops, banks, schools, sports facilities and a health centre rather than seasonal bars that close in October.
The old quarter has a Moorish street pattern and there are traditional cave dwellings on the slopes, with the modern town spreading out below. The main parish church is Nuestra Señora de Belén, in the centre.
Crevillent has a long industrial and craft tradition, above all in carpets and rugs, which earned it a local nickname as the town of carpets. Its Easter week is a serious matter here: it has held the National, and since 2011 International, Tourist Interest label, and the Semana Santa museum next to the church displays 24 of the 32 processional floats over four open floors, including work by the sculptor Mariano Benlliure.
Outdoors, the countryside is dry and open, with the Crevillent hills behind the town and the El Hondo wetland nature park on the plain between here and Elche. Walking, cycling and birdwatching are all on the doorstep.
Both Valencian and Spanish are official. English is spoken far less than on the coast, so a little Spanish makes daily life much easier.
How much does property cost in Crevillent?
At the time of writing (September 2026), the Crevillent homes we are selling are all resale, and all of them are detached villas or country houses rather than apartments.
- Prices run from around €395,000 to just under €600,000
- The typical asking price sits close to €480,000
- Villas cluster around €470,000
- The typical home has about 5 bedrooms and around 190 m² built
- Roughly four in ten have a private pool
- No new-build stock: these are established houses on generous plots
That reflects what we list here, not the whole market. Smaller flats in the town centre sell for a fraction of these figures, and listings elsewhere have advertised new town apartments from around €115,000, so tell us your budget and we will be straight with you about what it buys.
On costs, resale purchases in the Valencian Community carry transfer tax (ITP) of 9%, rising to 11% on the part above €1M from 1 June 2026. New build is charged at 10% IVA plus 1.4% stamp duty (AJD).
How far is Crevillent from the beach and the airport?
Crevillent is inland, so no home here is a walk from the sea. The nearest sandy beaches are on the Costa Blanca South coast around Santa Pola, La Marina and Guardamar del Segura, generally about 25 to 35 minutes by car.
For flights, Alicante-Elche airport is the obvious one. Allow around 25 to 35 minutes by car in normal traffic. Región de Murcia airport at Corvera is usually 45 to 60 minutes.
The town is close to the main motorway routes between Alicante and Murcia, which is one reason buyers who want space inland still choose this side of the province. Elche is a short drive for big shops, the hospital and the train station.
Who buys in Crevillent?
Two groups, mainly. Spanish families who work in Crevillent, Elche or Alicante, and international buyers who have decided they want land, privacy and a pool rather than a resort.
Our Crevillent buyers tend to be people who have already visited the coast and found it too busy or too built up. They are often looking at four or five bedrooms, room for guests or family, and space for animals, a workshop or a garden.
If that is you, it is worth comparing Crevillent with Aspe and its country districts, where the style of property is similar. A car is essential in all of these places.
Is Crevillent a good place to rent out?
Be realistic here. Crevillent is not a holiday-let hotspot: it is inland, it has no beach and it is not a tourist resort, so short-term demand is thin outside events like Easter week.
The steadier option is a long-term let to local tenants or to people working in Elche and Alicante. Yields on large country villas are usually modest, because the sale price reflects land and privacy rather than rental income.
In short, buy in Crevillent to live in it or to use it as a spacious second home, not as a rental business. If you want something that lets well to holidaymakers, ask us about the coastal areas instead.
If you would like an honest view on any of the homes listed above, or a chat about how Crevillent compares with the coast, our office is in Cabo Roig and we are happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
Do many people speak English in Crevillent?
Less than on the coast. Crevillent is a Spanish working town where both Valencian and Spanish are official, so basic Spanish will make shops, schools and paperwork much easier.
Is there a golf course in Crevillent?
No, there is no golf course within the municipality or its immediate surroundings. There are courses further inland and towards Alicante, so golf usually means a drive of 20 minutes or more.
Do I need a car to live here?
Yes, especially for a country house. The town centre itself is walkable for daily shopping, but rural properties are several kilometres out and the beaches and airport are a drive away.
What should I check on a country house before buying?
Ask about water and electricity supply, access rights over any shared track, and whether all buildings and pools are properly registered. We go through these points with you before you commit.
Are there hospitals and schools nearby?
Crevillent has state schools and a local health centre, and the nearest large hospital is in Elche, a short drive away. Many international families choose Spanish state schools here, as there are no international schools in the town.
Is Crevillent quiet all year, or does it empty out in winter?
It stays lived-in all year. Because the population is mostly permanent and local, shops, bars and services keep normal hours through the winter.